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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

#1278 Current Rank
#1367 Last Week
#1222 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.

Quina, Qu Gourmet Quina, Qu Gourmet
+12% Synergy $0.17
The Masamune The Masamune
+6% Synergy $1.12
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+6% Synergy $0.22
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+5% Synergy $5.32
Pain for All Pain for All
+5% Synergy $0.55

High Synergy Cards

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

Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+69% Synergy $3.19
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+65% Synergy $0.93
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+60% Synergy $5.02
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+55% Synergy $1.36
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+55% Synergy $8.99
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+52% Synergy $1.17
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+48% Synergy $0.32
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+46% Synergy $0.36
Fecundity Fecundity
+45% Synergy $0.69
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+44% Synergy $0.47

Top Cards

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

Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+42% Synergy $1.51
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+41% Synergy $3.95
Chittering Dispatcher Chittering Dispatcher
+41% Synergy $0.43
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+39% Synergy $0.22
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+21% Synergy $0.83
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+10% Synergy $0.51
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $1.13
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.30
Beast Within Beast Within
-7% Synergy $0.59
Cultivate Cultivate
-9% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.69
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $46.20
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $18.72
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

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

Dragon Broodmother Dragon Broodmother
+38% Synergy $6.44
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+37% Synergy $0.97
Dragonlair Spider Dragonlair Spider
+36% Synergy $3.38
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+36% Synergy $0.18
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+36% Synergy $0.11
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+34% Synergy $1.60
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+33% Synergy $0.26
Writhing Chrysalis Writhing Chrysalis
+33% Synergy $0.27
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+31% Synergy $0.12
Eldrazi Repurposer Eldrazi Repurposer
+28% Synergy $0.10
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+28% Synergy $0.76
Spawn-Gang Commander Spawn-Gang Commander
+28% Synergy $0.12
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+26% Synergy $0.09
Thermopod Thermopod
+26% Synergy $0.73
Blisterpod Blisterpod
+26% Synergy $0.05
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+25% Synergy $5.59
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+24% Synergy $2.97
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+23% Synergy $3.02
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+23% Synergy $0.13
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+20% Synergy $0.26
Kozilek's Predator Kozilek's Predator
+20% Synergy $0.09
Termagant Swarm Termagant Swarm
+20% Synergy $0.87
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+19% Synergy $0.20
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+19% Synergy $0.23
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+19% Synergy $0.24
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+18% Synergy $0.06
Emrakul's Evangel Emrakul's Evangel
+17% Synergy $0.23
Skittering Precursor Skittering Precursor
+17% Synergy $0.07
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+16% Synergy $1.10
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+16% Synergy $0.32
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+16% Synergy $0.20
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+16% Synergy $0.82
Nest Invader Nest Invader
+16% Synergy $0.30
Brawn Brawn
+15% Synergy $0.33
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+15% Synergy $0.17
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+15% Synergy $0.85
Propagator Drone Propagator Drone
+15% Synergy $0.15
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+13% Synergy $0.32
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+13% Synergy $1.39
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+13% Synergy $0.15
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+11% Synergy $0.49
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+10% Synergy $3.73
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+10% Synergy $5.57
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+7% Synergy $1.23
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+5% Synergy $1.55
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+4% Synergy $0.11
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
0% Synergy $3.04
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-1% Synergy $0.19
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.43
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $9.23

Instants

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+28% Synergy $0.57
Fling Fling
+28% Synergy $0.08
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+23% Synergy $0.09
Friendly Rivalry Friendly Rivalry
+20% Synergy $0.09
Fungal Rebirth Fungal Rebirth
+16% Synergy $0.17
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+14% Synergy $1.72
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+13% Synergy $7.02
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+12% Synergy $0.20
Fresh Meat Fresh Meat
+11% Synergy $0.14
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+11% Synergy $1.80
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+10% Synergy $0.59
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+7% Synergy $1.57
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.49
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+7% Synergy $0.34
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.72
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+6% Synergy $0.39
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+5% Synergy $0.13
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+4% Synergy $2.29
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+3% Synergy $2.75
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.06
Ram Through Ram Through
+2% Synergy $0.51
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+1% Synergy $22.04
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.68
Second Harvest Second Harvest
0% Synergy $1.09
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-1% Synergy $2.24
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-3% Synergy $0.86
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-4% Synergy $0.33
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-4% Synergy $0.97
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-5% Synergy $0.08
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-5% Synergy $0.94
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.34
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-7% Synergy $0.96
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $11.10

Sorceries

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

Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+28% Synergy $0.18
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+25% Synergy $4.41
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+23% Synergy $1.20
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+20% Synergy $0.78
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+19% Synergy $0.32
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+17% Synergy $0.55
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+17% Synergy $0.74
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+16% Synergy $1.11
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+15% Synergy $0.56
Brood Birthing Brood Birthing
+12% Synergy $0.32
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+11% Synergy $0.18
Call the Scions Call the Scions
+9% Synergy $0.09
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+8% Synergy $1.43
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+8% Synergy $0.76
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+7% Synergy $2.01
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+7% Synergy $0.43
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+6% Synergy $3.42
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+6% Synergy $0.14
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+6% Synergy $0.10
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+6% Synergy $0.26
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.83
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.69
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.06
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.23
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+4% Synergy $15.30
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+4% Synergy $4.47
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.84
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.29
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+1% Synergy $15.80
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.03
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.23
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-3% Synergy $1.04
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy $0.45
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-7% Synergy $0.43
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-7% Synergy $1.41
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $6.32
Decimate Decimate
-9% Synergy $0.16
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-11% Synergy $2.73
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-18% Synergy $1.69

Utility Artifacts

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

Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+40% Synergy $1.96
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+26% Synergy $0.31
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+25% Synergy $1.12
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+25% Synergy $0.11
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+24% Synergy $54.66
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+24% Synergy $2.03
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+23% Synergy $0.63
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+20% Synergy $1.39
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+18% Synergy $4.74
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+16% Synergy $0.26
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+10% Synergy $0.64
Animation Module Animation Module
+10% Synergy $1.06
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+10% Synergy $5.82
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+9% Synergy $0.09
Dissection Tools Dissection Tools
+9% Synergy $0.17
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+8% Synergy $0.22
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+8% Synergy $0.17
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+8% Synergy $11.38
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $31.55
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+7% Synergy $1.06
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+6% Synergy $8.65
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+5% Synergy $1.53
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+4% Synergy $41.21
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.11
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $17.15
Embercleave Embercleave
+2% Synergy $7.95
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+2% Synergy $3.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.45
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-7% Synergy $62.10

Enchantments

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

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+31% Synergy $1.97
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+27% Synergy $3.15
From Beyond From Beyond
+26% Synergy $1.27
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+19% Synergy $1.93
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
+17% Synergy $0.12
Path of Annihilation Path of Annihilation
+16% Synergy $0.16
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+14% Synergy $24.05
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+11% Synergy $3.00
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+10% Synergy $0.15
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+10% Synergy $2.72
Greater Good Greater Good
+8% Synergy $3.22
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+8% Synergy $0.32
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+8% Synergy $0.12
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+8% Synergy $0.05
Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw
+8% Synergy $0.11
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+8% Synergy $2.22
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+7% Synergy $27.88
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+7% Synergy $1.58
Perilous Forays Perilous Forays
+7% Synergy $2.76
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+6% Synergy $2.02
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+6% Synergy $0.22
Betrothed of Fire Betrothed of Fire
+6% Synergy $0.20
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+4% Synergy $7.59
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+4% Synergy $0.34
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+3% Synergy $3.39
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $2.85
Rancor Rancor
+1% Synergy $0.86
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+1% Synergy $0.88
City on Fire City on Fire
0% Synergy $5.62
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
0% Synergy $0.47
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-3% Synergy $10.46
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-5% Synergy $11.08
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-6% Synergy $24.82
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-10% Synergy $0.31
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-21% Synergy $3.79
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-26% Synergy $0.38

Planeswalkers

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

Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+13% Synergy $1.29
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+11% Synergy $2.48
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+6% Synergy $0.48
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+5% Synergy $1.62

Utility Lands

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

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+35% Synergy $0.21
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+32% Synergy $0.55
High Market High Market
+32% Synergy $4.50
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.27
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+19% Synergy $1.09
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+19% Synergy $0.21
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+16% Synergy $0.31
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+15% Synergy $1.38
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+13% Synergy $0.98
Fountainport Fountainport
+11% Synergy $3.16
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+11% Synergy $0.19
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+6% Synergy $1.11
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.50
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+4% Synergy $12.52
The Shire The Shire
+4% Synergy $0.89
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.73
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $0.47
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $38.71
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $9.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.14
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-4% Synergy $11.65
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.29
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $29.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+2% Synergy $2.85
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.38
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-3% Synergy $0.41

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
+28% Synergy $0.57
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+17% Synergy $0.55
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.49
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+6% Synergy $1.58
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.69
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+5% Synergy $1.55
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+5% Synergy $0.15
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.50
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+3% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+3% Synergy $0.15
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+2% Synergy $0.20
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.84
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $6.00
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+1% Synergy $0.81
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+1% Synergy $5.68
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.03
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
0% Synergy $0.61
Game Trail Game Trail
0% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.11
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
0% Synergy $0.08
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.68
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-1% Synergy $0.48
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.45
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.28
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-2% Synergy $0.82
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-2% Synergy $0.17
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-2% Synergy $10.25
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-3% Synergy $10.72
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.53
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-4% Synergy $0.19
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-4% Synergy $2.53
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-4% Synergy $6.27
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-4% Synergy $0.51
Commercial District Commercial District
-4% Synergy $7.76
Taiga Taiga
-5% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.18
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-7% Synergy $7.79
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $14.12

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