Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient (Commander) - Upgraded

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
Rank #1,891
21decks
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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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75%synergy
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61%synergy
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60%synergy
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60%synergy
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57%synergy
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56%synergy
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57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
57%synergy
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15%synergy
Trading Post
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55%synergy
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53%synergy
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34%synergy
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55%synergy
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50%synergy
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Gamble
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
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19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
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7%synergy
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1%synergy
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-3%synergy
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52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Scrap Welder
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Goblin Welder
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Engineer
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37%synergy
Myr Retriever
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Iron Myr
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
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38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Myr Welder
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Scarecrone
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Coretapper
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24%synergy
Hangarback Walker
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Palladium Myr
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Steel Overseer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Quicksmith Genius
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Voltaic Servant
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Junk Diver
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Bosh, Iron Golem
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Workshop Assistant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Metalworker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Pentavus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Slobad, Iron Goblin
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Meteor Golem
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Blaster Hulk
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Surge Conductor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Assaultron Dominator
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Crime Novelist
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Synth Eradicator
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Mindless Automaton
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Walking Atlas
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Shimmer Myr
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Pit Automaton
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Overclocked Electromancer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Amped Raptor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Smelted Chargebug
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Big Score
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Demand Answers
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Comet Storm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Return the Favor
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Volt Charge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-16%synergy
Drill Too Deep
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Warping Wail
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Scrap Mastery
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Vandalblast
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
2%synergy
All Is Dust
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Reckless Handling
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Saheeli's Directive
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Tormenting Voice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Selective Obliteration
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Fireball
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spoils
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Wild Guess
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Potential
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mob Verdict
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4%synergy
Scorching Shot
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Clock of Omens
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Oracle's Vault
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Lux Cannon
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Collector's Vault
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Lithoform Engine
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Golem Foundry
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Wand
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Wand of Wonder
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Staff of Domination
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Mimic Vat
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Mindslaver
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Prototype Portal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Titan Forge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Contagion Clasp
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Contagion Engine
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Mirage Mirror
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Planar Bridge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Expedition Map
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Navigation Orb
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Strionic Resonator
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Codex Shredder
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mirrorworks
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Cloud Key
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Throne of Geth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Aether Refinery
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Forsaken Monument
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Semblance Anvil
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Cannon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Grindclock
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Oblivion Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Memory Jar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Ironworks
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Plasma Caster
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Pia's Revolution
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Braid of Fire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Powerbalance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
Aether Revolt
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Koth of the Hammer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Great Furnace
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Inventors' Fair
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Forgotten Cave
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Vault
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Karn's Bastion
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Fomori Vault
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Blast Zone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Arch of Orazca
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ghost Quarter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Crater
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
HELIOS One
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Arid Archway
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sandstone Needle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Nesting Grounds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Guildless Commons
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-14%synergy
Rockface Village
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sandstorm Verge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mariposa Military Base
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Hedron Archive
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
72%synergy
Mind Stone
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Gilded Lotus
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Basalt Monolith
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Fire Diamond
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Compleation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Cursed Mirror
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Coveted Jewel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Solar Transformer
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Glistening Sphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Coalition Relic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Orazca Relic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
22%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Aether Hub
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Conduit Pylons
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy