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= Strategy =
= Strategy =
== Gameplay Strategy ==
== Gameplay Strategy ==
''In this section, describe:''
Gloin, Son of Groin is one of the most widely-used dwarves in Standard and Expanded formats. His basic ability to remove tokens is useful when playing with Dwarven token conditions, but his second ability is the main source of his popularity. The ability to place useless or untimely drawn cards on the bottom of the deck is potent and combos well with cards like [[Arwen, Echo of Luthien (10U5)|Arwen, Echo of Luthién]] and searching cards like [[Something Slimy (15U50)|Something Slimy]] and [[Simbelmyne (4R289)|Simbelmynë]]. An uncommon use of this card is using Gloin to place shadow cards back in the deck, then drop a [[Lost to the Goblins (1R189)|Lost to the Goblins]] bomb.
 
* ''General usage''
* ''Unorthodox or subtle usage''
* ''Common pitfalls of using this card''


== Deckbuilding Strategy ==
== Deckbuilding Strategy ==
''In this section, describe:''
* ''Cards and strategies this card works well with''
* ''Cards and strategies this card works particularly well or poorly against''
* ''Alternate cards you might consider picking instead of this one, depending on the situation, including alternate version of characters''


= Strengths and Weaknesses =
= Strengths and Weaknesses =
== Synergizes With... ==
== Synergizes With... ==


* ''List friendly cards that work well with this card''
* [[Stout and Strong (4U57)|Stout and Strong]], and other similar token conditions.
*[[Gandalf, Returned (17R17)|Gandalf, Returned]] can give more tokens for Gloin to use.
*[[Arwen, Echo of Luthien (10U5)|Arwen, Echo of Luthién]]
*[[Lost to the Goblins (1R189)|Lost to the Goblins]]
*[[Still Needed (7C29)|Still Needed]] and [[Fleet-footed (10C10)|Fleet-Footed]] can be recurred easily with his card drawing ability


== Strong Versus... ==
== Strong Versus... ==


* ''List enemy cards this card does well against''
* Mid-Strength minions
* Cards that place cards on top of your deck, such as [[Great Cost (12C88)|Great Cost.]]


== Weak Versus... ==
== Weak Versus... ==


* ''List enemy or friendly cards to avoid playing this card with''
* Hand discard, which can render his ability useless
*[[Saruman's Power (1U136)|Saruman’s Power]], which can discard your conditions


= Rulings =
= Rulings =

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Gloin, Son of Groin (15R6) is a Dwarven Companion from the The Hunters set.


  • EN Nonfoil First Edition

    EN Nonfoil First Edition

Collection Info
Title Glóin
Subtitle Son of Groin
Unique Yes
Collectible Yes
Set 15 - The Hunters
Rarity R - Rare
Card Number 6
Language EN - English
Revision 0
Gameplay Info
Playable Yes
Culture Dwarven
Side Free Peoples
Card Type Companion
Race Dwarf
Twilight Cost 2
Strength 6
Vitality 3
Resistance 6
Game Text Each time Glóin wins a skirmish, you may draw 3 cards, then place 3 cards from your hand beneath your draw deck in any order.

Skirmish: Remove a token to make Glóin strength +2.

Technical Info
Wiki Base Card ID LOTR-EN15S006.0
TLHH ID LOTR15006
GEMP ID 15_6
LOTRO Hex ID 66 1C 4E 0E
LOTRO Image ID 15_006


Strategy

Gameplay Strategy

Gloin, Son of Groin is one of the most widely-used dwarves in Standard and Expanded formats. His basic ability to remove tokens is useful when playing with Dwarven token conditions, but his second ability is the main source of his popularity. The ability to place useless or untimely drawn cards on the bottom of the deck is potent and combos well with cards like Arwen, Echo of Luthién and searching cards like Something Slimy and Simbelmynë. An uncommon use of this card is using Gloin to place shadow cards back in the deck, then drop a Lost to the Goblins bomb.

Deckbuilding Strategy

Strengths and Weaknesses

Synergizes With...

Strong Versus...

  • Mid-Strength minions
  • Cards that place cards on top of your deck, such as Great Cost.

Weak Versus...

  • Hand discard, which can render his ability useless
  • Saruman’s Power, which can discard your conditions

Rulings

In this section:

  • Put quotes from the CRDs and Comprehensive Rules here that reference this card specifically by name
  • Also put quotes if a particular rule commonly affects the outcome of a card in a subtle manner (such as quoting the Rule of 4 for Saved From the Fire (8R20) )
  • Link to rules discussions on TLHH

Alternate Personas

Portrait Name Game Text
Glóin, Friend to Thorin (2R7) For each tale you can spot, Glóin is strength +1 (limit +4).

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See Also

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  • Link to decks that use this card
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