Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient (Commander) - Activated Abilities

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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Manifold Key
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
98%synergy
Voltaic Key
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Lux Cannon
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Moonsilver Key
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Lithoform Engine
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Buried Ruin
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Sculpting Steel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
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Wayfarer's Bauble
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Reckless Handling
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Unwinding Clock
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Clock of Omens
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Trading Post
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Foundry Inspector
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Burnished Hart
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Engineer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Chrome Dome
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Junk Diver
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Welder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Abstruse Archaic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Hellkite Igniter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Stuffy Doll
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Iron Myr
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Scrap Trawler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Steel Overseer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Scrap Welder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Myr Retriever
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Hangarback Walker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Steel Hellkite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Slobad, Iron Goblin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thran Spider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Breya's Apprentice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Quicksmith Genius
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Voltaic Servant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Ravenous Robots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
PuPu UFO
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rust Harvester
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Surge Conductor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bosh, Iron Golem
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Workshop Assistant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Brash Taunter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Audacious Reshapers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Crime Novelist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Clockwork Hydra
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Marketback Walker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Legion Warboss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Big Score
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Seething Song
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Lithobraking
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Grab the Reins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Geyser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wild Ricochet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Collateral Damage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Hanabi Blast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Bombard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Harnessed Lightning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Trash for Treasure
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Scrap Mastery
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Dismantle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
All Is Dust
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Saheeli's Directive
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Momo's Heist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Irencrag Feat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Megaton's Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Potential
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Red Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Reiterating Bolt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Confluence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Collision of Realms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Involuntary Employment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fireball
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mascot Interception
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Prototype Portal
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Expedition Map
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Forge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Endless Atlas
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Mirrorworks
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Contagion Engine
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Mirage Mirror
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
World Map
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Salvaging Station
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Junk Jet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cloud Key
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Titan Forge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Contagion Clasp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Voyager Staff
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Strionic Resonator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Staff of Domination
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Grindclock
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mimic Vat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Golem Foundry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Forge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Navigation Orb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Charbelcher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Gauntlet of Might
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Fountainport Bell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Codex Shredder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Moxite Refinery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Kill-Ship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Firebomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Loreseeker's Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brittle Effigy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Nin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Erratic Portal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-46%synergy
Enchantments
Pia's Revolution
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blood Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Flare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
All Will Be One
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Acquired Mutation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aether Revolt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Inventors' Fair
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Terrain Generator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Great Furnace
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Workshop
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Haunted Fengraf
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Vesuva
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Nesting Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Kher Keep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Crater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
HELIOS One
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Mind Stone
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Basalt Monolith
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Staff of Compleation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Fire Diamond
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Coalition Relic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-38%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cursed Mirror
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Exploding Barrel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Weather Maker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Solar Array
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Component Pouch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Solar Transformer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Coveted Jewel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Vulshok Factory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Aether Hub
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy