Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient (Commander)

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Ben Macready
May 12, 2025
Building a Powerful Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient Commander Deck
Can we take an underplayed mono-red commander and turn him into a powerful combo deck? Let's find out, with this Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient deck.
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-7%synergy
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-1%synergy
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-9%synergy
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70%synergy
Manifold Key
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63%synergy
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60%synergy
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55%synergy
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55%synergy
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52%synergy
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52%synergy
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52%synergy
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49%synergy
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51%inclusion231 decks457 decks
48%synergy
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64%inclusion291 decks457 decks
2%synergy
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61%inclusion280 decks457 decks
46%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion256 decks457 decks
3%synergy
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45%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
49%inclusion225 decks457 decks
46%synergy
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49%inclusion225 decks457 decks
46%synergy
Unwinding Clock
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46%synergy
Endless Atlas
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40%synergy
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47%inclusion214 decks457 decks
47%synergy
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47%inclusion213 decks457 decks
38%synergy
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Gamble
22%inclusion101 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion92 decks457 decks
-17%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion76 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion49 decks457 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion38 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.8%inclusion31 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Engineer
46%inclusion208 decks457 decks
35%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
45%inclusion207 decks457 decks
43%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion194 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
37%inclusion169 decks457 decks
35%synergy
Iron Myr
32%inclusion148 decks457 decks
18%synergy
Junk Diver
32%inclusion147 decks457 decks
30%synergy
Shimmer Myr
31%inclusion143 decks457 decks
30%synergy
Scrap Welder
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28%synergy
Coretapper
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28%synergy
Bosh, Iron Golem
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25%synergy
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24%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
23%inclusion103 decks457 decks
17%synergy
Myr Welder
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22%synergy
Palladium Myr
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17%synergy
Walking Ballista
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19%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
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9%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
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17%synergy
Workshop Assistant
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17%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
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12%synergy
Quicksmith Genius
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15%synergy
Voltaic Servant
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15%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
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14%synergy
Slobad, Iron Goblin
15%inclusion69 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Walking Atlas
14%inclusion63 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Steel Hellkite
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8%synergy
Meteor Golem
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6%synergy
Surge Conductor
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion54 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Hellkite Igniter
11%inclusion50 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Pentavus
11%inclusion50 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
11%inclusion50 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Steel Overseer
11%inclusion49 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Scarecrone
11%inclusion49 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Metalworker
11%inclusion48 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
10%inclusion34 decks338 decks
9%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
10%inclusion44 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Breya's Apprentice
9.4%inclusion43 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
9.2%inclusion42 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
9.0%inclusion41 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Abstruse Archaic
8.8%inclusion40 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Rust Harvester
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
8.5%inclusion39 decks457 decks
3%synergy
PuPu UFO
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.3%inclusion38 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Copper Gnomes
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Crime Novelist
7.4%inclusion34 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.0%inclusion32 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
6.6%inclusion30 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
6.6%inclusion30 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Abrade
35%inclusion162 decks457 decks
-8%synergy
Demand Answers
28%inclusion129 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
25%inclusion115 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
24%inclusion108 decks457 decks
-11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
19%inclusion87 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion82 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion77 decks457 decks
-2%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
17%inclusion76 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
17%inclusion76 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion67 decks457 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion66 decks457 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion62 decks457 decks
-24%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion46 decks363 decks
-15%synergy
Comet Storm
12%inclusion56 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion52 decks457 decks
-7%synergy
Return the Favor
9.4%inclusion40 decks425 decks
-10%synergy
Seething Song
7.7%inclusion35 decks457 decks
-22%synergy
Volt Charge
7.4%inclusion34 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Reverberate
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
-7%synergy
Lithobraking
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.5%inclusion25 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Trash for Treasure
43%inclusion196 decks457 decks
39%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion182 decks457 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
35%inclusion158 decks457 decks
-6%synergy
Scrap Mastery
34%inclusion157 decks457 decks
32%synergy
Reckless Handling
31%inclusion141 decks457 decks
25%synergy
Saheeli's Directive
25%inclusion114 decks457 decks
24%synergy
Chain Reaction
21%inclusion94 decks457 decks
8%synergy
All Is Dust
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17%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion57 decks457 decks
-17%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
11%inclusion50 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Tormenting Voice
10%inclusion44 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.0%inclusion41 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.3%inclusion38 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.9%inclusion27 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Fireball
5.7%inclusion26 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.7%inclusion26 decks457 decks
-5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.0%inclusion23 decks457 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
46%inclusion210 decks457 decks
43%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
42%inclusion193 decks457 decks
42%synergy
Lux Cannon
40%inclusion181 decks457 decks
39%synergy
Prototype Portal
36%inclusion165 decks457 decks
36%synergy
Oracle's Vault
36%inclusion165 decks457 decks
36%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
36%inclusion165 decks457 decks
36%synergy
Lithoform Engine
35%inclusion161 decks457 decks
33%synergy
Collector's Vault
30%inclusion139 decks457 decks
28%synergy
Wand of Wonder
30%inclusion136 decks457 decks
28%synergy
Mirrorworks
27%inclusion124 decks457 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Wand
25%inclusion115 decks457 decks
24%synergy
Contagion Clasp
25%inclusion114 decks457 decks
24%synergy
Mimic Vat
25%inclusion113 decks457 decks
23%synergy
Titan Forge
25%inclusion112 decks457 decks
24%synergy
Golem Foundry
24%inclusion111 decks457 decks
24%synergy
Navigation Orb
24%inclusion110 decks457 decks
23%synergy
Staff of Domination
23%inclusion106 decks457 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion105 decks457 decks
-17%synergy
Contagion Engine
23%inclusion104 decks457 decks
22%synergy
Dragonspark Reactor
22%inclusion102 decks457 decks
22%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
22%inclusion101 decks457 decks
21%synergy
Strionic Resonator
22%inclusion99 decks457 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion97 decks457 decks
-12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion95 decks457 decks
17%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
21%inclusion94 decks457 decks
18%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Expedition Map
19%inclusion88 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Planar Bridge
19%inclusion87 decks457 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Charbelcher
18%inclusion82 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Mirage Mirror
18%inclusion80 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Throne of Geth
17%inclusion77 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion75 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
15%inclusion67 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Mindslaver
15%inclusion67 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Moxite Refinery
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion66 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
14%inclusion64 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
14%inclusion64 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Energy Chamber
14%inclusion62 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
13%inclusion60 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion59 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Chest
12%inclusion57 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
11%inclusion52 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
10%inclusion47 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
10%inclusion47 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Surge Node
10%inclusion47 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
10%inclusion47 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Memorial Vault
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Power Conduit
10%inclusion46 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
10%inclusion45 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Pia's Revolution
29%inclusion133 decks457 decks
28%synergy
Blood Moon
10%inclusion47 decks457 decks
-13%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
10%inclusion46 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
7.7%inclusion35 decks457 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
7.2%inclusion33 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
32%inclusion144 decks457 decks
30%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
9.0%inclusion41 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
7.7%inclusion35 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.7%inclusion35 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Koth of the Hammer
7.4%inclusion34 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.4%inclusion34 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
5.9%inclusion27 decks457 decks
-7%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
51%inclusion235 decks457 decks
39%synergy
Inventors' Fair
45%inclusion204 decks457 decks
38%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
44%inclusion202 decks457 decks
38%synergy
War Room
30%inclusion136 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Karn's Bastion
28%inclusion130 decks457 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion119 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
24%inclusion108 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Fomori Vault
18%inclusion78 decks424 decks
16%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
18%inclusion80 decks457 decks
-5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
17%inclusion77 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion72 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion60 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Mine
12%inclusion56 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
12%inclusion56 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
12%inclusion56 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion55 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
11%inclusion50 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Blast Zone
10%inclusion46 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Nesting Grounds
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.7%inclusion35 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Sequestered Stash
7.7%inclusion35 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Crater
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion363 decks457 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
64%inclusion294 decks457 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion238 decks457 decks
-9%synergy
Hedron Archive
51%inclusion231 decks457 decks
47%synergy
Basalt Monolith
49%inclusion224 decks457 decks
47%synergy
Gilded Lotus
48%inclusion219 decks457 decks
43%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
47%inclusion217 decks457 decks
33%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
39%inclusion177 decks457 decks
32%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
36%inclusion163 decks457 decks
35%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion150 decks457 decks
24%synergy
Thran Dynamo
32%inclusion146 decks457 decks
24%synergy
Fire Diamond
28%inclusion128 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
26%inclusion121 decks457 decks
25%synergy
Cursed Mirror
18%inclusion80 decks457 decks
-6%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
18%inclusion80 decks457 decks
17%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
15%inclusion70 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion67 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
14%inclusion63 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Compleation
13%inclusion61 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion61 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
12%inclusion57 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion54 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
11%inclusion48 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion48 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
10%inclusion46 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion44 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Coalition Relic
8.3%inclusion38 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
8.2%inclusion36 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
8.1%inclusion36 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
7.9%inclusion35 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
7.9%inclusion35 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
7.9%inclusion36 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion34 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
7.3%inclusion32 decks441 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
7.0%inclusion32 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Vulshok Factory
5.7%inclusion26 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Tablet of Compleation
5.0%inclusion23 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
94%inclusion430 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion136 decks457 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion107 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion77 decks457 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.0%inclusion32 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.3%inclusion26 decks414 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.9%inclusion27 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.9%inclusion27 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Power Depot
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
4%synergy