Gimli: The Avenger of Dwarven Might
Meet Gimli, Mournful Avenger, a stalwart defender from the depths of Moria, ready to swing his axe in your favor. This legendary Dwarf Warrior brings indestructibility to your battlefield as long as you maintain a steady flow of creature casualties. It's a grim but effective strategy: block the enemy, absorb their blows, and let the fallen bolster your own forces. In the lore, Gimli’s heart aches for the lost, but on the battlefield, that sorrow fuels his strength, allowing him to inspire a fierce resilience among your ranks.
With his 3/2 stats, Gimli may not seem intimidating at first glance, but combined with cards like Rally the Ancestors or Grave Pact, he can swiftly turn a tide. Each time another creature you control falls, Gimli grows stronger, putting a +1/+1 counter on himself, making him an ever-evolving threat. Coupled with effective support cards, he'll be a force to reckon with, avenging every fallen ally and ensuring that the spirit of your team remains unbroken.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{R}{G}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Legendary, Dwarf, Warrior
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): 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.
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Power / Toughness: 3/2
