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Ulamog, the Defiler
Price tag $18.89

Legendary CreatureEldrazi

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Colorless

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Ranking

#1350 Current Rank
#1359 Last Week
#1236 Last Month

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Commander gameplay videos featuring Ulamog, the Defiler.

New Cards

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

Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
0% Synergy $1.38
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
0% Synergy $0.10
Zuko's Exile Zuko's Exile
-3% Synergy $0.07
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
-3% Synergy $21.33
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
-6% Synergy $6.12

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 $29.34
It That Heralds the End It That Heralds the End
+40% Synergy $0.25
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+36% Synergy $13.29
Breaker of Creation Breaker of Creation
+36% Synergy $0.17
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+32% Synergy $0.17
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+31% Synergy $3.47
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+31% Synergy $0.75
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+28% Synergy $32.81
Kozilek's Channeler Kozilek's Channeler
+28% Synergy $0.18
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+27% Synergy $15.70

Top Cards

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

Conduit of Ruin Conduit of Ruin
+25% Synergy $3.64
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+19% Synergy $2.04
Not of This World Not of This World
+18% Synergy $4.69
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+18% Synergy $4.45
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+12% Synergy $0.24
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+11% Synergy $0.73
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+2% Synergy $3.44
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
0% Synergy $3.83
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
-1% Synergy $1.35
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
-2% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy $89.88
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+8% Synergy $83.26
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $91.84
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $398.17
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
0% Synergy $2999.99
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
-3% Synergy $33.91

Creatures

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

It That Betrays It That Betrays
+22% Synergy $9.24
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+21% Synergy $32.85
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+20% Synergy $5.77
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+19% Synergy $0.42
Void Winnower Void Winnower
+17% Synergy $18.69
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
+17% Synergy $4.21
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+17% Synergy $2.22
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+16% Synergy $39.17
Sire of Seven Deaths Sire of Seven Deaths
+16% Synergy $21.66
Ulamog's Dreadsire Ulamog's Dreadsire
+15% Synergy $1.93
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+14% Synergy $0.84
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+14% Synergy $0.34
Bane of Bala Ged Bane of Bala Ged
+12% Synergy $2.13
Eldrazi Mimic Eldrazi Mimic
+12% Synergy $1.03
Warden of Geometries Warden of Geometries
+12% Synergy $0.10
Eldrazi Ravager Eldrazi Ravager
+12% Synergy $0.11
Endbringer Endbringer
+11% Synergy $0.32
Emrakul, the Promised End Emrakul, the Promised End
+11% Synergy $12.67
Desolation Twin Desolation Twin
+11% Synergy $0.58
Blight Herder Blight Herder
+11% Synergy $0.20
Ulamog's Crusher Ulamog's Crusher
+10% Synergy $0.10
Endless One Endless One
+10% Synergy $0.91
Flayer of Loyalties Flayer of Loyalties
+9% Synergy $14.09
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+9% Synergy $0.14
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+9% Synergy $2.03
Thought-Knot Seer Thought-Knot Seer
+9% Synergy $4.49
Reality Smasher Reality Smasher
+9% Synergy $0.74
Matter Reshaper Matter Reshaper
+8% Synergy $0.83
Manakin Manakin
+8% Synergy $0.28
Breaker of Armies Breaker of Armies
+8% Synergy $0.24
Devourer of Destiny Devourer of Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.95
Twins of Discord Twins of Discord
+7% Synergy $0.29
Spawnsire of Ulamog Spawnsire of Ulamog
+7% Synergy $6.40
Walker of the Wastes Walker of the Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.17
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.52
Hand of Emrakul Hand of Emrakul
+4% Synergy $0.20
Deceiver of Form Deceiver of Form
+3% Synergy $0.30
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+2% Synergy $2.60
Metalworker Metalworker
+1% Synergy $128.97
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
-1% Synergy $7.84
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
-3% Synergy $0.08
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-3% Synergy $4.96
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.20
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
-6% Synergy $35.78
Skittering Cicada Skittering Cicada
-8% Synergy $11.43
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
-10% Synergy $16.21
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
-17% Synergy $4.60
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
-21% Synergy $1.39
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
-22% Synergy $0.07
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-26% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+15% Synergy $8.90
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
+11% Synergy $3.83
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+11% Synergy $6.22
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
+9% Synergy $0.47
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+3% Synergy $0.38
Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
-2% Synergy $0.12
Spatial Contortion Spatial Contortion
-3% Synergy $0.28
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
-6% Synergy $3.91

Sorceries

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

Calamity of the Titans Calamity of the Titans
+13% Synergy $3.87
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+12% Synergy $14.25
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+9% Synergy $0.34
Expanded Anatomy Expanded Anatomy
+3% Synergy $0.12
Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
+1% Synergy $0.56
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
+1% Synergy $0.12
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+1% Synergy $0.23
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
-2% Synergy $0.14
Gruesome Slaughter Gruesome Slaughter
-2% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+21% Synergy $0.19
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+20% Synergy $3.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.20
Doubling Cube Doubling Cube
+11% Synergy $19.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $3.86
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+10% Synergy $8.13
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+9% Synergy $17.01
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+9% Synergy $2.48
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+9% Synergy $0.86
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+5% Synergy $9.44
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $8.28
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+5% Synergy $1.37
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+5% Synergy $6.13
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+4% Synergy $42.90
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+3% Synergy $38.64
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+3% Synergy $7.00
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+3% Synergy $1.45
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+2% Synergy $1.49
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $19.89
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.04
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.96
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+1% Synergy $5.09
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $36.41
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
0% Synergy $16.64
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
0% Synergy $1.91
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
0% Synergy $10.35
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
-1% Synergy $29.23
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
-1% Synergy $4.30
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-1% Synergy $6.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.19
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-3% Synergy $34.01
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
-3% Synergy $1.70
Perilous Vault Perilous Vault
-3% Synergy $0.37
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
-3% Synergy $0.23
Manifold Key Manifold Key
-4% Synergy $1.18
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
-4% Synergy $1.26
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
-5% Synergy $4.34
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
-5% Synergy $2.34
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
-5% Synergy $15.90
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
-5% Synergy $12.56
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
-5% Synergy $5.48
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
-7% Synergy $2.81
Cloud Key Cloud Key
-8% Synergy $1.36
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
-8% Synergy $24.74
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
-9% Synergy $6.65
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
-11% Synergy $42.46
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
-12% Synergy $2.12
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
-13% Synergy $20.65
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-15% Synergy $1.72
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
-15% Synergy $0.60

Enchantments

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

Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+14% Synergy $3.68
Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
+1% Synergy $0.11

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
+3% Synergy $32.89
Karn Liberated Karn Liberated
-2% Synergy $2.78
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
-3% Synergy $12.09
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
-5% Synergy $4.37
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
-5% Synergy $3.25
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
-11% Synergy $17.92

Utility Lands

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

Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
+27% Synergy $44.90
Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
+22% Synergy $15.01
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $4.93
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+10% Synergy $1.54
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+9% Synergy $1.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.11
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $20.46
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+6% Synergy $0.37
Ruins of Oran-Rief Ruins of Oran-Rief
+4% Synergy $0.17
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $14.85
Vesuva Vesuva
+4% Synergy $3.48
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+4% Synergy $4.84
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+4% Synergy $0.18
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+4% Synergy $56.76
Wasteland Wasteland
+3% Synergy $20.48
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+1% Synergy $0.38
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+1% Synergy $1.18
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
0% Synergy $15.88
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
0% Synergy $1.36
Strip Mine Strip Mine
-1% Synergy $21.30
Fountainport Fountainport
-1% Synergy $4.08
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
-2% Synergy $0.66
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
-2% Synergy $0.16
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $34.91
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
-2% Synergy $0.76
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
-2% Synergy $3.34
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
-3% Synergy $0.62
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
-3% Synergy $0.58
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.26
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
-3% Synergy $0.48
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
-4% Synergy $1.01
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
-4% Synergy $5.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.37
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
-7% Synergy $0.43
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
-7% Synergy $0.32
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
-7% Synergy $1.99
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
-8% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
-8% Synergy $6.12
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
-8% Synergy $2.77
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
-8% Synergy $0.24
War Room War Room
-9% Synergy $4.92
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-9% Synergy $0.45
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-10% Synergy $2.05
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-10% Synergy $0.43
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-10% Synergy $0.57
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-11% Synergy $10.25
Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
-12% Synergy $0.34
Blast Zone Blast Zone
-14% Synergy $0.33
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
-14% Synergy $0.15
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-15% Synergy $0.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+17% Synergy $0.83
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+13% Synergy $0.24
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+11% Synergy $0.12
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+10% Synergy $0.23
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+10% Synergy $0.98
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+8% Synergy $0.27
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+8% Synergy $1.94
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+7% Synergy $3.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $0.92
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+7% Synergy $33.74
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $3.16
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+6% Synergy $0.25
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.16
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.27
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $175.57
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+4% Synergy $0.16
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $40.66
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+4% Synergy $1.15
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $35.89
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.22
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $24.20
Seer's Lantern Seer's Lantern
+3% Synergy $0.06
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.21
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+1% Synergy $16.68
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+1% Synergy $0.22
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $2.18
The Irencrag The Irencrag
0% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.17
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
-1% Synergy $0.49
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
-2% Synergy $0.12
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
-3% Synergy $1.54
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
-3% Synergy $1.05
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
-4% Synergy $2.19

Lands

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

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+21% Synergy $34.93
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $2.46
Snow-Covered Wastes Snow-Covered Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.44
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $6.69
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.17
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $37.92
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+3% Synergy $0.07
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.09
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+1% Synergy $8.98
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-2% Synergy $0.42
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
-2% Synergy $25.57
Wastes Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.42
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
-3% Synergy $0.12
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
-4% Synergy $0.07
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
-4% Synergy $2.41
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
-5% Synergy $0.16
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
-5% Synergy $0.13
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
-5% Synergy $0.24
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
-8% Synergy $0.43

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