Ulamog's Dreadsire Ripple Foil: Endgame Engine
Ulamog's Dreadsire arrives as a heavy endgame threat for colorless Commander builds. Its substantial mana cost is offset by vigilance, letting it stay untapped on offense while you plan your next move. For one colorless mana you can create a 10/10 colorless Eldrazi creature token, a reliable engine that scales with the battlefield as the game unfolds. The ripple foil finish gives the model a shadowy, writhing presence that matches the card’s mood and power.
In practice it serves as a resilient finisher and a generator in the late game, giving you a massive token that can pressure players or fuel other colorless synergies. Ward requires sacrificing a permanent with mana value 1 or greater to target Ulamog's Dreadsire, adding a layer of protection from immediate removal. The flavor text reinforces the set’s theme, implying that leadership and unity matter in conquest, a notion that fits the Eldrazi's hunger and the commander’s reach in Modern Horizons 3.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {10}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Eldrazi
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Vigilance
Ward—Sacrifice a permanent with mana value 1 or greater.
{C}: Create a 10/10 colorless Eldrazi creature token.
“A general is only as good as their army. Maybe Ulamog is a better leader than I thought.” — Gideon Jura
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Power / Toughness – 10/10
