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Gimli, Mournful Avenger
Price tag $0.23

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

#1440 Current Rank
#1444 Last Week
#1340 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.

Scuzzback Scrounger Scuzzback Scrounger
+11% Synergy $0.49
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+10% Synergy $3.11
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+8% Synergy $0.28
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+4% Synergy $8.98
Raiding Schemes Raiding Schemes
0% Synergy $0.29

High Synergy Cards

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

Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+66% Synergy $0.71
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+65% Synergy $3.39
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+57% Synergy $4.97
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+54% Synergy $0.77
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+51% Synergy $14.35
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+50% Synergy $1.94
Fecundity Fecundity
+48% Synergy $0.83
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+47% Synergy $0.44
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+45% Synergy $0.39
Chittering Dispatcher Chittering Dispatcher
+42% Synergy $0.47

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 $0.32
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+40% Synergy $2.43
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+39% Synergy $0.45
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+38% Synergy $2.09
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+23% Synergy $0.59
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $0.74
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.85
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+7% Synergy $1.09
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.70
Cultivate Cultivate
-11% Synergy $0.26

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $111.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $43.27

Creatures

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

Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+37% Synergy $0.30
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+37% Synergy $3.99
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+36% Synergy $0.20
Dragonlair Spider Dragonlair Spider
+35% Synergy $3.97
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+35% Synergy $0.15
Dragon Broodmother Dragon Broodmother
+34% Synergy $5.40
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+34% Synergy $2.30
Writhing Chrysalis Writhing Chrysalis
+34% Synergy $0.26
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+31% Synergy $0.29
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+30% Synergy $0.12
Eldrazi Repurposer Eldrazi Repurposer
+30% Synergy $0.25
Spawn-Gang Commander Spawn-Gang Commander
+28% Synergy $0.23
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+28% Synergy $2.36
Blisterpod Blisterpod
+27% Synergy $0.11
Thermopod Thermopod
+25% Synergy $0.44
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+23% Synergy $2.75
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+22% Synergy $0.23
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+22% Synergy $0.29
Kozilek's Predator Kozilek's Predator
+22% Synergy $0.11
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+21% Synergy $6.87
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+20% Synergy $4.47
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+20% Synergy $0.23
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+20% Synergy $0.11
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+19% Synergy $0.15
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+18% Synergy $0.40
Nest Invader Nest Invader
+18% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.30
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+17% Synergy $0.33
Skittering Precursor Skittering Precursor
+16% Synergy $0.14
Termagant Swarm Termagant Swarm
+16% Synergy $1.65
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+16% Synergy $0.50
Eyeless Watcher Eyeless Watcher
+15% Synergy $0.09
Brood Monitor Brood Monitor
+15% Synergy $0.14
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+14% Synergy $0.44
Brawn Brawn
+14% Synergy $0.53
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+14% Synergy $0.23
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+14% Synergy $0.23
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+14% Synergy $2.27
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+13% Synergy $0.22
Propagator Drone Propagator Drone
+13% Synergy $0.19
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+13% Synergy $0.26
Emrakul's Evangel Emrakul's Evangel
+13% Synergy $0.35
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+6% Synergy $6.09
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $1.48
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+5% Synergy $2.33
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+2% Synergy $0.31
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+2% Synergy $8.51
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $1.39
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-1% Synergy $22.50
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $13.51

Instants

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

Fling Fling
+26% Synergy $0.05
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+26% Synergy $0.57
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+23% Synergy $0.20
Friendly Rivalry Friendly Rivalry
+19% Synergy $0.10
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+14% Synergy $2.56
Fungal Rebirth Fungal Rebirth
+14% Synergy $0.24
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+12% Synergy $7.51
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+10% Synergy $0.16
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+10% Synergy $7.65
Fresh Meat Fresh Meat
+10% Synergy $0.33
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+9% Synergy $4.27
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+8% Synergy $0.48
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.48
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+6% Synergy $0.33
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+5% Synergy $3.66
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+5% Synergy $1.43
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+5% Synergy $0.17
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+4% Synergy $2.45
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+4% Synergy $0.18
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+4% Synergy $1.96
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+4% Synergy $2.69
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+3% Synergy $27.04
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.27
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+2% Synergy $1.73
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
0% Synergy $2.90
Ram Through Ram Through
0% Synergy $0.43
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $13.37
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-2% Synergy $0.41
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-3% Synergy $0.25
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-4% Synergy $1.78
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-4% Synergy $1.29
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.51
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $66.45
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $12.95
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy $0.15

Sorceries

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

Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+28% Synergy $0.23
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+27% Synergy $3.59
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+25% Synergy $0.44
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+20% Synergy $0.37
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+19% Synergy $0.45
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+19% Synergy $0.55
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+16% Synergy $1.12
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+15% Synergy $0.39
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+15% Synergy $0.59
Brood Birthing Brood Birthing
+15% Synergy $0.25
Call the Scions Call the Scions
+10% Synergy $0.09
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+9% Synergy $2.18
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+9% Synergy $0.24
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+8% Synergy $1.78
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+8% Synergy $0.34
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+7% Synergy $1.61
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+6% Synergy $1.01
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+6% Synergy $0.92
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+5% Synergy $0.25
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+5% Synergy $15.60
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+5% Synergy $0.10
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.07
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.29
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+4% Synergy $5.96
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+4% Synergy $0.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $6.50
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.37
Bushwhack Bushwhack
0% Synergy $0.29
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.23
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-2% Synergy $1.19
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-7% Synergy $0.42
Farseek Farseek
-7% Synergy $0.71
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $3.14
Decimate Decimate
-8% Synergy $0.27
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $9.41
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-11% Synergy $2.56
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-17% Synergy $1.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+27% Synergy $0.44
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+25% Synergy $0.80
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+24% Synergy $0.10
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+23% Synergy $1.06
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+22% Synergy $49.29
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+21% Synergy $2.26
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+20% Synergy $1.90
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+19% Synergy $0.81
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+16% Synergy $0.33
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+9% Synergy $0.67
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+9% Synergy $11.85
Animation Module Animation Module
+8% Synergy $1.75
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+8% Synergy $0.26
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+8% Synergy $0.28
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $39.36
Dissection Tools Dissection Tools
+7% Synergy $0.20
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+6% Synergy $0.36
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+6% Synergy $15.31
The Masamune The Masamune
+6% Synergy $0.72
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.57
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+4% Synergy $1.59
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.50
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+4% Synergy $3.31
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+2% Synergy $59.49
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+2% Synergy $12.12
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $28.23
Embercleave Embercleave
+2% Synergy $9.63
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.56
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-1% Synergy $9.61
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-7% Synergy $61.31

Enchantments

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

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+30% Synergy $1.88
From Beyond From Beyond
+28% Synergy $1.76
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+26% Synergy $3.17
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+18% Synergy $3.24
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+17% Synergy $33.97
Path of Annihilation Path of Annihilation
+17% Synergy $0.31
Pain for All Pain for All
+15% Synergy $0.73
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
+15% Synergy $0.16
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+9% Synergy $0.29
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+9% Synergy $3.21
Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw
+9% Synergy $0.17
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+8% Synergy $31.64
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+8% Synergy $3.77
Greater Good Greater Good
+7% Synergy $4.77
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+7% Synergy $4.55
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+7% Synergy $1.98
Perilous Forays Perilous Forays
+6% Synergy $2.21
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+6% Synergy $0.36
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+6% Synergy $0.23
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+6% Synergy $0.20
Betrothed of Fire Betrothed of Fire
+6% Synergy $0.17
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+4% Synergy $0.65
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+4% Synergy $4.25
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+3% Synergy $12.42
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+3% Synergy $5.99
Rancor Rancor
+2% Synergy $1.37
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+1% Synergy $1.30
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $1.29
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
-1% Synergy $8.27
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-4% Synergy $12.41
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-5% Synergy $11.55
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-6% Synergy $25.88
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-7% Synergy $1.19
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-9% Synergy $0.41
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-19% Synergy $4.22
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-26% Synergy $0.46

Planeswalkers

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

Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+11% Synergy $2.51
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+9% Synergy $3.22
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+5% Synergy $0.58
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+4% Synergy $1.48

Utility Lands

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

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+32% Synergy $0.27
High Market High Market
+31% Synergy $1.31
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+28% Synergy $1.78
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.39
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+19% Synergy $0.30
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+18% Synergy $0.30
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+16% Synergy $1.25
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+16% Synergy $0.73
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+13% Synergy $2.31
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+13% Synergy $0.31
Fountainport Fountainport
+11% Synergy $2.44
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+7% Synergy $3.00
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.89
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.44
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+4% Synergy $1.48
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
0% Synergy $5.29
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
0% Synergy $1.13
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $14.19
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $11.01
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $46.17
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+3% Synergy $4.03
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.01
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.31
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-3% Synergy $0.46

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
+19% Synergy $0.45
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.48
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+6% Synergy $2.01
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+6% Synergy $0.92
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+5% Synergy $2.33
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+5% Synergy $5.71
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+4% Synergy $0.40
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+4% Synergy $0.27
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+4% Synergy $0.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+2% Synergy $0.19
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $6.50
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.10
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Game Trail Game Trail
+1% Synergy $0.26
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+1% Synergy $8.46
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.29
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.08
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $13.37
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $1.11
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-1% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.28
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-1% Synergy $0.15
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-1% Synergy $8.40
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-1% Synergy $0.44
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-2% Synergy $0.32
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-3% Synergy $2.20
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-3% Synergy $5.12
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-3% Synergy $2.64
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-3% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.30
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-4% Synergy $0.35
Commercial District Commercial District
-5% Synergy $8.45
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $2.56
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-6% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.19
Taiga Taiga
-6% Synergy
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-7% Synergy $8.81
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-10% Synergy $19.28

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