Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient (Commander) - Upgraded

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
Rank #1,965
27decks
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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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Chrome Dome
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Purple Dragon Punks
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20%synergy
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10%synergy
Technodrome
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10%synergy
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Burnished Hart
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Manifold Key
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
76%synergy
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74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
73%synergy
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74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Buried Ruin
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Mystic Forge
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Trash for Treasure
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Trading Post
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
61%synergy
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Chaos Warp
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Foundry Inspector
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Sculpting Steel
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Unwinding Clock
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Endless Atlas
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Scrap Trawler
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Clock of Omens
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Faithless Looting
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Welder
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Myr Retriever
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Goblin Engineer
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Iron Myr
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Scrap Welder
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Coretapper
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Junk Diver
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Workshop Assistant
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Palladium Myr
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Myr Welder
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Quicksmith Genius
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Voltaic Servant
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Surge Conductor
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Pentavus
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Bosh, Iron Golem
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Meteor Golem
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Hangarback Walker
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Steel Overseer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Scarecrone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Slobad, Iron Goblin
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Lavaleaper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Blaster Hulk
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Xorn
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Assaultron Dominator
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Audacious Reshapers
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Crime Novelist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Metalworker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Mindless Automaton
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Squadron
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Walking Atlas
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Synth Eradicator
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Salvager of Ruin
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Big Score
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Comet Storm
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Return the Favor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Reverberate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Volt Charge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Warping Wail
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Wild Ricochet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Drill Too Deep
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Scrap Mastery
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Chain Reaction
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Reckless Handling
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Saheeli's Directive
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
All Is Dust
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Tormenting Voice
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Wild Guess
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Selective Obliteration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fireball
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Millennium Calendar
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Oracle's Vault
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Lux Cannon
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Collector's Vault
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Lithoform Engine
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Golem Foundry
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Chaos Wand
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Mimic Vat
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Staff of Domination
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Cloud Key
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Prototype Portal
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Contagion Clasp
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Contagion Engine
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Mindslaver
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Titan Forge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Wand of Wonder
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Navigation Orb
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Mirrorworks
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Mirage Mirror
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Planar Bridge
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Expedition Map
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Throne of Geth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Aether Refinery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Bauble
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Strionic Resonator
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Codex Shredder
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Dino DNA
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Oblivion Stone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Hithlain Rope
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Chest
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Fabrication Module
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Pia's Revolution
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Braid of Fire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
All Will Be One
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Koth of the Hammer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Great Furnace
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Treasure Vault
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Fomori Vault
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Ghost Quarter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Arch of Orazca
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Nesting Grounds
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sandstone Needle
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Blast Zone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Arid Archway
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Crater
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
HELIOS One
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Guildless Commons
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Hedron Archive
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Basalt Monolith
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Gilded Lotus
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Fire Diamond
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Staff of Compleation
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Cursed Mirror
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Worn Powerstone
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Coalition Relic
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Solar Transformer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Glistening Sphere
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Orazca Relic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Heart of Ramos
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
23%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Aether Hub
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Scene of the Crime
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy