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Gimli of the Glittering Caves
Price tag $1.82

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

#2351 Current Rank
#2335 Last Week
#2268 Past 2 Years

New Cards

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

H.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable Robot H.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable Robot
+14% Synergy $1.65
Alicia Masters, Skilled Sculptor Alicia Masters, Skilled Sculptor
+14% Synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king Thorin, Mountain-king
+13% Synergy $44.00
Smaug the Magnificent Smaug the Magnificent
+12% Synergy $68.38
The Vision and Scarlet Witch The Vision and Scarlet Witch
+9% Synergy

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
+83% Synergy $0.77
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+83% Synergy $2.44
Norin the Wary Norin the Wary
+62% Synergy $22.97
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
+60% Synergy $0.28
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+59% Synergy $2.17
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+59% Synergy $0.36
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+59% Synergy $0.79
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+56% Synergy $0.18
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+52% Synergy $4.59
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+50% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

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

Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+50% Synergy $1.64
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+50% Synergy $0.14
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+48% Synergy $2.76
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+45% Synergy $0.29
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+43% Synergy $14.06
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+39% Synergy $0.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+23% Synergy $1.91
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $0.87
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.35
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy $12.51

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $108.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Gamble Gamble
-3% Synergy $15.60
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $42.79

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 $0.17
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+43% Synergy $0.53
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+41% Synergy $4.55
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+39% Synergy $0.29
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+38% Synergy $1.24
Xorn Xorn
+36% Synergy $7.97
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+35% Synergy $25.51
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+35% Synergy $0.30
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+35% Synergy $2.94
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+34% Synergy $1.31
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+33% Synergy $0.29
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+33% Synergy $1.45
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+32% Synergy $2.19
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+32% Synergy $3.09
Surtr, Fiery Jötun Surtr, Fiery Jötun
+30% Synergy $11.40
Norin, Swift Survivalist Norin, Swift Survivalist
+28% Synergy $0.23
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+26% Synergy $48.00
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+24% Synergy $0.33
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+23% Synergy $5.81
Arni Metalbrow Arni Metalbrow
+23% Synergy $0.25
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+22% Synergy $0.46
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+21% Synergy $5.39
Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+20% Synergy $5.35
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+19% Synergy $0.23
Tuktuk the Explorer Tuktuk the Explorer
+19% Synergy $0.35
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing
+18% Synergy $0.29
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+17% Synergy $0.17
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+17% Synergy $0.25
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+17% Synergy $6.90
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
+16% Synergy $0.31
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+15% Synergy $7.51
Amber Gristle O'Maul Amber Gristle O'Maul
+15% Synergy $0.08
The Red Terror The Red Terror
+15% Synergy $6.42
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+15% Synergy $0.24
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+14% Synergy $12.66
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+14% Synergy $4.91
Gornog, the Red Reaper Gornog, the Red Reaper
+14% Synergy $3.90
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+13% Synergy $0.76
Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
+13% Synergy $1.75
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+13% Synergy $0.35
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+12% Synergy $1.88
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+12% Synergy $0.30
Super-Adaptoid Super-Adaptoid
+12% Synergy $3.98
Victor Mancha, Runaway Victor Mancha, Runaway
+12% Synergy
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+11% Synergy $6.86
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+11% Synergy $2.42
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+10% Synergy $0.45
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+9% Synergy $19.17
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+9% Synergy $1.11
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+2% Synergy $3.00

Instants

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

Big Score Big Score
+14% Synergy $0.53
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+12% Synergy $5.56
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+7% Synergy $1.50
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+7% Synergy $0.51
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+6% Synergy $0.82
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.49
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $7.12
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+3% Synergy $0.38
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.62
Fling Fling
+2% Synergy $0.27
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+2% Synergy $3.52
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+0% Synergy $5.09
Abrade Abrade
+0% Synergy $0.31
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
0% Synergy $4.13
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-2% Synergy $0.88
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $67.16
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-3% Synergy $12.24
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $16.30
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.31
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-6% Synergy $10.35
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-7% Synergy $6.22
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-8% Synergy $0.72
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-8% Synergy $12.52
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-9% Synergy $11.39
Seething Song Seething Song
-25% Synergy $13.10

Sorceries

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

Crash Through Crash Through
+12% Synergy $0.15
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+11% Synergy $4.16
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+10% Synergy $0.32
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+9% Synergy $0.30
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+5% Synergy $6.62
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+4% Synergy $0.27
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+4% Synergy $13.92
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $6.05
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $1.55
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+3% Synergy $2.59
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+2% Synergy $0.78
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+2% Synergy $0.63
Earthquake Earthquake
+2% Synergy $0.63
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+1% Synergy $0.32
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+0% Synergy $0.39
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+0% Synergy $9.02
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+0% Synergy $1.00
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+0% Synergy $7.20
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $1.69
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $2063.83
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
0% Synergy $0.49
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-1% Synergy $2.88
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-3% Synergy $0.29
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.25
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-18% Synergy $1.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+36% Synergy $0.48
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+35% Synergy $27.95
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+32% Synergy $1.20
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+26% Synergy $0.45
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+25% Synergy $3.95
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+24% Synergy $2.69
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+22% Synergy $3.54
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+19% Synergy $3.55
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+19% Synergy $0.22
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+17% Synergy $0.55
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy $30.84
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+15% Synergy $19.33
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+14% Synergy $45.96
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+13% Synergy $2.73
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+12% Synergy $0.28
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+12% Synergy $12.17
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+11% Synergy $2.62
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $5.38
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+10% Synergy $0.39
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+10% Synergy $12.71
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+10% Synergy $0.37
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+10% Synergy $70.05
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+9% Synergy $2.22
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+8% Synergy $7.95
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+7% Synergy $1.66
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+7% Synergy $46.47
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.88
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+6% Synergy $0.47
Dwarven Hammer Dwarven Hammer
+6% Synergy $0.17
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+6% Synergy $0.27
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+6% Synergy $1.61
Embercleave Embercleave
+6% Synergy $9.50
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+5% Synergy $41.15
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+5% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+4% Synergy $0.67
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+4% Synergy $18.33
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+3% Synergy $2.43
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+3% Synergy $0.25
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $11.25
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+3% Synergy $9.89
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+3% Synergy $0.39
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+3% Synergy $0.83
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+3% Synergy $0.35
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+2% Synergy $39.40
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
+2% Synergy $20.21
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+2% Synergy $3.80
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.39
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $2.69
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+1% Synergy $6.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% 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
+42% Synergy $4.21
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+33% Synergy $0.24
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+30% Synergy $4.41
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+26% Synergy $1.20
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+16% Synergy $0.23
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+13% Synergy $3.69
Heroes for Hire Heroes for Hire
+12% Synergy
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+10% Synergy $7.10
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+7% Synergy $33.03
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+5% Synergy $0.12
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+4% Synergy $0.27
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+4% Synergy $0.45
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+3% Synergy $0.32
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+3% Synergy $0.53
The Legend of Roku Avatar Roku The Legend of Roku
+2% Synergy $11.00
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+1% Synergy $2.43
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
0% Synergy $17.18
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-2% Synergy $0.35
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-4% Synergy $13.16
City on Fire City on Fire
-4% Synergy $12.00
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-8% Synergy $7.02
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-19% Synergy $2.19

Planeswalkers

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

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-3% Synergy $0.41
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-4% Synergy $2.94

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+39% Synergy $0.36
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+32% Synergy $0.34
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+22% Synergy $2.98
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+13% Synergy $18.98
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+10% Synergy $0.25
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+8% Synergy $13.54
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+8% Synergy $1.42
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+7% Synergy $0.40
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+7% Synergy $0.33
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $7.49
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.41
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+4% Synergy $0.69
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.80
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.33
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+1% Synergy $2.88
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+0% Synergy $1.79
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
0% Synergy $16.96
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $7.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.33
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-3% Synergy $0.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $41.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.99
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-5% Synergy $2.25
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy $51.80

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+19% Synergy $1.41
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+5% Synergy $0.32
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $73.32
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $35.66
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy $0.33
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.39
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-1% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $3.30
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-5% Synergy $3.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.50
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $2.20
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-11% Synergy $0.41

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 $8.41
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+4% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.30
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+4% Synergy $2.16
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.62
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.54
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.21
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+0% Synergy $9.02
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+0% Synergy $1.00
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
0% Synergy $52.68
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
0% Synergy $0.73
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $16.30

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