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Gimli, Mournful Avenger
Price tag $0.24

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

#1427 Current Rank
#1331 Last Week
#1330 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.

Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+7% Synergy $3.44
Scuzzback Scrounger Scuzzback Scrounger
+7% Synergy $0.40
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+4% Synergy $5.83
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+3% Synergy $0.25
Raiding Schemes Raiding Schemes
0% Synergy $0.32

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
+66% Synergy $2.76
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+57% Synergy $4.08
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+54% Synergy $0.83
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+53% Synergy $12.07
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+50% Synergy $1.96
Fecundity Fecundity
+48% Synergy $0.70
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+47% Synergy $0.35
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+46% Synergy $0.45
Chittering Dispatcher Chittering Dispatcher
+43% Synergy $0.37

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 $0.24
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+40% Synergy $2.01
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+39% Synergy $1.77
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+38% Synergy $1.26
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+23% Synergy $0.40
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $1.02
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.64
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+8% Synergy $0.88
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.59
Cultivate Cultivate
-10% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $98.84
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $41.41

Creatures

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

Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+37% Synergy $0.17
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+37% Synergy $3.97
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+36% Synergy $0.16
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+36% Synergy $0.12
Dragonlair Spider Dragonlair Spider
+35% Synergy $3.09
Dragon Broodmother Dragon Broodmother
+34% Synergy $5.68
Writhing Chrysalis Writhing Chrysalis
+34% Synergy $0.19
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+33% Synergy $2.12
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+31% Synergy $0.24
Eldrazi Repurposer Eldrazi Repurposer
+31% Synergy $0.08
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+30% Synergy $0.16
Spawn-Gang Commander Spawn-Gang Commander
+30% Synergy $0.11
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+28% Synergy $1.75
Blisterpod Blisterpod
+26% Synergy $0.06
Thermopod Thermopod
+25% Synergy $0.44
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+23% Synergy $8.85
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+23% Synergy $2.65
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+23% Synergy $0.09
Kozilek's Predator Kozilek's Predator
+22% Synergy $0.08
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+21% Synergy $0.26
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+20% Synergy $3.72
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+20% Synergy $0.16
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+19% Synergy $0.16
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+19% Synergy $0.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.25
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+18% Synergy $0.39
Nest Invader Nest Invader
+18% Synergy $0.36
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+17% Synergy $0.23
Termagant Swarm Termagant Swarm
+17% Synergy $1.29
Skittering Precursor Skittering Precursor
+16% Synergy $0.10
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+16% Synergy $0.64
Eyeless Watcher Eyeless Watcher
+15% Synergy $0.08
Brood Monitor Brood Monitor
+15% Synergy $0.10
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+14% Synergy $0.34
Brawn Brawn
+14% Synergy $0.51
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+14% Synergy $0.26
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+14% Synergy $0.09
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+14% Synergy $2.10
Emrakul's Evangel Emrakul's Evangel
+14% Synergy $0.26
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+13% Synergy $0.25
Propagator Drone Propagator Drone
+13% Synergy $0.09
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+13% Synergy $0.20
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+8% Synergy $5.00
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $1.32
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+5% Synergy $2.06
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+1% Synergy $0.19
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+1% Synergy $8.15
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $0.66
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-1% Synergy $18.44
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-8% Synergy $12.95

Instants

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

Fling Fling
+27% Synergy $0.06
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+27% Synergy $0.57
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+23% Synergy $0.09
Friendly Rivalry Friendly Rivalry
+20% Synergy $0.04
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+14% Synergy $2.35
Fungal Rebirth Fungal Rebirth
+14% Synergy $0.16
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+13% Synergy $6.54
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+10% Synergy $5.84
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+10% Synergy $7.69
Fresh Meat Fresh Meat
+10% Synergy $0.16
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+9% Synergy $0.19
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.48
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+8% Synergy $0.49
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+6% Synergy $1.31
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+6% Synergy $0.41
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+5% Synergy $3.37
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+5% Synergy $2.96
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+5% Synergy $0.12
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+4% Synergy $3.16
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+4% Synergy $0.14
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+4% Synergy $2.30
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.11
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+2% Synergy $23.12
Ram Through Ram Through
+1% Synergy $0.36
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+1% Synergy $2.17
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
0% Synergy $2.57
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.53
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-2% Synergy $0.40
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-3% Synergy $0.15
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-3% Synergy $1.49
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-4% Synergy $1.39
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.46
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $60.05
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $11.33
Abrade Abrade
-11% Synergy $0.17

Sorceries

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

Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+30% Synergy $0.13
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+27% Synergy $3.60
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+25% Synergy $0.48
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+20% Synergy $0.27
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+19% Synergy $0.50
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+18% Synergy $0.38
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+16% Synergy $1.05
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+15% Synergy $0.46
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+15% Synergy $0.76
Brood Birthing Brood Birthing
+15% Synergy $0.24
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+10% Synergy $0.19
Call the Scions Call the Scions
+10% Synergy $0.06
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+8% Synergy $1.96
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+8% Synergy $1.25
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+8% Synergy $0.33
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+7% Synergy $0.85
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+7% Synergy $2.78
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+6% Synergy $1.03
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+5% Synergy $14.75
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+5% Synergy $0.21
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+5% Synergy $0.12
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.05
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.15
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+4% Synergy $5.89
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+4% Synergy $0.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.10
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+2% Synergy $16.89
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+1% Synergy $22.11
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.27
Bushwhack Bushwhack
0% Synergy $0.13
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.10
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-2% Synergy $1.13
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.46
Farseek Farseek
-6% Synergy $0.49
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $2.52
Decimate Decimate
-8% Synergy $0.17
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $7.93
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-11% Synergy $2.27
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-17% Synergy $0.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+26% Synergy $0.31
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+25% Synergy $0.72
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+24% Synergy $0.08
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+23% Synergy $0.90
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+22% Synergy $50.92
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+22% Synergy $2.58
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+19% Synergy $2.06
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+18% Synergy $0.57
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+16% Synergy $0.17
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+9% Synergy $0.56
Animation Module Animation Module
+9% Synergy $1.87
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+9% Synergy $8.88
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+8% Synergy $0.07
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+8% Synergy $0.22
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $41.30
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+7% Synergy $0.22
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+7% Synergy $12.00
Dissection Tools Dissection Tools
+7% Synergy $0.15
The Masamune The Masamune
+6% Synergy $0.78
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.58
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+4% Synergy $1.43
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.06
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+4% Synergy $2.46
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+3% Synergy $10.07
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+2% Synergy $50.14
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $23.87
Embercleave Embercleave
+2% Synergy $8.82
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
0% Synergy $5.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.36
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-7% Synergy $59.97

Enchantments

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

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+30% Synergy $1.67
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+27% Synergy $2.83
From Beyond From Beyond
+27% Synergy $3.53
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+18% Synergy $2.01
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+17% Synergy $31.67
Path of Annihilation Path of Annihilation
+17% Synergy $0.18
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
+15% Synergy $0.10
Pain for All Pain for All
+14% Synergy $0.70
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+10% Synergy $3.58
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+9% Synergy $0.19
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+8% Synergy $25.49
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+8% Synergy $3.36
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+8% Synergy $2.62
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+8% Synergy $2.05
Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw
+8% Synergy $0.15
Greater Good Greater Good
+7% Synergy $7.29
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+7% Synergy $0.09
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+7% Synergy $0.05
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+6% Synergy $0.30
Perilous Forays Perilous Forays
+6% Synergy $2.03
Betrothed of Fire Betrothed of Fire
+6% Synergy $0.14
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+5% Synergy $3.99
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+5% Synergy $1.28
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+4% Synergy $13.26
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+3% Synergy $5.08
Rancor Rancor
+2% Synergy $1.33
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+1% Synergy $0.95
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $0.65
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
-2% Synergy $7.66
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
-3% Synergy $1.65
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-4% Synergy $10.69
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-5% Synergy $11.38
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-6% Synergy $24.00
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-7% Synergy $1.16
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-10% Synergy $0.30
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-20% Synergy $2.88
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-25% Synergy $0.33

Planeswalkers

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

Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+11% Synergy $2.46
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+10% Synergy $3.45
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+6% Synergy $0.62
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+4% Synergy $1.47

Utility Lands

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

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+32% Synergy $0.19
High Market High Market
+31% Synergy $1.12
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+28% Synergy $1.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.31
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+19% Synergy $0.26
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+18% Synergy $0.20
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+16% Synergy $1.23
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+16% Synergy $0.77
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+13% Synergy $1.34
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+12% Synergy $0.20
Fountainport Fountainport
+11% Synergy $4.07
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+7% Synergy $3.01
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.48
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.58
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+4% Synergy $1.07
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $0.91
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
-1% Synergy $4.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.10
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $13.04
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-4% Synergy $10.83
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.21
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $38.83
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $3.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+3% Synergy $3.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.05
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-2% Synergy $0.47
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.30

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
+27% Synergy $0.57
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+18% Synergy $0.38
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.48
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+6% Synergy $1.63
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+6% Synergy $1.03
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+6% Synergy $4.48
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+5% Synergy $0.13
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+5% Synergy $2.06
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+4% Synergy $0.13
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+4% Synergy $0.11
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+3% Synergy $0.35
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Game Trail Game Trail
+2% Synergy $0.15
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.10
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.18
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.20
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+1% Synergy $8.42
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
0% Synergy $0.08
Highland Forest Highland Forest
0% Synergy $0.43
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.53
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.16
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-1% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.20
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-1% Synergy $8.62
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-2% Synergy $0.09
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-3% Synergy $15.18
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-3% Synergy $5.55
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-3% Synergy $2.60
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-3% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.09
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-4% Synergy $0.54
Commercial District Commercial District
-5% Synergy $6.37
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $4.92
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-6% Synergy $0.13
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.15
Taiga Taiga
-6% Synergy
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-8% Synergy $6.89
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-10% Synergy $15.87

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