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Donal, Herald of Wings
Price tag $0.42

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1573 Current Rank
#1440 Last Week
#1418 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Donal, Herald of Wings.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Donal, Herald of Wings decks.

Glamer Gifter Glamer Gifter
+9% Synergy $0.20
Flitterwing Nuisance Flitterwing Nuisance
+6% Synergy $0.38
Glamermite Glamermite
+6% Synergy $0.10
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+5% Synergy $0.79
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+5% Synergy $0.55

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Donal, Herald of Wings's abilities and overall game plan.

Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+87% Synergy $0.22
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+74% Synergy $0.27
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+71% Synergy $0.26
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+66% Synergy $1.02
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+65% Synergy $1.44
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+64% Synergy $0.35
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+63% Synergy $0.59
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+60% Synergy $0.49
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+57% Synergy $0.30
Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+56% Synergy $4.26

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Donal, Herald of Wings decks.

Supreme Phantom Supreme Phantom
+55% Synergy $0.27
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+53% Synergy $2.00
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+51% Synergy $17.38
Final-Word Phantom Final-Word Phantom
+49% Synergy $0.33
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+48% Synergy $0.31
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+48% Synergy $1.34
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+48% Synergy $0.41
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+44% Synergy $0.48
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $5.80
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+13% Synergy $33.59
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $111.70
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-12% Synergy $52.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-17% Synergy $41.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-20% Synergy $58.42

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Donal, Herald of Wings's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+47% Synergy $0.26
Cloudkin Seer Cloudkin Seer
+45% Synergy $0.20
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+43% Synergy $7.09
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+43% Synergy $0.27
Tide Skimmer Tide Skimmer
+42% Synergy $0.14
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+41% Synergy $0.36
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+38% Synergy $17.04
Windstorm Drake Windstorm Drake
+37% Synergy $0.07
Sprite Noble Sprite Noble
+37% Synergy $0.34
Nebelgast Herald Nebelgast Herald
+36% Synergy $0.10
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+33% Synergy $0.55
Patrician Geist Patrician Geist
+33% Synergy $0.22
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+32% Synergy $26.90
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+31% Synergy $0.49
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+30% Synergy $2.93
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+28% Synergy $0.44
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+28% Synergy $11.75
Shrieking Drake Shrieking Drake
+28% Synergy $0.22
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+28% Synergy $0.34
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+28% Synergy $0.37
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+28% Synergy $1.29
Schema Thief Schema Thief
+28% Synergy $0.36
Steamcore Scholar Steamcore Scholar
+27% Synergy $0.27
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+26% Synergy $0.27
Quickling Quickling
+26% Synergy $0.31
Spectral Arcanist Spectral Arcanist
+25% Synergy $0.28
Dreamshackle Geist Dreamshackle Geist
+25% Synergy $0.28
Tempest Djinn Tempest Djinn
+24% Synergy $0.14
Overcharged Amalgam Overcharged Amalgam
+23% Synergy $0.45
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+22% Synergy $7.65
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+22% Synergy $0.06
Tome Raider Tome Raider
+22% Synergy $0.09
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+21% Synergy $0.29
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+21% Synergy $0.28
Mausoleum Wanderer Mausoleum Wanderer
+21% Synergy $0.27
Bladegriff Prototype Bladegriff Prototype
+21% Synergy $0.36
Dungeon Geists Dungeon Geists
+20% Synergy $0.10
Spiketail Drakeling Spiketail Drakeling
+20% Synergy $0.08
Zephyr Sentinel Zephyr Sentinel
+20% Synergy $0.10
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+19% Synergy $2.79
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+18% Synergy $0.39
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+18% Synergy $0.08
Shacklegeist Shacklegeist
+18% Synergy $0.18
Errant, Street Artist Errant, Street Artist
+17% Synergy $0.28
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+16% Synergy $2.03
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+16% Synergy $3.36
Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+15% Synergy $0.77
Rattlechains Rattlechains
+14% Synergy $0.20
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+13% Synergy $0.23
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+12% Synergy $3.11

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Donal, Herald of Wings safe.

Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+33% Synergy $0.30
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+31% Synergy $0.24
Deluge Deluge
+22% Synergy $0.31
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+20% Synergy $0.52
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+15% Synergy $0.30
Resculpt Resculpt
+13% Synergy $0.40
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+13% Synergy $0.13
Abjure Abjure
+9% Synergy $2.11
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+7% Synergy $2.93
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+6% Synergy $0.33
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+5% Synergy $0.72
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.41
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+4% Synergy $0.72
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+3% Synergy $1.26
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+3% Synergy $4.13
Filter Out Filter Out
+3% Synergy $0.22
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+3% Synergy $2.89
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.47
Unsummon Unsummon
+2% Synergy $0.14
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+1% Synergy $0.67
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+1% Synergy $0.18
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.93
Foil Foil
0% Synergy $1.66
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.06
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $8.05
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-1% Synergy $0.25
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-2% Synergy $2.80
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-3% Synergy $2.87
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-3% Synergy $0.25
High Tide High Tide
-4% Synergy $0.94
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $2.03
Snap Snap
-6% Synergy $3.19
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $8.38
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-14% Synergy $50.42
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $2.44
Opt Opt
-16% Synergy $0.22
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-23% Synergy $0.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-27% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Donal, Herald of Wings's game plan and control the board.

Winged Words Winged Words
+38% Synergy $0.29
Of One Mind Of One Mind
+21% Synergy $0.25
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+20% Synergy $4.20
Ravenform Ravenform
+15% Synergy $0.35
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+13% Synergy $0.12
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+9% Synergy $0.22
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+8% Synergy $7.65
Haunting Imitation Haunting Imitation
+8% Synergy $0.23
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+7% Synergy $0.38
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+6% Synergy $2.60
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+5% Synergy $0.35
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+5% Synergy $1.10
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+4% Synergy $0.18
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+4% Synergy $3.35
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+1% Synergy $0.32
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-5% Synergy $31.34
Preordain Preordain
-13% Synergy $0.57
Windfall Windfall
-16% Synergy $5.37
Ponder Ponder
-17% Synergy $1.40

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+45% Synergy $19.96
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+32% Synergy $0.41
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+18% Synergy $4.97
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+16% Synergy $1.73
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+15% Synergy $7.04
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+14% Synergy $20.88
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.28
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $0.80
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+9% Synergy $11.08
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+8% Synergy $9.50
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+8% Synergy $7.51
Portal of Sanctuary Portal of Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $0.12
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+5% Synergy $8.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Donal, Herald of Wings's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+47% Synergy $1.30
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+35% Synergy $9.71
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+22% Synergy $1.22
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+16% Synergy $0.32
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+9% Synergy $4.92
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+8% Synergy $0.35
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+7% Synergy $0.26
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+7% Synergy $0.12
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+6% Synergy $6.11
Breath of the Sleepless Breath of the Sleepless
+5% Synergy $0.26
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+2% Synergy $13.25
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+2% Synergy $1.03
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
0% Synergy $1.87
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-4% Synergy $1.69
Propaganda Propaganda
-17% Synergy $3.22
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-17% Synergy $10.63

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+26% Synergy $0.53
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $43.73
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+12% Synergy $0.44
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+9% Synergy $0.30
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+9% Synergy $5.34
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+8% Synergy $0.16
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+6% Synergy $2.22
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+6% Synergy $0.48
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $9.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.30
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+4% Synergy $0.69
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $3.70
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+3% Synergy $0.12
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+2% Synergy $0.53
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+1% Synergy $0.30
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.44
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-2% Synergy $1.08
Rivendell Rivendell
-3% Synergy $1.46
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $24.44
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $4.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+33% Synergy $0.39
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+18% Synergy $0.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.37
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+8% Synergy $0.47
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.60
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.88
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.06
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $5.06
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.40
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+3% Synergy $0.95
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.31
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $34.62
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $3.98
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.01
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $5.05
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-3% Synergy $9.70
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-4% Synergy $0.59
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-7% Synergy $0.30

Lands

The mana base foundation for Donal, Herald of Wings decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.28
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.41
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.22
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
0% Synergy $5.80
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $8.05
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-2% Synergy $1.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-5% Synergy $31.34
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-6% Synergy $0.97

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Donal, Herald of Wings.

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Inniaz, the Gale Force Inniaz, the Gale Force
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Siani, Eye of the Storm Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Radiant, Serra Archangel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Siani, Eye of the Storm Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tymna the Weaver Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tymna the Weaver
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Radiant, Serra Archangel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Siani, Eye of the Storm Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Radiant, Serra Archangel Siani, Eye of the Storm Radiant, Serra Archangel // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Siani, Eye of the Storm Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Siani, Eye of the Storm Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Sengir, the Dark Baron Siani, Eye of the Storm Sengir, the Dark Baron // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ravos, Soultender Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ravos, Soultender
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Siani, Eye of the Storm Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker The Prismatic Piper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // The Prismatic Piper
Ravos, Soultender Siani, Eye of the Storm Ravos, Soultender // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Isperia the Inscrutable Isperia the Inscrutable
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Siani, Eye of the Storm Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Prava of the Steel Legion Siani, Eye of the Storm Prava of the Steel Legion // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
Faceless One Feywild Visitor Faceless One // Feywild Visitor
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Siani, Eye of the Storm Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Siani, Eye of the Storm Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ravos, Soultender Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Ravos, Soultender
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Radiant, Serra Archangel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Prava of the Steel Legion Radiant, Serra Archangel Prava of the Steel Legion // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Radiant, Archangel Radiant, Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus