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Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
Price tag $0.28

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

#2202 Current Rank
#2481 Last Week
#2012 Past 2 Years

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 Ten Rings The Ten Rings
+18% Synergy $15.33
Strixhaven Skycoach Strixhaven Skycoach
+1% Synergy $0.17
Rubble Rouser Rubble Rouser
0% Synergy $0.18
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
-2% Synergy $11.80
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
-4% Synergy $0.36

High Synergy Cards

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

Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+71% Synergy $3.91
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+63% Synergy $1.56
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+59% Synergy $0.33
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+55% Synergy $0.34
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+55% Synergy $1.05
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+52% Synergy $4.82
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+51% Synergy $1.19
Trading Post Trading Post
+50% Synergy $0.33
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+49% Synergy $0.38
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+49% Synergy $2.71

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 $6.03
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+47% Synergy $3.34
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+46% Synergy $3.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+45% Synergy $0.30
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+45% Synergy $9.77
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+44% Synergy $2.78
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+38% Synergy $21.02
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+37% Synergy $9.89
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $0.87
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.33

Game Changers

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

Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $468.63
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $104.71
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $109.80
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $15.70
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-3% Synergy $10.97
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-14% Synergy $43.06

Creatures

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

Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+35% Synergy $2.15
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+31% Synergy $0.30
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+29% Synergy $0.38
Scrap Welder Scrap Welder
+27% Synergy $0.33
Coretapper Coretapper
+26% Synergy $0.32
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
+24% Synergy $0.60
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+23% Synergy $0.30
Myr Welder Myr Welder
+21% Synergy $2.69
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+20% Synergy $11.87
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+19% Synergy $1.21
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.31
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+17% Synergy $0.29
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+17% Synergy $1.24
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+16% Synergy $2.14
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+14% Synergy $0.33
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+14% Synergy $0.38
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+14% Synergy $0.49
Voltaic Servant Voltaic Servant
+14% Synergy $0.22
Chrome Dome Chrome Dome
+14% Synergy $0.65
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+13% Synergy $3.10
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+12% Synergy $0.39
Slobad, Iron Goblin Slobad, Iron Goblin
+12% Synergy $0.22
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+12% Synergy $1.28
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+11% Synergy $0.31
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+10% Synergy $0.35
Pentavus Pentavus
+10% Synergy $0.20
Metalworker Metalworker
+10% Synergy $187.76
Scarecrone Scarecrone
+9% Synergy $4.53
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+9% Synergy $0.33
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
+8% Synergy $0.24
Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+7% Synergy $1.89
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+7% Synergy $4.82
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+7% Synergy $0.25
Copper Gnomes Copper Gnomes
+7% Synergy $2.24
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+7% Synergy $0.31
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+7% Synergy $2.88
Rust Harvester Rust Harvester
+7% Synergy $0.29
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+6% Synergy $0.54
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+6% Synergy $0.27
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+5% Synergy $6.78
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+5% Synergy $0.80
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+4% Synergy $10.36
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+3% Synergy $0.12
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+3% Synergy $0.77
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+2% Synergy $1.50
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+2% Synergy $0.67
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+1% Synergy $12.87
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+0% Synergy $0.43
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-3% Synergy $34.26
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-12% Synergy $22.31

Instants

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

Comet Storm Comet Storm
+7% Synergy $3.24
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+4% Synergy $0.45
Volt Charge Volt Charge
+3% Synergy $0.24
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+2% Synergy $1.54
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+1% Synergy $0.31
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $16.68
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-3% Synergy $5.42
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-3% Synergy $11.27
Big Score Big Score
-4% Synergy $0.50
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-4% Synergy $11.70
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-5% Synergy $3.10
Reverberate Reverberate
-6% Synergy $2.97
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-6% Synergy $12.52
Abrade Abrade
-7% Synergy $0.31
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-10% Synergy $0.72
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-10% Synergy $0.28
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $70.06
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-13% Synergy $7.10
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-22% Synergy $0.96
Seething Song Seething Song
-23% Synergy $13.22

Sorceries

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

Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+38% Synergy $1.22
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+31% Synergy $4.33
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+26% Synergy $0.31
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+22% Synergy $0.94
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+16% Synergy $4.86
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.30
Fireball Fireball
+3% Synergy $0.31
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+0% Synergy $6.82
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+0% Synergy $2063.83
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
0% Synergy $0.25
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.29
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-1% Synergy $0.31
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $9.02
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.26
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $7.76
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $1.54
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-17% Synergy $1.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+44% Synergy $20.70
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+42% Synergy $3.44
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+42% Synergy $4.35
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+39% Synergy $2.58
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+39% Synergy $0.31
Transmogrifying Wand Transmogrifying Wand
+36% Synergy $0.42
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+34% Synergy $0.74
Oracle's Vault Oracle's Vault
+32% Synergy $0.22
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+32% Synergy $7.19
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+27% Synergy $0.71
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+27% Synergy $2.03
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+24% Synergy $0.39
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+23% Synergy $2.40
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+23% Synergy $0.62
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+23% Synergy $0.29
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+20% Synergy $0.34
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+20% Synergy $0.14
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+20% Synergy $0.26
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+20% Synergy $14.17
Titan Forge Titan Forge
+20% Synergy $0.21
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+20% Synergy $0.25
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+20% Synergy $2.45
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+20% Synergy $10.52
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+18% Synergy $47.72
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+17% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+17% Synergy $0.35
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+16% Synergy $0.76
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+15% Synergy $0.57
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+15% Synergy $1.32
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+14% Synergy $9.08
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+14% Synergy $41.65
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+14% Synergy $1.63
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+13% Synergy $0.65
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+13% Synergy $1.38
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+13% Synergy $5.50
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+12% Synergy $34.51
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+11% Synergy $1.42
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+11% Synergy $0.35
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+11% Synergy $2.29
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+11% Synergy $17.30
Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+11% Synergy $5.03
Gonti's Aether Heart Gonti's Aether Heart
+11% Synergy $0.84
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+10% Synergy $0.45
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+9% Synergy $9.33
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.80
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+6% Synergy $1.79
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+5% Synergy $0.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.95
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-46% Synergy $12.67

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
+7% Synergy $0.37
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+6% Synergy $2.16
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+4% Synergy $16.00
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+4% Synergy $0.33
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-11% Synergy $6.96

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+27% Synergy $1.70
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+13% Synergy $19.23
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+7% Synergy $45.64
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+6% Synergy $11.54
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+5% Synergy $1.36
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+4% Synergy $5.08
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+3% Synergy $1.65
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.41

Utility Lands

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

Great Furnace Great Furnace
+38% Synergy $2.27
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+38% Synergy $13.60
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+37% Synergy $3.94
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+24% Synergy $2.08
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+17% Synergy $1.68
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+16% Synergy $11.11
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $40.55
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+10% Synergy $1.33
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+10% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+10% Synergy $1.84
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+9% Synergy $0.35
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+7% Synergy $0.34
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+7% Synergy $0.16
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.34
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.33
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+5% Synergy $0.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.35
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.93
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+1% Synergy $0.24
War Room War Room
+0% Synergy $2.44
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.25
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-4% Synergy $16.17
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-7% Synergy $7.67

Mana Artifacts

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

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+46% Synergy $3.65
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+44% Synergy $0.23
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+43% Synergy $1.10
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+34% Synergy $3.38
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+32% Synergy $3.06
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+31% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+29% Synergy $0.31
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+25% Synergy $4.55
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+22% Synergy $0.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+22% Synergy $0.33
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+15% Synergy $0.28
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+13% Synergy $0.30
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+13% Synergy $34.14
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+12% Synergy $4.48
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+9% Synergy $0.26
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+8% Synergy $0.26
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+7% Synergy $0.38
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $3.66
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+7% Synergy $0.70
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $0.81
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+7% Synergy $1.20
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $2.38
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $0.70
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $4.31
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $1.18
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+6% Synergy $1.28
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $1.04
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $238.50
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+5% Synergy $20.17
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+5% Synergy $9.10
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.36
Vulshok Factory Vulshok Factory
+4% Synergy $0.25
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+4% Synergy $18.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.48
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.59
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.37
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $11.72
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $2.20
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $0.98
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% 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 $0.33
Power Depot Power Depot
+5% Synergy $0.43
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+4% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $0.87
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.34
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.31
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+0% Synergy $0.71
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $16.68
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $2.00
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $9.02

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