Ulamog, the Defiler stands as a towering Eldrazi titan in Modern Horizons 3. The {10} mana cost marks it as a late-game threat, but the payoff lands immediately once cast. When you cast this spell, target opponent exiles half their library, rounded up, a game-shifting disruption that forces new tempo decisions. Ward: Sacrifice two permanents adds a built-in cost to any quick retaliation and helps set up the next swing. The foil etched treatment gives it a weightier presence on the battlefield, turning every draw step into a moment of tension.
On the battlefield, Ulamog enters with a number of +1/+1 counters equal to the greatest mana value among cards in exile, tying its power to the state of the exile zone. It also carries annihilator X, where X is the number of those counters, creating pressure on blockers and forcing blocks that tilt the board. This combination creates a long game dynamic: control your opponent's resources while ramping your own creature's threat level. The Modern Horizons 3 print, with Foil Etched styling, is as much a collector item as a strategic workhorse, offering both tactile shine and dependable performance.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {10}
- Card Type: Legendary Creature — Eldrazi
- Subtypes: Eldrazi
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): When you cast this spell, target opponent exiles half their library, rounded up. Ward: Sacrifice two permanents. Ulamog, the Defiler enters the battlefield with a number of +1/+1 counters on it equal to the greatest mana value among cards in exile. Ulamog has annihilator X, where X is the number of +1/+1 counters on it.
- Power / Toughness: 7/7
