Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient (Commander) - Activated Abilities

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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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Manifold Key
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
98%synergy
Voltaic Key
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Moonsilver Key
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Lux Cannon
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Trading Post
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Trash for Treasure
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Endless Atlas
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Burnished Hart
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Buried Ruin
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Lithoform Engine
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Scrap Trawler
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Scrap Welder
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Hangarback Walker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Shimmer Myr
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Junk Diver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Bosh, Iron Golem
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Coretapper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Iron Myr
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Slobad, Iron Goblin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Steel Overseer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Goblin Engineer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Myr Retriever
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Voltaic Servant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
PuPu UFO
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Surge Conductor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Marketback Walker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sarpadian Simulacrum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Thopter Assembly
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Abstruse Archaic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hellkite Igniter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Guardian of the Ages
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pentavus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rummaging Goblin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Will-Forged Golem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Workshop Assistant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stuffy Doll
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Engineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Audacious Reshapers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tiller Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Worker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Steel Hellkite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Guardians of Meletis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Havoc Eater
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thran Spider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Palladium Myr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Skittering Surveyor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Golem Artisan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Big Score
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Smite the Deathless
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Seething Song
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Volcanic Geyser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wild Ricochet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Cast into the Fire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Volt Charge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
All Is Dust
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Reckless Handling
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Chain Reaction
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Saheeli's Directive
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Dismantle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Scrap Mastery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Megaton's Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Glimpse of Tomorrow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Red Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Irencrag Feat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Collision of Realms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Fireball
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Peter Parker's Camera
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Chaos Wand
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Unwinding Clock
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Titan Forge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Contagion Clasp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Clock of Omens
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Prototype Portal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Navigation Orb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Collector's Vault
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Fountainport Bell
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Oracle's Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Cloud Key
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Contagion Engine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Throne of Geth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mirage Mirror
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Grindclock
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Golem Foundry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dragonspark Reactor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Charbelcher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Decimator Web
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Codex Shredder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mirrorworks
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Moxite Refinery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sun Droplet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ratchet Bomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Firebomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Loreseeker's Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brittle Effigy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Salvaging Station
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Armillary Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Surge Node
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Chimeric Egg
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Razortip Whip
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Voyager Staff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Nin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Ghirapur Aether Grid
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Pia's Revolution
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Brothers' War
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Flare
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Acquired Mutation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Great Furnace
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Terrain Generator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Smoldering Crater
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blast Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Forgotten Cave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Wastes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Haunted Fengraf
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Nesting Grounds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Basalt Monolith
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Hedron Archive
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Coalition Relic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Staff of Compleation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Fire Diamond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Solar Array
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Component Pouch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Mirror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Coveted Jewel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Vulshok Factory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Nyx Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy