Ulamog, the Defiler Retro Frame Foil MH3
Ulamog, the Defiler, in a Retro Frame Foil from Modern Horizons 3, stands out as a commanding centerpiece for an Eldrazi-leaning or control-focused deck. The card demands attention with a heavy 10 mana investment and a solid 7/7 body once it hits the battlefield. When you cast this spell, target opponent exiles half their library, rounded up, a disruption that can reshape draw paths and tempo. Ward, sacrificing two permanents, adds a defensive tax that rewards careful play and can deter immediate removal. The foil finish along with the retro frame enhances the ominous presence of the Eldrazi on the table while remaining readable at a glance.
On entry, Ulamog scales with the exile pool, entering with a number of +1/+1 counters equal to the greatest mana value among cards exiled. It also carries annihilator X, where X is the number of +1/+1 counters on it, pressuring blockers as it grows. This MH3 reprint captures the elder dread of the cosmos in a collectible finish, delivering a practical, potent threat for players planning a decisive endgame once the exile engine is set in motion.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {10}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Eldrazi
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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.
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Power / Toughness – 7/7
