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Ulamog, the Defiler
Price tag $16.21

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

#1304 Current Rank
#1104 Last Week
#1206 Past 2 Years

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.

Molecule Man Molecule Man
+1% Synergy $95.17
Brass Infiniscope Brass Infiniscope
+0% Synergy $0.31
Cosmic Cube Cosmic Cube
+0% Synergy $16.37
Petrified Hamlet Petrified Hamlet
-5% Synergy $0.61
The Ten Rings The Ten Rings
-11% Synergy $12.47

High Synergy Cards

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

Zhulodok, Void Gorger Zhulodok, Void Gorger
+39% Synergy $46.18
It That Heralds the End It That Heralds the End
+38% Synergy $0.35
Breaker of Creation Breaker of Creation
+36% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+35% Synergy $15.77
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+35% Synergy $3.94
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+35% Synergy $0.33
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+34% Synergy $0.64
Kozilek's Channeler Kozilek's Channeler
+31% Synergy $0.27
Conduit of Ruin Conduit of Ruin
+29% Synergy $4.38
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+29% Synergy $23.96

Top Cards

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

It That Betrays It That Betrays
+26% Synergy $14.86
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+21% Synergy $5.21
Not of This World Not of This World
+20% Synergy $6.01
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+17% Synergy $1.26
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+13% Synergy $0.65
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+8% Synergy $0.36
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+2% Synergy $4.81
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+2% Synergy $1.27
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+1% Synergy $1.76
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+0% Synergy $5.53

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $109.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $129.20
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+3% Synergy $468.63
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $108.23
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
-1% Synergy $3000.48
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
-3% Synergy $31.34

Creatures

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

Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+26% Synergy $48.03
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+24% Synergy $0.52
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+22% Synergy $36.12
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+21% Synergy $4.89
Void Winnower Void Winnower
+19% Synergy $19.92
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+19% Synergy $4.08
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+19% Synergy $1.19
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+19% Synergy $46.78
Sire of Seven Deaths Sire of Seven Deaths
+19% Synergy $18.42
Bane of Bala Ged Bane of Bala Ged
+19% Synergy $4.17
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
+18% Synergy $3.36
Ulamog's Dreadsire Ulamog's Dreadsire
+16% Synergy $4.27
Endbringer Endbringer
+16% Synergy $0.36
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+15% Synergy $0.59
Desolation Twin Desolation Twin
+15% Synergy $0.70
Eldrazi Mimic Eldrazi Mimic
+14% Synergy $0.81
Emrakul, the Promised End Emrakul, the Promised End
+14% Synergy $17.71
Ulamog's Crusher Ulamog's Crusher
+14% Synergy $0.21
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+13% Synergy $0.86
Warden of Geometries Warden of Geometries
+13% Synergy $0.28
Eldrazi Ravager Eldrazi Ravager
+12% Synergy $0.25
Endless One Endless One
+12% Synergy $1.03
Flayer of Loyalties Flayer of Loyalties
+12% Synergy $16.58
Thought-Knot Seer Thought-Knot Seer
+12% Synergy $6.27
Blight Herder Blight Herder
+11% Synergy $0.35
Reality Smasher Reality Smasher
+11% Synergy $1.62
Matter Reshaper Matter Reshaper
+11% Synergy $0.54
Breaker of Armies Breaker of Armies
+10% Synergy $0.34
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+9% Synergy $0.20
Spawnsire of Ulamog Spawnsire of Ulamog
+9% Synergy $7.02
Walker of the Wastes Walker of the Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.28
Manakin Manakin
+7% Synergy $0.41
Devourer of Destiny Devourer of Destiny
+7% Synergy $1.14
Twins of Discord Twins of Discord
+6% Synergy $0.39
Deceiver of Form Deceiver of Form
+4% Synergy $0.42
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.96
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+2% Synergy $2.83
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+0% Synergy $0.33
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
0% Synergy $0.79
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
0% Synergy $25.07
Metalworker Metalworker
0% Synergy $187.76
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
-1% Synergy $10.21
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.30
Skittering Cicada Skittering Cicada
-6% Synergy $12.85
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
-7% Synergy $34.88
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
-11% Synergy $19.79
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
-19% Synergy $6.74
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
-19% Synergy $0.12
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
-22% Synergy $2.08
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
+14% Synergy $5.91
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
+13% Synergy $0.47
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+9% Synergy $12.95
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
+8% Synergy $6.90
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+3% Synergy $0.52
Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
0% Synergy $0.20
Spatial Contortion Spatial Contortion
-2% Synergy $0.37
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
-3% Synergy $5.24
Zuko's Exile Zuko's Exile
-3% Synergy $0.25

Sorceries

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

Calamity of the Titans Calamity of the Titans
+15% Synergy $3.77
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+13% Synergy $22.41
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+11% Synergy $0.44
Expanded Anatomy Expanded Anatomy
+1% Synergy $0.22
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
+0% Synergy $0.12
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+0% Synergy $0.29
Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
0% Synergy $1.07
Gruesome Slaughter Gruesome Slaughter
-1% Synergy $0.40
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
-1% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+23% Synergy $0.28
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+23% Synergy $5.07
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.91
Doubling Cube Doubling Cube
+10% Synergy $31.93
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+10% Synergy $22.60
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $4.39
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+9% Synergy $3.00
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+8% Synergy $0.94
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+7% Synergy $8.84
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+7% Synergy $3.64
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+5% Synergy $0.75
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+4% Synergy $8.34
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+4% Synergy $12.26
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $11.25
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+2% Synergy $1.29
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+2% Synergy $6.86
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+2% Synergy $70.05
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+1% Synergy $5.01
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+1% Synergy $2.45
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $2.22
Coin of Mastery Coin of Mastery
+1% Synergy $1.61
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $27.95
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+0% Synergy $45.96
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+0% Synergy $0.82
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+0% Synergy $30.84
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+0% Synergy $7.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy $16.24
Perilous Vault Perilous Vault
0% Synergy $0.41
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
-1% Synergy $6.04
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
-1% Synergy $33.45
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
-2% Synergy $5.10
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
-2% Synergy $7.16
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
-4% Synergy $1.19
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
-4% Synergy $24.45
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
-4% Synergy $10.59
Manifold Key Manifold Key
-5% Synergy $1.58
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
-5% Synergy $12.17
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-5% Synergy $47.41
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
-6% Synergy $8.05
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
-6% Synergy $4.41
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
-7% Synergy $5.37
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
-7% Synergy $31.22
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
-7% Synergy $4.78
Cloud Key Cloud Key
-10% Synergy $1.33
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
-10% Synergy $0.59
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
-12% Synergy $3.32
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
-13% Synergy $43.21
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
-14% Synergy $20.70
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-15% Synergy $2.90

Enchantments

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

Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+15% Synergy $1.03
Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
+2% Synergy $0.32

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
+2% Synergy $43.13
Karn Liberated Karn Liberated
-1% Synergy $3.23
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
-2% Synergy $11.64
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
-3% Synergy $4.34
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
-6% Synergy $5.03
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
-12% Synergy $18.33

Utility Lands

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

Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
+27% Synergy $63.40
Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
+18% Synergy $12.83
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $7.19
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+10% Synergy $1.77
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.33
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+6% Synergy $0.45
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy $24.28
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+5% Synergy $0.25
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.53
Ruins of Oran-Rief Ruins of Oran-Rief
+4% Synergy $0.31
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+3% Synergy $64.28
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $15.73
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $3.83
Vesuva Vesuva
+2% Synergy $3.18
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+1% Synergy $8.53
Wasteland Wasteland
+1% Synergy $28.49
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
0% Synergy $0.40
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.56
Strip Mine Strip Mine
-1% Synergy $21.71
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
-1% Synergy $1.99
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
-1% Synergy $0.78
Fountainport Fountainport
-1% Synergy $2.96
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
-2% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.99
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
-2% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
-3% Synergy $18.42
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
-4% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
-4% Synergy $1.48
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
-4% Synergy $1.87
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
-4% Synergy $0.94
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
-4% Synergy $3.44
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
-5% Synergy $5.78
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $41.36
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
-6% Synergy $0.92
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
-6% Synergy $2.98
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
-6% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
-8% Synergy $1.23
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $2.41
Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
-8% Synergy $0.40
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-8% Synergy $0.33
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-8% Synergy $0.80
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
-9% Synergy $10.71
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-9% Synergy $1.50
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
-10% Synergy $0.32
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-11% Synergy $3.86
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
-11% Synergy $0.33
Blast Zone Blast Zone
-11% Synergy $0.34
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-13% Synergy $13.37
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-16% Synergy $0.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+18% Synergy $1.08
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+14% Synergy $0.37
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+13% Synergy $0.40
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+10% Synergy $0.30
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+8% Synergy $0.43
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+8% Synergy $0.90
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+7% Synergy $3.70
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+7% Synergy $2.58
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+6% Synergy $33.76
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+6% Synergy $0.38
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $5.50
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $1.10
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.41
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.32
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.23
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+3% Synergy $1.58
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.50
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $37.57
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+2% Synergy $0.31
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $240.66
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.31
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+1% Synergy $0.34
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+1% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+0% Synergy $3.30
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+0% Synergy $0.95
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+0% Synergy $0.19
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
0% Synergy $1.31
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
0% Synergy $18.09
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
-1% Synergy $3.38
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $3.39
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
-4% Synergy $4.61

Lands

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

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+19% Synergy $50.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $0.89
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $8.41
Snow-Covered Wastes Snow-Covered Wastes
+3% Synergy $0.36
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.35
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $52.68
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
0% Synergy $10.14
Wastes Wastes
-1% Synergy $0.74
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
-1% Synergy $0.29
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-2% Synergy $0.54
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
-2% Synergy $35.38
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
-2% Synergy $0.35
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
-3% Synergy $2.16
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
-4% Synergy $0.39
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
-4% Synergy $0.26
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
-5% Synergy $0.28
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
-9% Synergy $0.34

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