best ultimatum EVER. not only does it render your opponent helpless, but you get the greatest end of the deal ever. nothing but countering can even oppose to this card, much unlike titanic ultimatum, which can die with a single white mana (holy day).

  -- By cardrater from a cool place on February 04, 2009

It's the only Ultimatum I've pulled, and I have 2! =D Which is weird but...whatever. Mana cost for Alara decks isn't terrible. Use vivid lands, reflecting pools, obelisks, and Crumbling Ruins. And only one of those isn't a land! Use the life gain to make up for Ad Nauseam, and if you're Type 1.5'ing, then use Shah of Naar Isle to *give* your opponent those three cards to discard! ok now everyone go check out shah of naar isle because its awesome and there are so many other combos with it!

  -- By greg from here on December 05, 2008

This does so much more than the other Ultimatums. If you lose the game after playing this card, you weren't even in it to begin with.

  -- By Kristen P. from Madison,WI on November 11, 2008

This sadly is the only ultimatum card I have yet to acquire, and personally I believe is the most useful in tight situations.

  -- By Sasquatch from Happyland on October 18, 2008

the best ultimatum by far. complete turnaround of the game. manacost will be the one problem, but good if you last that long.

  -- By Anonymous from junkyville on October 13, 2008