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Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
Price tag $0.19

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

#2037 Current Rank
#1989 Last Week
#1933 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.

Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+33% Synergy $56.33
Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar
+1% Synergy $4.00
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-11% Synergy $16.50

High Synergy Cards

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

Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+71% Synergy $2.65
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+63% Synergy $1.24
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+60% Synergy $0.20
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+55% Synergy $0.29
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+55% Synergy $1.10
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+52% Synergy $1.39
Trading Post Trading Post
+52% Synergy $0.48
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+51% Synergy $3.37
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+49% Synergy $0.31
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+48% Synergy $1.46

Top Cards

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

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+46% Synergy $0.21
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+46% Synergy $2.38
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+46% Synergy $22.17
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+46% Synergy $4.23
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+45% Synergy $2.39
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+45% Synergy $4.92
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+41% Synergy $2.22
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+38% Synergy $12.94
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $1.02
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.46

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $101.29
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $399.08
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $85.86
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $10.76
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $98.84
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-16% Synergy $41.41

Creatures

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

Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+43% Synergy $7.72
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+36% Synergy $7.77
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+35% Synergy $1.63
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+31% Synergy $0.26
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+30% Synergy $0.24
Scrap Welder Scrap Welder
+28% Synergy $0.17
Coretapper Coretapper
+28% Synergy $0.10
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
+25% Synergy $0.51
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+25% Synergy $0.17
Myr Welder Myr Welder
+22% Synergy $2.74
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+20% Synergy $0.25
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+19% Synergy $9.53
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+18% Synergy $0.73
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+18% Synergy $3.64
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+17% Synergy $1.32
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+17% Synergy $0.09
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+16% Synergy $0.54
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+15% Synergy $0.24
Voltaic Servant Voltaic Servant
+15% Synergy $0.13
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+14% Synergy $2.43
Slobad, Iron Goblin Slobad, Iron Goblin
+14% Synergy $0.20
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+12% Synergy $0.22
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+12% Synergy $1.82
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+12% Synergy $0.52
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+11% Synergy $0.27
Scarecrone Scarecrone
+11% Synergy $3.33
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+11% Synergy $0.27
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+10% Synergy $0.20
Pentavus Pentavus
+10% Synergy $0.27
Metalworker Metalworker
+10% Synergy $141.59
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+9% Synergy $3.21
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
+9% Synergy $0.16
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+9% Synergy $0.16
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+9% Synergy $2.80
Copper Gnomes Copper Gnomes
+9% Synergy $1.95
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+8% Synergy $0.19
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+8% Synergy $0.24
Rust Harvester Rust Harvester
+8% Synergy $0.13
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+8% Synergy $0.32
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+7% Synergy $0.42
Cogwork Assembler Cogwork Assembler
+7% Synergy $0.10
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+6% Synergy $4.12
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+5% Synergy $0.05
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+5% Synergy $0.44
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+5% Synergy $9.29
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+3% Synergy $0.94
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+2% Synergy $0.79
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+2% Synergy $13.38
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+1% Synergy $0.21
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-4% Synergy $21.17

Instants

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

Comet Storm Comet Storm
+7% Synergy $3.19
Volt Charge Volt Charge
+6% Synergy $0.10
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.45
Lithobraking Lithobraking
+5% Synergy $0.06
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+2% Synergy $1.37
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+1% Synergy $0.33
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-1% Synergy $3.16
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.53
Big Score Big Score
-4% Synergy $0.89
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.50
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $8.73
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-5% Synergy $12.08
Abrade Abrade
-7% Synergy $0.17
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-7% Synergy $7.66
Reverberate Reverberate
-7% Synergy $2.59
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-10% Synergy $3.06
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-11% Synergy $0.11
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $60.05
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-14% Synergy $6.31
Seething Song Seething Song
-23% Synergy $9.79
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-24% Synergy $1.76

Sorceries

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

Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+39% Synergy $1.19
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+32% Synergy $6.56
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+25% Synergy $0.18
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+24% Synergy $0.95
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+17% Synergy $3.26
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+8% Synergy $0.15
Fireball Fireball
+3% Synergy $0.12
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+1% Synergy $3.46
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $1719.97
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-1% Synergy $0.08
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-1% Synergy $0.15
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-2% Synergy $0.27
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.46
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.00
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $5.82
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $2.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-17% Synergy $1.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+43% Synergy $1.70
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+42% Synergy $3.08
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+39% Synergy $0.14
Transmogrifying Wand Transmogrifying Wand
+36% Synergy $0.46
Oracle's Vault Oracle's Vault
+36% Synergy $0.14
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+35% Synergy $0.60
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+33% Synergy $6.28
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+28% Synergy $1.17
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+28% Synergy $1.86
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+26% Synergy $2.21
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+25% Synergy $0.26
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+24% Synergy $0.22
Titan Forge Titan Forge
+24% Synergy $0.13
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+24% Synergy $0.12
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+23% Synergy $0.53
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+23% Synergy $0.14
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+22% Synergy $0.18
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+22% Synergy $15.68
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+21% Synergy $0.14
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+19% Synergy $6.58
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+19% Synergy $0.16
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+19% Synergy $1.96
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+18% Synergy $1.06
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+17% Synergy $9.37
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+17% Synergy $34.49
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+16% Synergy $0.73
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+16% Synergy $0.34
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+16% Synergy $0.63
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+16% Synergy $1.01
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+15% Synergy $0.35
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+14% Synergy $45.20
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+14% Synergy $4.29
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+14% Synergy $0.18
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+13% Synergy $1.61
Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+13% Synergy $4.66
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+12% Synergy $1.18
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+12% Synergy $1.66
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+12% Synergy $0.47
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+11% Synergy $32.13
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+11% Synergy $21.72
Gonti's Aether Heart Gonti's Aether Heart
+11% Synergy $0.88
Surge Node Surge Node
+10% Synergy $0.13
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+10% Synergy $7.89
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+9% Synergy $0.43
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+9% Synergy $0.32
Memorial Vault Memorial Vault
+9% Synergy $0.11
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+7% Synergy $1.24
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+6% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.64

Enchantments

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

Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+28% Synergy $0.59
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+9% Synergy $0.25
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+7% Synergy $2.34
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+6% Synergy $0.20
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+6% Synergy $25.93
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-13% Synergy $6.98

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+28% Synergy $1.32
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+14% Synergy $18.02
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+8% Synergy $30.24
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+7% Synergy $1.28
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $12.54
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+5% Synergy $5.69
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+5% Synergy $4.31
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+4% Synergy $1.42
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.35
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-6% Synergy $3.28

Utility Lands

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

Great Furnace Great Furnace
+39% Synergy $2.00
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+38% Synergy $11.59
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+38% Synergy $1.82
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+26% Synergy $1.42
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+16% Synergy $7.34
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+15% Synergy $1.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+14% Synergy $35.87
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+11% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+11% Synergy $0.66
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+11% Synergy $0.58
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+10% Synergy $0.17
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+8% Synergy $0.39
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.10
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+7% Synergy $0.19
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+7% Synergy $0.15
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.58
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.82
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.27
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+2% Synergy $0.63
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+1% Synergy $0.09
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $5.07
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.13
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-6% Synergy $15.29
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-6% Synergy $2.32
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-7% Synergy $5.71

Mana Artifacts

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

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+47% Synergy $4.03
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+46% Synergy $0.19
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+44% Synergy $0.84
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+35% Synergy $0.78
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+33% Synergy $4.89
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+32% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+30% Synergy $0.23
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+25% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+24% Synergy $0.16
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+24% Synergy $3.53
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+17% Synergy $0.13
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+15% Synergy $0.19
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+12% Synergy $3.97
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+12% Synergy $33.44
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+11% Synergy $0.27
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+10% Synergy $0.12
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+8% Synergy $0.31
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $0.51
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $2.50
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $0.53
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $0.82
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $0.69
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $2.46
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $0.95
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+7% Synergy $1.25
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+6% Synergy $17.16
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+6% Synergy $1.60
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+6% Synergy $1.71
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+6% Synergy $7.16
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.28
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+5% Synergy $20.17
Vulshok Factory Vulshok Factory
+5% Synergy $0.14
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $175.80
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.71
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.27
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.28
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $9.00
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
-1% Synergy $3.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.77
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.05
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-5% Synergy $2.02
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% 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 $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.20
Power Depot Power Depot
+4% Synergy $0.40
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $1.67
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.20
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
0% Synergy $0.43
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.53
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.00

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