Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Burnished Hart
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Voltaic Key
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Manifold Key
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Moonsilver Key
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Mystic Forge
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
64%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Unwinding Clock
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Buried Ruin
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
61%synergy
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Chaos Warp
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Foundry Inspector
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Trading Post
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Sculpting Steel
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Trash for Treasure
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Endless Atlas
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Goblin Welder
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Faithless Looting
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Engineer
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Myr Retriever
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Scrap Trawler
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Scrap Welder
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Iron Myr
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Myr Welder
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Surge Conductor
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Palladium Myr
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Coretapper
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Hangarback Walker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Junk Diver
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Quicksmith Genius
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Scarecrone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Workshop Assistant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Steel Overseer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bosh, Iron Golem
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Voltaic Servant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Meteor Golem
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Pentavus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Slobad, Iron Goblin
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Blaster Hulk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Assaultron Dominator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Copper Gnomes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Crime Novelist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Synth Eradicator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Squadron
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Xorn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Audacious Reshapers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Walking Atlas
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Metalworker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mindless Automaton
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Big Score
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Demand Answers
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Comet Storm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Return the Favor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Volt Charge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Reverberate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Warping Wail
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Drill Too Deep
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Scrap Mastery
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Reckless Handling
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
All Is Dust
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Saheeli's Directive
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Chain Reaction
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Tormenting Voice
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Wild Guess
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Selective Obliteration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fireball
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rings of Brighthearth
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Clock of Omens
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Oracle's Vault
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Lux Cannon
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Golem Foundry
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Collector's Vault
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Lithoform Engine
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Chaos Wand
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Contagion Engine
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Mimic Vat
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Staff of Domination
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Cloud Key
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Prototype Portal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Wand of Wonder
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Mindslaver
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Titan Forge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Planar Bridge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Contagion Clasp
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Navigation Orb
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Throne of Geth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mirrorworks
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mirage Mirror
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Strionic Resonator
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Codex Shredder
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Aether Refinery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Semblance Anvil
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Cannon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Memory Jar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Forsaken Monument
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Keening Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Pia's Revolution
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Braid of Fire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
All Will Be One
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Koth of the Hammer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Great Furnace
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Treasure Vault
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Fomori Vault
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Arch of Orazca
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Blast Zone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Arid Archway
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sandstone Needle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Nesting Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Crater
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
HELIOS One
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Hedron Archive
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Basalt Monolith
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Gilded Lotus
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Fire Diamond
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Staff of Compleation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Cursed Mirror
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Coveted Jewel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Coalition Relic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Solar Transformer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Orazca Relic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Caged Sun
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Glistening Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Aether Hub
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy