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Ulamog, the Defiler
Price tag $15.53

Legendary CreatureEldrazi

Magic color symbol for Colorless
Colorless

How it feels to play against

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Popularity

Ranking

#1247 Current Rank
#1346 Last Week
#1190 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.

Coin of Mastery Coin of Mastery
0% Synergy $2.08
Arcade Cabinet Arcade Cabinet
0% Synergy $0.64
Weather Maker Weather Maker
-1% Synergy $0.65
Petrified Hamlet Petrified Hamlet
-3% Synergy $0.76
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
-7% Synergy $15.80

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 $46.62
It That Heralds the End It That Heralds the End
+38% Synergy $0.30
Breaker of Creation Breaker of Creation
+36% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+35% Synergy $16.21
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+34% Synergy $0.34
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+34% Synergy $3.16
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+34% Synergy $0.62
Kozilek's Channeler Kozilek's Channeler
+31% Synergy $0.31
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+28% Synergy $23.03
Conduit of Ruin Conduit of Ruin
+28% Synergy $5.69

Top Cards

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

It That Betrays It That Betrays
+25% Synergy $14.15
Not of This World Not of This World
+20% Synergy $5.56
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+20% Synergy $5.36
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+18% Synergy $0.82
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+12% Synergy $0.65
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+10% Synergy $0.34
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+4% Synergy $4.11
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+1% Synergy $5.49
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+1% Synergy $1.58
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+1% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+8% Synergy $108.93
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $122.46
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $438.54
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $98.98
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
-1% Synergy $3000.32
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
-3% Synergy $34.13

Creatures

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

Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+27% Synergy $52.44
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+23% Synergy $0.53
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+23% Synergy $35.92
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+20% Synergy $4.43
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+19% Synergy $45.27
Void Winnower Void Winnower
+19% Synergy $23.42
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
+19% Synergy $3.19
Sire of Seven Deaths Sire of Seven Deaths
+19% Synergy $17.47
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+19% Synergy $2.84
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+18% Synergy $1.10
Bane of Bala Ged Bane of Bala Ged
+17% Synergy $3.22
Ulamog's Dreadsire Ulamog's Dreadsire
+16% Synergy $2.95
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+15% Synergy $0.78
Endbringer Endbringer
+14% Synergy $0.35
Emrakul, the Promised End Emrakul, the Promised End
+14% Synergy $15.75
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+14% Synergy $1.69
Desolation Twin Desolation Twin
+14% Synergy $1.02
Eldrazi Mimic Eldrazi Mimic
+14% Synergy $2.47
Ulamog's Crusher Ulamog's Crusher
+13% Synergy $0.24
Warden of Geometries Warden of Geometries
+13% Synergy $0.31
Eldrazi Ravager Eldrazi Ravager
+13% Synergy $0.20
Flayer of Loyalties Flayer of Loyalties
+12% Synergy $17.37
Endless One Endless One
+12% Synergy $2.00
Blight Herder Blight Herder
+12% Synergy $0.32
Thought-Knot Seer Thought-Knot Seer
+11% Synergy $6.73
Reality Smasher Reality Smasher
+11% Synergy $1.36
Matter Reshaper Matter Reshaper
+10% Synergy $0.53
Breaker of Armies Breaker of Armies
+10% Synergy $0.35
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+9% Synergy $0.23
Spawnsire of Ulamog Spawnsire of Ulamog
+9% Synergy $6.39
Manakin Manakin
+7% Synergy $0.36
Devourer of Destiny Devourer of Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.95
Walker of the Wastes Walker of the Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.24
Twins of Discord Twins of Discord
+6% Synergy $0.40
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $1.30
Deceiver of Form Deceiver of Form
+4% Synergy $0.42
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+3% Synergy $2.60
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
0% Synergy $0.30
Metalworker Metalworker
0% Synergy $181.96
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
0% Synergy $24.18
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
-1% Synergy $10.35
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-2% Synergy $0.84
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.27
Skittering Cicada Skittering Cicada
-6% Synergy $11.98
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
-6% Synergy $37.18
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
-11% Synergy $18.97
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
-19% Synergy $6.01
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
-20% Synergy $0.33
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
-22% Synergy $1.96
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-28% Synergy $0.37

Instants

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

Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+14% Synergy $5.76
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
+13% Synergy $0.50
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+10% Synergy $9.32
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
+9% Synergy $5.45
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+4% Synergy $0.43
Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
0% Synergy $0.22
Spatial Contortion Spatial Contortion
-2% Synergy $0.38
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
-4% Synergy $5.51
Zuko's Exile Zuko's Exile
-4% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

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

Calamity of the Titans Calamity of the Titans
+16% Synergy $4.40
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+13% Synergy $18.27
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+11% Synergy $0.41
Expanded Anatomy Expanded Anatomy
+2% Synergy $0.15
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
+1% Synergy $0.11
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+1% Synergy $0.24
Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
0% Synergy $0.84
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
-1% Synergy $0.29
Gruesome Slaughter Gruesome Slaughter
-1% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+23% Synergy $0.24
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+23% Synergy $4.87
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $3.70
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+11% Synergy $23.56
Doubling Cube Doubling Cube
+11% Synergy $28.33
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+9% Synergy $2.99
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+9% Synergy $0.89
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+8% Synergy $9.99
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+7% Synergy $3.10
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+6% Synergy $0.62
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+5% Synergy $12.46
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $10.74
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+4% Synergy $6.90
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+3% Synergy $1.51
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+3% Synergy $69.05
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+3% Synergy $7.63
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $43.69
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+2% Synergy $2.24
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $28.38
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+2% Synergy $1.04
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.65
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $3.73
Shadowspear Shadowspear
0% Synergy $35.87
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
0% Synergy $7.32
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy $15.53
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
-1% Synergy $4.19
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
-1% Synergy $5.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.30
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
-2% Synergy $33.82
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
-2% Synergy $7.80
Perilous Vault Perilous Vault
-2% Synergy $0.45
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
-2% Synergy $0.23
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-4% Synergy $44.58
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
-4% Synergy $0.92
Manifold Key Manifold Key
-5% Synergy $1.68
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
-5% Synergy $21.67
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
-5% Synergy $11.62
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
-5% Synergy $11.53
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
-6% Synergy $5.50
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
-6% Synergy $7.34
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
-7% Synergy $29.49
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
-7% Synergy $7.43
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
-7% Synergy $4.00
Cloud Key Cloud Key
-9% Synergy $1.01
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
-12% Synergy $46.07
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
-13% Synergy $21.40
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
-13% Synergy $3.13
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
-13% Synergy $0.63
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-15% Synergy $2.58

Enchantments

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

Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+15% Synergy $1.10
Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
+2% Synergy $0.37

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 $36.74
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
-2% Synergy $10.61
Karn Liberated Karn Liberated
-2% Synergy $3.23
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
-4% Synergy $4.21
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
-5% Synergy $5.71
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
-13% Synergy $19.93

Utility Lands

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

Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
+28% Synergy $54.26
Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
+19% Synergy $13.19
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+11% Synergy $5.98
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+10% Synergy $2.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $1.13
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+7% Synergy $0.38
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $24.40
Ruins of Oran-Rief Ruins of Oran-Rief
+5% Synergy $0.36
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+5% Synergy $0.26
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $0.44
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $14.14
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+4% Synergy $57.63
Vesuva Vesuva
+3% Synergy $3.54
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+3% Synergy $6.96
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $3.30
Wasteland Wasteland
+2% Synergy $26.69
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.44
Strip Mine Strip Mine
-1% Synergy $22.89
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
-1% Synergy $1.86
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
-1% Synergy $0.31
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
-2% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.65
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
-2% Synergy $17.89
Fountainport Fountainport
-2% Synergy $2.81
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
-3% Synergy $1.98
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
-3% Synergy $0.84
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
-3% Synergy $1.56
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
-3% Synergy $0.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $39.96
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
-4% Synergy $0.28
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
-4% Synergy $4.81
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
-5% Synergy $2.13
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
-5% Synergy $3.24
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
-5% Synergy $1.14
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
-7% Synergy $0.34
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
-7% Synergy $3.26
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $2.36
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
-8% Synergy $1.91
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-9% Synergy $0.68
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-9% Synergy $0.40
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-9% Synergy $1.16
Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
-9% Synergy $0.37
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
-9% Synergy $10.21
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
-10% Synergy $0.28
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-11% Synergy $4.64
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-12% Synergy $12.99
Blast Zone Blast Zone
-12% Synergy $0.36
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
-12% Synergy $0.21
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-16% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+18% Synergy $0.49
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+15% Synergy $0.34
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+13% Synergy $0.36
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+11% Synergy $0.12
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+10% Synergy $1.24
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+9% Synergy $4.77
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+9% Synergy $0.37
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+8% Synergy $2.65
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $0.63
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+7% Synergy $32.85
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $4.45
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+6% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.43
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.19
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.36
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.39
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+5% Synergy $47.53
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.89
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+4% Synergy $1.41
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $45.26
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $215.47
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+3% Synergy $0.29
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $37.54
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.33
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+1% Synergy $0.31
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
0% Synergy $1.80
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $3.37
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
0% Synergy $0.20
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
0% Synergy $17.36
The Irencrag The Irencrag
0% Synergy $0.84
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
-1% Synergy $3.79
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
-4% Synergy $3.23

Lands

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

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+20% Synergy $48.51
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $1.08
Snow-Covered Wastes Snow-Covered Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.37
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.27
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $8.36
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.25
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $45.78
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
0% Synergy $11.08
Wastes Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.52
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
-2% Synergy $0.34
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
-2% Synergy $34.32
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-3% Synergy $0.28
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
-4% Synergy $0.33
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
-4% Synergy $1.77
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
-5% Synergy $0.22
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
-5% Synergy $0.29
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
-5% Synergy $0.38
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
-9% Synergy $0.37

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