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Gimli, Mournful Avenger
Price tag $0.08

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

#1374 Current Rank
#1331 Last Week
#1300 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.

Savage Mansion Savage Mansion
+2% Synergy $0.08
Kraven, Proud Predator Kraven, Proud Predator
0% Synergy $0.07
Strength of Will Strength of Will
-1% Synergy $0.76
Rhino's Rampage Rhino's Rampage
-2% Synergy $0.10
Spider Manifestation Spider Manifestation
-5% Synergy $0.17

High Synergy Cards

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

Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+67% Synergy $3.17
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+66% Synergy $0.93
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+59% Synergy $4.02
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+54% Synergy $0.63
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+54% Synergy $9.08
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+51% Synergy $1.25
Fecundity Fecundity
+46% Synergy $0.70
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+46% Synergy $0.36
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+46% Synergy $0.23
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+42% Synergy $0.40

Top Cards

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

Chittering Dispatcher Chittering Dispatcher
+42% Synergy $0.33
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+41% Synergy $2.26
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+39% Synergy $3.97
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+38% Synergy $0.22
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+22% Synergy $0.90
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $1.88
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+8% Synergy $0.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.22
Beast Within Beast Within
-7% Synergy $0.86
Cultivate Cultivate
-9% Synergy $0.62

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.95
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-7% Synergy $21.91
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $28.80

Creatures

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

Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+37% Synergy $0.56
Dragon Broodmother Dragon Broodmother
+36% Synergy $6.03
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+36% Synergy $0.15
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+36% Synergy $0.12
Dragonlair Spider Dragonlair Spider
+35% Synergy $2.87
Writhing Chrysalis Writhing Chrysalis
+34% Synergy $0.17
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+33% Synergy $2.29
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+32% Synergy $0.31
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+30% Synergy $0.18
Eldrazi Repurposer Eldrazi Repurposer
+30% Synergy $0.14
Spawn-Gang Commander Spawn-Gang Commander
+28% Synergy $0.11
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+28% Synergy $0.82
Blisterpod Blisterpod
+26% Synergy $0.07
Thermopod Thermopod
+26% Synergy $0.52
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 $4.69
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+23% Synergy $2.78
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+22% Synergy $0.12
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+21% Synergy $3.69
Kozilek's Predator Kozilek's Predator
+21% Synergy $0.09
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+20% Synergy $0.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.26
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+19% Synergy $0.94
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+19% Synergy $0.11
Termagant Swarm Termagant Swarm
+18% Synergy $1.14
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+17% Synergy $0.46
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+17% Synergy $0.18
Nest Invader Nest Invader
+17% Synergy $0.35
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+16% Synergy $0.74
Skittering Precursor Skittering Precursor
+16% Synergy $0.12
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+15% Synergy $0.22
Emrakul's Evangel Emrakul's Evangel
+15% Synergy $0.22
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+14% Synergy $1.00
Brawn Brawn
+14% Synergy $0.28
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+14% Synergy $0.18
Propagator Drone Propagator Drone
+14% Synergy $0.08
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+14% Synergy $1.96
Brood Monitor Brood Monitor
+14% Synergy $0.16
Eyeless Watcher Eyeless Watcher
+14% Synergy $0.09
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+13% Synergy $0.33
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+13% Synergy $0.09
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+12% Synergy $0.75
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+9% Synergy $0.66
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+8% Synergy $4.76
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+6% Synergy $1.03
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+5% Synergy $1.95
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.24
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
0% Synergy $2.99
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-2% Synergy $0.48
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-8% Synergy $11.72

Instants

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

Fling Fling
+27% Synergy $0.07
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+26% Synergy $0.43
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+24% Synergy $0.11
Friendly Rivalry Friendly Rivalry
+20% Synergy $0.06
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+15% Synergy $2.50
Fungal Rebirth Fungal Rebirth
+15% Synergy $0.23
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+13% Synergy $8.32
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+11% Synergy $7.01
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+10% Synergy $0.16
Fresh Meat Fresh Meat
+10% Synergy $0.16
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+10% Synergy $0.70
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+8% Synergy $0.33
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+7% Synergy $2.43
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.42
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.83
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+6% Synergy $0.30
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+5% Synergy $0.15
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+5% Synergy $0.15
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+4% Synergy $1.99
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+3% Synergy $4.19
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.10
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+2% Synergy $17.79
Ram Through Ram Through
+1% Synergy $0.34
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
0% Synergy $2.51
Second Harvest Second Harvest
0% Synergy $1.59
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-3% Synergy $0.33
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-3% Synergy $0.90
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-4% Synergy $0.09
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-4% Synergy $1.21
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-4% Synergy $0.80
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $52.71
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-7% Synergy $0.81
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.51
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $10.85
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy $0.18

Sorceries

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

Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+30% Synergy $0.12
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+27% Synergy $2.52
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+24% Synergy $0.34
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+20% Synergy $0.34
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+19% Synergy $0.62
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+17% Synergy $0.35
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+16% Synergy $1.02
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+15% Synergy $0.81
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+15% Synergy $0.52
Brood Birthing Brood Birthing
+14% Synergy $0.24
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+10% Synergy $0.19
Call the Scions Call the Scions
+10% Synergy $0.08
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+8% Synergy $1.32
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+8% Synergy $1.75
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+8% Synergy $0.33
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+7% Synergy $1.46
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+7% Synergy $0.72
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+6% Synergy $0.65
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+6% Synergy $0.15
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+5% Synergy $2.88
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+5% Synergy $0.13
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+5% Synergy $0.26
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.07
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.24
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+4% Synergy $14.78
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $4.41
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.02
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+2% Synergy $15.90
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.21
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+1% Synergy $16.89
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.52
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-3% Synergy $1.05
Farseek Farseek
-6% Synergy $0.49
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-7% Synergy $0.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $1.93
Decimate Decimate
-8% Synergy $0.18
Three Visits Three Visits
-10% Synergy $5.83
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-11% Synergy $4.78
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-17% Synergy $1.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+39% Synergy $2.26
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+26% Synergy $0.25
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+24% Synergy $0.10
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+23% Synergy $0.61
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+23% Synergy $1.46
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+23% Synergy $3.06
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+23% Synergy $59.53
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+20% Synergy $1.81
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+17% Synergy $2.61
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+16% Synergy $0.15
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+10% Synergy $0.50
Animation Module Animation Module
+10% Synergy $1.15
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+9% Synergy $6.42
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+8% Synergy $0.21
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+8% Synergy $11.88
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+8% Synergy $0.09
Dissection Tools Dissection Tools
+8% Synergy $0.17
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+8% Synergy $0.19
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $36.91
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $1.54
The Masamune The Masamune
+6% Synergy $1.24
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+4% Synergy $1.68
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+4% Synergy $8.54
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $5.16
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+4% Synergy $2.02
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+3% Synergy $43.76
Embercleave Embercleave
+3% Synergy $7.81
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $19.88
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+2% Synergy $5.63
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+1% Synergy $7.72
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.32
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-7% Synergy $64.05

Enchantments

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

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+31% Synergy $1.74
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+27% Synergy $2.88
From Beyond From Beyond
+27% Synergy $1.01
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+19% Synergy $0.86
Pain for All Pain for All
+17% Synergy $0.66
Path of Annihilation Path of Annihilation
+17% Synergy $0.12
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy $26.20
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
+15% Synergy $0.16
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+10% Synergy $2.96
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+9% Synergy $0.14
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+9% Synergy $4.33
Greater Good Greater Good
+8% Synergy $4.08
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+8% Synergy $2.24
Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw
+8% Synergy $0.12
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+8% Synergy $0.11
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+7% Synergy $28.52
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+7% Synergy $2.68
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+7% Synergy $0.27
Perilous Forays Perilous Forays
+7% Synergy $1.95
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+7% Synergy $0.04
Betrothed of Fire Betrothed of Fire
+6% Synergy $0.19
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+5% Synergy $8.01
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+5% Synergy $3.31
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+5% Synergy $0.15
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+4% Synergy $0.46
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+3% Synergy $4.27
Rancor Rancor
+1% Synergy $1.08
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+1% Synergy $0.91
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+1% Synergy $4.47
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
0% Synergy $0.50
City on Fire City on Fire
-1% Synergy $8.08
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-4% Synergy $9.22
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-6% Synergy $11.09
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-8% Synergy $0.97
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-10% Synergy $0.22
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-21% Synergy $3.99
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-25% Synergy $0.97

Planeswalkers

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

Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+11% Synergy $1.85
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+10% Synergy $2.67
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+6% Synergy $0.56
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+4% Synergy $1.56

Utility Lands

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

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+33% Synergy $0.17
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+31% Synergy $1.07
High Market High Market
+31% Synergy $1.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.31
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+18% Synergy $0.16
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+17% Synergy $0.93
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+16% Synergy $0.29
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+15% Synergy $1.26
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+12% Synergy $1.00
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+12% Synergy $0.18
Fountainport Fountainport
+11% Synergy $3.29
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+6% Synergy $4.02
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+5% Synergy $0.85
The Shire The Shire
+5% Synergy $2.41
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.39
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.39
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+3% Synergy $12.99
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $0.65
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $7.90
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.13
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.19
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $32.58
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+2% Synergy $2.49
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.48
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.48
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-2% Synergy $0.45
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.31

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 $0.43
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+17% Synergy $0.35
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.42
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+6% Synergy $1.53
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+6% Synergy $0.65
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+5% Synergy $1.95
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+5% Synergy $0.12
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+4% Synergy $4.07
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+3% Synergy $0.09
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+3% Synergy $0.14
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.52
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+2% Synergy $0.60
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $4.41
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.02
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
0% Synergy $0.55
Game Trail Game Trail
0% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.17
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
0% Synergy $5.96
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
0% Synergy $0.06
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.27
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.22
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-1% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.21
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-2% Synergy $0.10
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-2% Synergy $10.16
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-3% Synergy $0.21
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-3% Synergy $12.54
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.12
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-4% Synergy $4.76
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-4% Synergy $2.43
Commercial District Commercial District
-4% Synergy $7.61
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-4% Synergy $0.51
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $4.79
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-5% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.16
Taiga Taiga
-6% Synergy
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-7% Synergy $5.94
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $12.56

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