Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Archidekt
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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Voltaic Key
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
90%synergy
Trading Post
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Manifold Key
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Trash for Treasure
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Buried Ruin
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Burnished Hart
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Unwinding Clock
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Mystic Forge
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Foundry Inspector
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
36%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Moonsilver Key
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Faithless Looting
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Clock of Omens
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Sculpting Steel
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Goblin Welder
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Engineer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Scrap Trawler
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Iron Myr
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Myr Retriever
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Junk Diver
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Scrap Welder
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Palladium Myr
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Meteor Golem
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Hangarback Walker
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Workshop Assistant
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Steel Overseer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Quicksmith Genius
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Shimmer Myr
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Scarecrone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Pentavus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Assaultron Dominator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Bosh, Iron Golem
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Blaster Hulk
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Audacious Reshapers
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Crime Novelist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Coretapper
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Slobad, Iron Goblin
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Synth Eradicator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Voltaic Servant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Mindless Automaton
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Myr Welder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Thopter Squadron
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Surge Conductor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Assembly
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Xorn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Oliphaunt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Crossroads Candleguide
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rummaging Goblin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Runner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Grubs
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Amped Raptor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Abrade
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Comet Storm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Bolt Bend
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Warping Wail
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Volcanic Offering
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-29%synergy
Lightning Axe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Wild Ricochet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Reverberate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Smelt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Harnessed Lightning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Price of Progress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Scrap Mastery
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Reckless Handling
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Saheeli's Directive
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
All Is Dust
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Selective Obliteration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Wild Guess
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Tormenting Voice
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Shenanigans
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Magmatic Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Geosurge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Potential
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Fireball
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Hour of Devastation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fervent Mastery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mob Verdict
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rings of Brighthearth
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Endless Atlas
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Lux Cannon
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Collector's Vault
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Lithoform Engine
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Oracle's Vault
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Staff of Domination
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Golem Foundry
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Mindslaver
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Cloud Key
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Mimic Vat
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Prototype Portal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Expedition Map
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Forge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Navigation Orb
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Codex Shredder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Wand
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Bauble
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Plasma Caster
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Brittle Effigy
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Staff of Nin
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Hithlain Rope
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Forsaken Monument
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Planar Bridge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Aether Refinery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Fabrication Module
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Ironworks
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Semblance Anvil
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Cannon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Monument to Endurance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Mirran Safehouse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Pia's Revolution
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Bitter Reunion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Brothers' War
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Epiphany Storm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Possibility Storm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Crevasses
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Powerbalance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Blood Moon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Aether Revolt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Koth of the Hammer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Inventors' Fair
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Fomori Vault
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
War Room
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Great Furnace
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Vault
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Tower
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Mine
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Forgotten Cave
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Arch of Orazca
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Karn's Bastion
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Arid Archway
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
HELIOS One
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Guildless Commons
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Blast Zone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Fengraf
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rockface Village
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Market
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Gargoyle Castle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sequestered Stash
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Crater
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Dust Bowl
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sandstorm Verge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mariposa Military Base
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Memorial to War
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Hedron Archive
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Mind Stone
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Gilded Lotus
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Thran Dynamo
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-28%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Staff of Compleation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Cursed Mirror
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Coalition Relic
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Orazca Relic
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Fire Diamond
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Solar Transformer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Jack-o'-Lantern
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Urn of Godfire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sarevok's Tome
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dungeoneer's Pack
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Energy Refractor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Star
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
25%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Cave
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Aether Hub
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Conduit Pylons
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Grotto
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Grotto
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy