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Gimli of the Glittering Caves
Price tag $2.15

Legendary CreatureDwarf Warrior

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2301 Current Rank
#2194 Last Week
#2120 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gimli of the Glittering Caves decks.

Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar
+2% Synergy $4.00

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gimli of the Glittering Caves's abilities and overall game plan.

Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+84% Synergy $0.46
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+84% Synergy $1.24
Norin the Wary Norin the Wary
+67% Synergy $18.33
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
+62% Synergy $0.19
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+62% Synergy $0.35
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+59% Synergy $1.65
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+59% Synergy $0.64
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+56% Synergy $0.08
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+56% Synergy $5.29
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+55% Synergy $2.49

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gimli of the Glittering Caves decks.

Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+53% Synergy $0.27
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+49% Synergy $5.14
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+47% Synergy $0.23
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+45% Synergy $0.97
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+42% Synergy $9.58
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+41% Synergy $0.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.53
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+8% Synergy $1.07
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+6% Synergy $0.48
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-2% Synergy $10.52

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $100.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $100.35
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $10.30
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $45.20

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gimli of the Glittering Caves's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+44% Synergy $3.44
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+44% Synergy $0.10
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+39% Synergy $0.17
Xorn Xorn
+38% Synergy $7.95
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+38% Synergy $19.25
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+38% Synergy $0.34
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+37% Synergy $0.82
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+37% Synergy $0.37
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+37% Synergy $1.13
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+36% Synergy $0.91
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+35% Synergy $0.89
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+33% Synergy $1.78
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+32% Synergy $2.67
Surtr, Fiery Jötun Surtr, Fiery Jötun
+31% Synergy $10.10
Norin, Swift Survivalist Norin, Swift Survivalist
+28% Synergy $0.07
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+27% Synergy $37.33
Arni Metalbrow Arni Metalbrow
+27% Synergy $0.17
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+26% Synergy $0.43
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
+25% Synergy $0.42
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+24% Synergy $7.49
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+24% Synergy $11.33
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+23% Synergy $0.66
Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+22% Synergy $4.69
Tuktuk the Explorer Tuktuk the Explorer
+22% Synergy $0.32
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+21% Synergy $0.09
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+21% Synergy $0.19
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+20% Synergy $0.40
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+20% Synergy $6.80
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing
+20% Synergy $0.16
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+18% Synergy $9.06
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+18% Synergy $4.17
Amber Gristle O'Maul Amber Gristle O'Maul
+17% Synergy $0.09
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+16% Synergy $1.93
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+16% Synergy $0.17
The Red Terror The Red Terror
+16% Synergy $4.98
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+15% Synergy $0.71
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+15% Synergy $0.21
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+14% Synergy $5.51
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+14% Synergy $0.52
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+14% Synergy $1.97
Gornog, the Red Reaper Gornog, the Red Reaper
+14% Synergy $7.81
The Peregrine Dynamo The Peregrine Dynamo
+14% Synergy $3.19
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+13% Synergy $0.63
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+12% Synergy $5.89
Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
+12% Synergy $2.69
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+9% Synergy $15.76
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+9% Synergy $0.78
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+4% Synergy $1.78
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+2% Synergy $12.01
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
0% Synergy $20.97

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gimli of the Glittering Caves safe.

Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+50% Synergy $0.09
Big Score Big Score
+16% Synergy $0.90
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+14% Synergy $3.27
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+7% Synergy $3.38
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+7% Synergy $1.44
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+7% Synergy $1.64
Fling Fling
+6% Synergy $0.06
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $6.46
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.52
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+5% Synergy $0.66
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.14
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.55
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+3% Synergy $0.64
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+1% Synergy $0.44
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
0% Synergy $5.34
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
-1% Synergy $2.49
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.48
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-3% Synergy $10.29
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $62.77
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.11
Expedite Expedite
-5% Synergy $0.70
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-7% Synergy $1.76
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-7% Synergy $8.66
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-8% Synergy $11.88
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-9% Synergy $7.66
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-10% Synergy $2.66
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-11% Synergy $12.53

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gimli of the Glittering Caves's game plan and control the board.

Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+15% Synergy $2.00
Crash Through Crash Through
+13% Synergy $0.17
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+10% Synergy $0.13
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+10% Synergy $0.25
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+9% Synergy $0.46
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $2.27
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $3.58
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+4% Synergy $1.03
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+4% Synergy $0.42
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+4% Synergy $14.87
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $2.73
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+3% Synergy $0.48
Earthquake Earthquake
+2% Synergy $0.64
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+2% Synergy $3.39
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+1% Synergy $0.97
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+1% Synergy $0.17
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.01
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy $7.08
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
0% Synergy $3.54
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
0% Synergy $0.44
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $1719.97
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.82
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.24
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-4% Synergy $0.19
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-19% Synergy $1.45

Utility Artifacts

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

Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+38% Synergy $24.11
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+36% Synergy $0.41
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+32% Synergy $0.47
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+28% Synergy $0.40
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+26% Synergy $2.84
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+25% Synergy $2.23
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+25% Synergy $2.37
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+23% Synergy $2.38
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+21% Synergy $41.18
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+19% Synergy $0.43
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+17% Synergy $0.11
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+16% Synergy $2.15
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+16% Synergy $40.10
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+16% Synergy $18.56
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+14% Synergy $0.09
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+14% Synergy $0.24
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+13% Synergy $2.21
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+12% Synergy $13.52
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+11% Synergy $13.67
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+11% Synergy $2.53
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+10% Synergy $0.67
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+9% Synergy $6.44
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+9% Synergy $50.14
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+9% Synergy $0.37
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+8% Synergy $1.32
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+8% Synergy $0.39
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+7% Synergy $0.15
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+7% Synergy $44.95
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+7% Synergy $0.15
Embercleave Embercleave
+6% Synergy $8.78
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $30.55
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+6% Synergy $2.14
Dwarven Hammer Dwarven Hammer
+6% Synergy $0.08
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $10.32
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+5% Synergy $0.28
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+5% Synergy $17.09
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $11.20
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+4% Synergy $0.22
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $1.25
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+4% Synergy $11.04
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+4% Synergy $0.33
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+4% Synergy $0.09
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+3% Synergy $37.15
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+3% Synergy $2.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.37
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+2% Synergy $3.24
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+2% Synergy $2.25
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+2% Synergy $2.82
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.23
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-1% Synergy $2.97

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gimli of the Glittering Caves's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+42% Synergy $2.84
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+34% Synergy $0.26
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+31% Synergy $2.74
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+25% Synergy $0.65
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+16% Synergy $0.16
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+13% Synergy $3.50
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+10% Synergy $6.90
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+9% Synergy $26.77
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+8% Synergy $0.04
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+5% Synergy $0.39
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+5% Synergy $0.06
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+4% Synergy $0.79
The Legend of Roku Avatar Roku The Legend of Roku
+3% Synergy $11.07
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+3% Synergy $0.07
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+2% Synergy $0.43
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-1% Synergy $0.27
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-4% Synergy $23.62
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-5% Synergy $9.60
City on Fire City on Fire
-6% Synergy $10.49
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-9% Synergy $6.98

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gimli of the Glittering Caves to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-6% Synergy $3.14

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+39% Synergy $0.26
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+33% Synergy $0.20
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+26% Synergy $3.28
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+16% Synergy $15.72
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+13% Synergy $0.23
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+12% Synergy $0.86
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+11% Synergy $9.02
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+10% Synergy $10.78
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+10% Synergy $0.36
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+9% Synergy $0.63
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $5.33
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+5% Synergy $0.66
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.48
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+3% Synergy $0.06
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+2% Synergy $1.59
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.59
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+1% Synergy $1.32
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-2% Synergy $15.21
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $5.62
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-3% Synergy $0.13
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $35.79
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-5% Synergy $2.02
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.67
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $44.36
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+21% Synergy $1.78
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $31.52
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+5% Synergy $0.30
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $65.77
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.35
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-1% Synergy $0.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.72
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-6% Synergy $4.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.71
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-13% Synergy $2.05

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gimli of the Glittering Caves decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+10% Synergy $6.47
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.22
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+5% Synergy $0.15
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+5% Synergy $0.20
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.55
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+4% Synergy $2.71
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.19
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.01
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy $7.08
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.43
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.48

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