Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient (Commander) - Optimized

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
Rank #1,836
8decks
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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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100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
98%synergy
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88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
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88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
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73%synergy
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72%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Inventors' Fair
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Goblin Welder
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Goblin Engineer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Urza's Saga
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
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Blasphemous Act
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Scrap Trawler
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Foundry Inspector
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Trash for Treasure
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Sculpting Steel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Gamble
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Iron Myr
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Burnished Hart
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Shimmer Myr
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Myr Retriever
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Scrap Welder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Palladium Myr
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Metalworker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Myr Welder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Abstruse Archaic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Junk Diver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brass Secretary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dross Scorpion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pentavus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Workshop Assistant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Copper Gnomes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Kaboomist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Audacious Reshapers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Coretapper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Generous Plunderer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bosh, Iron Golem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Lodestone Golem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Rust Tick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Voltaic Servant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Meteor Golem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Red Herring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Duplicant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Hangarback Walker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Myr Galvanizer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bolt Bend
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Demand Answers
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-30%synergy
Comet Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Chain Reaction
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Handling
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Scrap Mastery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Mana Geyser
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
All Is Dust
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Saheeli's Directive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Impulse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Molten Duplication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Star of Extinction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Reforge the Soul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Fervent Mastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rings of Brighthearth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Unwinding Clock
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Clock of Omens
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Trading Post
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Mirage Mirror
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Endless Atlas
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Oracle's Vault
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Grinding Station
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Treasure Map
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Prototype Portal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Cloud Key
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Expedition Map
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Staff of Domination
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Lux Cannon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mindslaver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Collector's Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Radiant Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Summoning Station
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ruby Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-40%synergy
Lithoform Engine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Wand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oblivion Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Titan Forge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Chest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blasting Station
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Nin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mind's Eye
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Investigator's Journal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Moon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
The Brothers' War
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Braid of Fire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Koth of the Hammer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Great Furnace
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Fomori Vault
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Treasure Vault
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
War Room
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Blast Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Junktown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Basalt Monolith
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
98%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Gilded Lotus
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Fire Diamond
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Commander's Sphere
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Hedron Archive
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Thran Dynamo
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Coveted Jewel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Tablet of Compleation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Jack-o'-Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Séance Board
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sarevok's Tome
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Victory Chimes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bounty Board
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pyramid of the Pantheon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Valakut Awakening
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy