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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

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1860 Current Rank
#1662 Last Week
#1773 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.

Rust Harvester Rust Harvester
+8% Synergy $0.27
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+8% Synergy $1.17
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+5% Synergy $21.83
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+5% Synergy $0.17
Memorial Vault Memorial Vault
+5% Synergy $0.13

High Synergy Cards

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

Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+72% Synergy $2.42
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+64% Synergy $0.55
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+57% Synergy $0.12
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+56% Synergy $0.52
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+55% Synergy $0.24
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+53% Synergy $0.58
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+53% Synergy $3.97
Trading Post Trading Post
+50% Synergy $0.38
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+49% Synergy $0.46
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+48% Synergy $10.62

Top Cards

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

Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+47% Synergy $4.02
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+46% Synergy $1.09
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+45% Synergy $0.24
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+43% Synergy $1.49
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+43% Synergy $2.65
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+41% Synergy $0.96
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+38% Synergy $1.73
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+37% Synergy $12.87
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $1.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $372.38
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $67.99
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $71.05
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $7.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.69
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $46.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-16% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

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

Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+44% Synergy $5.05
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+35% Synergy $6.86
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+33% Synergy $1.26
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+28% Synergy $0.15
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+28% Synergy $0.24
Scrap Welder Scrap Welder
+28% Synergy $0.14
Coretapper Coretapper
+27% Synergy $0.37
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+25% Synergy $0.16
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+21% Synergy $0.46
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
+21% Synergy $0.46
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+20% Synergy $11.08
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+19% Synergy $0.85
Myr Welder Myr Welder
+19% Synergy $1.69
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.26
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+18% Synergy $0.40
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+17% Synergy $1.39
Voltaic Servant Voltaic Servant
+17% Synergy $0.10
Slobad, Iron Goblin Slobad, Iron Goblin
+16% Synergy $0.16
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+16% Synergy $0.12
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+16% Synergy $0.15
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+14% Synergy $1.99
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+12% Synergy $0.18
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+12% Synergy $0.34
Pentavus Pentavus
+12% Synergy $0.23
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+11% Synergy $1.16
Scarecrone Scarecrone
+11% Synergy $1.67
Metalworker Metalworker
+11% Synergy $123.15
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+11% Synergy $0.39
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+10% Synergy $5.38
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+10% Synergy $0.16
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+9% Synergy $0.18
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+8% Synergy $0.18
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+8% Synergy $1.67
Copper Gnomes Copper Gnomes
+8% Synergy $1.97
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+7% Synergy $0.20
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
+7% Synergy $0.15
Lodestone Golem Lodestone Golem
+7% Synergy $0.46
Cogwork Assembler Cogwork Assembler
+7% Synergy $0.08
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+6% Synergy $0.43
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+6% Synergy $3.88
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+5% Synergy $0.10
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+4% Synergy $7.43
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+3% Synergy $7.56
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+2% Synergy $0.26
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+2% Synergy $0.85
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
-1% Synergy $11.87
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-1% Synergy $2.89
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-4% Synergy $19.52
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-5% Synergy $0.57
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
-6% Synergy $10.80

Instants

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

Comet Storm Comet Storm
+8% Synergy $0.94
Volt Charge Volt Charge
+8% Synergy $0.09
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.28
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+5% Synergy $0.53
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+2% Synergy $0.38
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+1% Synergy $2.75
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+1% Synergy $0.14
Big Score Big Score
-1% Synergy $0.62
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-2% Synergy $0.98
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.68
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-5% Synergy $8.43
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-6% Synergy $8.49
Abrade Abrade
-7% Synergy $0.15
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-7% Synergy $5.39
Reverberate Reverberate
-7% Synergy $1.93
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-9% Synergy $1.38
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-10% Synergy $0.06
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-13% Synergy $4.20
Seething Song Seething Song
-22% Synergy $6.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-24% Synergy $0.99

Sorceries

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

Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+41% Synergy $0.80
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+35% Synergy $3.87
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+28% Synergy $0.89
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+25% Synergy $0.16
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+17% Synergy $4.02
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+9% Synergy $0.23
Dismantle Dismantle
+5% Synergy $0.17
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+1% Synergy $1474.14
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
0% Synergy $1.84
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-1% Synergy $0.14
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-2% Synergy $0.51
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-3% Synergy $0.08
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $2.73
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.36
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.29
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-5% Synergy $9.10
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-7% Synergy $4.42
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-17% Synergy $1.76

Utility Artifacts

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

Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+46% Synergy $5.17
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+41% Synergy $0.34
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+41% Synergy $1.45
Oracle's Vault Oracle's Vault
+37% Synergy $0.14
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+36% Synergy $0.61
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+34% Synergy $5.78
Transmogrifying Wand Transmogrifying Wand
+33% Synergy $0.24
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+27% Synergy $1.37
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+26% Synergy $0.30
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+26% Synergy $0.53
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+26% Synergy $0.18
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+24% Synergy $0.35
Titan Forge Titan Forge
+24% Synergy $0.36
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+23% Synergy $0.11
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+22% Synergy $0.51
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+22% Synergy $0.11
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+22% Synergy $0.11
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+22% Synergy $4.51
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+22% Synergy $0.37
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+19% Synergy $1.94
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+18% Synergy $5.37
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+18% Synergy $0.92
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+18% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+18% Synergy $0.31
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+17% Synergy $4.05
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+17% Synergy $0.72
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+16% Synergy $29.26
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+16% Synergy $0.57
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+15% Synergy $42.07
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+15% Synergy $0.45
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+15% Synergy $0.50
Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+14% Synergy $1.26
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+13% Synergy $14.59
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+13% Synergy $0.92
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+13% Synergy $3.14
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+12% Synergy $0.53
Gonti's Aether Heart Gonti's Aether Heart
+12% Synergy $1.48
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+11% Synergy $20.58
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+11% Synergy $1.34
Surge Node Surge Node
+11% Synergy $0.20
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+11% Synergy $11.44
Keening Stone Keening Stone
+11% Synergy $0.40
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+10% Synergy $0.21
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+10% Synergy $0.23
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+9% Synergy $1.20
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.53
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+7% Synergy $0.22
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+31% Synergy $0.32
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+9% Synergy $0.18
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+8% Synergy $0.18
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+5% Synergy $11.31
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-13% Synergy $5.91

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+33% Synergy $0.97
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+9% Synergy $27.80
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $13.44
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+7% Synergy $0.96
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+5% Synergy $4.94
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+5% Synergy $2.72
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+4% Synergy $1.37
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.30
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-6% Synergy $3.07

Utility Lands

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

Great Furnace Great Furnace
+41% Synergy $1.64
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+40% Synergy $0.86
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+39% Synergy $9.47
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+26% Synergy $0.66
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+16% Synergy $1.33
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+13% Synergy $38.71
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+13% Synergy $9.25
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+10% Synergy $0.46
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+10% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+10% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+10% Synergy $0.61
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+10% Synergy $0.19
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.24
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+7% Synergy $0.22
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+7% Synergy $0.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.14
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+5% Synergy $0.25
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.63
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $1.98
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+1% Synergy $0.15
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.73
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.15
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-6% Synergy $16.55
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-6% Synergy $5.08

Mana Artifacts

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

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+49% Synergy $2.82
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+48% Synergy $0.25
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+42% Synergy $1.28
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+34% Synergy $0.56
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+33% Synergy $0.22
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+33% Synergy $1.29
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+33% Synergy $0.19
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+25% Synergy $2.44
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+24% Synergy $0.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+22% Synergy $0.16
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+19% Synergy $0.31
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+15% Synergy $0.27
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+12% Synergy $2.23
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+12% Synergy $32.45
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+11% Synergy $0.26
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+11% Synergy $0.10
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+9% Synergy $15.07
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+8% Synergy $0.32
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.24
Vulshok Factory Vulshok Factory
+7% Synergy $0.15
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $0.37
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $0.51
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $1.01
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $2.37
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+6% Synergy $4.67
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+6% Synergy $2.07
Tablet of Compleation Tablet of Compleation
+6% Synergy $0.09
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $0.59
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $0.75
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $153.22
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+5% Synergy $19.51
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $0.32
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+5% Synergy $0.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.33
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.24
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.61
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-1% Synergy $7.59
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
-1% Synergy $3.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.07
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $24.69
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-6% Synergy $0.96
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $17.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+18% Synergy $0.70
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+4% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.11
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $1.78
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.50
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.45
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.68
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-5% Synergy $9.10

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