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Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
Price tag $0.20

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

#1982 Current Rank
#2104 Last Week
#1841 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.

Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+18% Synergy $1.58
Steel Wrecking Ball Steel Wrecking Ball
+5% Synergy $0.03
Pumpkin Bombs Pumpkin Bombs
+2% Synergy $1.50
Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate
+1% Synergy $0.05
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-2% Synergy $17.40

High Synergy Cards

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

Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+70% Synergy $3.15
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+63% Synergy $1.11
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+57% Synergy $0.09
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+55% Synergy $0.20
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+55% Synergy $0.51
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+52% Synergy $0.75
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+52% Synergy $2.28
Trading Post Trading Post
+51% Synergy $0.47
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+48% Synergy $4.96
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+48% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

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

Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+48% Synergy $3.21
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+48% Synergy $17.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+45% Synergy $0.21
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+45% Synergy $5.03
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+43% Synergy $2.81
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+42% Synergy $1.33
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+38% Synergy $2.30
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+35% Synergy $7.58
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $1.88
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $383.77
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $75.61
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $78.39
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $11.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.95
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-17% Synergy $28.80

Creatures

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

Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+43% Synergy $6.53
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+36% Synergy $12.73
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+33% Synergy $1.61
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+28% Synergy $0.17
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+28% Synergy $0.13
Scrap Welder Scrap Welder
+27% Synergy $0.17
Coretapper Coretapper
+27% Synergy $0.14
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+24% Synergy $0.17
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
+22% Synergy $0.51
Myr Welder Myr Welder
+21% Synergy $1.62
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+20% Synergy $0.72
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+20% Synergy $13.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.26
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+18% Synergy $1.35
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+17% Synergy $10.25
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+16% Synergy $0.58
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+16% Synergy $0.10
Voltaic Servant Voltaic Servant
+16% Synergy $0.13
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+15% Synergy $0.21
Slobad, Iron Goblin Slobad, Iron Goblin
+14% Synergy $0.08
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+14% Synergy $0.81
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+13% Synergy $2.62
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+12% Synergy $6.84
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+11% Synergy $1.01
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+11% Synergy $0.31
Metalworker Metalworker
+11% Synergy $116.56
Scarecrone Scarecrone
+11% Synergy $3.16
Pentavus Pentavus
+11% Synergy $0.30
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+10% Synergy $0.15
Rust Harvester Rust Harvester
+10% Synergy $0.15
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+10% Synergy $0.33
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
+9% Synergy $0.14
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+8% Synergy $5.81
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+8% Synergy $0.19
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+8% Synergy $0.22
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+8% Synergy $2.77
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+7% Synergy $0.24
Copper Gnomes Copper Gnomes
+7% Synergy $2.03
Cogwork Assembler Cogwork Assembler
+7% Synergy $0.08
Lodestone Golem Lodestone Golem
+6% Synergy $0.41
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+6% Synergy $0.31
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+6% Synergy $4.97
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+5% Synergy $0.12
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+5% Synergy $0.55
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+5% Synergy $9.94
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+2% Synergy $0.75
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+2% Synergy $8.78
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+1% Synergy $0.24
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-1% Synergy $3.01
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-3% Synergy $21.80

Instants

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

Comet Storm Comet Storm
+8% Synergy $0.99
Volt Charge Volt Charge
+7% Synergy $0.08
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.28
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+4% Synergy $1.17
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+1% Synergy $4.19
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+1% Synergy $0.12
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+1% Synergy $0.30
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.70
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-3% Synergy $1.34
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-3% Synergy $9.63
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.46
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-5% Synergy $9.52
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-6% Synergy $6.72
Abrade Abrade
-7% Synergy $0.18
Reverberate Reverberate
-7% Synergy $1.87
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-9% Synergy $1.42
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-11% Synergy $0.10
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $52.71
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-14% Synergy $4.17
Seething Song Seething Song
-22% Synergy $6.34
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-23% Synergy $1.01

Sorceries

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

Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+39% Synergy $1.07
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+33% Synergy $3.77
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+25% Synergy $0.18
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+25% Synergy $0.80
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+18% Synergy $3.94
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+9% Synergy $0.24
Fireball Fireball
+3% Synergy $0.10
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+1% Synergy $1486.43
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
0% Synergy $0.16
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
0% Synergy $2.78
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-1% Synergy $0.08
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.46
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-2% Synergy $0.21
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.38
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $8.13
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $4.78
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-6% Synergy $5.20
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-18% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+42% Synergy $1.92
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+42% Synergy $2.18
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+40% Synergy $1.01
Oracle's Vault Oracle's Vault
+36% Synergy $0.15
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+36% Synergy $0.62
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+34% Synergy $6.46
Transmogrifying Wand Transmogrifying Wand
+34% Synergy $0.32
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+28% Synergy $0.41
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+27% Synergy $0.84
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+26% Synergy $1.99
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+25% Synergy $0.26
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+24% Synergy $0.34
Titan Forge Titan Forge
+24% Synergy $0.14
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+23% Synergy $0.46
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+23% Synergy $0.13
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+23% Synergy $0.12
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+22% Synergy $0.09
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+22% Synergy $5.91
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+21% Synergy $0.13
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+19% Synergy $2.06
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+18% Synergy $8.29
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+18% Synergy $0.15
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+17% Synergy $4.96
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+17% Synergy $32.10
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+17% Synergy $1.05
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+17% Synergy $0.45
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+16% Synergy $0.62
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+16% Synergy $1.00
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+16% Synergy $0.35
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+15% Synergy $40.83
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+15% Synergy $0.44
Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+14% Synergy $5.62
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+13% Synergy $22.41
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+13% Synergy $0.84
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+13% Synergy $0.44
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+13% Synergy $3.25
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+12% Synergy $1.88
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+12% Synergy $1.84
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+12% Synergy $0.42
Gonti's Aether Heart Gonti's Aether Heart
+12% Synergy $1.01
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+11% Synergy $24.96
Surge Node Surge Node
+11% Synergy $0.14
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+11% Synergy $6.73
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+10% Synergy $0.29
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+10% Synergy $0.28
Keening Stone Keening Stone
+10% Synergy $0.35
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.59
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+6% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+28% Synergy $0.42
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+9% Synergy $0.16
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+7% Synergy $0.19
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+6% Synergy $16.57
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-13% Synergy $6.66

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+32% Synergy $1.16
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+12% Synergy $19.27
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+8% Synergy $32.44
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $11.76
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+7% Synergy $1.08
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+5% Synergy $4.46
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+5% Synergy $3.45
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+4% Synergy $1.63
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.32
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-7% Synergy $4.00

Utility Lands

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

Great Furnace Great Furnace
+40% Synergy $3.26
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+39% Synergy $1.01
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+37% Synergy $11.40
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+26% Synergy $1.61
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+15% Synergy $1.46
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+14% Synergy $7.17
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+13% Synergy $35.27
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+11% Synergy $0.10
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+10% Synergy $0.51
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+9% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+9% Synergy $0.71
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+9% Synergy $0.69
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.14
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+7% Synergy $0.12
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+7% Synergy $0.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.13
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.65
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+5% Synergy $0.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.03
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+1% Synergy $0.10
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $3.04
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.15
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-5% Synergy $17.39
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-7% Synergy $6.04

Mana Artifacts

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

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+48% Synergy $4.31
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+46% Synergy $0.27
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+41% Synergy $1.09
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+35% Synergy $0.52
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+32% Synergy $2.05
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+31% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+30% Synergy $0.12
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+25% Synergy $0.25
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+24% Synergy $2.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+23% Synergy $0.16
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+18% Synergy $0.22
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+15% Synergy $0.35
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+13% Synergy $2.71
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+12% Synergy $34.59
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+11% Synergy $0.29
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+10% Synergy $0.06
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+8% Synergy $0.36
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $0.31
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $2.37
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $0.76
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $0.43
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $1.02
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+7% Synergy $16.61
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $0.36
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $1.00
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+6% Synergy $6.17
Vulshok Factory Vulshok Factory
+6% Synergy $0.13
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+6% Synergy $1.26
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+6% Synergy $2.68
Tablet of Compleation Tablet of Compleation
+6% Synergy $0.13
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.23
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+5% Synergy $2.17
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+5% Synergy $19.61
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.55
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $181.24
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.05
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
-1% Synergy $3.62
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-1% Synergy $8.66
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.48
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $26.65
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-6% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.48

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+18% Synergy $0.54
Power Depot Power Depot
+4% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.17
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $2.01
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.52
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.05
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
0% Synergy $0.36
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.46
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $8.13

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