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Gimli, Mournful Avenger is a rare Legendary Creature — Dwarf Warrior from LTR (LTR) costing {1}{R}{G}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gimli, Mournful Avenger MTG card

Gimli, Mournful Avenger

Legendary Creature — Dwarf Warrior

Card Text

Gimli has indestructible as long as two or more creatures died under your control this turn. Whenever another creature you control dies, put a +1/+1 counter on Gimli. When this ability resolves for the third time this turn, Gimli fights up to one target creature you don't control.

Card Stats

3/2 rare CMC: 3.0 LTR LTR 🎨 Bartłomiej Gaweł
Fight

Market Prices

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$0.13
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$0.29
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.16
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€0.69
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gimli, Mournful Avenger? Basics

Gimli, Mournful Avenger is a Legendary Creature — Dwarf Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Gimli has indestructible as long as two or more creatures died under your control this turn. Whenever another creature you control dies, put a +1/+1 counter on Gimli. When this ability resolves for the third time this turn, Gimli fights up to one target creature you don't control."

How much mana does Gimli, Mournful Avenger cost to cast? Basics

Gimli, Mournful Avenger has a mana cost of {1}{R}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Gimli, Mournful Avenger's mana cost of {1}{R}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Gimli, Mournful Avenger has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Gimli, Mournful Avenger's current oracle text is: "Gimli has indestructible as long as two or more creatures died under your control this turn. Whenever another creature you control dies, put a +1/+1 counter on Gimli. When this ability resolves for the third time this turn, Gimli fights up to one target creature you don't control."

What is the current price of Gimli, Mournful Avenger? Pricing

The current market price for Gimli, Mournful Avenger is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Gimli, Mournful Avenger? Pricing

You can purchase Gimli, Mournful Avenger from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Gimli, Mournful Avenger normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.29

Is Gimli, Mournful Avenger legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gimli, Mournful Avenger in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Gimli, Mournful Avenger legal in Modern? Legality

Gimli, Mournful Avenger is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Gimli, Mournful Avenger legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gimli, Mournful Avenger is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Gimli, Mournful Avenger legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Gimli, Mournful Avenger in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Gimli, Mournful Avenger legal in Legacy? Legality

Gimli, Mournful Avenger is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Gimli, Mournful Avenger legal in Vintage? Legality

Gimli, Mournful Avenger is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Gimli, Mournful Avenger legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gimli, Mournful Avenger in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Gimli, Mournful Avenger from? Details

This printing of Gimli, Mournful Avenger is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 209.

Gimli, Mournful Avenger may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gimli, Mournful Avenger's rarity? Details

Gimli, Mournful Avenger is a rare card in LTR.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Gimli, Mournful Avenger? Details

Gimli, Mournful Avenger was illustrated by Bartłomiej Gaweł.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Gimli, Mournful Avenger's power and toughness? Details

Gimli, Mournful Avenger is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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