Ulamog, the Defiler: Eldrazi Devastation Unleashed
Ulamog, the Defiler looms as a late-game power spike in Modern Horizons 3. This near mint foil makes a striking centerpiece as the Eldrazi presses its weighty presence on the table. Casting this ten-mana behemoth exerts immediate pressure by forcing the opponent to exile half their library, rounded up. Ward, Sacrifice two permanents adds a tax on early development, encouraging careful timing and protection. The foil treatment catches light and mirrors the card’s formidable aura on the battlefield.
On arrival, Ulamog enters with a number of +1/+1 counters equal to the greatest mana value among cards in exile, creating a scaling threat as exile grows. That same count fuels annihilator X, so when it attacks the defending player must sacrifice X permanents, turning combat into a board shaking exchange. In practice, it rewards patient, controlling play that leads into a decisive, overwhelming threat, especially in formats that leverage exile effects. The Modern Horizons 3 foil version preserves the card’s impact and adds a tactile shimmer for collectors and players alike.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {10}
- Card Type – Creature
- Subtypes – Legendary 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
