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Ulamog, the Defiler
Legendary Creature — Eldrazi
Color identity: Colorless
Average lands in decks for Ulamog, the Defiler: 37
EldraziBig ManaArtifactsRampAnnihilatorSacrifice+1/+1 CountersCombo
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The highest-synergy cards in decks for Ulamog, the Defiler, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| It That Heralds the End | 80% | +40% |
| Zhulodok, Void Gorger | 52% | +38% |
| Breaker of Creation | 59% | +38% |
| Eldrazi Temple | 85% | +37% |
| Oblivion Sower | 64% | +37% |
| Urza's Incubator | 60% | +36% |
| Geode Golem | 60% | +36% |
| Kozilek's Channeler | 49% | +33% |
| Conduit of Ruin | 65% | +31% |
| Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger | 68% | +30% |
| Eye of Ugin | 61% | +30% |
| It That Betrays | 63% | +28% |
| Artisan of Kozilek | 63% | +27% |
| Roaming Throne | 39% | +25% |
| Idol of False Gods | 36% | +24% |
| Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre | 56% | +24% |
| Herald's Horn | 34% | +24% |
| Kozilek, the Great Distortion | 65% | +22% |
| Not of This World | 67% | +22% |
| Emrakul, the World Anew | 45% | +22% |
| Bane of Bala Ged | 46% | +21% |
| Spawnbed Protector | 39% | +21% |
| Void Winnower | 52% | +21% |
| Pathrazer of Ulamog | 41% | +21% |
💰 The best cards for your Ulamog, the Defiler deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- It That Heralds the End
- Breaker of Creation
- Oblivion Sower
- Geode Golem
- Kozilek's Channeler
- Artisan of Kozilek
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Eldrazi Temple
- Conduit of Ruin
- It That Betrays
- Herald's Horn
- Kozilek, the Great Distortion
- Not of This World
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Zhulodok, Void Gorger
- Urza's Incubator
- Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
- Eye of Ugin
- Roaming Throne
- Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Ulamog, the Defiler
- Basalt Monolith + Forsaken Monument → Infinite colorless mana
- Sensei's Divining Top + Foundry Inspector + Mystic Forge → Infinite card draw, Near-infinite storm count, Infinite draw triggers
- Rings of Brighthearth + Basalt Monolith → Infinite colorless mana
- Sensei's Divining Top + Mystic Forge + Cloud Key → Infinite card draw, Near-infinite storm count, Infinite draw triggers
- Sensei's Divining Top + Mystic Forge + Jhoira's Familiar → Infinite card draw, Near-infinite storm count, Infinite draw triggers
- Sensei's Divining Top + Glaring Fleshraker + Mystic Forge → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite storm count, Near-infinite damage, Near-infinite ETB, Near-infinite LTB, Near-infinite death triggers, Near-infinite sacrifice triggers
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Frequently asked questions
How many lands should a Ulamog, the Defiler deck run?
Real Ulamog, the Defiler decks run 37 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Ulamog, the Defiler?
The three highest-synergy cards are It That Heralds the End, Zhulodok, Void Gorger, Breaker of Creation. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Ulamog, the Defiler decks.
What combos does Ulamog, the Defiler have?
Ulamog, the Defiler has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Basalt Monolith + Forsaken Monument. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a Ulamog, the Defiler deck cost?
You can start cheap: It That Heralds the End, Breaker of Creation, Oblivion Sower are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.