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Gimli, Mournful Avenger
Price tag $0.27

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

#1517 Current Rank
#1559 Last Week
#1355 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.

Ribtruss Roaster Ribtruss Roaster
+5% Synergy $0.73
Pest Rescuer Pest Rescuer
+4% Synergy $2.34
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+3% Synergy $2.00
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+2% Synergy $0.40
Burrog Barrage Burrog Barrage
+2% Synergy $0.05

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
+65% Synergy $3.80
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+57% Synergy $5.71
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+54% Synergy $1.07
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+50% Synergy $14.97
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+50% Synergy $2.21
Fecundity Fecundity
+48% Synergy $0.98
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+47% Synergy $0.63
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+45% Synergy $0.36
Chittering Dispatcher Chittering Dispatcher
+42% Synergy $0.71

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 $0.37
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+40% Synergy $2.32
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+39% Synergy $0.45
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+38% Synergy $2.48
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+38% Synergy $0.19
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+24% Synergy $0.73
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $0.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.92
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+8% Synergy $1.09
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.47

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $122.46
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $41.76

Creatures

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

Mycoloth Mycoloth
+38% Synergy $0.65
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+36% Synergy $0.33
Dragonlair Spider Dragonlair Spider
+35% Synergy $4.59
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+35% Synergy $0.14
Dragon Broodmother Dragon Broodmother
+34% Synergy $6.42
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+34% Synergy $3.08
Writhing Chrysalis Writhing Chrysalis
+34% Synergy $0.30
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+31% Synergy $0.26
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+30% Synergy $0.18
Eldrazi Repurposer Eldrazi Repurposer
+30% Synergy $0.17
Spawn-Gang Commander Spawn-Gang Commander
+28% Synergy $0.25
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+28% Synergy $1.51
Blisterpod Blisterpod
+26% Synergy $0.10
Thermopod Thermopod
+25% Synergy $0.61
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+24% Synergy $1.31
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+22% Synergy $0.27
Kozilek's Predator Kozilek's Predator
+22% Synergy $0.15
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+21% Synergy $7.66
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+21% Synergy $0.19
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+20% Synergy $5.40
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+20% Synergy $0.30
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+20% Synergy $0.13
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+19% Synergy $0.42
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+19% Synergy $0.22
Nest Invader Nest Invader
+18% Synergy $0.29
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+17% Synergy $0.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.32
Skittering Precursor Skittering Precursor
+16% Synergy $0.18
Eyeless Watcher Eyeless Watcher
+16% Synergy $0.19
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+15% Synergy $0.61
Termagant Swarm Termagant Swarm
+15% Synergy $2.62
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+15% Synergy $0.28
Brood Monitor Brood Monitor
+15% Synergy $0.23
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+14% Synergy $0.28
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+14% Synergy $2.85
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+13% Synergy $0.46
Brawn Brawn
+13% Synergy $0.44
Propagator Drone Propagator Drone
+13% Synergy $0.19
Emrakul's Evangel Emrakul's Evangel
+13% Synergy $0.35
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+12% Synergy $0.29
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+12% Synergy $0.34
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+11% Synergy $0.86
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $1.80
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+5% Synergy $1.57
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+5% Synergy $2.25
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+2% Synergy $9.57
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+1% Synergy $0.28
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $0.41
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-1% Synergy $23.90
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-8% Synergy $13.64

Instants

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

Fling Fling
+27% Synergy $0.26
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+26% Synergy $0.49
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+22% Synergy $0.23
Friendly Rivalry Friendly Rivalry
+20% Synergy $0.20
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+15% Synergy $3.63
Fungal Rebirth Fungal Rebirth
+14% Synergy $0.35
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+12% Synergy $6.17
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+10% Synergy $9.75
Fresh Meat Fresh Meat
+10% Synergy $0.30
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+9% Synergy $0.19
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+9% Synergy $2.95
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+8% Synergy $0.42
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.37
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+6% Synergy $3.89
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+5% Synergy $0.80
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+5% Synergy $3.84
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+5% Synergy $0.31
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+5% Synergy $0.20
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+4% Synergy $2.21
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+4% Synergy $0.15
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+4% Synergy $1.47
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.27
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+2% Synergy $2.25
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+2% Synergy $30.21
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+1% Synergy $4.43
Ram Through Ram Through
0% Synergy $0.42
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $15.33
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-2% Synergy $0.44
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-2% Synergy $0.24
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-4% Synergy $0.49
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-4% Synergy $0.92
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.32
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $68.21
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $13.72
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy $0.35

Sorceries

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

Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+28% Synergy $0.29
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+27% Synergy $5.03
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+25% Synergy $0.43
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+21% Synergy $0.42
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+19% Synergy $0.35
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+19% Synergy $0.78
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+16% Synergy $1.15
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+15% Synergy $0.41
Brood Birthing Brood Birthing
+15% Synergy $0.28
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+14% Synergy $0.69
Call the Scions Call the Scions
+11% Synergy $0.10
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+9% Synergy $2.98
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+9% Synergy $0.24
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+8% Synergy $1.68
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+8% Synergy $2.27
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+8% Synergy $0.31
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+8% Synergy $0.40
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+7% Synergy $1.35
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+7% Synergy $2.71
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+6% Synergy $0.67
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+5% Synergy $0.24
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+5% Synergy $0.16
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+5% Synergy $15.25
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.07
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+4% Synergy $6.99
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+4% Synergy $0.31
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.41
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $7.81
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.82
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.27
Bushwhack Bushwhack
0% Synergy $0.24
Harmonize Harmonize
-1% Synergy $0.27
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-2% Synergy $1.17
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-7% Synergy $0.40
Farseek Farseek
-7% Synergy $0.54
Decimate Decimate
-7% Synergy $0.23
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $2.09
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $4.95
Cultivate Cultivate
-11% Synergy $0.31
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-11% Synergy $2.39
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-17% Synergy $1.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+27% Synergy $0.46
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+26% Synergy $0.84
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+24% Synergy $0.99
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+24% Synergy $0.22
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+22% Synergy $54.80
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+21% Synergy $1.96
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+21% Synergy $0.62
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+20% Synergy $3.33
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+15% Synergy $0.25
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+9% Synergy $0.61
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+9% Synergy $11.00
Animation Module Animation Module
+8% Synergy $3.51
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+8% Synergy $0.23
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+8% Synergy $0.21
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $36.51
Dissection Tools Dissection Tools
+7% Synergy $0.14
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+6% Synergy $0.30
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+6% Synergy $15.67
The Masamune The Masamune
+6% Synergy $0.78
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.51
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+4% Synergy $1.67
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+4% Synergy $3.26
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+3% Synergy $3.77
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+2% Synergy $69.05
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+2% Synergy $5.05
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $28.78
Embercleave Embercleave
+2% Synergy $9.06
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.43
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-1% Synergy $10.19
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-7% Synergy $62.03

Enchantments

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

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+31% Synergy $2.18
From Beyond From Beyond
+28% Synergy $2.79
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+26% Synergy $3.78
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+18% Synergy $1.82
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+17% Synergy $30.30
Path of Annihilation Path of Annihilation
+17% Synergy $0.26
Pain for All Pain for All
+16% Synergy $0.58
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
+14% Synergy $0.19
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+10% Synergy $3.03
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+9% Synergy $0.30
Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw
+9% Synergy $0.16
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+8% Synergy $39.54
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+8% Synergy $3.45
Greater Good Greater Good
+7% Synergy $4.84
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+7% Synergy $3.51
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+7% Synergy $1.93
Perilous Forays Perilous Forays
+6% Synergy $2.55
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+6% Synergy $0.34
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+6% Synergy $0.28
Betrothed of Fire Betrothed of Fire
+6% Synergy $0.21
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+6% Synergy $0.21
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+4% Synergy $13.59
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+4% Synergy $6.17
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+3% Synergy $7.36
Rancor Rancor
+2% Synergy $1.53
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.52
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+1% Synergy $1.49
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
-2% Synergy $9.03
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-5% Synergy $11.76
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-6% Synergy $26.49
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-7% Synergy $1.62
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-10% Synergy $0.38
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-19% Synergy $5.13
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-26% Synergy $0.36

Planeswalkers

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

Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+10% Synergy $2.25
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+9% Synergy $3.71
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+5% Synergy $0.47
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+4% Synergy $1.49

Utility Lands

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

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+32% Synergy $0.31
High Market High Market
+32% Synergy $0.47
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+28% Synergy $1.52
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.31
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+19% Synergy $0.31
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+19% Synergy $0.32
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+17% Synergy $1.26
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+16% Synergy $0.74
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+13% Synergy $2.42
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+12% Synergy $0.26
Fountainport Fountainport
+12% Synergy $2.50
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+7% Synergy $3.12
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.64
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.40
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+4% Synergy $1.62
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
0% Synergy $1.15
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
0% Synergy $3.78
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.40
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $14.79
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $10.13
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.28
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $50.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+3% Synergy $3.62
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.19
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.40
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-3% Synergy $0.43

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 $0.49
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+19% Synergy $0.35
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+7% Synergy $2.00
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.37
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+6% Synergy $0.67
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+5% Synergy $0.46
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+5% Synergy $1.57
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+5% Synergy $5.37
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+4% Synergy $0.19
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Game Trail Game Trail
+2% Synergy $0.27
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+2% Synergy $0.25
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $7.81
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.82
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.18
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.18
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+1% Synergy $7.88
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.28
Highland Forest Highland Forest
0% Synergy $0.44
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.16
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $15.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.26
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.32
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-1% Synergy $0.29
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-1% Synergy $0.19
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-1% Synergy $7.97
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-2% Synergy $0.29
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-2% Synergy $2.20
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-3% Synergy $4.61
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-3% Synergy $2.84
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-3% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.33
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-4% Synergy $0.36
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $0.97
Commercial District Commercial District
-5% Synergy $8.14
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-6% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.32
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-7% Synergy $8.08
Taiga Taiga
-7% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-10% Synergy $16.13

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