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Ulamog, the Defiler
Price tag $21.23

Legendary CreatureEldrazi

Magic color symbol for Colorless
Colorless

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Ranking

#1356 Current Rank
#1578 Last Week
#1254 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.

Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+5% Synergy $2.40
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
0% Synergy $0.15
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
-4% Synergy $2.36
The Endstone The Endstone
-10% Synergy $5.07
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
-10% Synergy $23.00

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 $31.86
It That Heralds the End It That Heralds the End
+39% Synergy $0.27
Breaker of Creation Breaker of Creation
+35% Synergy $0.22
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+34% Synergy $12.39
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+30% Synergy $0.19
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+28% Synergy $5.12
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+28% Synergy $0.33
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+28% Synergy $30.28
Kozilek's Channeler Kozilek's Channeler
+26% Synergy $0.11
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+25% Synergy $15.58

Top Cards

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

Conduit of Ruin Conduit of Ruin
+23% Synergy $5.01
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+20% Synergy $1.43
Not of This World Not of This World
+17% Synergy $6.39
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+17% Synergy $4.34
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+14% Synergy $0.37
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+11% Synergy $0.85
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+1% Synergy $3.73
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
0% Synergy $3.58
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
-2% Synergy $1.31
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
-2% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $95.44
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+8% Synergy $77.64
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $82.60
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $373.21
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
0% Synergy $2399.53
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
-3% Synergy $41.81

Creatures

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

Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+20% Synergy $7.14
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+19% Synergy $12.54
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+19% Synergy $33.67
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+16% Synergy $0.44
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
+16% Synergy $4.00
Sire of Seven Deaths Sire of Seven Deaths
+16% Synergy $19.89
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+15% Synergy $41.74
Void Winnower Void Winnower
+15% Synergy $19.72
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+15% Synergy $1.75
Ulamog's Dreadsire Ulamog's Dreadsire
+14% Synergy $2.06
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+13% Synergy $0.54
Warden of Geometries Warden of Geometries
+12% Synergy $0.13
Eldrazi Ravager Eldrazi Ravager
+12% Synergy $0.13
Blight Herder Blight Herder
+12% Synergy $0.23
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+11% Synergy $0.58
Eldrazi Mimic Eldrazi Mimic
+11% Synergy $0.90
Bane of Bala Ged Bane of Bala Ged
+10% Synergy $1.98
Emrakul, the Promised End Emrakul, the Promised End
+10% Synergy $16.29
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+9% Synergy $0.27
Desolation Twin Desolation Twin
+9% Synergy $0.55
Endless One Endless One
+9% Synergy $1.42
Endbringer Endbringer
+8% Synergy $0.36
Flayer of Loyalties Flayer of Loyalties
+8% Synergy $14.96
Ulamog's Crusher Ulamog's Crusher
+8% Synergy $0.18
Manakin Manakin
+8% Synergy $0.29
Thought-Knot Seer Thought-Knot Seer
+8% Synergy $2.76
Devourer of Destiny Devourer of Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.95
Reality Smasher Reality Smasher
+7% Synergy $0.74
Breaker of Armies Breaker of Armies
+6% Synergy $0.30
Twins of Discord Twins of Discord
+6% Synergy $0.31
Spawnsire of Ulamog Spawnsire of Ulamog
+6% Synergy $7.40
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.78
Matter Reshaper Matter Reshaper
+5% Synergy $0.55
Inversion Behemoth Inversion Behemoth
+5% Synergy $0.20
Walker of the Wastes Walker of the Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.18
Hand of Emrakul Hand of Emrakul
+3% Synergy $0.29
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+2% Synergy $2.53
Metalworker Metalworker
+2% Synergy $120.32
Deceiver of Form Deceiver of Form
+2% Synergy $0.34
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
-1% Synergy $7.48
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-3% Synergy $2.67
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
-4% Synergy $0.09
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.25
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
-7% Synergy $35.62
Skittering Cicada Skittering Cicada
-9% Synergy $10.29
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
-10% Synergy $20.41
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
-17% Synergy $4.27
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
-20% Synergy $1.37
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
-24% Synergy $0.11
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-26% Synergy $0.32

Instants

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

Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+15% Synergy $7.10
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
+11% Synergy $3.38
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+11% Synergy $2.89
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
+6% Synergy $0.33
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+2% Synergy $0.20
Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
-3% Synergy $0.16
Spatial Contortion Spatial Contortion
-4% Synergy $0.17
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
-6% Synergy $3.78

Sorceries

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

Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+11% Synergy $13.06
Calamity of the Titans Calamity of the Titans
+11% Synergy $3.72
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+8% Synergy $0.39
Expanded Anatomy Expanded Anatomy
+3% Synergy $0.08
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
+2% Synergy $0.07
Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
+1% Synergy $0.54
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+1% Synergy $0.10
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
-3% Synergy $0.07
Gruesome Slaughter Gruesome Slaughter
-3% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+20% Synergy $0.18
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+19% Synergy $3.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.32
Doubling Cube Doubling Cube
+12% Synergy $16.40
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+10% Synergy $7.33
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+10% Synergy $0.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.54
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+8% Synergy $19.35
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+8% Synergy $2.35
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $12.57
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+5% Synergy $1.31
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+5% Synergy $44.45
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+5% Synergy $6.89
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+4% Synergy $10.49
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+4% Synergy $5.44
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+3% Synergy $36.21
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+3% Synergy $1.14
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $18.49
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.11
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.85
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+1% Synergy $1.24
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+1% Synergy $6.03
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $34.22
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
0% Synergy $13.72
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
0% Synergy $2.00
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
0% Synergy $6.76
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
-1% Synergy $26.35
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
-1% Synergy $3.79
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-1% Synergy $8.10
Manifold Key Manifold Key
-3% Synergy $1.18
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-3% Synergy $32.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.26
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
-3% Synergy $1.54
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
-3% Synergy $0.27
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
-4% Synergy $0.54
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
-4% Synergy $3.55
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
-4% Synergy $15.40
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
-5% Synergy $4.07
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
-5% Synergy $13.33
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
-5% Synergy $4.63
Perilous Vault Perilous Vault
-5% Synergy $0.37
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
-6% Synergy $5.47
Cloud Key Cloud Key
-8% Synergy $1.54
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
-8% Synergy $23.53
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
-10% Synergy $8.31
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
-11% Synergy $1.17
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
-12% Synergy $16.03
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
-12% Synergy $39.93
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-16% Synergy $2.85
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
-17% Synergy $0.63

Enchantments

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

Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+13% Synergy $3.81
Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
-1% Synergy $0.19

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 $28.85
Karn Liberated Karn Liberated
-2% Synergy $2.92
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
-3% Synergy $11.50
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
-4% Synergy $4.42
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
-5% Synergy $2.72

Utility Lands

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

Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
+25% Synergy $47.30
Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
+22% Synergy $18.06
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+13% Synergy $5.76
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+11% Synergy $1.08
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+8% Synergy $1.81
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $19.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.15
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+6% Synergy $0.55
Vesuva Vesuva
+5% Synergy $4.22
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $14.14
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+4% Synergy $5.37
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+4% Synergy $0.18
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+4% Synergy $51.77
Ruins of Oran-Rief Ruins of Oran-Rief
+3% Synergy $0.21
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+2% Synergy $0.51
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $1.30
Wasteland Wasteland
+2% Synergy $20.31
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+1% Synergy $14.96
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+1% Synergy $0.24
Fountainport Fountainport
0% Synergy $4.78
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
-1% Synergy $4.55
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $41.89
Strip Mine Strip Mine
-2% Synergy $18.89
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
-2% Synergy $0.99
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
-3% Synergy $0.72
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
-3% Synergy $0.70
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
-3% Synergy $0.78
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
-3% Synergy $0.18
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
-3% Synergy $1.82
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
-4% Synergy $0.34
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
-4% Synergy $4.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.32
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
-8% Synergy $0.44
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
-8% Synergy $0.24
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
-8% Synergy $1.67
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
-8% Synergy $0.21
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
-8% Synergy $1.83
War Room War Room
-9% Synergy $2.85
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
-9% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
-9% Synergy $9.12
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-10% Synergy $0.49
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-10% Synergy $0.40
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-10% Synergy $10.32
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-11% Synergy $1.04
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-12% Synergy $0.89
Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
-13% Synergy $0.31
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-15% Synergy $0.35
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
-15% Synergy $0.17
Blast Zone Blast Zone
-16% Synergy $0.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+17% Synergy $1.13
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+11% Synergy $0.20
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+11% Synergy $0.13
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+11% Synergy $0.84
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+9% Synergy $1.78
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+8% Synergy $0.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.34
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+8% Synergy $33.91
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+7% Synergy $3.81
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+7% Synergy $0.34
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+7% Synergy $0.17
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+6% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.52
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $2.70
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $173.92
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.15
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.24
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+4% Synergy $1.95
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $31.25
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $39.82
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $26.29
Seer's Lantern Seer's Lantern
+3% Synergy $0.06
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.28
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+2% Synergy $18.81
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.24
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $1.81
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.15
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+1% Synergy $0.22
The Irencrag The Irencrag
0% Synergy $0.43
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.21
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
-1% Synergy $0.59
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
-3% Synergy $0.09
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
-3% Synergy $1.57
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
-4% Synergy $2.81

Lands

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

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+19% Synergy $34.92
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+10% Synergy $2.27
Snow-Covered Wastes Snow-Covered Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.34
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $40.36
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $5.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.21
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+3% Synergy $0.06
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+2% Synergy $6.37
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.16
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-1% Synergy $0.55
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
-2% Synergy $28.40
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
-3% Synergy $0.09
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
-3% Synergy $1.93
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
-4% Synergy $0.08
Wastes Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.37
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
-5% Synergy $0.16
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
-5% Synergy $0.14
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
-5% Synergy $0.32
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
-8% Synergy $0.62

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