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Gimli of the Glittering Caves
Price tag $0.71

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

#1935 Current Rank
#1748 Last Week
#1962 Last Month

New Cards

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

Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
+9% Synergy $5.29
Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate
+7% Synergy $0.84
Spider-Punk Spider-Punk
+4% Synergy $9.90
Ghost-Spider, Gwen Stacy Ghost-Spider, Gwen Stacy
+1% Synergy $70.32
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
-1% Synergy $3.67

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
+87% Synergy $0.40
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+85% Synergy $1.56
Norin the Wary Norin the Wary
+69% Synergy $5.38
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
+67% Synergy $0.10
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+62% Synergy $0.23
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+61% Synergy $0.08
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+61% Synergy $4.70
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+57% Synergy $0.42
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+57% Synergy $1.00
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+57% Synergy $0.92

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
+56% Synergy $0.26
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+52% Synergy $2.67
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+52% Synergy $0.22
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+50% Synergy $0.03
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+48% Synergy $0.84
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+43% Synergy $0.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+27% Synergy $1.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $1.85
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+7% Synergy $0.50
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+1% Synergy $7.33

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $82.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $95.44
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $50.95
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $25.52
Gamble Gamble
-7% Synergy $10.63

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 $3.55
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+44% Synergy $12.69
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+44% Synergy $1.03
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+44% Synergy $0.07
Xorn Xorn
+41% Synergy $7.01
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+41% Synergy $0.23
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+40% Synergy $1.00
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+40% Synergy $0.33
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+37% Synergy $0.55
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+36% Synergy $0.52
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+36% Synergy $0.41
Surtr, Fiery Jötun Surtr, Fiery Jötun
+34% Synergy $0.78
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+33% Synergy $1.86
Norin, Swift Survivalist Norin, Swift Survivalist
+32% Synergy $0.10
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+30% Synergy $1.11
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+28% Synergy $3.56
Arni Metalbrow Arni Metalbrow
+28% Synergy $0.16
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+28% Synergy $1.24
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+27% Synergy $30.32
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+26% Synergy $0.11
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+24% Synergy $0.33
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+24% Synergy $0.16
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+23% Synergy $11.50
Tuktuk the Explorer Tuktuk the Explorer
+23% Synergy $0.29
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+22% Synergy $6.19
Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+22% Synergy $2.15
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+21% Synergy $3.51
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+20% Synergy $3.24
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+20% Synergy $0.31
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing
+20% Synergy $0.24
Amber Gristle O'Maul Amber Gristle O'Maul
+20% Synergy $0.05
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+19% Synergy $0.31
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+19% Synergy $1.31
The Peregrine Dynamo The Peregrine Dynamo
+19% Synergy $1.66
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+16% Synergy $0.17
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+16% Synergy $0.23
The Red Terror The Red Terror
+16% Synergy $4.85
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+15% Synergy $1.18
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+15% Synergy $0.50
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+15% Synergy $5.50
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+15% Synergy $0.48
Gornog, the Red Reaper Gornog, the Red Reaper
+15% Synergy $4.47
Umaro, Raging Yeti Umaro, Raging Yeti
+15% Synergy $0.15
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+12% Synergy $0.83
Lovisa Coldeyes Lovisa Coldeyes
+12% Synergy $1.13
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
+12% Synergy $0.40
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+8% Synergy $1.11
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+7% Synergy $2.24
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+7% Synergy $18.26
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+2% Synergy $20.81

Instants

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

Big Score Big Score
+18% Synergy $0.70
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+18% Synergy $3.54
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $1.00
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+8% Synergy $4.99
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+8% Synergy $1.05
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+8% Synergy $0.31
Fling Fling
+7% Synergy $0.06
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.34
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.49
Fury Charm Fury Charm
+5% Synergy $0.16
Rush of Adrenaline Rush of Adrenaline
+4% Synergy $0.08
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.10
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+2% Synergy $1.70
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+1% Synergy $0.39
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.04
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.08
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-6% Synergy $5.81
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-7% Synergy $9.06
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-8% Synergy $1.47
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-10% Synergy $1.06
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-10% Synergy $6.27
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-13% Synergy $8.90

Sorceries

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

Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+16% Synergy $0.93
Crash Through Crash Through
+11% Synergy $0.16
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+10% Synergy $0.38
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+10% Synergy $0.18
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+9% Synergy $0.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $3.74
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+6% Synergy $4.02
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+6% Synergy $0.42
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+6% Synergy $13.04
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+5% Synergy $1.95
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+4% Synergy $1.25
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+4% Synergy $0.30
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+3% Synergy $0.18
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+2% Synergy $0.87
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.00
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $0.46
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
0% Synergy $0.62
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $7.59
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.53
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1482.44
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
-2% Synergy $2.72
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.28
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-4% Synergy $0.20
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-7% Synergy $4.72
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-18% Synergy $1.99

Utility Artifacts

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

The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+42% Synergy $10.13
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+40% Synergy $18.49
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+38% Synergy $0.32
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+33% Synergy $0.29
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+31% Synergy $0.42
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+28% Synergy $2.24
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+27% Synergy $0.99
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+25% Synergy $34.22
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+25% Synergy $1.38
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+23% Synergy $1.31
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+20% Synergy $36.21
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+20% Synergy $0.40
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+19% Synergy $1.64
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+18% Synergy $0.10
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+17% Synergy $1.62
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+16% Synergy $19.04
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+16% Synergy $0.26
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+15% Synergy $15.92
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+15% Synergy $15.40
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+14% Synergy $5.28
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+13% Synergy $2.11
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+12% Synergy $0.09
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $0.66
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+11% Synergy $44.45
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+11% Synergy $0.14
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+9% Synergy $0.25
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+8% Synergy $0.82
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+8% Synergy $0.25
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+7% Synergy $0.18
Dwarven Hammer Dwarven Hammer
+7% Synergy $0.06
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+6% Synergy $0.29
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+6% Synergy $42.43
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+6% Synergy $17.17
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+6% Synergy $0.83
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $8.93
Embercleave Embercleave
+5% Synergy $8.62
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+5% Synergy $35.22
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+5% Synergy $1.76
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $12.57
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+4% Synergy $7.52
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+4% Synergy $0.26
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+3% Synergy $3.34
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+3% Synergy $35.57
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+3% Synergy $0.25
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+3% Synergy $1.33
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+3% Synergy $0.14
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+2% Synergy $1.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.54
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-9% Synergy $4.59

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
+38% Synergy $3.32
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+34% Synergy $0.20
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+30% Synergy $2.74
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+26% Synergy $0.42
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+18% Synergy $0.16
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+14% Synergy $6.76
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+11% Synergy $19.45
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+9% Synergy $3.83
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.41
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+6% Synergy $0.74
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+6% Synergy $0.04
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+6% Synergy $0.07
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+3% Synergy $0.07
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+2% Synergy $0.36
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-2% Synergy $0.26
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-4% Synergy $9.69
City on Fire City on Fire
-8% Synergy $7.34
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-12% Synergy $6.83

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+2% Synergy $4.96
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-6% Synergy $4.03

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+42% Synergy $0.32
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+34% Synergy $0.21
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+28% Synergy $1.67
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+19% Synergy $12.75
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+14% Synergy $0.31
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+14% Synergy $5.11
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+14% Synergy $0.47
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+12% Synergy $9.32
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+10% Synergy $0.49
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+10% Synergy $1.82
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $2.85
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.49
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+5% Synergy $0.79
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+3% Synergy $0.07
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+2% Synergy $1.16
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.76
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
-1% Synergy $1.48
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-2% Synergy $15.66
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-3% Synergy $0.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $35.89
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $41.89
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-4% Synergy $2.92
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.59
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-5% Synergy $0.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+23% Synergy $1.21
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $20.12
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+6% Synergy $65.92
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+4% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.52
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-1% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.21
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $26.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $1.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.15
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-6% Synergy $1.81
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-11% Synergy $1.28

Lands

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

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+11% Synergy $5.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.21
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.49
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+5% Synergy $1.93
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.06
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.55
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.00
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
0% Synergy $40.36
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $7.59
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.04

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