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Ulamog, the Defiler
Price tag $21.97

Legendary CreatureEldrazi

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Colorless

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Ranking

#1268 Current Rank
#1311 Last Week
#1273 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.

Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+9% Synergy $0.17
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+6% Synergy $1.30
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $1.25
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+2% Synergy $1.76
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
-10% Synergy $24.23

High Synergy Cards

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

Zhulodok, Void Gorger Zhulodok, Void Gorger
+41% Synergy $32.19
It That Heralds the End It That Heralds the End
+40% Synergy $0.27
Breaker of Creation Breaker of Creation
+35% Synergy $0.24
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+35% Synergy $13.11
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+28% Synergy $0.19
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+28% Synergy $6.30
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+27% Synergy $30.11
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+25% Synergy $0.37
Kozilek's Channeler Kozilek's Channeler
+25% Synergy $0.17
Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
+24% Synergy $52.72

Top Cards

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

Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+24% Synergy $17.36
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+21% Synergy $1.54
Not of This World Not of This World
+16% Synergy $4.83
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+16% Synergy $4.26
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+15% Synergy $0.39
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+12% Synergy $0.82
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+2% Synergy $4.02
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
-1% Synergy $3.67
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
-2% Synergy $1.39
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
-3% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy $94.69
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+8% Synergy $71.05
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $67.99
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $372.38
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+1% Synergy $2414.49
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
-3% Synergy $35.56

Creatures

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

Conduit of Ruin Conduit of Ruin
+22% Synergy $4.66
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+20% Synergy $6.17
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+17% Synergy $34.99
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+16% Synergy $11.93
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
+16% Synergy $5.28
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+15% Synergy $1.39
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+14% Synergy $40.37
Sire of Seven Deaths Sire of Seven Deaths
+14% Synergy $18.32
Ulamog's Dreadsire Ulamog's Dreadsire
+14% Synergy $1.80
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+13% Synergy $0.50
Void Winnower Void Winnower
+13% Synergy $20.50
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+12% Synergy $0.56
Warden of Geometries Warden of Geometries
+12% Synergy $0.13
Eldrazi Ravager Eldrazi Ravager
+12% Synergy $0.15
Blight Herder Blight Herder
+11% Synergy $0.34
Eldrazi Mimic Eldrazi Mimic
+10% Synergy $0.91
Emrakul, the Promised End Emrakul, the Promised End
+9% Synergy $14.68
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+9% Synergy $0.56
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+9% Synergy $0.23
Desolation Twin Desolation Twin
+8% Synergy $0.55
Endless One Endless One
+8% Synergy $0.62
Manakin Manakin
+8% Synergy $0.32
Bane of Bala Ged Bane of Bala Ged
+7% Synergy $1.93
Ulamog's Crusher Ulamog's Crusher
+7% Synergy $0.14
Thought-Knot Seer Thought-Knot Seer
+7% Synergy $2.84
Devourer of Destiny Devourer of Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.67
Reality Smasher Reality Smasher
+7% Synergy $0.94
Endbringer Endbringer
+6% Synergy $0.31
Flayer of Loyalties Flayer of Loyalties
+6% Synergy $16.47
Twins of Discord Twins of Discord
+6% Synergy $0.28
Spawnsire of Ulamog Spawnsire of Ulamog
+6% Synergy $6.84
Breaker of Armies Breaker of Armies
+5% Synergy $0.32
Walker of the Wastes Walker of the Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.23
Inversion Behemoth Inversion Behemoth
+4% Synergy $0.22
Matter Reshaper Matter Reshaper
+3% Synergy $0.39
Hand of Emrakul Hand of Emrakul
+3% Synergy $0.25
Metalworker Metalworker
+2% Synergy $123.15
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+1% Synergy $1.67
Deceiver of Form Deceiver of Form
+1% Synergy $0.53
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
-2% Synergy $6.75
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-4% Synergy $2.89
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
-6% Synergy $0.12
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.26
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
-8% Synergy $32.20
Skittering Cicada Skittering Cicada
-10% Synergy $9.39
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
-17% Synergy $3.88
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
-20% Synergy $1.26
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
-21% Synergy $0.20
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-24% Synergy $0.24
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
-26% Synergy $0.10

Instants

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

Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+16% Synergy $7.02
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
+13% Synergy $2.74
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+12% Synergy $1.80
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
+5% Synergy $0.35
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+1% Synergy $0.34
Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
-5% Synergy $0.19
Spatial Contortion Spatial Contortion
-6% Synergy $0.17
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
-7% Synergy $3.75

Sorceries

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

Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+9% Synergy $12.55
Calamity of the Titans Calamity of the Titans
+9% Synergy $3.63
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+8% Synergy $0.43
Expanded Anatomy Expanded Anatomy
+3% Synergy $0.09
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
+2% Synergy $0.11
Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
+1% Synergy $0.48
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+1% Synergy $0.12
Gruesome Slaughter Gruesome Slaughter
-3% Synergy $0.33
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
-4% Synergy $0.10

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+20% Synergy $0.26
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+18% Synergy $4.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.30
Doubling Cube Doubling Cube
+12% Synergy $16.08
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+10% Synergy $5.37
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+10% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.45
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+7% Synergy $17.53
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+7% Synergy $2.67
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $12.75
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+5% Synergy $1.12
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+5% Synergy $41.21
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+5% Synergy $7.39
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+4% Synergy $11.27
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+4% Synergy $4.25
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+3% Synergy $1.02
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $35.07
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.15
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.92
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+1% Synergy $0.92
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $17.15
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+1% Synergy $5.78
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $31.55
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
0% Synergy $13.05
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
0% Synergy $4.02
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
-1% Synergy $1.94
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
-1% Synergy $26.63
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-1% Synergy $8.99
World Map World Map
-2% Synergy $0.15
Manifold Key Manifold Key
-3% Synergy $0.55
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-3% Synergy $29.26
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
-3% Synergy $2.42
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.24
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
-3% Synergy $1.38
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
-4% Synergy $4.01
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
-4% Synergy $0.52
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
-4% Synergy $11.69
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
-4% Synergy $14.36
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
-4% Synergy $0.26
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
-5% Synergy $4.05
Cloud Key Cloud Key
-6% Synergy $1.20
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
-6% Synergy $3.97
Perilous Vault Perilous Vault
-6% Synergy $0.34
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
-8% Synergy $22.80
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
-11% Synergy $0.96
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
-11% Synergy $42.07
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
-12% Synergy $10.62
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
-12% Synergy $8.74
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-16% Synergy $2.65
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
-18% Synergy $0.57

Enchantments

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

Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+13% Synergy $3.32
Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
-2% Synergy $0.18

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 $27.80
Karn Liberated Karn Liberated
-3% Synergy $2.92
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
-4% Synergy $13.44
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
-5% Synergy $4.94
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.

Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
+23% Synergy $21.98
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+13% Synergy $5.08
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+12% Synergy $0.69
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+8% Synergy $2.00
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+7% Synergy $0.54
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $19.02
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.14
Vesuva Vesuva
+5% Synergy $4.02
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $16.08
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+4% Synergy $5.71
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+4% Synergy $0.19
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+4% Synergy $49.60
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.64
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+3% Synergy $0.66
Ruins of Oran-Rief Ruins of Oran-Rief
+2% Synergy $0.16
Wasteland Wasteland
+2% Synergy $21.49
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+2% Synergy $0.24
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+1% Synergy $13.79
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $38.71
Fountainport Fountainport
0% Synergy $3.16
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
-1% Synergy $0.73
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
-2% Synergy $3.66
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
-2% Synergy $1.84
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
-3% Synergy $0.61
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
-3% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
-3% Synergy $0.64
Strip Mine Strip Mine
-3% Synergy $14.84
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
-4% Synergy $0.19
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
-4% Synergy $0.38
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
-4% Synergy $0.37
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
-4% Synergy $3.97
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.98
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
-7% Synergy $0.21
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.27
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-8% Synergy $9.47
War Room War Room
-10% Synergy $2.73
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
-10% Synergy $0.36
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-10% Synergy $0.86
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
-10% Synergy $0.50
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
-10% Synergy $7.23
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
-10% Synergy $0.25
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
-10% Synergy $2.02
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
-10% Synergy $1.91
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-11% Synergy $0.50
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-11% Synergy $0.40
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-13% Synergy $1.28
Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
-14% Synergy $0.21
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-15% Synergy $0.46
Blast Zone Blast Zone
-17% Synergy $0.46
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
-17% Synergy $0.19

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+17% Synergy $1.28
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+11% Synergy $0.77
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+10% Synergy $0.24
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+10% Synergy $0.10
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+9% Synergy $2.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.12
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+7% Synergy $0.30
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+7% Synergy $32.45
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+6% Synergy $0.27
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+6% Synergy $2.82
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy $153.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.51
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.31
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+5% Synergy $0.32
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $2.44
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+4% Synergy $1.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.33
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.19
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $55.47
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+3% Synergy $30.05
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $24.69
Seer's Lantern Seer's Lantern
+3% Synergy $0.06
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+2% Synergy $19.51
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.07
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.25
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $1.29
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.11
The Irencrag The Irencrag
0% Synergy $0.38
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
-1% Synergy $0.56
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.22
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
-4% Synergy $0.10
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
-4% Synergy $2.58
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
-4% Synergy $2.07

Lands

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

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+21% Synergy $34.04
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+11% Synergy $1.78
Snow-Covered Wastes Snow-Covered Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.29
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+5% Synergy $6.72
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $50.15
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+4% Synergy $0.10
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.15
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+2% Synergy $5.97
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.11
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-1% Synergy $0.50
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
-1% Synergy $24.35
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
-2% Synergy $1.39
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
-3% Synergy $0.14
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
-4% Synergy $0.08
Wastes Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.38
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
-5% Synergy $0.12
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
-5% Synergy $0.15
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
-6% Synergy $0.27
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
-7% Synergy $0.70

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