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Gimli of the Glittering Caves
Price tag $2.16

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

#2323 Current Rank
#2207 Last Week
#2154 Last Month

New Cards

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

Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
+14% Synergy $0.39
Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan
+9% Synergy $0.92
Casey Jones, Vigilante Casey Jones, Vigilante
+8% Synergy $0.31
Soulbright Seeker Soulbright Seeker
+6% Synergy $0.18
Zog, Triceraton Castaway Zog, Triceraton Castaway
+5% Synergy $0.12

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 $0.59
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+83% Synergy $2.32
Norin the Wary Norin the Wary
+65% Synergy $20.18
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
+63% Synergy $0.31
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+62% Synergy $0.39
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+60% Synergy $1.78
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+60% Synergy $1.26
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+57% Synergy $0.10
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+55% Synergy $6.40
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+54% Synergy $2.31

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 $0.28
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+51% Synergy $0.19
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+49% Synergy $5.25
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+47% Synergy $0.30
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+42% Synergy $10.46
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+41% Synergy $0.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $2.00
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+7% Synergy $0.52
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $0.77
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-2% Synergy $12.02

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $106.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $111.70
Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $14.01
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $43.73

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
+46% Synergy $0.15
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+44% Synergy $4.08
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+43% Synergy $1.28
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+40% Synergy $0.26
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+37% Synergy $24.32
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+37% Synergy $0.44
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+37% Synergy $0.34
Xorn Xorn
+36% Synergy $8.63
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+36% Synergy $0.85
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+36% Synergy $0.93
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+36% Synergy $1.01
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+36% Synergy $1.68
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+33% Synergy $1.87
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+32% Synergy $2.52
Surtr, Fiery Jötun Surtr, Fiery Jötun
+30% Synergy $12.16
Norin, Swift Survivalist Norin, Swift Survivalist
+28% Synergy $0.14
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+27% Synergy $43.76
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+26% Synergy $0.56
Arni Metalbrow Arni Metalbrow
+26% Synergy $0.19
Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+23% Synergy $5.21
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+22% Synergy $8.91
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+22% Synergy $10.97
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+22% Synergy $0.50
Tuktuk the Explorer Tuktuk the Explorer
+22% Synergy $0.37
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
+21% Synergy $0.38
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+21% Synergy $0.20
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+21% Synergy $0.21
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing
+21% Synergy $0.28
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+20% Synergy $0.36
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+20% Synergy $7.53
Amber Gristle O'Maul Amber Gristle O'Maul
+17% Synergy $0.09
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+16% Synergy $0.81
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+16% Synergy $0.21
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+16% Synergy $11.18
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+16% Synergy $3.52
The Red Terror The Red Terror
+16% Synergy $5.94
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+15% Synergy $4.02
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+15% Synergy $0.34
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+14% Synergy $7.41
Gornog, the Red Reaper Gornog, the Red Reaper
+14% Synergy $3.79
The Peregrine Dynamo The Peregrine Dynamo
+14% Synergy $2.72
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+13% Synergy $0.55
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+13% Synergy $2.09
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+12% Synergy $6.18
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+12% Synergy $1.26
Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
+12% Synergy $2.18
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+9% Synergy $19.20
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+9% Synergy $1.01
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+3% Synergy $2.07
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
0% Synergy $27.83

Instants

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

Big Score Big Score
+15% Synergy $0.98
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+15% Synergy $2.48
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+8% Synergy $0.52
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+7% Synergy $1.37
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+6% Synergy $0.46
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+6% Synergy $0.95
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $6.26
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+5% Synergy $3.67
Fling Fling
+5% Synergy $0.05
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.56
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+3% Synergy $0.62
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.13
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+1% Synergy $0.46
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
0% Synergy $3.37
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
-1% Synergy $1.82
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-2% Synergy $10.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $13.35
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $66.45
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-6% Synergy $2.95
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-7% Synergy $10.38
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-8% Synergy $11.77
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-9% Synergy $2.05
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-9% Synergy $10.21
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-11% Synergy $11.98

Sorceries

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

Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+13% Synergy $4.00
Crash Through Crash Through
+13% Synergy $0.14
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+11% Synergy $0.27
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+9% Synergy $0.28
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+7% Synergy $0.61
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+5% Synergy $3.61
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+5% Synergy $14.55
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $2.56
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+3% Synergy $1.78
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+3% Synergy $0.46
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $3.49
Earthquake Earthquake
+2% Synergy $0.64
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+2% Synergy $0.54
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+2% Synergy $2.87
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.08
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+1% Synergy $0.31
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy $7.93
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $1907.80
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
0% Synergy $1.20
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
0% Synergy $4.14
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.97
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.45
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.36
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-3% Synergy $0.25
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-18% Synergy $1.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+37% Synergy $28.23
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+36% Synergy $0.52
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+33% Synergy $0.60
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+27% Synergy $0.42
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+26% Synergy $3.99
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+26% Synergy $2.50
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+25% Synergy $3.14
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+22% Synergy $1.89
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+19% Synergy $39.49
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+18% Synergy $0.47
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+18% Synergy $0.22
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+16% Synergy $19.86
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+15% Synergy $3.12
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+15% Synergy $44.70
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+14% Synergy $1.90
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+14% Synergy $0.25
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+13% Synergy $14.47
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+13% Synergy $0.37
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+11% Synergy $14.83
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+10% Synergy $8.56
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+10% Synergy $3.35
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+10% Synergy $0.27
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+9% Synergy $0.81
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+9% Synergy $59.49
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+8% Synergy $1.33
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+8% Synergy $49.85
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+7% Synergy $0.22
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+7% Synergy $0.38
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+7% Synergy $0.22
Dwarven Hammer Dwarven Hammer
+7% Synergy $0.11
Embercleave Embercleave
+6% Synergy $9.59
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+6% Synergy $10.99
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $36.49
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+6% Synergy $1.93
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+5% Synergy $19.18
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $10.91
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+4% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+4% Synergy $0.38
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+4% Synergy $0.38
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $2.19
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+4% Synergy $10.82
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+4% Synergy $0.26
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+4% Synergy $0.40
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+3% Synergy $3.61
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+3% Synergy $2.32
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+3% Synergy $40.13
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.61
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+2% Synergy $1.15
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-1% Synergy $4.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.30

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
+44% Synergy $3.08
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+33% Synergy $0.27
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+31% Synergy $3.77
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+26% Synergy $1.05
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+16% Synergy $0.15
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+13% Synergy $3.48
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+11% Synergy $8.17
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+8% Synergy $27.96
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+7% Synergy $0.08
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+5% Synergy $0.39
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+5% Synergy $0.07
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+4% Synergy $0.27
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+3% Synergy $1.28
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+3% Synergy $0.43
The Legend of Roku Avatar Roku The Legend of Roku
+3% Synergy $9.46
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-2% Synergy $0.25
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-3% Synergy $22.01
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-5% Synergy $14.14
City on Fire City on Fire
-6% Synergy $12.50
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-10% Synergy $7.01

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 $2.92

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+38% Synergy $1.16
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+33% Synergy $0.31
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+25% Synergy $3.00
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+16% Synergy $19.16
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+12% Synergy $0.24
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+10% Synergy $1.13
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+10% Synergy $11.65
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+9% Synergy $0.38
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $8.92
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+8% Synergy $11.31
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+8% Synergy $0.34
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+5% Synergy $0.66
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.89
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+3% Synergy $0.20
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.29
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.44
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+1% Synergy $2.36
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
0% Synergy $1.52
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-2% Synergy $15.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $5.36
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-3% Synergy $0.21
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $37.51
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-5% Synergy $1.81
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.70
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $44.23
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+21% Synergy $2.65
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+5% Synergy $0.39
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $70.64
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $34.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.44
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.31
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-1% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.33
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-6% Synergy $3.89
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.08
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.53
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-13% Synergy $1.73

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 $7.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.30
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.56
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+4% Synergy $0.27
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+4% Synergy $2.70
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.08
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.22
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy $7.93
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.28
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.48
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $13.35

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