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Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
Price tag $0.24

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

#2164 Current Rank
#2231 Last Week
#1990 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
+14% Synergy $1.22
Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+6% Synergy $2.23
Coin of Mastery Coin of Mastery
+4% Synergy $2.18
Weather Maker Weather Maker
+4% Synergy $0.70
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+3% Synergy $14.99

High Synergy Cards

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

Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+72% Synergy $7.25
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+64% Synergy $1.75
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+60% Synergy $0.31
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+56% Synergy $0.95
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+55% Synergy $0.36
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+53% Synergy $0.90
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+52% Synergy $4.02
Trading Post Trading Post
+51% Synergy $0.37
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+50% Synergy $2.57
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 $3.15
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+47% Synergy $5.74
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+47% Synergy $2.57
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+46% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+45% Synergy $2.77
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+45% Synergy $21.14
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+38% Synergy $18.90
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+37% Synergy $9.15
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $0.65
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.31

Game Changers

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

Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $433.59
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $103.53
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $110.91
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $15.05
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $122.46
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-14% Synergy $42.17

Creatures

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

Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+44% Synergy $8.74
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+36% Synergy $1.96
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+31% Synergy $0.33
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+30% Synergy $0.31
Scrap Welder Scrap Welder
+28% Synergy $0.31
Coretapper Coretapper
+26% Synergy $0.22
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
+25% Synergy $0.54
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+25% Synergy $0.27
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+21% Synergy $10.65
Myr Welder Myr Welder
+21% Synergy $2.08
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.34
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+19% Synergy $1.14
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+17% Synergy $1.29
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+17% Synergy $3.35
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+17% Synergy $0.29
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+15% Synergy $0.42
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+15% Synergy $2.20
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+15% Synergy $0.35
Voltaic Servant Voltaic Servant
+14% Synergy $0.26
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+14% Synergy $0.40
Slobad, Iron Goblin Slobad, Iron Goblin
+13% Synergy $0.23
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+13% Synergy $0.33
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+12% Synergy $0.26
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+12% Synergy $0.31
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+11% Synergy $1.15
Metalworker Metalworker
+11% Synergy $181.39
Pentavus Pentavus
+11% Synergy $0.21
Scarecrone Scarecrone
+10% Synergy $4.13
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+9% Synergy $3.96
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+9% Synergy $0.29
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+9% Synergy $0.30
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+8% Synergy $0.33
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
+8% Synergy $0.20
Copper Gnomes Copper Gnomes
+8% Synergy $2.00
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+8% Synergy $2.72
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+7% Synergy $0.30
Rust Harvester Rust Harvester
+7% Synergy $0.27
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+6% Synergy $0.29
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+6% Synergy $6.01
Cogwork Assembler Cogwork Assembler
+6% Synergy $0.18
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+5% Synergy $10.03
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+5% Synergy $0.63
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+4% Synergy $0.33
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+4% Synergy $0.71
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+3% Synergy $1.23
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+2% Synergy $1.09
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+2% Synergy $13.26
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
0% Synergy $0.26
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-3% Synergy $30.39
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-10% Synergy $16.08

Instants

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

Comet Storm Comet Storm
+8% Synergy $4.98
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+4% Synergy $0.43
Volt Charge Volt Charge
+4% Synergy $0.28
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+3% Synergy $1.57
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+1% Synergy $0.24
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $15.51
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-2% Synergy $2.30
Big Score Big Score
-3% Synergy $0.69
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-3% Synergy $2.98
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $9.70
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-4% Synergy $12.32
Reverberate Reverberate
-6% Synergy $3.67
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-7% Synergy $11.10
Abrade Abrade
-8% Synergy $0.40
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-10% Synergy $2.05
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-11% Synergy $0.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $68.42
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-13% Synergy $5.44
Seething Song Seething Song
-22% Synergy $12.84
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-23% Synergy $2.85

Sorceries

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

Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+39% Synergy $1.68
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+32% Synergy $4.86
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+26% Synergy $0.32
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+23% Synergy $0.88
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+16% Synergy $3.98
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+7% Synergy $0.45
Fireball Fireball
+4% Synergy $0.23
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
0% Synergy $0.15
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $2063.83
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
0% Synergy $4.62
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-1% Synergy $0.27
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-1% Synergy $0.28
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $7.58
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.17
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $2.39
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-6% Synergy $7.34
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-17% Synergy $1.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+44% Synergy $4.91
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+43% Synergy $3.48
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+40% Synergy $1.89
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+40% Synergy $0.26
Transmogrifying Wand Transmogrifying Wand
+36% Synergy $0.44
Oracle's Vault Oracle's Vault
+34% Synergy $0.15
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+34% Synergy $0.75
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+33% Synergy $7.32
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+28% Synergy $1.71
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+27% Synergy $2.02
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+25% Synergy $0.37
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+24% Synergy $2.63
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+24% Synergy $0.26
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+23% Synergy $0.63
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+22% Synergy $0.36
Titan Forge Titan Forge
+22% Synergy $0.15
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+21% Synergy $0.24
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+21% Synergy $0.32
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+21% Synergy $17.44
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+20% Synergy $11.48
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+20% Synergy $0.14
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+19% Synergy $2.26
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+18% Synergy $45.18
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+17% Synergy $0.22
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+17% Synergy $0.37
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+16% Synergy $0.65
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+15% Synergy $9.54
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+15% Synergy $1.15
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+15% Synergy $0.62
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+15% Synergy $1.46
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+14% Synergy $44.87
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+14% Synergy $1.26
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+14% Synergy $5.57
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+14% Synergy $0.57
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+12% Synergy $38.66
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 $21.60
Gonti's Aether Heart Gonti's Aether Heart
+11% Synergy $0.92
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+11% Synergy $0.45
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+11% Synergy $0.27
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+9% Synergy $9.90
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+8% Synergy $5.43
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+8% Synergy $0.46
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+7% Synergy $0.62
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+6% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $3.35
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.90
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-46% Synergy $11.46

Enchantments

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

Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+28% Synergy $0.45
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+8% Synergy $0.36
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+7% Synergy $2.78
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+5% Synergy $22.08
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+5% Synergy $0.26
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-12% Synergy $6.95

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+28% Synergy $1.61
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+13% Synergy $20.34
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+8% Synergy $37.42
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $11.30
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+6% Synergy $1.45
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+5% Synergy $5.70
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+4% Synergy $1.34
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.40
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-7% Synergy $2.86

Utility Lands

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

Great Furnace Great Furnace
+39% Synergy $1.98
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+38% Synergy $13.67
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+38% Synergy $4.69
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+25% Synergy $2.03
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+18% Synergy $1.65
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+17% Synergy $9.98
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $37.30
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+11% Synergy $0.83
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+11% Synergy $1.57
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+11% Synergy $1.96
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+10% Synergy $0.29
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+8% Synergy $0.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.41
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+7% Synergy $0.18
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+5% Synergy $0.28
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.40
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.26
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+1% Synergy $0.15
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.29
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-5% Synergy $17.10

Mana Artifacts

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

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+47% Synergy $4.73
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+45% Synergy $0.20
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+45% Synergy $0.52
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+35% Synergy $3.91
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+33% Synergy $3.33
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+32% Synergy $0.38
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+30% Synergy $0.35
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+25% Synergy $4.36
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+24% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+23% Synergy $0.34
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+15% Synergy $0.32
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+14% Synergy $0.32
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+13% Synergy $31.68
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+13% Synergy $5.00
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+10% Synergy $0.34
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+9% Synergy $0.18
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+8% Synergy $0.36
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+8% Synergy $1.60
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $2.46
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $1.06
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $0.88
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $2.20
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+7% Synergy $0.94
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $3.95
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $1.61
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $0.95
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+6% Synergy $20.18
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+6% Synergy $2.65
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+6% Synergy $8.71
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $214.76
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.32
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+5% Synergy $17.49
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.92
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.87
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $10.64
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
0% Synergy $3.45
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.14
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $0.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.57
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.38

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+22% Synergy $0.34
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.25
Power Depot Power Depot
+5% Synergy $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.29
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+4% Synergy $0.34
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.19
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
0% Synergy $0.46
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $15.51
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $7.58

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