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Gimli of the Glittering Caves
Price tag $0.70

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

#1923 Current Rank
#1904 Last Week
#1907 Last Month

New Cards

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

Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+22% Synergy $3.94
Umaro, Raging Yeti Umaro, Raging Yeti
+12% Synergy $0.22
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+12% Synergy $0.55
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+10% Synergy $0.49
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+7% Synergy $0.17

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
+88% Synergy $0.43
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+86% Synergy $1.20
Norin the Wary Norin the Wary
+71% Synergy $5.16
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
+67% Synergy $0.16
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+63% Synergy $4.18
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+62% Synergy $0.36
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+60% Synergy $0.11
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+59% Synergy $0.99
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+57% Synergy $0.47
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+57% Synergy $0.55

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 $0.21
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+54% Synergy $0.19
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+52% Synergy $1.86
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+50% Synergy $0.77
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+46% Synergy $0.34
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+40% Synergy $17.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $1.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $1.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+7% Synergy $0.34
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+2% Synergy $7.78

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $67.99
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $46.20
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.69
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy $26.15
Gamble Gamble
-6% Synergy $7.91

Creatures

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

Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+46% Synergy $10.52
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+45% Synergy $0.06
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+44% Synergy $1.11
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+43% Synergy $1.69
Xorn Xorn
+42% Synergy $4.91
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+42% Synergy $0.21
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+41% Synergy $0.85
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+41% Synergy $0.31
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+38% Synergy $0.33
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+36% Synergy $0.49
Surtr, Fiery Jötun Surtr, Fiery Jötun
+36% Synergy $0.61
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+35% Synergy $0.38
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+34% Synergy $4.05
Norin, Swift Survivalist Norin, Swift Survivalist
+33% Synergy $0.05
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+30% Synergy $4.04
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+30% Synergy $0.91
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+30% Synergy $1.03
Arni Metalbrow Arni Metalbrow
+30% Synergy $0.16
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+28% Synergy $27.60
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+26% Synergy $0.34
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+26% Synergy $0.09
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+24% Synergy $0.13
Tuktuk the Explorer Tuktuk the Explorer
+24% Synergy $0.25
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+23% Synergy $9.09
Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+23% Synergy $2.01
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+22% Synergy $7.36
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+22% Synergy $0.31
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+22% Synergy $3.65
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+20% Synergy $0.34
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+20% Synergy $1.32
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing
+20% Synergy $0.21
The Peregrine Dynamo The Peregrine Dynamo
+20% Synergy $1.45
Amber Gristle O'Maul Amber Gristle O'Maul
+18% Synergy $0.06
The Red Terror The Red Terror
+17% Synergy $4.05
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+16% Synergy $0.19
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+16% Synergy $0.46
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+15% Synergy $0.42
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+15% Synergy $2.99
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+15% Synergy $0.17
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+14% Synergy $0.91
Gornog, the Red Reaper Gornog, the Red Reaper
+14% Synergy $6.06
Lovisa Coldeyes Lovisa Coldeyes
+13% Synergy $2.31
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
+13% Synergy $0.43
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+12% Synergy $1.05
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+12% Synergy $0.35
Arni Brokenbrow Arni Brokenbrow
+12% Synergy $0.10
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+9% Synergy $1.15
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+8% Synergy $1.51
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+3% Synergy $19.52
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+3% Synergy $10.80

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
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+18% Synergy $2.75
Big Score Big Score
+16% Synergy $0.62
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+10% Synergy $0.53
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $0.98
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+8% Synergy $4.20
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+8% Synergy $0.36
Fling Fling
+7% Synergy $0.08
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+6% Synergy $0.28
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.57
Fury Charm Fury Charm
+5% Synergy $0.16
Rush of Adrenaline Rush of Adrenaline
+4% Synergy $0.08
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.15
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+1% Synergy $0.60
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
0% Synergy $1.76
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.68
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-6% Synergy $8.49
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-6% Synergy $5.81
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-7% Synergy $0.06
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-9% Synergy $5.39
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-9% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-10% Synergy $0.99
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-12% Synergy $8.43

Sorceries

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

Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+18% Synergy $0.82
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+12% Synergy $0.18
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+9% Synergy $0.36
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+9% Synergy $0.23
Crash Through Crash Through
+9% Synergy $0.17
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+7% Synergy $4.41
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $2.73
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+6% Synergy $2.07
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+6% Synergy $11.89
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+5% Synergy $0.31
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+3% Synergy $1.03
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+3% Synergy $0.16
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+3% Synergy $0.27
Snort Snort
+3% Synergy $0.71
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+2% Synergy $1.19
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.03
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.39
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+1% Synergy $0.70
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy $9.10
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $1474.14
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.51
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
-2% Synergy $1.84
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.29
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-5% Synergy $0.20
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-6% Synergy $4.42
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-18% Synergy $1.76

Utility Artifacts

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

The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+43% Synergy $9.77
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+40% Synergy $0.26
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+34% Synergy $0.35
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+31% Synergy $0.33
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+30% Synergy $2.31
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+27% Synergy $1.06
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $31.55
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+26% Synergy $1.78
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+23% Synergy $0.37
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+23% Synergy $1.39
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+22% Synergy $35.07
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+20% Synergy $2.29
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+18% Synergy $1.86
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+18% Synergy $20.45
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+16% Synergy $17.44
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+16% Synergy $14.36
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+16% Synergy $0.22
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+15% Synergy $7.32
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+15% Synergy $0.05
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+14% Synergy $2.15
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+13% Synergy $0.09
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+12% Synergy $0.18
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $0.63
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+11% Synergy $41.21
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+8% Synergy $0.64
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+7% Synergy $0.20
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+7% Synergy $0.30
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+7% Synergy $0.29
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+7% Synergy $0.29
Embercleave Embercleave
+6% Synergy $7.95
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+6% Synergy $38.01
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+6% Synergy $0.77
Dwarven Hammer Dwarven Hammer
+6% Synergy $0.06
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.45
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $9.42
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+5% Synergy $36.85
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+5% Synergy $19.73
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+5% Synergy $8.42
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $12.75
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+4% Synergy $0.31
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+4% Synergy $0.29
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+4% Synergy $1.19
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+4% Synergy $2.39
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+4% Synergy $0.97
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+3% Synergy $3.11
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+3% Synergy $1.73
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+3% Synergy $33.77
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+3% Synergy $0.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.24
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-14% Synergy $4.85

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
+37% Synergy $3.15
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+35% Synergy $0.19
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+31% Synergy $2.72
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+25% Synergy $0.37
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+19% Synergy $0.10
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+12% Synergy $6.36
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+10% Synergy $18.73
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+10% Synergy $2.85
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+7% Synergy $0.55
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.44
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+6% Synergy $0.07
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+6% Synergy $0.07
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+2% Synergy $0.05
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+1% Synergy $0.35
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-2% Synergy $0.25
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-5% Synergy $8.53
City on Fire City on Fire
-8% Synergy $5.62
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-11% Synergy $5.91

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 $5.10
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-6% Synergy $3.07

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+42% Synergy $0.27
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+33% Synergy $0.21
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+28% Synergy $2.02
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+19% Synergy $12.52
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+15% Synergy $0.25
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+14% Synergy $5.17
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+12% Synergy $11.65
War Room War Room
+11% Synergy $2.73
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+10% Synergy $0.37
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+9% Synergy $0.47
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+6% Synergy $0.50
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+5% Synergy $0.80
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+4% Synergy $0.10
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+2% Synergy $0.98
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.08
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
-1% Synergy $1.33
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-2% Synergy $16.55
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-4% Synergy $0.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $34.54
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $38.71
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-4% Synergy $1.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $1.98
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+24% Synergy $1.36
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $67.47
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $17.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.51
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.07
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $153.22
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
0% Synergy $30.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.22
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-3% Synergy $0.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-3% Synergy $24.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.12
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-6% Synergy $1.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.33
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-12% Synergy $0.96

Lands

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

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+12% Synergy $6.72
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.11
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.57
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+5% Synergy $1.39
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.50
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.03
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $50.15
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy $9.10
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.68

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