Gimli of the Glittering Caves
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 32 • rare
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 32
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Sidharth Chaturvedi
- Market price
- $16.27
What it does
Double strike
Whenever another legendary creature you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on Gimli.
Whenever Gimli deals combat damage to a player, create a Treasure token.
"No Dwarf could be unmoved by such loveliness."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gimli of the Glittering Caves was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering 'Tales of Middle-earth' Commander set, a crossover expansion celebrating the legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium. The card was designed to translate the character's narrative role as a formidable warrior and companion into the game's mechanics, specifically emphasizing his role in the defense of the Glittering Caves during the War of the Ring. The set itself marked a significant milestone for Wizards of the Coast, representing one of the first major 'Universes Beyond' releases that integrated an external literary franchise into the core mechanics of Magic: The Gathering.
The artwork for this specific card, numbered 32 in the set, was commissioned to capture the rugged aesthetic of the Dwarven hero. Illustrators working on this set were tasked with balancing the visual language established by contemporary fantasy cinema with the specific aesthetic guidelines of Magic: The Gathering. Upon its release, the card was received as a flavorful addition for players focusing on equipment-based strategies, earning recognition for how effectively its mechanical abilities reflected the steadfast, defensive nature of its namesake character within the narrative context of the novels.
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