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Ulamog, the Defiler
Price tag $19.06

Legendary CreatureEldrazi

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Colorless

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Ranking

#1250 Current Rank
#1288 Last Week
#1199 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ulamog, the Defiler.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ulamog, the Defiler decks.

Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+5% Synergy $0.61
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+3% Synergy $22.78
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+3% Synergy $0.25
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+1% Synergy $1.45
Skateboard Skateboard
+1% Synergy $0.26

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ulamog, the Defiler's abilities and overall game plan.

Zhulodok, Void Gorger Zhulodok, Void Gorger
+40% Synergy $46.12
It That Heralds the End It That Heralds the End
+39% Synergy $0.36
Breaker of Creation Breaker of Creation
+36% Synergy $0.29
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+36% Synergy $23.09
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+34% Synergy $0.26
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+34% Synergy $2.98
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+33% Synergy $0.45
Kozilek's Channeler Kozilek's Channeler
+30% Synergy $0.20
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+28% Synergy $22.16
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+28% Synergy $55.04

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ulamog, the Defiler decks.

Conduit of Ruin Conduit of Ruin
+28% Synergy $5.69
Not of This World Not of This World
+20% Synergy $4.79
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+20% Synergy $5.07
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+19% Synergy $1.41
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+12% Synergy $0.56
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+11% Synergy $0.32
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+3% Synergy $3.79
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+1% Synergy $1.35
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
0% Synergy $4.21
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
0% Synergy $1.48

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy $111.70
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+8% Synergy $97.50
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $421.27
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $106.71
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
-1% Synergy $3000.32
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
-3% Synergy $36.55

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ulamog, the Defiler's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

It That Betrays It That Betrays
+24% Synergy $21.20
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+22% Synergy $34.32
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+21% Synergy $0.47
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+20% Synergy $6.00
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+18% Synergy $42.18
Void Winnower Void Winnower
+18% Synergy $22.17
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
+18% Synergy $3.66
Sire of Seven Deaths Sire of Seven Deaths
+18% Synergy $22.05
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+18% Synergy $2.43
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+17% Synergy $1.31
Bane of Bala Ged Bane of Bala Ged
+16% Synergy $2.08
Ulamog's Dreadsire Ulamog's Dreadsire
+16% Synergy $2.48
Endbringer Endbringer
+14% Synergy $0.37
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+14% Synergy $0.53
Emrakul, the Promised End Emrakul, the Promised End
+13% Synergy $13.58
Desolation Twin Desolation Twin
+13% Synergy $0.95
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+13% Synergy $1.60
Eldrazi Mimic Eldrazi Mimic
+13% Synergy $2.17
Ulamog's Crusher Ulamog's Crusher
+12% Synergy $0.20
Warden of Geometries Warden of Geometries
+12% Synergy $0.22
Eldrazi Ravager Eldrazi Ravager
+12% Synergy $0.26
Blight Herder Blight Herder
+12% Synergy $0.28
Flayer of Loyalties Flayer of Loyalties
+11% Synergy $17.66
Endless One Endless One
+11% Synergy $2.35
Thought-Knot Seer Thought-Knot Seer
+11% Synergy $5.04
Breaker of Armies Breaker of Armies
+10% Synergy $0.31
Reality Smasher Reality Smasher
+10% Synergy $1.72
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+9% Synergy $0.19
Matter Reshaper Matter Reshaper
+9% Synergy $0.67
Spawnsire of Ulamog Spawnsire of Ulamog
+9% Synergy $6.00
Manakin Manakin
+7% Synergy $0.46
Devourer of Destiny Devourer of Destiny
+7% Synergy $1.18
Twins of Discord Twins of Discord
+7% Synergy $0.31
Walker of the Wastes Walker of the Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.25
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.72
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+3% Synergy $2.64
Deceiver of Form Deceiver of Form
+3% Synergy $0.31
Metalworker Metalworker
+1% Synergy $162.75
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
-1% Synergy $0.25
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
-1% Synergy $10.86
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
-1% Synergy $29.71
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-2% Synergy $1.02
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.27
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
-7% Synergy $33.11
Skittering Cicada Skittering Cicada
-8% Synergy $12.82
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
-11% Synergy $18.12
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
-18% Synergy $4.60
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
-21% Synergy $0.26
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
-22% Synergy $1.79
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-27% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ulamog, the Defiler safe.

Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+15% Synergy $7.62
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
+12% Synergy $0.44
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+11% Synergy $7.80
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
+9% Synergy $4.19
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+3% Synergy $0.47
Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
0% Synergy $0.17
Spatial Contortion Spatial Contortion
-3% Synergy $0.36
Zuko's Exile Zuko's Exile
-4% Synergy $0.21
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
-5% Synergy $3.85

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ulamog, the Defiler's game plan and control the board.

Calamity of the Titans Calamity of the Titans
+16% Synergy $4.24
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+13% Synergy $14.90
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+11% Synergy $0.34
Expanded Anatomy Expanded Anatomy
+3% Synergy $0.16
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
+1% Synergy $0.12
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+1% Synergy $0.30
Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
0% Synergy $0.78
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
-1% Synergy $0.29
Gruesome Slaughter Gruesome Slaughter
-1% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+23% Synergy $4.86
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+22% Synergy $0.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.61
Doubling Cube Doubling Cube
+11% Synergy $25.15
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+10% Synergy $22.72
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+10% Synergy $3.24
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+9% Synergy $0.86
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+8% Synergy $9.33
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+7% Synergy $2.67
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+4% Synergy $11.61
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $10.91
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+4% Synergy $6.37
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+3% Synergy $44.70
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+3% Synergy $1.69
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+3% Synergy $59.49
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+3% Synergy $9.74
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.62
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $28.23
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+2% Synergy $1.38
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+1% Synergy $2.20
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+1% Synergy $6.48
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $39.49
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $3.35
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy $14.56
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
-1% Synergy $4.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.30
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
-2% Synergy $30.10
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
-2% Synergy $4.76
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
-2% Synergy $7.63
Perilous Vault Perilous Vault
-2% Synergy $0.35
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
-2% Synergy $0.20
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-4% Synergy $39.43
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
-4% Synergy $0.86
Manifold Key Manifold Key
-5% Synergy $1.08
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
-5% Synergy $5.90
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
-5% Synergy $18.77
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
-5% Synergy $10.71
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
-5% Synergy $14.47
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
-6% Synergy $2.77
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
-6% Synergy $1.55
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
-7% Synergy $7.87
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
-7% Synergy $3.01
Cloud Key Cloud Key
-8% Synergy $1.28
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
-8% Synergy $27.53
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
-12% Synergy $48.02
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
-13% Synergy $2.74
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
-14% Synergy $19.42
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
-14% Synergy $0.58
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-15% Synergy $2.59

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ulamog, the Defiler's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+15% Synergy $4.15
Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
+1% Synergy $0.35

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ulamog, the Defiler to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+4% Synergy $36.60
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
-2% Synergy $12.60
Karn Liberated Karn Liberated
-2% Synergy $3.23
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
-4% Synergy $3.94
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
-5% Synergy $4.99
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
-12% Synergy $17.59

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
+27% Synergy $60.33
Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
+20% Synergy $12.94
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+12% Synergy $5.36
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+10% Synergy $3.58
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.28
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+8% Synergy $0.77
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+6% Synergy $0.49
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $20.85
Ruins of Oran-Rief Ruins of Oran-Rief
+5% Synergy $0.26
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+5% Synergy $0.31
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+4% Synergy $5.93
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $13.92
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+4% Synergy $56.36
Vesuva Vesuva
+3% Synergy $3.27
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $2.86
Wasteland Wasteland
+2% Synergy $21.87
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.48
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
-1% Synergy $17.47
Strip Mine Strip Mine
-1% Synergy $21.06
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
-1% Synergy $2.07
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
-2% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.70
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
-2% Synergy $0.38
Fountainport Fountainport
-2% Synergy $2.59
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
-2% Synergy $0.89
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
-3% Synergy $0.87
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
-3% Synergy $0.75
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
-3% Synergy $0.94
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $37.51
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
-3% Synergy $0.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $1.16
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
-4% Synergy $5.39
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
-5% Synergy $0.32
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
-5% Synergy $2.79
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
-5% Synergy $1.22
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
-6% Synergy $0.90
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
-7% Synergy $0.37
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
-7% Synergy $3.00
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $8.92
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
-8% Synergy $8.35
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-9% Synergy $0.89
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
-9% Synergy $0.25
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-10% Synergy $0.44
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-10% Synergy $0.71
Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
-10% Synergy $0.40
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-11% Synergy $7.61
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-12% Synergy $13.00
Blast Zone Blast Zone
-13% Synergy $0.43
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
-13% Synergy $0.23
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-17% Synergy $0.35

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+19% Synergy $0.88
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+15% Synergy $0.30
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+13% Synergy $0.34
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+12% Synergy $0.17
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+10% Synergy $1.17
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+9% Synergy $0.35
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+8% Synergy $4.39
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+8% Synergy $33.91
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+8% Synergy $3.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $1.08
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $4.33
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+6% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.44
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.29
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.40
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+5% Synergy $48.61
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.53
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $191.56
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+4% Synergy $1.31
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $75.35
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+3% Synergy $0.35
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $37.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.25
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.61
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+2% Synergy $0.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.33
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $3.89
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
0% Synergy $0.17
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
0% Synergy $21.86
The Irencrag The Irencrag
0% Synergy $0.88
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
-1% Synergy $1.51
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
-1% Synergy $4.43
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
-3% Synergy $1.04
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
-4% Synergy $3.37

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ulamog, the Defiler decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+20% Synergy $49.97
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+7% Synergy $1.68
Snow-Covered Wastes Snow-Covered Wastes
+5% Synergy $0.41
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.30
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $7.27
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $41.30
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $1.03
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+2% Synergy $0.14
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+1% Synergy $12.15
Wastes Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.67
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
-2% Synergy $0.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-2% Synergy $0.28
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
-3% Synergy $34.14
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
-4% Synergy $0.35
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
-4% Synergy $2.70
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
-5% Synergy $0.20
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
-5% Synergy $0.29
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
-5% Synergy $0.27
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
-8% Synergy $0.44

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