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Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
Price tag $0.18

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

#1987 Current Rank
#2026 Last Week
#1892 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.

The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+2% Synergy $20.61
Zuko's Exile Zuko's Exile
+1% Synergy $0.07
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
-1% Synergy $5.02
Fire Nation Turret Fire Nation Turret
-2% Synergy $14.91
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-9% Synergy $1.70

High Synergy Cards

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

Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+70% Synergy $2.34
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+63% Synergy $1.25
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+59% Synergy $0.07
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+55% Synergy $1.32
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+54% Synergy $0.26
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+52% Synergy $2.83
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+51% Synergy $1.17
Trading Post Trading Post
+51% Synergy $0.47
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+48% Synergy $0.22
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+47% Synergy $1.33

Top Cards

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

Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+46% Synergy $4.32
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+46% Synergy $20.65
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+46% Synergy $3.65
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+44% Synergy $0.18
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+44% Synergy $1.92
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+43% Synergy $2.10
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+42% Synergy $1.72
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+41% Synergy $2.58
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $1.44
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $93.61
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $398.17
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $82.98
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $9.42
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $89.88
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-17% Synergy $30.65

Creatures

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

Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+42% Synergy $6.80
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+35% Synergy $12.54
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+34% Synergy $7.64
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+33% Synergy $1.39
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+30% Synergy $0.24
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+28% Synergy $0.15
Coretapper Coretapper
+28% Synergy $0.07
Scrap Welder Scrap Welder
+27% Synergy $0.17
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+24% Synergy $0.15
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
+23% Synergy $0.48
Myr Welder Myr Welder
+22% Synergy $2.30
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+20% Synergy $6.64
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.20
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+19% Synergy $0.65
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+18% Synergy $1.34
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+17% Synergy $1.79
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+16% Synergy $0.59
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+16% Synergy $0.08
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+15% Synergy $0.23
Voltaic Servant Voltaic Servant
+15% Synergy $0.12
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+14% Synergy $1.67
Slobad, Iron Goblin Slobad, Iron Goblin
+14% Synergy $0.11
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+12% Synergy $0.17
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+12% Synergy $0.58
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+11% Synergy $4.77
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+11% Synergy $0.20
Pentavus Pentavus
+11% Synergy $0.29
Scarecrone Scarecrone
+11% Synergy $3.13
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+11% Synergy $0.32
Metalworker Metalworker
+10% Synergy $128.77
Rust Harvester Rust Harvester
+10% Synergy $0.15
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+9% Synergy $0.18
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
+9% Synergy $0.17
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+9% Synergy $2.64
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+8% Synergy $3.54
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+8% Synergy $0.20
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+8% Synergy $0.20
Copper Gnomes Copper Gnomes
+8% Synergy $2.00
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+7% Synergy $0.30
Cogwork Assembler Cogwork Assembler
+7% Synergy $0.08
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+6% Synergy $0.11
Lodestone Golem Lodestone Golem
+6% Synergy $0.39
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+5% Synergy $0.07
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+4% Synergy $0.47
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+4% Synergy $8.98
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+2% Synergy $0.68
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+2% Synergy $10.32
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+2% Synergy $0.57
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
0% Synergy $0.24
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-4% Synergy $21.78

Instants

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

Comet Storm Comet Storm
+8% Synergy $1.41
Volt Charge Volt Charge
+7% Synergy $0.08
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.33
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+3% Synergy $1.39
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+1% Synergy $0.34
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-1% Synergy $3.22
Big Score Big Score
-3% Synergy $0.71
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.77
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $2.10
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $7.04
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-4% Synergy $10.42
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-7% Synergy $7.40
Reverberate Reverberate
-7% Synergy $2.30
Abrade Abrade
-8% Synergy $0.12
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-10% Synergy $2.22
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-12% Synergy $0.11
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $48.80
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-15% Synergy $6.15
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-23% Synergy $1.26
Seething Song Seething Song
-23% Synergy $8.01

Sorceries

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

Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+38% Synergy $1.12
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+33% Synergy $4.68
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+25% Synergy $0.95
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+24% Synergy $0.17
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+18% Synergy $3.44
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+8% Synergy $0.17
Fireball Fireball
+3% Synergy $0.11
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $1499.99
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
0% Synergy $3.18
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-1% Synergy $0.20
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-1% Synergy $0.10
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.45
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.28
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $5.89
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-5% Synergy $0.40
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $2.28
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-6% Synergy $4.72
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-17% Synergy $1.54

Utility Artifacts

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

The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+42% Synergy $2.28
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+40% Synergy $0.15
Oracle's Vault Oracle's Vault
+35% Synergy $0.15
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+35% Synergy $0.64
Transmogrifying Wand Transmogrifying Wand
+35% Synergy $0.39
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+34% Synergy $5.12
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+28% Synergy $0.96
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+27% Synergy $0.58
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+26% Synergy $2.15
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+24% Synergy $0.22
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+24% Synergy $0.36
Titan Forge Titan Forge
+24% Synergy $0.07
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+23% Synergy $0.50
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+23% Synergy $0.11
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+23% Synergy $0.11
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+22% Synergy $0.11
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+22% Synergy $5.88
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+21% Synergy $0.16
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+19% Synergy $5.48
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+19% Synergy $1.93
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+18% Synergy $33.67
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+17% Synergy $8.15
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+17% Synergy $0.11
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+17% Synergy $0.40
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+17% Synergy $1.06
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+17% Synergy $0.15
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+16% Synergy $0.96
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+16% Synergy $1.57
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+16% Synergy $0.60
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+15% Synergy $0.38
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+14% Synergy $42.56
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+14% Synergy $3.86
Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+14% Synergy $5.37
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+12% Synergy $1.36
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+12% Synergy $28.59
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+12% Synergy $0.92
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+12% Synergy $0.47
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+11% Synergy $24.61
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+11% Synergy $1.60
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+11% Synergy $0.49
Gonti's Aether Heart Gonti's Aether Heart
+11% Synergy $0.90
Surge Node Surge Node
+11% Synergy $0.14
Memorial Vault Memorial Vault
+10% Synergy $0.12
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+10% Synergy $6.69
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+9% Synergy $0.22
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.61
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+7% Synergy $2.20
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+6% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

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

Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+28% Synergy $0.44
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+10% Synergy $0.21
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+6% Synergy $0.22
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+6% Synergy $14.82
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+4% Synergy $2.38
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-13% Synergy $6.52

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+31% Synergy $1.14
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+13% Synergy $17.86
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+8% Synergy $30.98
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+8% Synergy $1.13
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $11.90
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+5% Synergy $1.36
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+5% Synergy $4.51
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.30
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-6% Synergy $2.88

Utility Lands

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

Great Furnace Great Furnace
+41% Synergy $2.67
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+39% Synergy $2.03
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+37% Synergy $10.27
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+26% Synergy $1.16
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+15% Synergy $1.38
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+15% Synergy $6.78
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+14% Synergy $35.81
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+11% Synergy $0.59
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+11% Synergy $0.62
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+11% Synergy $0.66
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+10% Synergy $0.16
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+8% Synergy $0.33
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.17
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+7% Synergy $0.12
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+7% Synergy $0.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.13
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.78
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.42
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.27
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+1% Synergy $0.10
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+1% Synergy $0.54
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $4.85
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.14
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-6% Synergy $16.85
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-7% Synergy $4.91

Mana Artifacts

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

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+47% Synergy $3.51
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+46% Synergy $0.23
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+42% Synergy $0.84
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+34% Synergy $0.45
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+32% Synergy $2.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+31% Synergy $0.19
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+31% Synergy $0.16
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+25% Synergy $3.27
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+24% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+23% Synergy $0.14
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+18% Synergy $0.14
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+15% Synergy $0.20
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+12% Synergy $1.43
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+12% Synergy $33.50
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+11% Synergy $0.21
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+10% Synergy $0.12
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+8% Synergy $0.32
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $0.35
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $2.17
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $0.49
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $0.49
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+7% Synergy $18.57
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $1.09
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $0.39
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $0.83
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+6% Synergy $1.52
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+6% Synergy $2.05
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+6% Synergy $1.06
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+6% Synergy $6.23
Vulshok Factory Vulshok Factory
+6% Synergy $0.12
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.26
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+5% Synergy $16.67
Tablet of Compleation Tablet of Compleation
+5% Synergy $0.07
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $174.97
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.26
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.22
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
0% Synergy $3.48
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-1% Synergy $9.68
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.27
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-7% Synergy $2.03
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+20% Synergy $0.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.15
Power Depot Power Depot
+4% Synergy $0.39
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $2.22
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.45
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.43
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.09
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.77
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $5.89

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