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Gimli, Mournful Avenger
Price tag $0.30

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
#1437 Last Week
#1362 Past 2 Years

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.

Pest Rescuer Pest Rescuer
+13% Synergy $1.42
Ribtruss Roaster Ribtruss Roaster
+11% Synergy $0.37
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+2% Synergy $0.28
Thorin, Mountain-king Thorin, Mountain-king
+2% Synergy $44.00
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl
+2% Synergy $18.62

High Synergy Cards

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

Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+66% Synergy $0.38
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+64% Synergy $3.33
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+59% Synergy $6.30
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+53% Synergy $1.33
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+50% Synergy $15.76
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+49% Synergy $2.49
Fecundity Fecundity
+49% Synergy $1.10
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+47% Synergy $0.61
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+45% Synergy $0.42
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+43% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

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

Chittering Dispatcher Chittering Dispatcher
+42% Synergy $2.50
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+40% Synergy $0.43
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+40% Synergy $2.66
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+37% Synergy $3.10
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+23% Synergy $0.82
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $0.87
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.95
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+8% Synergy $0.63
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.52
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
-3% Synergy $129.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $43.06

Creatures

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

Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+37% Synergy $0.29
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+37% Synergy $0.38
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+36% Synergy $0.31
Dragonlair Spider Dragonlair Spider
+35% Synergy $4.91
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+35% Synergy $1.72
Writhing Chrysalis Writhing Chrysalis
+35% Synergy $0.29
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+35% Synergy $0.14
Dragon Broodmother Dragon Broodmother
+34% Synergy $6.48
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+31% Synergy $0.36
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+30% Synergy $0.18
Spawn-Gang Commander Spawn-Gang Commander
+30% Synergy $0.30
Eldrazi Repurposer Eldrazi Repurposer
+30% Synergy $0.24
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+27% Synergy $2.01
Blisterpod Blisterpod
+26% Synergy $0.11
Thermopod Thermopod
+25% Synergy $0.64
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+24% Synergy $1.19
Kozilek's Predator Kozilek's Predator
+22% Synergy $0.27
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+22% Synergy $0.23
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+21% Synergy $9.06
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+21% Synergy $0.17
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+20% Synergy $0.36
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+19% Synergy $10.41
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+19% Synergy $0.42
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+19% Synergy $0.14
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+19% Synergy $0.17
Nest Invader Nest Invader
+18% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.31
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+16% Synergy $0.36
Skittering Precursor Skittering Precursor
+16% Synergy $0.22
Eyeless Watcher Eyeless Watcher
+16% Synergy $0.24
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+15% Synergy $0.70
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+15% Synergy $0.29
Brood Monitor Brood Monitor
+15% Synergy $0.31
Termagant Swarm Termagant Swarm
+14% Synergy $2.64
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+13% Synergy $0.47
Brawn Brawn
+13% Synergy $0.40
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+13% Synergy $0.24
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+13% Synergy $4.04
Propagator Drone Propagator Drone
+13% Synergy $0.29
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+12% Synergy $0.34
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+12% Synergy $0.40
Emrakul's Evangel Emrakul's Evangel
+12% Synergy $0.35
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $1.90
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+5% Synergy $1.78
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+5% Synergy $2.50
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+3% Synergy $8.81
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+2% Synergy $0.29
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $0.42
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-1% Synergy $27.08
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-9% Synergy $11.84

Instants

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

Fling Fling
+26% Synergy $0.27
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+25% Synergy $0.62
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+23% Synergy $0.13
Friendly Rivalry Friendly Rivalry
+20% Synergy $0.16
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+15% Synergy $6.28
Fungal Rebirth Fungal Rebirth
+13% Synergy $0.35
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+12% Synergy $6.06
Fresh Meat Fresh Meat
+10% Synergy $0.29
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+9% Synergy $0.23
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+9% Synergy $12.75
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+9% Synergy $5.35
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+8% Synergy $0.50
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.46
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+6% Synergy $3.63
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+6% Synergy $0.35
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+5% Synergy $1.07
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+5% Synergy $3.03
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+5% Synergy $0.25
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+4% Synergy $0.25
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+4% Synergy $1.35
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+3% Synergy $5.42
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.28
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+2% Synergy $2.63
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+2% Synergy $31.80
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
0% Synergy $5.60
Ram Through Ram Through
0% Synergy $0.45
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-2% Synergy $0.24
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-2% Synergy $0.40
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-4% Synergy $0.44
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-4% Synergy $0.96
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.33
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $14.68
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $70.06
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

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

Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+28% Synergy $0.30
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+27% Synergy $6.18
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+26% Synergy $0.43
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+21% Synergy $0.52
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+19% Synergy $0.36
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+18% Synergy $1.90
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+16% Synergy $1.15
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+15% Synergy $0.39
Brood Birthing Brood Birthing
+15% Synergy $0.35
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+14% Synergy $1.01
Call the Scions Call the Scions
+11% Synergy $0.09
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+9% Synergy $0.32
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+8% Synergy $3.86
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+8% Synergy $2.87
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+8% Synergy $0.29
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+8% Synergy $0.44
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+7% Synergy $1.09
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+7% Synergy $2.08
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+6% Synergy $0.68
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+6% Synergy $3.09
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+5% Synergy $0.19
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+5% Synergy $0.15
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+5% Synergy $15.27
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+5% Synergy $0.36
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.20
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+4% Synergy $7.08
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.30
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.94
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $7.72
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+1% Synergy $0.27
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.29
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.27
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-2% Synergy $1.61
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-7% Synergy $0.41
Decimate Decimate
-7% Synergy $0.30
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy $0.56
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $2.39
Three Visits Three Visits
-10% Synergy $5.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-12% Synergy $1.54
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-17% Synergy $1.52

Utility Artifacts

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

Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+28% Synergy $0.47
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+27% Synergy $0.91
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+24% Synergy $0.21
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+23% Synergy $1.09
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+22% Synergy $54.49
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+22% Synergy $0.57
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+21% Synergy $2.62
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+20% Synergy $3.15
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+15% Synergy $0.27
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+10% Synergy $0.66
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+8% Synergy $10.80
Animation Module Animation Module
+8% Synergy $3.39
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+8% Synergy $0.16
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $31.18
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+7% Synergy $0.18
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+6% Synergy $0.36
Dissection Tools Dissection Tools
+6% Synergy $0.29
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+6% Synergy $17.40
The Masamune The Masamune
+6% Synergy $0.85
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.74
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $3.57
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+3% Synergy $70.05
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+3% Synergy $4.16
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+3% Synergy $4.64
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+3% Synergy $1.78
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $26.43
Embercleave Embercleave
+3% Synergy $9.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.39
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-1% Synergy $11.75
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-7% Synergy $64.61

Enchantments

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

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+32% Synergy $2.26
From Beyond From Beyond
+28% Synergy $2.12
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+26% Synergy $4.08
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+19% Synergy $1.59
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+17% Synergy $31.34
Path of Annihilation Path of Annihilation
+17% Synergy $0.33
Pain for All Pain for All
+16% Synergy $0.44
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
+14% Synergy $0.16
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+9% Synergy $0.36
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+9% Synergy $2.61
Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw
+9% Synergy $0.16
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+8% Synergy $35.90
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+8% Synergy $4.33
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+7% Synergy $3.48
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+7% Synergy $1.89
Greater Good Greater Good
+6% Synergy $5.23
Perilous Forays Perilous Forays
+6% Synergy $2.34
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+6% Synergy $0.39
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+6% Synergy $0.28
Betrothed of Fire Betrothed of Fire
+6% Synergy $0.21
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+6% Synergy $0.27
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+4% Synergy $14.06
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+4% Synergy $9.03
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+3% Synergy $8.07
Rancor Rancor
+2% Synergy $1.58
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.82
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+1% Synergy $1.45
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
-1% Synergy $8.68
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-5% Synergy $12.12
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-6% Synergy $26.78
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-7% Synergy $1.64
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-10% Synergy $0.42
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-19% Synergy $5.20
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
+10% Synergy $1.84
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+9% Synergy $3.89
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+3% Synergy $1.72

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+32% Synergy $0.41
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+32% Synergy $0.33
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+28% Synergy $2.09
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.40
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+20% Synergy $0.35
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+19% Synergy $0.34
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+17% Synergy $1.27
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+16% Synergy $1.15
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+12% Synergy $2.49
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+12% Synergy $0.26
Fountainport Fountainport
+11% Synergy $3.44
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+7% Synergy $3.94
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.80
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.35
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+4% Synergy $2.14
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
0% Synergy $1.36
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
0% Synergy $5.23
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $15.46
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $7.61
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.29
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $52.17
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+2% Synergy $4.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $0.98
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.27
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-3% Synergy $0.44

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
+25% Synergy $0.62
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+19% Synergy $0.36
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+7% Synergy $2.20
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.46
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+6% Synergy $0.68
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+5% Synergy $1.78
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+5% Synergy $8.18
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+4% Synergy $0.46
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+4% Synergy $0.28
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+4% Synergy $2.00
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+4% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.31
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+2% Synergy $0.33
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.94
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Game Trail Game Trail
+1% Synergy $0.23
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+1% Synergy $8.10
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $7.72
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.82
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.34
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.28
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.28
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-1% Synergy $1.10
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-1% Synergy $0.19
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-1% Synergy $7.24
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-1% Synergy $0.47
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-2% Synergy $0.34
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-2% Synergy $2.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.13
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-3% Synergy $2.77
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-3% Synergy $0.26
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-4% Synergy $5.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $3.30
Commercial District Commercial District
-5% Synergy $8.26
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-5% Synergy $0.47
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-6% Synergy $7.17
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-7% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.22
Taiga Taiga
-7% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $17.79

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