Art by Gene Luen Yang
Saved commander deck
Kibo, Uktabi Prince
Force opponents to acquire Banana tokens and other artifacts, then strictly punish them with Bloodroot Apothecary, Sardian Avenger, and Kibo's +1/+1 counter triggers when those artifacts are sacrificed or destroyed.
Prompt: Build a powerful Kibo, Uktabi Prince deck with Monkey, Awakened to Emptiness (Kibo, Uktabi Prince) as commander, centered on giving opponents artifacts and punishing them for using, sacrificing, or losing those artifacts. Bloodroot Apothecary should be a key synergy piece: create Bananas, Treasures, Clues, Food or other artifacts under opponents' control, then make sacrificing them extremely dangerous through poison counters, damage, +1/+1 growth, or other punishments. Prioritize cards that repeatedly create artifacts for opponents, encourage or force them to sacrifice artifacts, and reward me whenever their artifacts leave the battlefield. Include artifact destruction when it synergizes with Kibo. As a secondary theme, strongly prioritize Apes and Monkeys whenever they fit the strategy, including Hit-Monkey. Add efficient ramp, draw, interaction, protection and finishers. Avoid generic Ape/Monkey cards with no synergy. Keep it focused, political, oppressive and Commander-legal.
Commander
1 cards
Kibo, Uktabi Prince
{2}{G}Legendary Creature — Monkey Noble
Chosen commander for the requested strategy.
Ramp
10 cards
Simian Spirit Guide
{2}{R}Creature — Ape Spirit
Provides fast mana and counts as an Ape for Kibo's tribal synergy.
Tempting Contract
{4}Artifact
Generates Treasures for you while gifting opponents artifacts to destroy or force sacrifices.
Delighted Halfling
{G}Creature — Halfling Citizen
Accelerates out Kibo while making him uncounterable.
Card Draw
10 cards
Viridian Revel
{1}{G}{G}Enchantment
Draws a card every time an opponent's artifact goes to the graveyard, insane engine with Kibo.
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
{3}{G}Legendary Creature — Squirrel
Uncounterable, indestructible card draw off attacking Apes and Monkeys.
Wheel of Fortune
{2}{R}Sorcery
Refills your hand while forcing opponents to discard artifacts and key pieces.
The Great Henge
{7}{G}{G}Legendary Artifact
Provides massive card draw, mana, and additional +1/+1 counters.
Beast Whisperer
{2}{G}{G}Creature — Elf Druid
Steady card draw whenever you cast your Ape and Monkey creatures.
Return of the Wildspeaker
{4}{G}Instant
Refills hand based on Kibo's rapidly growing power or acts as an overrun finisher.
Rishkar's Expertise
{4}{G}{G}Sorcery
Draws cards based on Kibo's massive size and casts a spell for free.
Removal
12 cards
Hit-Monkey
{3}{G}Legendary Creature — Monkey Assassin
Thematically perfect Ape that destroys an artifact on ETB.
Vandalblast
{R}Sorcery
Mass artifact wipe that triggers massive +1/+1 counter gains across all Apes.
Meltdown
{X}{R}Sorcery
Scalable mass artifact destruction, especially brutal against 0-mana Bananas and Treasures.
Bane of Progress
{4}{G}{G}Creature — Elemental
Wipes all artifacts and enchantments while growing huge alongside Kibo.
Seeds of Innocence
{1}{G}{G}Sorcery
Cheapest mass artifact wipe, immediately pumping all Apes by blowing up opponent tokens.
Wave of Vitriol
{5}{G}{G}Sorcery
Cleans up all non-basic lands, artifacts, and enchantments while rewarding your Ape army.
Gorilla Shaman
{R}Creature — Ape Shaman
Ape that easily destroys 0-mana artifacts like Bananas and Treasures for just 1 mana.
Uktabi Orangutan
{2}{G}Creature — Ape
Classic Ape card that destroys an artifact on ETB.
Kogla, the Titan Ape
{3}{G}{G}{G}Legendary Creature — Ape
Massive Ape boss that removes creatures on ETB and destroys artifacts on attack.
Threats/Wincons
22 cards
Bloodroot Apothecary
{2}{G}Creature — Squirrel Druid
Key card: inflicts 2 poison counters whenever opponents sacrifice nonland tokens like Bananas or Treasures.
Sardian Avenger
{1}{R}Creature — Goblin Warrior
Pings opponents for damage whenever their artifacts leave for the graveyard and grows with their artifact count.
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
{R}Legendary Creature — Monkey Pirate
Aggressive turn-one Monkey that creates Treasure tokens and steals resources.
Fangren Marauder
{5}{G}Creature — Beast
Gains 5 life whenever an opponent's artifact goes to the graveyard, making you unkillable.
Jolene, the Plunder Queen
{2}{R}{G}Legendary Creature — Human Warrior
Forces Treasures into opponents' hands while boosting your own attack power.
Titania's Song
{3}{G}Enchantment
Turns noncreature artifacts into creatures; 0-mana tokens (Bananas/Treasures) die instantly, triggering Kibo massive times.
Karn, the Great Creator
{4}Legendary Planeswalker — Karn
Stops opponents from using activated abilities of artifacts, locking Bananas in place until destroyed.
Collector Ouphe
{1}{G}Creature — Ouphe
Prevents opponents from sacrificing Bananas or Treasures for mana, leaving them vulnerable to mass destruction.
Null Rod
{2}Artifact
Stax piece that prevents artifact activation, setting up mass destruction triggers for Kibo.
Hellkite Tyrant
{4}{R}{R}Creature — Dragon
Alternate win condition that steals all the artifacts you gifted to your opponents.
Taurean Mauler
{2}{R}Creature — Shapeshifter
Changeling that counts as an Ape, growing quickly off opponent spellcasts.
Realmwalker
{2}{G}Creature — Shapeshifter
Changeling Ape that lets you cast Ape/Monkey creatures from the top of your library.
Chameleon Colossus
{2}{G}{G}Creature — Shapeshifter
Changeling Ape that can double its power for lethal swings.
Roaming Throne
{4}Artifact Creature — Golem
Name Ape to double all of Kibo's artifact destruction trigger counters.
All Will Be One
{3}{R}{R}Enchantment
Deals direct damage to any target whenever Kibo puts +1/+1 counters on your Apes.
Structural Assault
{3}{R}{R}Sorcery
Destroys all artifacts and deals damage equal to artifacts destroyed to all creatures.
Fiery Confluence
{2}{R}{R}Sorcery
Destroys up to three artifacts at instant speed or deals massive direct area damage.
Cindervines
{R}{G}Enchantment
Punishes spellcasting and can be sacrificed to destroy a key artifact.
Akroan Horse
{4}Artifact Creature — Horse
Gives opponents artifact creature tokens to sacrifice or lose.
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
{2}{R}Legendary Creature — Human Knight
Creates Survivor tokens for opponents that turn into total control and damage.
Scavenging Ooze
{1}{G}Creature — Ooze
Provides graveyard hate and gains extra +1/+1 counters.
Agitator Ant
{2}{R}Creature — Insect
Goads opponents' creatures, forcing them to attack into your massive buffed Apes.
Utility
8 cards
Heroic Intervention
{1}{G}Instant
Protects your wide, buffed board of Apes from board wipes and removal.
Deflecting Swat
{2}{R}Instant
Free protection or spell redirection spell while Kibo is out.
Liquimetal Torque
{2}Artifact
Turns any opponent permanent into an artifact so Kibo and your Apes can blow it up.
Liquimetal Coating
{2}Artifact
Repeatedly turns opponent permanents into artifacts for targeted destruction.
Rhythm of the Wild
{1}{R}{G}Enchantment
Gives your Apes haste or extra counters and makes them uncounterable.
Lightning Greaves
{2}Artifact — Equipment
Grants Kibo immediate haste and shroud protection.
Swiftfoot Boots
{2}Artifact — Equipment
Grants Kibo haste and hexproof protection.
Tyvar's Stand
{X}{G}Instant
Cheap instant-speed hexproof/indestructible protection that can also act as a combat pump.
