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Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient is a rare Legendary Creature — Ogre Spirit from M15 (M15) costing {2}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient MTG card

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient

Legendary Creature — Ogre Spirit

Card Text

Whenever you activate an ability of an artifact, if it isn't a mana ability, you may pay {R}. If you do, copy that ability. You may choose new targets for the copy.

The Onakke were masters of dark arts and artifice. Their creations continue to spread foul magic, paving the way for their return.

Card Stats

4/3 rare CMC: 4.0 M15 M15 🎨 Slawomir Maniak

Market Prices

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$0.18
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$0.49
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$0.49
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$0.79
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€0.26
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€0.93
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient? Basics

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient is a Legendary Creature — Ogre Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you activate an ability of an artifact, if it isn't a mana ability, you may pay {R}. If you do, copy that ability. You may choose new targets for the copy."

How much mana does Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient cost to cast? Basics

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient has a mana cost of {2}{R}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient's mana cost of {2}{R}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient's current oracle text is: "Whenever you activate an ability of an artifact, if it isn't a mana ability, you may pay {R}. If you do, copy that ability. You may choose new targets for the copy."

What is the current price of Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient? Pricing

The current market price for Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.49 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.26 EUR.

Where can I buy Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient? Pricing

You can purchase Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient normal: $0.18 | foil: $0.49

Is Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient legal in Modern? Legality

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient legal in Pioneer? Legality

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient legal in Legacy? Legality

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient legal in Vintage? Legality

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient from? Details

This printing of Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient is from M15 (M15), with collector number 153.

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient's rarity? Details

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient is a rare card in M15.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient? Details

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient was illustrated by Slawomir Maniak.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient's power and toughness? Details

Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient is a 4/3 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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