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Gimli of the Glittering Caves
Price tag $0.83

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

#2550 Current Rank
#2441 Last Week
#2235 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
+11% Synergy $0.35
Mica, Reader of Ruins Mica, Reader of Ruins
+7% Synergy $0.16
Casey Jones, Vigilante Casey Jones, Vigilante
+6% Synergy $1.44
Slash, Reptile Rampager Slash, Reptile Rampager
+4% Synergy $1.17
Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan
+4% Synergy $0.50

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 $0.72
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+83% Synergy $1.95
Norin the Wary Norin the Wary
+64% Synergy $22.85
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
+62% Synergy $0.33
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+61% Synergy $0.38
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+61% Synergy $0.48
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+60% Synergy $1.43
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+56% Synergy $0.22
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+54% Synergy $6.48
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+52% Synergy $2.03

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
+52% Synergy $0.28
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+51% Synergy $0.22
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+48% Synergy $5.02
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+46% Synergy $0.29
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+43% Synergy $11.36
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+39% Synergy $0.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.85
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+8% Synergy $0.64
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+6% Synergy $0.37
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-1% Synergy $11.47

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $98.98
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $122.46
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $15.16
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $41.77

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 $0.24
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+43% Synergy $4.43
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+42% Synergy $0.48
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+40% Synergy $1.07
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+40% Synergy $0.29
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+37% Synergy $25.37
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+36% Synergy $0.35
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+36% Synergy $1.88
Xorn Xorn
+35% Synergy $8.29
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+35% Synergy $1.22
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+35% Synergy $1.04
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+34% Synergy $2.99
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+34% Synergy $0.32
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+33% Synergy $1.60
Surtr, Fiery Jötun Surtr, Fiery Jötun
+31% Synergy $11.99
Norin, Swift Survivalist Norin, Swift Survivalist
+28% Synergy $0.09
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+28% Synergy $48.50
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+27% Synergy $0.38
Arni Metalbrow Arni Metalbrow
+26% Synergy $0.22
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+23% Synergy $5.31
Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+23% Synergy $5.54
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+22% Synergy $0.42
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+21% Synergy $5.58
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+21% Synergy $0.14
Tuktuk the Explorer Tuktuk the Explorer
+21% Synergy $0.33
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
+20% Synergy $0.31
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing
+20% Synergy $0.33
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+19% Synergy $0.19
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+18% Synergy $0.72
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+18% Synergy $7.80
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+17% Synergy $0.42
Amber Gristle O'Maul Amber Gristle O'Maul
+17% Synergy $0.09
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+16% Synergy $12.40
The Red Terror The Red Terror
+16% Synergy $6.61
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+15% Synergy $6.88
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+15% Synergy $3.56
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+15% Synergy $0.22
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+14% Synergy $0.26
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+14% Synergy $0.46
Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
+14% Synergy $2.55
Gornog, the Red Reaper Gornog, the Red Reaper
+14% Synergy $4.03
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+13% Synergy $2.16
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+12% Synergy $1.91
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+11% Synergy $0.51
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+10% Synergy $6.93
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+9% Synergy $15.86
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+9% Synergy $1.66
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+9% Synergy $0.99
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+3% Synergy $2.67
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
0% Synergy $29.25

Instants

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

Big Score Big Score
+14% Synergy $0.63
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+12% Synergy $1.72
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+8% Synergy $1.48
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+8% Synergy $0.42
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+7% Synergy $0.52
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+6% Synergy $0.46
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $5.91
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+4% Synergy $3.09
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+4% Synergy $0.46
Fling Fling
+4% Synergy $0.29
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.51
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.35
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+1% Synergy $1.52
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
0% Synergy $3.40
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-3% Synergy $10.57
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $67.64
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $15.03
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy $2.89
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.26
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-7% Synergy $9.52
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-7% Synergy $14.01
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-9% Synergy $1.71
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-9% Synergy $11.05
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-10% Synergy $12.32
Seething Song Seething Song
-25% Synergy $12.68

Sorceries

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

Crash Through Crash Through
+13% Synergy $0.18
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+12% Synergy $3.95
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+12% Synergy $0.32
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+9% Synergy $0.34
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+5% Synergy $0.16
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+4% Synergy $2.38
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $5.27
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+4% Synergy $14.70
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+3% Synergy $2.21
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $4.49
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+3% Synergy $0.52
Earthquake Earthquake
+3% Synergy $0.65
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+2% Synergy $0.62
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.78
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+1% Synergy $0.34
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy $8.34
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
0% Synergy $4.58
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $2063.83
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-1% Synergy $1.52
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-1% Synergy $1.52
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.39
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-3% Synergy $0.32
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.26
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-18% Synergy $1.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+36% Synergy $28.38
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+36% Synergy $1.45
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+32% Synergy $0.88
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+26% Synergy $0.38
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+25% Synergy $3.12
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+25% Synergy $3.10
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+25% Synergy $2.51
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+20% Synergy $3.33
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+18% Synergy $35.87
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+18% Synergy $0.24
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+17% Synergy $0.54
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+15% Synergy $19.81
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+14% Synergy $2.91
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+14% Synergy $43.69
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+14% Synergy $0.23
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+13% Synergy $11.53
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+12% Synergy $0.36
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $7.29
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+11% Synergy $2.07
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+10% Synergy $14.99
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+10% Synergy $0.30
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+10% Synergy $69.05
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+9% Synergy $3.73
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+9% Synergy $1.58
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.78
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+7% Synergy $7.41
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+7% Synergy $47.28
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+7% Synergy $0.28
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+7% Synergy $0.41
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+7% Synergy $0.26
Embercleave Embercleave
+6% Synergy $8.95
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $40.90
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+6% Synergy $1.65
Dwarven Hammer Dwarven Hammer
+6% Synergy $0.15
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $10.74
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+4% Synergy $1.01
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+4% Synergy $0.50
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+4% Synergy $18.39
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+4% Synergy $0.39
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+4% Synergy $0.27
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $2.63
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+4% Synergy $10.67
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+3% Synergy $3.73
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+3% Synergy $1.99
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+3% Synergy $38.89
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+3% Synergy $0.79
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+3% Synergy $3.06
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.70
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
0% Synergy $6.23
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
+43% Synergy $3.79
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+33% Synergy $0.24
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+31% Synergy $3.46
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+26% Synergy $1.05
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+16% Synergy $0.31
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+14% Synergy $2.93
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+10% Synergy $7.61
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+8% Synergy $31.89
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+6% Synergy $0.08
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+5% Synergy $0.43
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+4% Synergy $0.29
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+4% Synergy $0.27
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+3% Synergy $0.44
The Legend of Roku Avatar Roku The Legend of Roku
+3% Synergy $11.97
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+1% Synergy $1.46
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-2% Synergy $16.84
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-3% Synergy $0.27
City on Fire City on Fire
-4% Synergy $11.53
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-4% Synergy $10.64
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-10% Synergy $6.93

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
-4% Synergy $3.05

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+38% Synergy $0.30
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+32% Synergy $0.29
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+23% Synergy $3.26
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+14% Synergy $20.37
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+11% Synergy $0.28
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+9% Synergy $1.16
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+9% Synergy $13.00
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+8% Synergy $10.99
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+8% Synergy $0.31
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $2.36
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+7% Synergy $0.62
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.68
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+4% Synergy $0.67
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+2% Synergy $0.23
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+1% Synergy $2.42
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
0% Synergy $1.68
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-1% Synergy $17.28
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $5.98
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-3% Synergy $0.29
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $39.96
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.65
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-6% Synergy $1.82
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.36
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy $51.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+21% Synergy $1.97
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+6% Synergy $0.35
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+5% Synergy $36.62
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $72.62
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.43
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-1% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.33
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-6% Synergy $3.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.89
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.63
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-12% Synergy $0.44

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 $8.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.27
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+5% Synergy $0.27
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+4% Synergy $1.77
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.51
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.07
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.78
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.23
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy $8.34
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.46
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $15.03

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