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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

#2213 Current Rank
#2148 Last Week
#1967 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.

Chrome Dome Chrome Dome
+11% Synergy $1.03
Purple Dragon Punks Purple Dragon Punks
+4% Synergy $0.06
Weather Maker Weather Maker
+4% Synergy $0.56
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+3% Synergy $19.54
Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+3% Synergy $2.69

High Synergy Cards

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

Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+72% Synergy $3.04
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+63% Synergy $1.61
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+61% Synergy $0.30
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+56% Synergy $0.63
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+55% Synergy $0.34
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+53% Synergy $1.00
Trading Post Trading Post
+52% Synergy $0.39
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+52% Synergy $3.97
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+50% Synergy $2.36
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+49% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

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

Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+47% Synergy $2.93
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+47% Synergy $5.35
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+47% Synergy $2.76
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+45% Synergy $0.38
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+45% Synergy $8.61
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+44% Synergy $2.87
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+40% Synergy $1.94
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+39% Synergy $17.14
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $2.00
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.42

Game Changers

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

Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $436.91
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $102.36
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $103.95
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $14.13
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $122.46
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $47.12

Creatures

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

Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+36% Synergy $8.84
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+36% Synergy $1.96
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+31% Synergy $0.32
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+30% Synergy $0.37
Scrap Welder Scrap Welder
+28% Synergy $0.29
Coretapper Coretapper
+27% Synergy $0.16
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
+25% Synergy $0.53
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+25% Synergy $0.27
Myr Welder Myr Welder
+21% Synergy $1.90
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+20% Synergy $10.50
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.30
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+19% Synergy $0.92
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+17% Synergy $1.32
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+17% Synergy $3.66
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+17% Synergy $0.29
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+16% Synergy $0.54
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+15% Synergy $2.08
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+15% Synergy $0.35
Voltaic Servant Voltaic Servant
+15% Synergy $0.23
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+14% Synergy $0.48
Slobad, Iron Goblin Slobad, Iron Goblin
+13% Synergy $0.24
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+13% Synergy $0.37
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+12% Synergy $0.33
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+12% Synergy $1.03
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+11% Synergy $1.48
Pentavus Pentavus
+11% Synergy $0.21
Metalworker Metalworker
+10% Synergy $174.67
Scarecrone Scarecrone
+10% Synergy $4.08
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+9% Synergy $0.28
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
+9% Synergy $0.20
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+9% Synergy $0.31
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+8% Synergy $3.68
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+8% Synergy $0.36
Copper Gnomes Copper Gnomes
+8% Synergy $1.94
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+8% Synergy $2.74
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+7% Synergy $0.27
Rust Harvester Rust Harvester
+7% Synergy $0.27
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+6% Synergy $5.58
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+6% Synergy $0.33
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+5% Synergy $9.76
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+5% Synergy $0.68
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+4% Synergy $0.32
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+4% Synergy $0.70
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+3% Synergy $0.94
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+2% Synergy $0.97
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+1% Synergy $13.67
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
0% Synergy $0.31
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-4% Synergy $29.90
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-4% Synergy $1.11
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-8% Synergy $17.46

Instants

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

Comet Storm Comet Storm
+8% Synergy $3.19
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.42
Volt Charge Volt Charge
+4% Synergy $0.24
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+2% Synergy $1.54
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+2% Synergy $0.29
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $14.89
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $1.05
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-2% Synergy $2.36
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-3% Synergy $3.26
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $11.23
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-4% Synergy $11.86
Reverberate Reverberate
-6% Synergy $3.39
Abrade Abrade
-7% Synergy $0.25
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-7% Synergy $10.35
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-10% Synergy $2.24
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-11% Synergy $0.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $69.73
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-13% Synergy $5.42
Seething Song Seething Song
-22% Synergy $13.46
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-23% Synergy $3.31

Sorceries

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

Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+40% Synergy $1.68
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+32% Synergy $5.83
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+25% Synergy $0.28
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+23% Synergy $0.90
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+16% Synergy $3.94
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+7% Synergy $0.25
Fireball Fireball
+4% Synergy $0.18
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
0% Synergy $0.16
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $2063.83
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
0% Synergy $5.00
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-1% Synergy $0.20
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-2% Synergy $0.30
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $8.14
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.95
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $2.39
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-17% Synergy $2.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+45% Synergy $20.11
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+45% Synergy $4.73
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+43% Synergy $3.13
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+40% Synergy $0.33
Transmogrifying Wand Transmogrifying Wand
+35% Synergy $0.44
Oracle's Vault Oracle's Vault
+35% Synergy $0.15
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+34% Synergy $0.80
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+33% Synergy $6.83
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+28% Synergy $1.31
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+28% Synergy $2.03
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+25% Synergy $0.36
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+25% Synergy $2.64
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+23% Synergy $0.58
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+23% Synergy $0.34
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+23% Synergy $0.27
Titan Forge Titan Forge
+23% Synergy $0.26
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+22% Synergy $0.29
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+21% Synergy $0.15
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+21% Synergy $0.30
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+21% Synergy $18.95
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+20% Synergy $10.10
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+19% Synergy $2.21
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+18% Synergy $41.09
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+18% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+17% Synergy $0.36
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+16% Synergy $9.31
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+16% Synergy $0.70
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+16% Synergy $1.40
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+16% Synergy $0.60
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+15% Synergy $1.18
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+15% Synergy $1.33
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+14% Synergy $45.57
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+14% Synergy $5.63
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+14% Synergy $0.57
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+12% Synergy $38.28
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+12% Synergy $1.33
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+12% Synergy $2.05
Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+12% Synergy $4.17
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+11% Synergy $22.84
Gonti's Aether Heart Gonti's Aether Heart
+11% Synergy $0.91
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+11% Synergy $0.49
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+11% Synergy $0.36
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+9% Synergy $0.44
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+9% Synergy $8.91
Surge Node Surge Node
+9% Synergy $0.25
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+7% Synergy $0.68
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+6% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $2.18
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-46% Synergy $11.26

Enchantments

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

Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+28% Synergy $0.43
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+8% Synergy $0.37
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+7% Synergy $2.51
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+6% Synergy $25.53
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+5% Synergy $0.28
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-12% Synergy $6.94

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+28% Synergy $1.48
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+14% Synergy $19.27
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+8% Synergy $37.57
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $12.76
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+7% Synergy $1.28
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+5% Synergy $5.50
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+5% Synergy $3.93
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+4% Synergy $1.31
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.38
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-7% Synergy $2.85

Utility Lands

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

Great Furnace Great Furnace
+40% Synergy $1.68
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+39% Synergy $6.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+38% Synergy $12.67
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+26% Synergy $2.02
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+17% Synergy $1.47
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+17% Synergy $10.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $40.38
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+11% Synergy $1.43
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+11% Synergy $0.84
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+11% Synergy $1.95
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+10% Synergy $0.34
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+8% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.20
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+7% Synergy $0.19
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+5% Synergy $0.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.46
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.97
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $1.75
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.10
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $5.54
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.25
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-5% Synergy $15.42

Mana Artifacts

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

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+47% Synergy $4.35
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+45% Synergy $0.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+44% Synergy $0.72
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+35% Synergy $4.53
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+33% Synergy $3.18
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+32% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+31% Synergy $0.32
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+25% Synergy $3.36
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+24% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+23% Synergy $0.36
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+15% Synergy $0.31
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+14% Synergy $0.82
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+13% Synergy $4.12
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+12% Synergy $29.94
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+10% Synergy $0.36
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+9% Synergy $0.18
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+8% Synergy $0.35
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $2.52
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+7% Synergy $0.93
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $1.12
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $0.88
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $2.13
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $3.91
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $2.42
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+7% Synergy $1.24
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+6% Synergy $21.86
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $0.96
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+6% Synergy $8.69
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $212.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.35
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+5% Synergy $2.16
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+5% Synergy $20.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.88
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.33
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.82
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $9.75
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
0% Synergy $3.78
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.32
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $1.71
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $2.81
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.45

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+21% Synergy $0.39
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.23
Power Depot Power Depot
+5% Synergy $0.43
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.29
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+4% Synergy $0.37
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.24
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.08
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
0% Synergy $0.45
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $14.89
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $8.14

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