Gimli, Mournful Avenger
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 815 • rare
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 815
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Red
- Artist
- Marko Manev
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gimli, Mournful Avenger, numbered 815, was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. This expansion marked the first time the game featured an entire set dedicated to J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, integrating the characters and lore of Middle-earth into the game's mechanics. The card was designed to reflect Gimli’s character arc during the later stages of the War of the Ring, emphasizing his resilience and grief as a warrior.
The artwork for this specific iteration was illustrated by Lucas Graciano, a frequent contributor to Magic: The Gathering known for his rich, painterly style. In depicting the Mournful Avenger, Graciano focuses on a somber, battle-worn Gimli, eschewing his more boisterous moments for a portrayal that highlights the melancholy of the narrative. The card was well-received by players for its thematic resonance and its utility in specific deck archetypes within the Commander format.
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