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Donal, Herald of Wings
Price tag $0.37

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

#1479 Current Rank
#1553 Last Week
#1355 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.

Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+9% Synergy $9.19
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
0% Synergy $1.98
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-1% Synergy $2.05

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
+88% Synergy $0.11
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+74% Synergy $0.23
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+71% Synergy $0.16
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+67% Synergy $3.01
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+66% Synergy $0.67
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+64% Synergy $1.15
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+64% Synergy $0.28
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+60% Synergy $0.24
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+59% Synergy $0.17
Supreme Phantom Supreme Phantom
+56% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

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

Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+56% Synergy $1.18
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+54% Synergy $1.01
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+53% Synergy $4.75
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+51% Synergy $0.20
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+50% Synergy $1.03
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+48% Synergy $0.25
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+48% Synergy $5.80
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+44% Synergy $0.38
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.33
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+14% Synergy $37.35
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $94.95
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $44.28
Force of Will Force of Will
-13% Synergy $64.39
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-19% Synergy $44.75
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-21% Synergy $50.96

Creatures

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

Final-Word Phantom Final-Word Phantom
+49% Synergy $0.12
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+47% Synergy $0.30
Cloudkin Seer Cloudkin Seer
+46% Synergy $0.19
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+44% Synergy $0.19
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+43% Synergy $3.43
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+43% Synergy $0.15
Tide Skimmer Tide Skimmer
+42% Synergy $0.04
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+40% Synergy $14.15
Windstorm Drake Windstorm Drake
+38% Synergy $0.15
Sprite Noble Sprite Noble
+37% Synergy $0.38
Nebelgast Herald Nebelgast Herald
+36% Synergy $0.04
Patrician Geist Patrician Geist
+35% Synergy $0.20
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+34% Synergy $0.46
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+33% Synergy $0.53
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+32% Synergy $11.85
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+32% Synergy $3.04
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+31% Synergy $0.27
Schema Thief Schema Thief
+31% Synergy $0.29
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+30% Synergy $0.19
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+28% Synergy $9.31
Shrieking Drake Shrieking Drake
+28% Synergy $0.10
Steamcore Scholar Steamcore Scholar
+28% Synergy $0.36
Spectral Arcanist Spectral Arcanist
+28% Synergy $0.15
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+27% Synergy $0.20
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+27% Synergy $0.55
Quickling Quickling
+27% Synergy $0.21
Overcharged Amalgam Overcharged Amalgam
+25% Synergy $0.27
Dreamshackle Geist Dreamshackle Geist
+25% Synergy $0.19
Tempest Djinn Tempest Djinn
+24% Synergy $0.17
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+23% Synergy $0.13
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+23% Synergy $0.05
Zephyr Sentinel Zephyr Sentinel
+23% Synergy $0.10
Tome Raider Tome Raider
+22% Synergy $0.06
Mausoleum Wanderer Mausoleum Wanderer
+22% Synergy $0.23
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+21% Synergy $6.49
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+21% Synergy $0.10
Bladegriff Prototype Bladegriff Prototype
+21% Synergy $0.21
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+21% Synergy $0.05
Dungeon Geists Dungeon Geists
+21% Synergy $0.10
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+20% Synergy $0.35
Spiketail Drakeling Spiketail Drakeling
+20% Synergy $0.07
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+19% Synergy $0.06
Errant, Street Artist Errant, Street Artist
+19% Synergy $0.12
Shacklegeist Shacklegeist
+18% Synergy $0.11
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+17% Synergy $2.18
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+17% Synergy $4.26
Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+17% Synergy $0.50
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+15% Synergy $1.16
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+14% Synergy $0.08
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+12% Synergy $0.77

Instants

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

Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+34% Synergy $0.27
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+33% Synergy $0.14
Deluge Deluge
+21% Synergy $0.33
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+21% Synergy $0.50
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+19% Synergy $0.24
Resculpt Resculpt
+15% Synergy $0.26
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+13% Synergy $0.02
Abjure Abjure
+9% Synergy $4.58
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+6% Synergy $1.50
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+6% Synergy $0.76
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.39
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+4% Synergy $0.17
Filter Out Filter Out
+4% Synergy $0.15
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+3% Synergy $1.24
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+3% Synergy $4.30
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.41
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+2% Synergy $0.59
Unsummon Unsummon
+2% Synergy $0.23
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+2% Synergy $0.40
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.82
Foil Foil
+1% Synergy $1.03
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $8.07
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-1% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.82
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-3% Synergy $1.26
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-3% Synergy $2.94
High Tide High Tide
-5% Synergy $1.06
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-5% Synergy $0.12
Snap Snap
-6% Synergy $2.28
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $8.52
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $1.46
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-15% Synergy $46.95
Opt Opt
-17% Synergy $0.11
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-23% Synergy $0.59
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-28% Synergy $1.30

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+41% Synergy $0.10
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+22% Synergy $3.54
Of One Mind Of One Mind
+22% Synergy $0.27
Ravenform Ravenform
+16% Synergy $0.17
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+13% Synergy $0.08
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+9% Synergy $0.14
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+8% Synergy $9.05
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+8% Synergy $0.24
Haunting Imitation Haunting Imitation
+8% Synergy $0.14
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+6% Synergy $3.78
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+6% Synergy $0.49
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+5% Synergy $0.52
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+4% Synergy $0.74
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+3% Synergy $0.19
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-5% Synergy $36.04
Preordain Preordain
-14% Synergy $0.58
Windfall Windfall
-16% Synergy $4.12
Ponder Ponder
-18% Synergy $1.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+34% Synergy $1.09
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+18% Synergy $4.02
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+17% Synergy $4.39
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+17% Synergy $2.19
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+14% Synergy $0.61
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.21
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+13% Synergy $7.44
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+8% Synergy $8.29
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+8% Synergy $6.48
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+8% Synergy $10.98
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+6% Synergy $5.30
Portal of Sanctuary Portal of Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $0.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+47% Synergy $1.32
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+38% Synergy $3.21
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+22% Synergy $0.67
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+16% Synergy $0.19
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+9% Synergy $0.17
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+9% Synergy $4.28
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+6% Synergy $0.13
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+6% Synergy $0.14
Breath of the Sleepless Breath of the Sleepless
+5% Synergy $0.14
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+2% Synergy $5.07
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+2% Synergy $1.09
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+1% Synergy $1.55
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-3% Synergy $1.35
Propaganda Propaganda
-16% Synergy $2.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-18% Synergy $10.57

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+27% Synergy $0.55
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $39.21
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+12% Synergy $0.39
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+9% Synergy $0.11
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+9% Synergy $2.87
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+8% Synergy $0.26
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+7% Synergy $2.90
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+6% Synergy $0.40
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $3.04
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+4% Synergy $0.68
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.03
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.65
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+2% Synergy $0.14
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+2% Synergy $0.51
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $6.04
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+1% Synergy $0.13
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
0% Synergy $0.34
Rivendell Rivendell
-3% Synergy $1.65
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $1.64
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+35% Synergy $0.25
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+20% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+16% Synergy $0.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.05
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+9% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.48
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+7% Synergy $3.55
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.43
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.62
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.06
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $5.28
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+3% Synergy $1.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $2.05
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $23.24
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $3.61
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.48
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-7% Synergy $0.26

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.17
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.52
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.41
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.06
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
0% Synergy $4.63
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $8.07
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-3% Synergy $0.97
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-5% Synergy $36.04
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-5% Synergy $1.78

Similar Commanders

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

Inniaz, the Gale Force Inniaz, the Gale Force
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
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
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
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Radiant, Serra Archangel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Siani, Eye of the Storm Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Radiant, Serra Archangel Siani, Eye of the Storm Radiant, Serra Archangel // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Siani, Eye of the Storm Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
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
Isperia the Inscrutable Isperia the Inscrutable
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
Faceless One Feywild Visitor Faceless One // Feywild Visitor
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
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
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
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
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Radiant, Serra Archangel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Radiant, Serra Archangel
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
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Radiant, Serra Archangel Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Arashi, the Sky Asunder Arashi, the Sky Asunder
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