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Gimli, Mournful Avenger
Price tag $0.13

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

#1290 Current Rank
#1307 Last Week
#1256 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.

Pain for All Pain for All
+12% Synergy $0.64
Supportive Parents Supportive Parents
+3% Synergy $1.99
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+2% Synergy $6.03
Meltstrider's Resolve Meltstrider's Resolve
+2% Synergy $0.13
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+1% Synergy $16.84

High Synergy Cards

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

Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+67% Synergy $2.82
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+65% Synergy $0.92
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+59% Synergy $4.78
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+55% Synergy $0.79
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+54% Synergy $8.35
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+51% Synergy $0.98
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+46% Synergy $0.26
Fecundity Fecundity
+46% Synergy $0.67
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+46% Synergy $0.44
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+43% Synergy $0.40

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
+41% Synergy $2.21
Chittering Dispatcher Chittering Dispatcher
+41% Synergy $0.39
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+40% Synergy $4.05
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+38% Synergy $0.27
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+21% Synergy $0.91
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $1.88
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+9% Synergy $0.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.32
Beast Within Beast Within
-8% Synergy $0.86
Cultivate Cultivate
-9% Synergy $0.52

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $95.04
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $50.96
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-7% Synergy $22.92
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $25.32

Creatures

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

Dragon Broodmother Dragon Broodmother
+37% Synergy $6.59
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+36% Synergy $0.97
Dragonlair Spider Dragonlair Spider
+36% Synergy $3.04
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+36% Synergy $0.18
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+35% Synergy $0.12
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+33% Synergy $0.39
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+33% Synergy $2.23
Writhing Chrysalis Writhing Chrysalis
+33% Synergy $0.18
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+31% Synergy $0.13
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+28% Synergy $0.83
Eldrazi Repurposer Eldrazi Repurposer
+28% Synergy $0.07
Spawn-Gang Commander Spawn-Gang Commander
+28% Synergy $0.07
Blisterpod Blisterpod
+26% Synergy $0.08
Thermopod Thermopod
+26% Synergy $0.67
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+26% Synergy $0.12
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+24% Synergy $4.85
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+23% Synergy $2.91
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+23% Synergy $0.11
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+22% Synergy $3.74
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+20% Synergy $0.25
Kozilek's Predator Kozilek's Predator
+20% Synergy $0.08
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+19% Synergy $0.15
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+19% Synergy $0.24
Termagant Swarm Termagant Swarm
+19% Synergy $1.14
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+18% Synergy $0.07
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+18% Synergy $0.15
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+16% Synergy $0.41
Nest Invader Nest Invader
+16% Synergy $0.35
Skittering Precursor Skittering Precursor
+16% Synergy $0.10
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+16% Synergy $0.87
Emrakul's Evangel Emrakul's Evangel
+16% Synergy $0.25
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+15% Synergy $1.00
Brawn Brawn
+15% Synergy $0.31
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+15% Synergy $0.23
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+15% Synergy $0.16
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+14% Synergy $1.01
Propagator Drone Propagator Drone
+14% Synergy $0.08
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+14% Synergy $1.78
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+13% Synergy $0.32
Brood Monitor Brood Monitor
+13% Synergy $0.15
Eyeless Watcher Eyeless Watcher
+13% Synergy $0.09
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+11% Synergy $0.55
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+9% Synergy $4.63
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+8% Synergy $3.95
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+6% Synergy $1.02
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $1.67
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.26
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
0% Synergy $2.75
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.36
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-8% Synergy $10.10

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 $0.48
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+23% Synergy $0.03
Friendly Rivalry Friendly Rivalry
+20% Synergy $0.06
Fungal Rebirth Fungal Rebirth
+15% Synergy $0.25
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+14% Synergy $2.79
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+12% Synergy $6.79
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+11% Synergy $0.18
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+11% Synergy $2.87
Fresh Meat Fresh Meat
+11% Synergy $0.13
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+10% Synergy $0.82
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+8% Synergy $0.19
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+7% Synergy $2.40
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.42
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.75
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+6% Synergy $0.33
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+5% Synergy $0.15
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+5% Synergy $0.16
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+4% Synergy $2.14
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+3% Synergy $3.57
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.08
Ram Through Ram Through
+2% Synergy $0.38
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+1% Synergy $21.74
Second Harvest Second Harvest
0% Synergy $2.18
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.43
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-1% Synergy $2.40
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-3% Synergy $0.35
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-3% Synergy $0.96
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-4% Synergy $1.32
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-5% Synergy $0.10
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-5% Synergy $0.88
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-7% Synergy $0.98
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.54
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $9.74
Abrade Abrade
-11% Synergy $0.10

Sorceries

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

Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+28% Synergy $0.20
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+26% Synergy $4.06
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+24% Synergy $0.45
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+19% Synergy $0.75
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+19% Synergy $0.34
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+17% Synergy $0.65
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+16% Synergy $1.07
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+16% Synergy $0.82
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+15% Synergy $0.32
Brood Birthing Brood Birthing
+13% Synergy $0.22
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+11% Synergy $0.16
Call the Scions Call the Scions
+10% Synergy $0.10
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+8% Synergy $1.37
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+8% Synergy $1.16
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+7% Synergy $1.55
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+7% Synergy $0.39
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.79
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+6% Synergy $0.16
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.86
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+5% Synergy $3.23
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+5% Synergy $0.10
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 $10.38
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+3% Synergy $16.41
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.04
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.27
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+1% Synergy $16.84
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.99
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.20
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-3% Synergy $1.05
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.39
Farseek Farseek
-6% Synergy $0.68
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $1.99
Decimate Decimate
-8% Synergy $0.18
Three Visits Three Visits
-10% Synergy $5.88
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-11% Synergy $3.61
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-18% Synergy $1.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+40% Synergy $2.07
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+25% Synergy $0.26
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+24% Synergy $1.93
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+24% Synergy $0.08
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+23% Synergy $0.67
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+23% Synergy $1.90
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+22% Synergy $57.97
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+20% Synergy $1.20
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+17% Synergy $4.17
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+16% Synergy $0.19
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+10% Synergy $0.88
Animation Module Animation Module
+10% Synergy $1.26
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+9% Synergy $6.81
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+9% Synergy $0.14
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+8% Synergy $0.26
Dissection Tools Dissection Tools
+8% Synergy $0.21
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+8% Synergy $0.18
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $34.63
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+7% Synergy $12.29
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $0.99
The Masamune The Masamune
+6% Synergy $0.91
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+5% Synergy $1.56
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+5% Synergy $9.91
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.31
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+4% Synergy $1.42
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+3% Synergy $44.16
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+3% Synergy $5.46
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $18.25
Embercleave Embercleave
+2% Synergy $8.62
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+2% Synergy $4.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.54
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-8% Synergy $62.86

Enchantments

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

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+31% Synergy $1.76
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+27% Synergy $3.26
From Beyond From Beyond
+26% Synergy $1.03
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+18% Synergy $1.48
Path of Annihilation Path of Annihilation
+16% Synergy $0.14
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
+16% Synergy $0.12
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy $28.91
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+11% Synergy $2.87
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+10% Synergy $0.22
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+9% Synergy $2.98
Greater Good Greater Good
+8% Synergy $3.04
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+8% Synergy $0.11
Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw
+8% Synergy $0.11
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+8% Synergy $2.28
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+8% Synergy $0.07
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+7% Synergy $25.00
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+7% Synergy $2.26
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+7% Synergy $0.29
Perilous Forays Perilous Forays
+7% Synergy $2.19
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+6% Synergy $2.13
Betrothed of Fire Betrothed of Fire
+6% Synergy $0.20
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+6% Synergy $0.20
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+5% Synergy $7.60
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+4% Synergy $0.50
Rancor Rancor
+2% Synergy $1.44
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+2% Synergy $4.52
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+1% Synergy $0.86
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
0% Synergy $0.44
City on Fire City on Fire
-1% Synergy $7.28
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-3% Synergy $10.63
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-6% Synergy $11.27
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-10% Synergy $0.27
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-21% Synergy $4.33
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-25% Synergy $0.55

Planeswalkers

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

Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+12% Synergy $1.64
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+11% Synergy $2.38
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
+34% Synergy $0.21
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+31% Synergy $1.01
High Market High Market
+31% Synergy $1.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.33
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+19% Synergy $1.03
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+19% Synergy $0.21
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+17% Synergy $0.23
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+15% Synergy $1.41
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+13% Synergy $1.14
Fountainport Fountainport
+11% Synergy $4.96
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+11% Synergy $0.18
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+5% Synergy $1.25
The Shire The Shire
+5% Synergy $2.05
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+5% Synergy $5.12
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 $12.75
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.90
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $0.48
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $8.79
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.15
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.28
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $30.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.51
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+2% Synergy $2.85
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.39
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-2% Synergy $0.42
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.49

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 $0.48
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+17% Synergy $0.65
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.42
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+6% Synergy $1.45
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.86
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+5% Synergy $0.19
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+5% Synergy $3.43
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+4% Synergy $0.17
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $1.67
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+3% Synergy $0.20
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.55
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+2% Synergy $0.55
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.04
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Game Trail Game Trail
+1% Synergy $0.21
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.99
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
0% Synergy $0.77
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.21
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
0% Synergy $4.78
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
0% Synergy $0.06
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.43
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.26
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.27
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-1% Synergy $0.37
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-2% Synergy $0.15
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-2% Synergy $10.74
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-3% Synergy $0.20
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-3% Synergy $12.52
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.18
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-3% Synergy $0.56
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-4% Synergy $6.62
Commercial District Commercial District
-4% Synergy $6.67
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $5.05
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-5% Synergy $2.43
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-5% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.15
Taiga Taiga
-6% Synergy
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-8% Synergy $5.64
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-10% Synergy $13.20

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