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Ulamog, the Defiler
Price tag $18.73

Legendary CreatureEldrazi

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Colorless

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Ranking

#1299 Current Rank
#1410 Last Week
#1220 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.

Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+1% Synergy $0.22
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
0% Synergy $0.41

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 $37.60
It That Heralds the End It That Heralds the End
+40% Synergy $0.34
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+36% Synergy $17.45
Breaker of Creation Breaker of Creation
+35% Synergy $0.26
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+33% Synergy $0.18
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+32% Synergy $3.02
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+32% Synergy $0.49
Kozilek's Channeler Kozilek's Channeler
+28% Synergy $0.16
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+28% Synergy $46.99
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+28% Synergy $18.81

Top Cards

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

Conduit of Ruin Conduit of Ruin
+26% Synergy $5.27
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+19% Synergy $1.29
Not of This World Not of This World
+19% Synergy $4.81
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+19% Synergy $4.76
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+12% Synergy $0.38
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+11% Synergy $0.55
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+3% Synergy $3.26
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
0% Synergy $4.09
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
0% Synergy $1.32
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
-1% Synergy $1.33

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+9% Synergy $86.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy $98.84
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $99.32
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $399.08
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
0% Synergy $2999.99
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
-3% Synergy $34.84

Creatures

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

It That Betrays It That Betrays
+23% Synergy $15.41
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+21% Synergy $35.83
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+21% Synergy $5.43
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+20% Synergy $0.46
Void Winnower Void Winnower
+18% Synergy $21.08
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
+18% Synergy $3.96
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+17% Synergy $45.08
Sire of Seven Deaths Sire of Seven Deaths
+17% Synergy $22.03
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+17% Synergy $2.07
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+16% Synergy $0.94
Ulamog's Dreadsire Ulamog's Dreadsire
+15% Synergy $2.34
Bane of Bala Ged Bane of Bala Ged
+14% Synergy $2.02
Emrakul, the Promised End Emrakul, the Promised End
+13% Synergy $13.65
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+13% Synergy $0.39
Eldrazi Mimic Eldrazi Mimic
+13% Synergy $1.20
Endbringer Endbringer
+12% Synergy $0.33
Desolation Twin Desolation Twin
+12% Synergy $0.59
Warden of Geometries Warden of Geometries
+12% Synergy $0.09
Eldrazi Ravager Eldrazi Ravager
+12% Synergy $0.09
Ulamog's Crusher Ulamog's Crusher
+11% Synergy $0.09
Blight Herder Blight Herder
+11% Synergy $0.29
Flayer of Loyalties Flayer of Loyalties
+10% Synergy $14.70
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+10% Synergy $0.20
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+10% Synergy $1.73
Endless One Endless One
+10% Synergy $0.92
Breaker of Armies Breaker of Armies
+9% Synergy $0.22
Thought-Knot Seer Thought-Knot Seer
+9% Synergy $4.48
Reality Smasher Reality Smasher
+9% Synergy $0.84
Matter Reshaper Matter Reshaper
+8% Synergy $0.70
Manakin Manakin
+8% Synergy $0.75
Spawnsire of Ulamog Spawnsire of Ulamog
+8% Synergy $5.92
Devourer of Destiny Devourer of Destiny
+7% Synergy $1.04
Twins of Discord Twins of Discord
+6% Synergy $0.30
Walker of the Wastes Walker of the Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.17
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.63
Deceiver of Form Deceiver of Form
+3% Synergy $0.29
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+2% Synergy $2.80
Metalworker Metalworker
+1% Synergy $141.59
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
-1% Synergy $8.88
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
-1% Synergy $26.64
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
-2% Synergy $0.20
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-2% Synergy $5.67
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.23
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
-6% Synergy $34.63
Skittering Cicada Skittering Cicada
-7% Synergy $11.96
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
-10% Synergy $12.91
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
-18% Synergy $4.09
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
-21% Synergy $1.63
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
-22% Synergy $0.06
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-26% Synergy $0.29

Instants

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

Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+14% Synergy $6.55
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
+11% Synergy $4.61
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
+10% Synergy $0.48
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+10% Synergy $5.58
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+2% Synergy $0.49
Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
-1% Synergy $0.15
Spatial Contortion Spatial Contortion
-3% Synergy $0.31
Zuko's Exile Zuko's Exile
-3% Synergy $0.08
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
-5% Synergy $4.49

Sorceries

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

Calamity of the Titans Calamity of the Titans
+14% Synergy $5.18
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+13% Synergy $13.16
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+10% Synergy $0.33
Expanded Anatomy Expanded Anatomy
+3% Synergy $0.09
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
+1% Synergy $0.16
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+1% Synergy $0.16
Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
0% Synergy $0.57
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
-2% Synergy $0.16
Gruesome Slaughter Gruesome Slaughter
-2% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+22% Synergy $0.17
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+21% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.58
Doubling Cube Doubling Cube
+11% Synergy $20.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.38
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+10% Synergy $19.74
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+9% Synergy $3.32
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+9% Synergy $9.37
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+9% Synergy $0.71
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+6% Synergy $1.72
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $11.62
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+4% Synergy $10.39
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+4% Synergy $6.10
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+3% Synergy $40.10
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+3% Synergy $50.14
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+3% Synergy $9.86
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+3% Synergy $1.27
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+2% Synergy $1.47
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $24.06
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.35
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.73
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+1% Synergy $1.96
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+1% Synergy $6.28
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $41.18
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
0% Synergy $5.43
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy $12.30
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
0% Synergy $18.16
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
-1% Synergy $31.93
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
-1% Synergy $4.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.23
Perilous Vault Perilous Vault
-2% Synergy $0.39
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
-2% Synergy $0.17
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
-3% Synergy $3.85
Manifold Key Manifold Key
-4% Synergy $1.24
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-4% Synergy $34.49
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
-5% Synergy $5.07
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
-5% Synergy $1.10
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
-5% Synergy $2.67
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
-5% Synergy $17.69
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
-5% Synergy $6.69
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
-5% Synergy $13.35
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
-7% Synergy $25.34
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
-7% Synergy $3.44
Cloud Key Cloud Key
-8% Synergy $1.31
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
-8% Synergy $7.19
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
-12% Synergy $45.20
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
-13% Synergy $22.17
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
-13% Synergy $2.43
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
-15% Synergy $0.63
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-16% Synergy $1.71

Enchantments

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

Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+14% Synergy $4.13
Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
+1% Synergy $0.16

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 $30.83
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
-2% Synergy $12.54
Karn Liberated Karn Liberated
-2% Synergy $3.10
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
-4% Synergy $4.36
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
-5% Synergy $5.69
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
-12% Synergy $17.25

Utility Lands

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

Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
+27% Synergy $56.11
Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
+21% Synergy $11.11
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+13% Synergy $5.66
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+10% Synergy $1.77
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.11
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+8% Synergy $0.72
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+6% Synergy $0.38
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $24.54
Ruins of Oran-Rief Ruins of Oran-Rief
+4% Synergy $0.16
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+4% Synergy $4.96
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $15.64
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+4% Synergy $0.20
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+4% Synergy $58.06
Vesuva Vesuva
+3% Synergy $3.95
Wasteland Wasteland
+2% Synergy $22.52
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $1.62
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+1% Synergy $0.46
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
0% Synergy $16.12
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
0% Synergy $1.38
Strip Mine Strip Mine
-1% Synergy $21.55
Fountainport Fountainport
-1% Synergy $3.75
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
-2% Synergy $0.66
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
-2% Synergy $0.58
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
-2% Synergy $0.17
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.28
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
-2% Synergy $0.63
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
-2% Synergy $0.82
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
-3% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.94
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
-3% Synergy $0.56
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
-4% Synergy $1.02
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
-4% Synergy $5.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.27
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
-6% Synergy $0.32
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
-6% Synergy $3.11
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
-7% Synergy $0.34
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
-7% Synergy $0.54
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $5.27
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
-8% Synergy $6.96
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
-8% Synergy $3.25
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-9% Synergy $0.48
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
-9% Synergy $0.24
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-10% Synergy $1.83
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-10% Synergy $0.59
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-10% Synergy $0.64
Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
-10% Synergy $0.45
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-11% Synergy $11.66
Blast Zone Blast Zone
-13% Synergy $0.39
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
-14% Synergy $0.26
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-16% Synergy $0.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+18% Synergy $0.88
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+14% Synergy $0.29
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+11% Synergy $0.29
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+11% Synergy $0.12
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+10% Synergy $1.12
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+8% Synergy $4.08
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+8% Synergy $0.40
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+8% Synergy $33.60
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+8% Synergy $3.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $0.72
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $3.55
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+6% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.32
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.71
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.23
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $175.80
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $39.31
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+4% Synergy $1.18
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.20
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+3% Synergy $0.19
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $33.69
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+3% Synergy $42.22
Seer's Lantern Seer's Lantern
+3% Synergy $0.07
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.14
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.04
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+1% Synergy $19.96
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+1% Synergy $0.25
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
0% Synergy $1.75
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $4.51
The Irencrag The Irencrag
0% Synergy $0.44
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.23
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
-1% Synergy $0.12
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
-1% Synergy $0.80
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
-3% Synergy $1.24
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
-4% Synergy $2.51

Lands

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

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+21% Synergy $42.67
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $1.49
Snow-Covered Wastes Snow-Covered Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.32
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+5% Synergy $6.57
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.21
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $41.20
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.09
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+2% Synergy $0.06
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+1% Synergy $12.00
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
0% Synergy $0.11
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
-2% Synergy $0.13
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-2% Synergy $0.27
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
-2% Synergy $30.05
Wastes Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.52
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
-4% Synergy $0.20
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
-4% Synergy $0.10
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
-4% Synergy $2.62
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
-5% Synergy $0.12
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
-5% Synergy $0.22
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
-8% Synergy $0.37

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