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Gimli of the Glittering Caves
Price tag $0.67

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

#2320 Current Rank
#2133 Last Week
#2074 Last Month

New Cards

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

Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
+23% Synergy $0.44
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
+8% Synergy $0.45
The Legend of Roku Avatar Roku The Legend of Roku
+6% Synergy $10.58
Lost in Memories Lost in Memories
+3% Synergy $0.41
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-4% Synergy $8.71

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
+85% Synergy $0.47
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+84% Synergy $0.62
Norin the Wary Norin the Wary
+68% Synergy $16.12
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
+64% Synergy $0.11
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+63% Synergy $0.28
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+57% Synergy $0.07
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+57% Synergy $0.50
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+57% Synergy $1.15
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+57% Synergy $4.82
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+56% Synergy $3.60

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
+54% Synergy $0.22
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+51% Synergy $4.85
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+50% Synergy $0.07
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+48% Synergy $0.23
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+46% Synergy $0.89
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+41% Synergy $0.95
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.21
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+8% Synergy $1.49
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+7% Synergy $0.37
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-2% Synergy $9.75

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $90.28
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $91.82
Gamble Gamble
-6% Synergy $9.62
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $30.89

Creatures

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

Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+45% Synergy $0.08
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+44% Synergy $3.64
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+39% Synergy $0.69
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+39% Synergy $17.10
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+39% Synergy $0.17
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+39% Synergy $0.99
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+39% Synergy $0.36
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+38% Synergy $1.21
Xorn Xorn
+36% Synergy $6.87
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+36% Synergy $1.13
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+35% Synergy $0.29
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+33% Synergy $1.29
Surtr, Fiery Jötun Surtr, Fiery Jötun
+33% Synergy $12.28
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+31% Synergy $2.64
Norin, Swift Survivalist Norin, Swift Survivalist
+30% Synergy $0.06
Arni Metalbrow Arni Metalbrow
+28% Synergy $0.17
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+26% Synergy $36.65
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+26% Synergy $0.48
Tuktuk the Explorer Tuktuk the Explorer
+24% Synergy $0.33
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+23% Synergy $5.76
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+23% Synergy $0.43
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+23% Synergy $0.08
Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+22% Synergy $2.64
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+21% Synergy $9.19
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+21% Synergy $0.35
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+21% Synergy $0.19
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+20% Synergy $4.93
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing
+20% Synergy $0.18
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+19% Synergy $7.06
Amber Gristle O'Maul Amber Gristle O'Maul
+19% Synergy $0.06
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+17% Synergy $2.26
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+17% Synergy $0.13
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+17% Synergy $0.17
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+17% Synergy $2.32
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+16% Synergy $0.53
The Red Terror The Red Terror
+16% Synergy $4.52
The Peregrine Dynamo The Peregrine Dynamo
+16% Synergy $2.68
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+15% Synergy $0.61
Gornog, the Red Reaper Gornog, the Red Reaper
+15% Synergy $6.32
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+14% Synergy $4.81
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+14% Synergy $0.77
Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
+13% Synergy $2.29
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+13% Synergy $1.34
Umaro, Raging Yeti Umaro, Raging Yeti
+12% Synergy $0.14
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+11% Synergy $5.15
Lovisa Coldeyes Lovisa Coldeyes
+11% Synergy $1.79
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+8% Synergy $10.36
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+7% Synergy $1.49
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+1% Synergy $21.29
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+1% Synergy $10.90

Instants

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

Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+17% Synergy $3.23
Big Score Big Score
+16% Synergy $0.72
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+8% Synergy $2.26
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+8% Synergy $1.41
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+8% Synergy $0.44
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+7% Synergy $5.63
Fling Fling
+7% Synergy $0.05
Fury Charm Fury Charm
+5% Synergy $0.18
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.12
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+4% Synergy $0.33
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.55
Rush of Adrenaline Rush of Adrenaline
+4% Synergy $0.11
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+4% Synergy $0.43
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+1% Synergy $0.59
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+1% Synergy $0.34
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
0% Synergy $3.25
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $48.91
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.59
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.10
Expedite Expedite
-5% Synergy $0.95
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-6% Synergy $7.15
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-7% Synergy $8.72
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-8% Synergy $1.28
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-9% Synergy $7.40
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-9% Synergy $2.25
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-11% Synergy $10.48

Sorceries

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

Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+16% Synergy $1.67
Crash Through Crash Through
+12% Synergy $0.25
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+10% Synergy $0.17
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+10% Synergy $0.17
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+9% Synergy $0.40
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $2.28
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+5% Synergy $0.36
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $3.00
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+4% Synergy $0.83
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+4% Synergy $2.69
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+4% Synergy $15.39
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+3% Synergy $0.37
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+2% Synergy $0.17
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+2% Synergy $3.63
Earthquake Earthquake
+1% Synergy $0.77
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.02
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
0% Synergy $0.75
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
0% Synergy $0.44
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $5.68
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $1499.99
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.79
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
-1% Synergy $3.21
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-3% Synergy $0.17
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.24
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-19% Synergy $1.61

Utility Artifacts

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

The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+40% Synergy $9.45
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+39% Synergy $20.04
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+36% Synergy $0.46
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+32% Synergy $0.32
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+30% Synergy $0.34
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+27% Synergy $1.45
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+26% Synergy $2.35
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+24% Synergy $2.56
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+22% Synergy $1.65
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+21% Synergy $36.63
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+18% Synergy $0.08
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+17% Synergy $1.52
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+17% Synergy $0.40
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+16% Synergy $38.64
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+16% Synergy $17.35
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+15% Synergy $0.21
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+14% Synergy $1.78
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+14% Synergy $0.11
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+13% Synergy $12.49
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+12% Synergy $13.63
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $5.30
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+11% Synergy $2.01
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+10% Synergy $0.57
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+9% Synergy $43.20
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+9% Synergy $0.17
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+9% Synergy $0.33
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+8% Synergy $0.91
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+8% Synergy $33.44
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+8% Synergy $0.29
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+7% Synergy $0.13
Dwarven Hammer Dwarven Hammer
+7% Synergy $0.07
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+6% Synergy $43.68
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+6% Synergy $1.57
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $9.47
Embercleave Embercleave
+5% Synergy $9.31
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+5% Synergy $0.25
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+5% Synergy $16.23
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+5% Synergy $1.14
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+5% Synergy $0.26
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $8.26
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+4% Synergy $0.32
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+4% Synergy $0.28
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+3% Synergy $2.53
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+3% Synergy $37.84
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+3% Synergy $8.88
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+3% Synergy $1.98
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+2% Synergy $3.77
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $3.82
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.19
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-4% Synergy $3.85

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
+41% Synergy $2.42
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+34% Synergy $0.15
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+31% Synergy $2.07
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+23% Synergy $0.51
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+17% Synergy $0.16
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+13% Synergy $2.44
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+9% Synergy $17.15
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+9% Synergy $4.70
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+8% Synergy $0.04
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.36
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+5% Synergy $0.09
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+4% Synergy $0.67
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+3% Synergy $0.07
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+2% Synergy $0.35
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-2% Synergy $0.26
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-4% Synergy $13.74
City on Fire City on Fire
-7% Synergy $8.80
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-10% Synergy $6.52

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
-5% Synergy $2.94

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+40% Synergy $0.37
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+34% Synergy $0.19
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+26% Synergy $2.77
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+17% Synergy $14.79
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+13% Synergy $0.20
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+12% Synergy $6.02
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+11% Synergy $0.52
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+10% Synergy $10.60
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+10% Synergy $0.76
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+10% Synergy $0.24
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $4.92
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+6% Synergy $0.71
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.44
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.45
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+3% Synergy $0.06
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+2% Synergy $1.27
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
-1% Synergy $1.47
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-2% Synergy $16.86
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $4.85
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-3% Synergy $0.14
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $34.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.07
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-5% Synergy $2.57
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $38.24
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.22

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+23% Synergy $2.39
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $25.64
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+5% Synergy $0.26
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $61.26
Blitzball Blitzball
+4% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.35
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.14
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-1% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.93
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-6% Synergy $2.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.21
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-12% Synergy $2.02

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 $6.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.16
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.55
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+4% Synergy $0.12
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+4% Synergy $2.44
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.10
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.02
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.42
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $5.68
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.59

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