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Gimli, Mournful Avenger
Price tag $0.14

Legendary CreatureDwarf Warrior

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1362 Current Rank
#1254 Last Week
#1315 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gimli, Mournful Avenger.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gimli, Mournful Avenger decks.

Toph, Hardheaded Teacher Toph, Hardheaded Teacher
0% Synergy $0.88
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
0% Synergy $1.57
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
-2% Synergy $3.32
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
-3% Synergy $0.71
Toph, Earthbending Master Toph, Earthbending Master
-5% Synergy $46.31

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gimli, Mournful Avenger's abilities and overall game plan.

Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+66% Synergy $2.85
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+66% Synergy $0.71
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+59% Synergy $3.28
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+54% Synergy $0.60
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+53% Synergy $6.37
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+50% Synergy $1.47
Fecundity Fecundity
+47% Synergy $0.61
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+46% Synergy $0.37
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+46% Synergy $0.17
Chittering Dispatcher Chittering Dispatcher
+43% Synergy $0.38

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gimli, Mournful Avenger decks.

Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+42% Synergy $0.23
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+40% Synergy $1.44
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+40% Synergy $1.63
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+38% Synergy $0.46
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+22% Synergy $1.11
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $1.44
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+8% Synergy $0.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.38
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.51
Cultivate Cultivate
-9% Synergy $0.43

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $89.88
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $30.65

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gimli, Mournful Avenger's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+38% Synergy $0.24
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+38% Synergy $4.63
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+37% Synergy $0.13
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+37% Synergy $0.15
Dragon Broodmother Dragon Broodmother
+36% Synergy $5.94
Dragonlair Spider Dragonlair Spider
+35% Synergy $2.85
Writhing Chrysalis Writhing Chrysalis
+34% Synergy $0.21
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+33% Synergy $1.90
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+32% Synergy $0.24
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+31% Synergy $0.17
Eldrazi Repurposer Eldrazi Repurposer
+30% Synergy $0.07
Spawn-Gang Commander Spawn-Gang Commander
+28% Synergy $0.11
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+28% Synergy $0.94
Blisterpod Blisterpod
+27% Synergy $0.05
Thermopod Thermopod
+26% Synergy $0.50
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+25% Synergy $0.08
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+23% Synergy $5.44
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+23% Synergy $3.09
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+21% Synergy $0.09
Kozilek's Predator Kozilek's Predator
+21% Synergy $0.08
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+20% Synergy $3.20
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+20% Synergy $0.26
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+19% Synergy $0.09
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+19% Synergy $0.45
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+19% Synergy $0.08
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.20
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+18% Synergy $0.19
Termagant Swarm Termagant Swarm
+17% Synergy $1.06
Nest Invader Nest Invader
+17% Synergy $0.37
Skittering Precursor Skittering Precursor
+17% Synergy $0.08
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+16% Synergy $0.79
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+15% Synergy $0.22
Emrakul's Evangel Emrakul's Evangel
+15% Synergy $0.26
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+14% Synergy $0.67
Brawn Brawn
+14% Synergy $0.32
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+14% Synergy $0.32
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+14% Synergy $0.16
Propagator Drone Propagator Drone
+14% Synergy $0.10
Brood Monitor Brood Monitor
+14% Synergy $0.17
Eyeless Watcher Eyeless Watcher
+14% Synergy $0.07
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+14% Synergy $2.24
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+13% Synergy $0.10
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+9% Synergy $1.21
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+8% Synergy $4.55
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+6% Synergy $1.18
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $2.40
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+1% Synergy $0.19
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
0% Synergy $4.20
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $0.31
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-8% Synergy $12.29

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gimli, Mournful Avenger safe.

Fling Fling
+26% Synergy $0.06
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+26% Synergy $0.57
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+23% Synergy $0.07
Friendly Rivalry Friendly Rivalry
+20% Synergy $0.07
Fungal Rebirth Fungal Rebirth
+15% Synergy $0.17
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+14% Synergy $2.43
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+13% Synergy $8.93
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+10% Synergy $0.19
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+10% Synergy $6.17
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+10% Synergy $2.41
Fresh Meat Fresh Meat
+10% Synergy $0.19
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+8% Synergy $0.38
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.47
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+6% Synergy $2.94
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.86
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+6% Synergy $0.16
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+6% Synergy $0.22
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+5% Synergy $0.16
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+4% Synergy $2.24
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+3% Synergy $3.22
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.11
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+2% Synergy $18.27
Ram Through Ram Through
+1% Synergy $0.28
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+1% Synergy $1.37
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
0% Synergy $2.85
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-2% Synergy $0.36
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-3% Synergy $0.87
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-4% Synergy $0.10
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-4% Synergy $1.28
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.37
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $48.80
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $9.77
Abrade Abrade
-11% Synergy $0.12

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gimli, Mournful Avenger's game plan and control the board.

Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+30% Synergy $0.10
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+27% Synergy $3.04
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+25% Synergy $0.49
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+20% Synergy $0.26
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+19% Synergy $0.54
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+18% Synergy $0.38
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+16% Synergy $0.98
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+15% Synergy $0.42
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+15% Synergy $0.79
Brood Birthing Brood Birthing
+14% Synergy $0.27
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+10% Synergy $0.19
Call the Scions Call the Scions
+10% Synergy $0.05
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+8% Synergy $1.86
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+8% Synergy $1.25
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+8% Synergy $2.28
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+8% Synergy $0.34
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.87
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+6% Synergy $0.89
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+5% Synergy $0.16
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+5% Synergy $0.12
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+5% Synergy $0.31
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+5% Synergy $15.90
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.06
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.17
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+4% Synergy $4.16
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.27
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+2% Synergy $16.86
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.00
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+1% Synergy $18.41
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.12
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-2% Synergy $1.13
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.43
Farseek Farseek
-7% Synergy $0.40
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $1.79
Decimate Decimate
-8% Synergy $0.18
Three Visits Three Visits
-10% Synergy $7.37
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-11% Synergy $2.28
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-17% Synergy $1.09

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+26% Synergy $0.29
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+24% Synergy $0.55
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+24% Synergy $0.07
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+23% Synergy $0.80
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+22% Synergy $51.84
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+22% Synergy $3.00
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+19% Synergy $1.73
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+18% Synergy $0.51
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+16% Synergy $0.18
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+10% Synergy $0.45
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+9% Synergy $8.88
Animation Module Animation Module
+9% Synergy $1.01
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+8% Synergy $0.18
Dissection Tools Dissection Tools
+8% Synergy $0.21
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+8% Synergy $0.20
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+8% Synergy $0.20
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $36.27
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+7% Synergy $10.47
The Masamune The Masamune
+6% Synergy $0.64
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $1.54
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+4% Synergy $1.70
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+4% Synergy $8.97
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.93
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+4% Synergy $2.52
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+3% Synergy $42.86
Embercleave Embercleave
+3% Synergy $9.54
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $19.47
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+2% Synergy $5.54
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
0% Synergy $6.45
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.86
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-8% Synergy $60.26

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gimli, Mournful Avenger's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+30% Synergy $1.64
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+27% Synergy $2.35
From Beyond From Beyond
+27% Synergy $4.58
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+19% Synergy $1.69
Path of Annihilation Path of Annihilation
+17% Synergy $0.13
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
+16% Synergy $0.08
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy $28.37
Pain for All Pain for All
+14% Synergy $0.49
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+10% Synergy $3.41
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+9% Synergy $0.16
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+8% Synergy $2.06
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+8% Synergy $2.08
Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw
+8% Synergy $0.13
Greater Good Greater Good
+7% Synergy $3.89
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+7% Synergy $22.45
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+7% Synergy $2.65
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+7% Synergy $0.10
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+7% Synergy $0.07
Perilous Forays Perilous Forays
+6% Synergy $1.77
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+6% Synergy $0.35
Betrothed of Fire Betrothed of Fire
+6% Synergy $0.16
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+5% Synergy $4.07
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+5% Synergy $0.20
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+4% Synergy $9.70
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+4% Synergy $0.48
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+3% Synergy $3.54
Rancor Rancor
+2% Synergy $1.07
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+1% Synergy $0.80
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $0.49
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
-2% Synergy $6.10
City on Fire City on Fire
-2% Synergy $8.73
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-4% Synergy $9.86
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-5% Synergy $10.80
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-7% Synergy $1.00
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-10% Synergy $0.26
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-20% Synergy $2.32
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-25% Synergy $0.62

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gimli, Mournful Avenger to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+11% Synergy $1.73
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+10% Synergy $2.85
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+6% Synergy $0.64
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+4% Synergy $1.75

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+33% Synergy $0.19
High Market High Market
+31% Synergy $1.16
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+30% Synergy $1.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.38
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+19% Synergy $0.19
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+18% Synergy $0.19
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+17% Synergy $0.84
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+15% Synergy $1.22
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+13% Synergy $1.30
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+12% Synergy $0.18
Fountainport Fountainport
+11% Synergy $4.05
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+6% Synergy $3.47
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.45
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.42
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+5% Synergy $1.13
The Shire The Shire
+5% Synergy $2.81
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
0% Synergy $0.51
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $8.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.13
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-4% Synergy $10.47
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.16
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $32.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.27

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+2% Synergy $2.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.14
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.27
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-1% Synergy $0.49
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.20

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gimli, Mournful Avenger decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+26% Synergy $0.57
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+18% Synergy $0.38
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.47
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+6% Synergy $1.29
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+6% Synergy $0.89
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+5% Synergy $3.99
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+5% Synergy $0.13
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+4% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+4% Synergy $0.11
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $2.40
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+3% Synergy $0.31
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.43
Game Trail Game Trail
+2% Synergy $0.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.27
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.09
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+1% Synergy $7.21
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.00
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.07
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
0% Synergy $0.42
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.15
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
0% Synergy $0.04
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.19
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.13
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-1% Synergy $0.36
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-2% Synergy $0.23
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-2% Synergy $8.88
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-3% Synergy $13.02
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-3% Synergy $0.33
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-3% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.08
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-4% Synergy $4.70
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-4% Synergy $2.63
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $4.63
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-5% Synergy $0.09
Commercial District Commercial District
-5% Synergy $6.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.16
Taiga Taiga
-6% Synergy
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-8% Synergy $5.78
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-10% Synergy $13.22

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