Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Archidekt
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Burnished Hart
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
77%synergy
Manifold Key
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Voltaic Key
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Moonsilver Key
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Mystic Forge
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Trading Post
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Buried Ruin
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Foundry Inspector
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
61%synergy
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Chaos Warp
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sculpting Steel
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Trash for Treasure
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Unwinding Clock
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Faithless Looting
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Endless Atlas
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Myr Retriever
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
53%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Welder
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Goblin Engineer
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Scrap Trawler
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Scrap Welder
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Iron Myr
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Coretapper
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Palladium Myr
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Myr Welder
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Surge Conductor
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Quicksmith Genius
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Hangarback Walker
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Bosh, Iron Golem
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Voltaic Servant
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Meteor Golem
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Junk Diver
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Workshop Assistant
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Steel Overseer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Scarecrone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Pentavus
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Slobad, Iron Goblin
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Blaster Hulk
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Xorn
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Assaultron Dominator
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Audacious Reshapers
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Walking Atlas
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Synth Eradicator
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Salvager of Ruin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mindless Automaton
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Copper Gnomes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Crime Novelist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Metalworker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Squadron
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Big Score
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Comet Storm
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Return the Favor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Bolt Bend
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Reverberate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Volt Charge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Warping Wail
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Drill Too Deep
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Scrap Mastery
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Vandalblast
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Reckless Handling
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
All Is Dust
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Chain Reaction
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli's Directive
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Tormenting Voice
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Wild Guess
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Seize the Spoils
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Selective Obliteration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fireball
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Clock of Omens
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Oracle's Vault
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Lux Cannon
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Golem Foundry
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Collector's Vault
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Lithoform Engine
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Wand
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Mimic Vat
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Contagion Engine
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Prototype Portal
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Staff of Domination
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Mindslaver
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Cloud Key
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Wand of Wonder
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Navigation Orb
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Titan Forge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Mirrorworks
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Contagion Clasp
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Planar Bridge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Throne of Geth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Codex Shredder
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Mirage Mirror
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Expedition Map
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Strionic Resonator
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Aether Refinery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Forsaken Monument
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Keening Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Oblivion Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Fabrication Module
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Semblance Anvil
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Pia's Revolution
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Braid of Fire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
All Will Be One
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Koth of the Hammer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Great Furnace
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Treasure Vault
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Fomori Vault
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
War Room
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Karn's Bastion
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Forgotten Cave
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Mine
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Blast Zone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Arch of Orazca
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Tower
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Crater
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
HELIOS One
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Nesting Grounds
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Arid Archway
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sandstone Needle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Hedron Archive
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Basalt Monolith
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Gilded Lotus
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Fire Diamond
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Staff of Compleation
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Cursed Mirror
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Coveted Jewel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Coalition Relic
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Solar Transformer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Glistening Sphere
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Caged Sun
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Orazca Relic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
23%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Aether Hub
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy