Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger — Magic: The Gathering card

Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger

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Legendary Creature — Eldrazi

When you cast this spell, exile two target permanents.

Indestructible

Whenever Ulamog attacks, defending player exiles the top twenty cards of their library.

*A force as voracious as time itself.*

Power/Toughness: 10/10

Set Commander Masters
Rarity Mythic Rare
Mana Value 10
Artist Michael Komarck
Collector # 5
Scryfall

Why Play Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger

Ulamog provides immediate board impact by exiling two permanents on cast, making it worthwhile even if countered or removed. The card excels as a finisher in ramp strategies and reanimator decks, threatening to mill out opponents in just a few attacks while presenting a 10/10 indestructible threat. Decks that can generate massive mana through cards like Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx or Eldrazi Temple appreciate having a game-ending threat that also provides utility.

Format Notes

Commander represents Ulamog's strongest showing, where the higher life totals and multiplayer politics create time to ramp into expensive threats. The card sees occasional play in Pioneer and Modern Eldrazi strategies, though it competes with other premium threats in those faster formats. While legal across most competitive formats, Ulamog rarely appears in Legacy or Vintage due to the speed and efficiency required in those metas.

Combos & Synergies

Eldrazi Temple and Eye of Ugin significantly reduce Ulamog's casting cost, making it viable in dedicated Eldrazi tribal builds. Reanimation spells like Reanimate and Show and Tell can cheat Ulamog into play early, though you'll miss the cast trigger's permanent removal. The card pairs excellently with ramp packages including Elvish Mystic effects and artifact mana like Sol Ring in multiplayer formats where the investment pays off.

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Creature Indestructible Exile Modern Pioneer Commander