Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient (Commander) - Artifacts

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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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Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Dome
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voltaic Key
79%inclusion126 decks160 decks
77%synergy
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72%inclusion115 decks160 decks
70%synergy
Burnished Hart
70%inclusion112 decks160 decks
63%synergy
Trading Post
63%inclusion101 decks160 decks
61%synergy
Moonsilver Key
62%inclusion99 decks160 decks
60%synergy
Foundry Inspector
66%inclusion106 decks160 decks
60%synergy
Buried Ruin
71%inclusion114 decks160 decks
57%synergy
Scrap Trawler
59%inclusion94 decks160 decks
56%synergy
Clock of Omens
59%inclusion95 decks160 decks
55%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
60%inclusion96 decks160 decks
55%synergy
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Chaos Warp
70%inclusion112 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
62%inclusion99 decks160 decks
47%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion90 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
56%inclusion89 decks160 decks
52%synergy
Sculpting Steel
55%inclusion88 decks160 decks
49%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
54%inclusion87 decks160 decks
54%synergy
Myr Retriever
54%inclusion87 decks160 decks
51%synergy
Unwinding Clock
54%inclusion86 decks160 decks
52%synergy
Goblin Welder
53%inclusion85 decks160 decks
44%synergy
Endless Atlas
53%inclusion85 decks160 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
-15%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Kuldotha Forgemaster
52%inclusion83 decks160 decks
50%synergy
Goblin Engineer
48%inclusion76 decks160 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion66 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
41%inclusion65 decks160 decks
38%synergy
Junk Diver
35%inclusion56 decks160 decks
33%synergy
Iron Myr
34%inclusion55 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Scrap Welder
34%inclusion54 decks160 decks
32%synergy
Shimmer Myr
33%inclusion53 decks160 decks
32%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
31%inclusion49 decks160 decks
28%synergy
Bosh, Iron Golem
31%inclusion49 decks160 decks
29%synergy
Coretapper
30%inclusion48 decks160 decks
30%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
26%inclusion41 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Myr Welder
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Palladium Myr
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Quicksmith Genius
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Walking Ballista
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Workshop Assistant
20%inclusion32 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Steel Hellkite
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Slobad, Iron Goblin
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Steel Overseer
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Voltaic Servant
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Meteor Golem
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Hangarback Walker
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Pentavus
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Scarecrone
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Metalworker
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Surge Conductor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Hellkite Igniter
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Crime Novelist
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Abstruse Archaic
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Walking Atlas
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Breya's Apprentice
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Mindless Automaton
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rust Harvester
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Abrade
39%inclusion62 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Demand Answers
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
-13%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Bolt Bend
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Comet Storm
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
-15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
-15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-26%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Volt Charge
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
-13%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-25%synergy
Sorceries
Trash for Treasure
46%inclusion73 decks160 decks
42%synergy
Scrap Mastery
38%inclusion60 decks160 decks
35%synergy
Faithless Looting
35%inclusion56 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
34%inclusion54 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Reckless Handling
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
27%synergy
Saheeli's Directive
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
30%synergy
Chain Reaction
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
13%synergy
All Is Dust
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
-17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Tormenting Voice
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Dismantle
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Wild Guess
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
51%inclusion82 decks160 decks
48%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
48%inclusion77 decks160 decks
48%synergy
Lux Cannon
46%inclusion74 decks160 decks
46%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
42%inclusion67 decks160 decks
42%synergy
Prototype Portal
38%inclusion61 decks160 decks
38%synergy
Oracle's Vault
38%inclusion60 decks160 decks
37%synergy
Lithoform Engine
37%inclusion59 decks160 decks
35%synergy
Collector's Vault
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
29%synergy
Titan Forge
31%inclusion49 decks160 decks
31%synergy
Staff of Domination
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Mimic Vat
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
27%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
26%synergy
Golem Foundry
28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
27%synergy
Wand of Wonder
28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Wand
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
-13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Navigation Orb
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Dragonspark Reactor
26%inclusion41 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Mirrorworks
26%inclusion41 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Contagion Clasp
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Contagion Engine
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Expedition Map
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Moxite Refinery
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Strionic Resonator
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Charbelcher
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Planar Bridge
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Forge
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Throne of Geth
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Mirage Mirror
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Energy Chamber
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Surge Node
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Chest
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Mindslaver
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Power Conduit
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Forsaken Monument
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Codex Shredder
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Pia's Revolution
33%inclusion53 decks160 decks
32%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Blood Moon
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-12%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
9%synergy
All Will Be One
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
5%synergy
The Brothers' War
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
31%synergy
Koth of the Hammer
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
59%inclusion95 decks160 decks
47%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
52%inclusion83 decks160 decks
46%synergy
Inventors' Fair
44%inclusion71 decks160 decks
37%synergy
Karn's Bastion
30%inclusion48 decks160 decks
28%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion46 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Fomori Vault
23%inclusion36 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Vault
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Blast Zone
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Nesting Grounds
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Crater
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Sequestered Stash
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-18%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Kher Keep
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Arch of Orazca
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Guildless Commons
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion132 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
78%inclusion125 decks160 decks
45%synergy
Basalt Monolith
63%inclusion100 decks160 decks
60%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
58%inclusion93 decks160 decks
44%synergy
Gilded Lotus
57%inclusion91 decks160 decks
52%synergy
Hedron Archive
56%inclusion90 decks160 decks
52%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion83 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
42%inclusion67 decks160 decks
33%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
41%inclusion66 decks160 decks
35%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
39%inclusion63 decks160 decks
39%synergy
Thran Dynamo
34%inclusion54 decks160 decks
26%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
27%synergy
Fire Diamond
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Mirror
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Compleation
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Coalition Relic
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Solar Array
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Caged Sun
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Pyramid of the Pantheon
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Blitzball
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Vulshok Factory
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
93%inclusion149 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy