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Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
Price tag $0.22

Legendary CreatureOgre Spirit

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2013 Current Rank
#2078 Last Week
#1948 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient decks.

Chrome Dome Chrome Dome
+8% Synergy $0.58
Purple Dragon Punks Purple Dragon Punks
+3% Synergy $0.11
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+3% Synergy $0.91
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+1% Synergy $0.33
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-7% Synergy $18.16

High Synergy Cards

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

Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+71% Synergy $2.78
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+63% Synergy $1.03
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+61% Synergy $0.24
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+55% Synergy $0.35
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+55% Synergy $0.92
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+53% Synergy $1.39
Trading Post Trading Post
+52% Synergy $0.40
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+52% Synergy $2.90
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+49% Synergy $0.37
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+48% Synergy $2.05

Top Cards

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

Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+47% Synergy $2.72
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+46% Synergy $4.67
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+46% Synergy $2.75
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+46% Synergy $19.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+45% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+44% Synergy $2.58
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+41% Synergy $2.29
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+39% Synergy $15.49
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $0.78
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.52

Game Changers

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

Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $421.27
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $105.32
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $97.40
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $13.83
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $110.44
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $42.65

Creatures

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

Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+44% Synergy $8.61
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+36% Synergy $8.30
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+36% Synergy $1.91
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+30% Synergy $0.31
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+28% Synergy $0.35
Scrap Welder Scrap Welder
+28% Synergy $0.29
Coretapper Coretapper
+27% Synergy $0.20
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+26% Synergy $0.27
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
+24% Synergy $0.53
Myr Welder Myr Welder
+21% Synergy $2.32
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+20% Synergy $10.60
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.29
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+18% Synergy $0.85
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+17% Synergy $1.36
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+17% Synergy $4.75
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+16% Synergy $0.46
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+16% Synergy $0.22
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+15% Synergy $2.91
Voltaic Servant Voltaic Servant
+15% Synergy $0.16
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+14% Synergy $0.30
Slobad, Iron Goblin Slobad, Iron Goblin
+13% Synergy $0.24
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+13% Synergy $0.43
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+13% Synergy $0.53
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+12% Synergy $0.26
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+12% Synergy $0.60
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+11% Synergy $3.02
Pentavus Pentavus
+11% Synergy $0.21
Metalworker Metalworker
+10% Synergy $161.63
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+9% Synergy $3.47
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+9% Synergy $0.27
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+9% Synergy $0.33
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
+9% Synergy $0.23
Scarecrone Scarecrone
+9% Synergy $3.59
Copper Gnomes Copper Gnomes
+9% Synergy $1.90
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+8% Synergy $0.30
Rust Harvester Rust Harvester
+8% Synergy $0.25
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+8% Synergy $2.65
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+7% Synergy $0.32
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+6% Synergy $0.57
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+6% Synergy $0.35
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+6% Synergy $4.63
Cogwork Assembler Cogwork Assembler
+6% Synergy $0.11
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+5% Synergy $0.26
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+5% Synergy $9.64
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+4% Synergy $0.61
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+3% Synergy $0.93
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+3% Synergy $1.30
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+2% Synergy $12.51
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+1% Synergy $0.30
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-4% Synergy $27.66

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient safe.

Comet Storm Comet Storm
+8% Synergy $3.75
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.52
Volt Charge Volt Charge
+5% Synergy $0.23
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+2% Synergy $1.43
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+1% Synergy $0.30
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $13.27
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-1% Synergy $2.45
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.99
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-3% Synergy $3.83
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-3% Synergy $10.43
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-4% Synergy $12.01
Abrade Abrade
-7% Synergy $0.17
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-7% Synergy $10.58
Reverberate Reverberate
-7% Synergy $2.91
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-10% Synergy $2.24
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-11% Synergy $0.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $67.37
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-13% Synergy $6.28
Seething Song Seething Song
-22% Synergy $13.15
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-23% Synergy $2.93

Sorceries

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

Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+39% Synergy $1.26
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+32% Synergy $6.52
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+24% Synergy $0.31
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+23% Synergy $0.91
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+17% Synergy $3.79
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+7% Synergy $0.32
Fireball Fireball
+3% Synergy $0.15
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+1% Synergy $4.08
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $1907.80
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-1% Synergy $0.33
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-1% Synergy $0.16
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.45
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-2% Synergy $0.36
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $7.98
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.60
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $2.55
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-6% Synergy $6.71
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-17% Synergy $1.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+45% Synergy $4.74
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+43% Synergy $3.44
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+40% Synergy $0.27
Transmogrifying Wand Transmogrifying Wand
+36% Synergy $0.45
Oracle's Vault Oracle's Vault
+34% Synergy $0.14
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+34% Synergy $0.65
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+33% Synergy $6.48
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+28% Synergy $1.39
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+27% Synergy $1.80
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+25% Synergy $2.56
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+25% Synergy $0.38
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+24% Synergy $0.22
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+23% Synergy $0.55
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+23% Synergy $0.34
Titan Forge Titan Forge
+23% Synergy $0.22
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+22% Synergy $0.19
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+22% Synergy $0.24
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+21% Synergy $0.18
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+21% Synergy $19.00
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+20% Synergy $10.75
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+19% Synergy $2.20
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+18% Synergy $39.83
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+18% Synergy $0.26
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+16% Synergy $9.50
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+16% Synergy $0.58
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+16% Synergy $0.58
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+16% Synergy $0.35
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+16% Synergy $1.05
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+15% Synergy $1.45
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+15% Synergy $1.23
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+14% Synergy $47.53
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+14% Synergy $4.77
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+14% Synergy $0.50
Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+13% Synergy $3.99
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+12% Synergy $38.22
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+12% Synergy $1.30
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+12% Synergy $1.84
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+12% Synergy $0.32
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+11% Synergy $20.85
Gonti's Aether Heart Gonti's Aether Heart
+11% Synergy $0.96
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+11% Synergy $0.49
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+10% Synergy $8.03
Surge Node Surge Node
+10% Synergy $0.22
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+9% Synergy $0.39
Memorial Vault Memorial Vault
+9% Synergy $0.18
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.59
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+7% Synergy $0.31
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+7% Synergy $1.04
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.89

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+28% Synergy $0.43
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+8% Synergy $1.86
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+8% Synergy $0.37
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+5% Synergy $32.30
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+5% Synergy $0.29
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-12% Synergy $6.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+28% Synergy $1.49
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+13% Synergy $17.40
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+8% Synergy $36.00
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+7% Synergy $1.55
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $12.09
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+5% Synergy $5.02
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+5% Synergy $3.93
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+4% Synergy $1.36
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.43
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-7% Synergy $3.01

Utility Lands

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

Great Furnace Great Furnace
+40% Synergy $1.70
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+39% Synergy $7.82
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+38% Synergy $13.08
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+25% Synergy $2.30
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+17% Synergy $1.45
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $37.83
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+16% Synergy $8.21
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+11% Synergy $0.93
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+11% Synergy $0.74
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+11% Synergy $0.89
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+10% Synergy $0.34
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+8% Synergy $0.43
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.34
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.29
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+7% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+6% Synergy $0.26
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.44
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $3.63
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+1% Synergy $0.11
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $8.31
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.21
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-5% Synergy $15.35
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-7% Synergy $5.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+47% Synergy $4.32
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+44% Synergy $0.25
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+43% Synergy $0.85
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+35% Synergy $4.07
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+33% Synergy $3.90
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+31% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+30% Synergy $0.30
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+25% Synergy $3.59
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+24% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+23% Synergy $0.30
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+16% Synergy $0.31
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+15% Synergy $0.33
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+12% Synergy $4.81
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+12% Synergy $33.40
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+10% Synergy $0.36
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+9% Synergy $0.17
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+8% Synergy $0.36
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $2.53
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $0.85
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $1.03
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $1.75
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+7% Synergy $1.09
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $3.84
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $2.00
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+7% Synergy $1.35
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $1.01
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+6% Synergy $20.31
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+6% Synergy $1.70
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+6% Synergy $8.12
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $190.82
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.34
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+5% Synergy $21.90
Vulshok Factory Vulshok Factory
+5% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.48
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.60
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.32
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $9.70
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
0% Synergy $3.81
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.06
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-5% Synergy $1.73
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $1.02
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.36

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+21% Synergy $0.40
Power Depot Power Depot
+5% Synergy $0.40
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $1.76
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+4% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.27
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
0% Synergy $0.48
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $13.27
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $7.98

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