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Alibou, Ancient Witness
Price tag $0.33

Legendary Artifact CreatureGolem

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Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#918 Current Rank
#889 Last Week
#948 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Alibou, Ancient Witness.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Alibou, Ancient Witness decks.

Ultron, Artificial Malevolence Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
+12% Synergy $12.92
Colossus of the Blood Age Colossus of the Blood Age
+4% Synergy $0.13
Lorehold Charm Lorehold Charm
-4% Synergy $0.25
Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
-4% Synergy $0.15
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
-12% Synergy $4.12

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alibou, Ancient Witness's abilities and overall game plan.

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+73% Synergy $3.86
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+70% Synergy $0.94
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+70% Synergy $2.26
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+69% Synergy $1.15
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+67% Synergy $3.08
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+66% Synergy $0.34
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+62% Synergy $0.36
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+60% Synergy $0.34
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+58% Synergy $0.30
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+57% Synergy $1.27

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Alibou, Ancient Witness decks.

Gold Myr Gold Myr
+57% Synergy $1.35
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+56% Synergy $1.24
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+55% Synergy $0.31
Dispatch Dispatch
+51% Synergy $0.33
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+50% Synergy $0.73
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+49% Synergy $2.81
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+47% Synergy $0.74
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+34% Synergy $0.31
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+7% Synergy $4.41
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $58.09
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $108.02
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $37.03
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $109.80
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $53.21
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.17
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $43.04

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alibou, Ancient Witness's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+40% Synergy $2.08
Lodestone Myr Lodestone Myr
+39% Synergy $0.66
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+38% Synergy $0.39
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+37% Synergy $2.95
Myrsmith Myrsmith
+36% Synergy $0.28
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+36% Synergy $17.46
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+34% Synergy $4.88
Osgir, the Reconstructor Osgir, the Reconstructor
+29% Synergy $0.86
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+28% Synergy $3.41
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+27% Synergy $1.25
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+26% Synergy $0.29
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+24% Synergy $4.82
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+23% Synergy $5.47
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+23% Synergy $0.42
Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+23% Synergy $1.61
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+23% Synergy $0.30
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+22% Synergy $6.75
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+22% Synergy $0.20
Sami, Wildcat Captain Sami, Wildcat Captain
+21% Synergy $1.13
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+21% Synergy $15.16
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+20% Synergy $20.10
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+20% Synergy $43.45
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+20% Synergy $10.61
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+20% Synergy $21.02
Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan
+19% Synergy $1.03
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+19% Synergy $0.31
Alloy Myr Alloy Myr
+19% Synergy $0.47
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+18% Synergy $0.33
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+17% Synergy $13.44
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+17% Synergy $0.29
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+16% Synergy $9.77
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+15% Synergy $1.83
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
+15% Synergy $0.28
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+14% Synergy $2.00
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+14% Synergy $15.93
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+14% Synergy $34.88
Lita, Mechanical Engineer Lita, Mechanical Engineer
+14% Synergy $10.08
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+14% Synergy $0.61
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+13% Synergy $5.97
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+13% Synergy $0.25
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $46.57
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+11% Synergy $0.35
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+11% Synergy $59.32
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+11% Synergy $16.65
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+11% Synergy $0.12
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+11% Synergy $2.22
Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer
+10% Synergy $0.32
Thopter Engineer Thopter Engineer
+8% Synergy $0.31
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.33
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+6% Synergy $3.71

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alibou, Ancient Witness safe.

Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+6% Synergy $0.31
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.32
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+6% Synergy $2.44
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+4% Synergy $0.50
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.34
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.30
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $16.68
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.45
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-1% Synergy $3.36
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.53
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.79
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $15.93
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.30
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.31
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $67.12
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $22.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.22
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-11% Synergy $3.61

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alibou, Ancient Witness's game plan and control the board.

Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+33% Synergy $0.95
Delete Delete
+14% Synergy $1.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+12% Synergy $1.53
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+8% Synergy $1.47
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+8% Synergy $0.24
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+7% Synergy $0.68
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+6% Synergy $1.29
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+6% Synergy $0.24
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+6% Synergy $4.33
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $2.31
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $0.28
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+4% Synergy $0.90
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+4% Synergy $0.32
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+1% Synergy $0.33
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
0% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.88
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+47% Synergy $20.64
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+44% Synergy $3.32
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+40% Synergy $4.76
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+35% Synergy $9.08
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+34% Synergy $1.97
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+28% Synergy $41.65
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+25% Synergy $34.51
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+20% Synergy $1.28
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+16% Synergy $5.05
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+16% Synergy $5.48
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+15% Synergy $1.26
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+13% Synergy $2.12
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+12% Synergy $5.89
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+12% Synergy $7.14
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+11% Synergy $1.89
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+10% Synergy $1.53
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+10% Synergy $0.43
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+9% Synergy $11.25
Myr Turbine Myr Turbine
+8% Synergy $7.25
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+8% Synergy $6.86
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+8% Synergy $0.28
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+8% Synergy $2.40
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+8% Synergy $1.57
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+7% Synergy $7.05
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+7% Synergy $2.17
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+7% Synergy $0.37
Warmaker Gunship Warmaker Gunship
+6% Synergy $0.26
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+6% Synergy $3.89
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+6% Synergy $1.52
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+6% Synergy $5.37
Scourglass Scourglass
+6% Synergy $3.88
The Seriema The Seriema
+6% Synergy $0.81
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $5.10
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+5% Synergy $47.41
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+5% Synergy $5.85
Key to the City Key to the City
+4% Synergy $1.13
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+4% Synergy $1.08
Trading Post Trading Post
+4% Synergy $0.33
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+4% Synergy $0.57
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+3% Synergy $1.09
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+3% Synergy $2.04
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+2% Synergy $1.67
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+1% Synergy $3.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+0% Synergy $4.44
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $6.25
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-4% Synergy $4.17
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-6% Synergy $0.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alibou, Ancient Witness's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+34% Synergy $0.37
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+23% Synergy $2.55
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+13% Synergy $0.42
City on Fire City on Fire
+8% Synergy $12.04
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.59
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+7% Synergy $3.01
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+7% Synergy $0.33
The Brothers' War The Brothers' War
+6% Synergy $1.09
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+5% Synergy $6.38
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+3% Synergy $2.29
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+2% Synergy $17.15
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
0% Synergy $2.02

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Alibou, Ancient Witness to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+32% Synergy $1.22
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+17% Synergy $1.36
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+9% Synergy $5.08
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+7% Synergy $1.76
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+6% Synergy $4.47
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+4% Synergy $18.74

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+37% Synergy $0.38
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+33% Synergy $1.74
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+30% Synergy $13.15
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+19% Synergy $0.34
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+14% Synergy $0.19
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+11% Synergy $1.38
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+10% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+10% Synergy $1.84
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+10% Synergy $2.02
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $40.73
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+7% Synergy $5.74
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $11.03
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.33
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+5% Synergy $0.34
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+4% Synergy $0.38
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+4% Synergy $0.35
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.26
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.25
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.38
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $7.26
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-1% Synergy $0.37
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-1% Synergy $0.33
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.52
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.94
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-7% Synergy $6.18

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+32% Synergy $4.53
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+31% Synergy $0.21
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+30% Synergy $3.42
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+29% Synergy $0.38
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+25% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+24% Synergy $0.33
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+22% Synergy $1.56
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+11% Synergy $1.30
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+10% Synergy $0.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $2.51
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.32
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+8% Synergy $0.25
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.36
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+7% Synergy $240.66
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+7% Synergy $3.66
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+7% Synergy $0.36
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $1.08
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.13
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+6% Synergy $1.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $1.10
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+6% Synergy $0.39
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+6% Synergy $0.33
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+5% Synergy $0.34
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.39
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alibou, Ancient Witness decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+59% Synergy $0.30
Power Depot Power Depot
+42% Synergy $0.44
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+20% Synergy $0.35
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+14% Synergy $0.36
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+13% Synergy $0.24
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+5% Synergy $0.39
Glimmervoid Glimmervoid
+5% Synergy $4.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.24
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+2% Synergy $0.23
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+0% Synergy $0.38
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
0% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $16.68
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $2.00
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
0% Synergy $0.21
Plateau Plateau
-1% Synergy $356.24
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.10
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.25
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-3% Synergy $16.58
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-3% Synergy $10.35
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-4% Synergy $1.21
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.75
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-4% Synergy $0.25
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-5% Synergy $1.96
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $3.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.16
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $31.39
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-6% Synergy $0.91
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-7% Synergy $4.41
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.12
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-7% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.82
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-8% Synergy $10.83
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-9% Synergy $10.91
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-10% Synergy $0.28
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-10% Synergy $0.25
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-11% Synergy $0.32
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-16% Synergy $0.26

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