Gimli, Mournful Avenger (LTR)

Gimli, Mournful Avenger
Casting Cost: {1}{R}{G}
Card Type: Legendary Creature - Dwarf Warrior
Power/Toughness: 3/2
Card Text:
Gimli, Mournful Avenger 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.
Artist: Bartlomiej Gawel

Card Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Strengths:
  • Potentially indestructible, making it a tough blocker or attacker.
  • Scales well, gaining +1/+1 counters when creatures you control die.
  • Offers creature removal through the fight mechanic.
• Weaknesses:
  • Requires creatures to die to be at its most effective.
  • As a 3/2, it's initially vulnerable to common removal spells like Lightning Bolt.

Deck Utility:

• Gruul Sacrifice/Token Decks: Given that Gimli thrives when creatures die, he can be a good addition to decks that generate tokens to sacrifice.

• Midrange Strategies: Can be a solid inclusion in midrange decks that aim for board control and value.

• Commander Formats: Could be a key player in a Dwarf tribal or Gruul-colored sacrifice strategy.

Interactions and Combos:

• Cards like Goblin Instigator or Dragon Fodder can provide fodder to trigger Gimli's abilities.

• Doubling Season or similar cards can amplify the number of counters Gimli receives.

• Fling or Thud can utilize Gimli's increasing power for direct damage to an opponent.

Gimli, Mournful Avenger offers multiple layers of value: it becomes stronger as your board state diminishes, can gain indestructibility, and has the capability to remove opposing threats. With the right support cards, Gimli can be a formidable presence on the battlefield.