Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient (Commander) - Expensive

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
Rank #1,887
46decks
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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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67%synergy
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64%synergy
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63%synergy
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61%synergy
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61%synergy
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60%synergy
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59%synergy
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8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
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50%synergy
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33%synergy
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-5%synergy
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54%synergy
Foundry Inspector
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Unwinding Clock
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53%synergy
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52%synergy
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Gamble
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
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52%synergy
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46%synergy
Mana Vault
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Grim Monolith
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
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29%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Metalworker
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Myr Retriever
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Burnished Hart
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Walking Ballista
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Scrap Welder
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Scrap Trawler
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Shimmer Myr
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Iron Myr
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18%synergy
Junk Diver
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Myr Welder
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Palladium Myr
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22%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
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9%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
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7%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Slobad, Iron Goblin
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Copper Gnomes
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Walking Atlas
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Workshop Assistant
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Coretapper
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Abstruse Archaic
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Breya's Apprentice
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Lodestone Golem
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Hangarback Walker
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Voltaic Servant
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Surge Conductor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Rust Harvester
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Tibalt's Trickery
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Pyroblast
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Comet Storm
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Bolt Bend
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
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-3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Reverberate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Magic
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4%synergy
Sorceries
Reckless Handling
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Vandalblast
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
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2%synergy
Trash for Treasure
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39%synergy
Scrap Mastery
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Saheeli's Directive
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
All Is Dust
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20%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
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-12%synergy
Chain Reaction
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Fireball
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Reforge the Soul
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Wheel of Fate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lithoform Engine
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
10%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Staff of Domination
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Trading Post
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Endless Atlas
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Strionic Resonator
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Mirage Mirror
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Expedition Map
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Forge
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Cloud Key
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Planar Bridge
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Codex Shredder
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Collector's Vault
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Lux Cannon
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Ruby Medallion
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-36%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Prototype Portal
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Wand of Wonder
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Gauntlet of Might
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Mirrorworks
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Radiant Lotus
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Moxite Refinery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Memorial Vault
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Oracle's Vault
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Contagion Engine
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Forsaken Monument
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Semblance Anvil
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Bauble
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Mindslaver
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Steel Wrecking Ball
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mimic Vat
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Navigation Orb
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Memory Jar
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Transmutation Font
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Contagion Clasp
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Moon
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Pia's Revolution
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
60%synergy
Great Furnace
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
35%synergy
War Room
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Vault
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Karn's Bastion
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Blast Zone
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Factory
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Workshop
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Vesuva
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sandstone Needle
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Basalt Monolith
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Mox Opal
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Thran Dynamo
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Hedron Archive
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Mirror
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Compleation
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Tablet of Compleation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Energy Refractor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Array
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Valakut Awakening
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy