Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient (Commander) - Upgraded

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
Rank #1,919
23decks
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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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73%synergy
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72%synergy
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59%synergy
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59%synergy
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58%synergy
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58%synergy
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21%synergy
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17%synergy
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15%synergy
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56%synergy
Trading Post
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55%synergy
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51%synergy
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52%synergy
Endless Atlas
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50%synergy
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51%synergy
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42%synergy
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Gamble
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
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-4%synergy
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Solemn Simulacrum
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Welder
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43%synergy
Myr Retriever
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45%synergy
Scrap Trawler
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45%synergy
Iron Myr
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
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32%synergy
Coretapper
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Hangarback Walker
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25%synergy
Scarecrone
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26%synergy
Myr Welder
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Junk Diver
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Bosh, Iron Golem
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Palladium Myr
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Steel Overseer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Pentavus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Quicksmith Genius
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Voltaic Servant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Surge Conductor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Workshop Assistant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Walking Atlas
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Metalworker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Meteor Golem
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Slobad, Iron Goblin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Blaster Hulk
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Crime Novelist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Synth Eradicator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Assaultron Dominator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Mindless Automaton
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Squadron
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Pit Automaton
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Big Score
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Demand Answers
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Comet Storm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Volt Charge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Warping Wail
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Drill Too Deep
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Scrap Mastery
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Vandalblast
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
All Is Dust
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Reckless Handling
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Saheeli's Directive
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Tormenting Voice
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Selective Obliteration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wild Guess
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Fireball
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spoils
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-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Clock of Omens
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
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49%synergy
Oracle's Vault
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Lux Cannon
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Chaos Wand
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Golem Foundry
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Collector's Vault
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Lithoform Engine
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Mimic Vat
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33%synergy
Wand of Wonder
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Contagion Clasp
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Mindslaver
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Contagion Engine
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Prototype Portal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Staff of Domination
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Titan Forge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Planar Bridge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mirage Mirror
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Expedition Map
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Navigation Orb
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Throne of Geth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Cloud Key
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Codex Shredder
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mirrorworks
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Strionic Resonator
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Aether Refinery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Grindclock
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Forsaken Monument
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Cannon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Keening Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Semblance Anvil
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Pia's Revolution
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Braid of Fire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
All Will Be One
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Koth of the Hammer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Inventors' Fair
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Great Furnace
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Forgotten Cave
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Vault
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
War Room
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Karn's Bastion
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Fomori Vault
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Blast Zone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Arch of Orazca
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Crater
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arid Archway
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
HELIOS One
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sandstone Needle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Nesting Grounds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Hedron Archive
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Basalt Monolith
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Gilded Lotus
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Fire Diamond
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Thran Dynamo
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Staff of Compleation
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Cursed Mirror
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Coveted Jewel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Coalition Relic
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Solar Transformer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Glistening Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Orazca Relic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Caged Sun
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
22%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Aether Hub
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy