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Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Price tag $0.24

Legendary CreatureBird Noble

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2866 Current Rank
#2768 Last Week
#2383 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles decks.

City Pigeon City Pigeon
+8% Synergy $0.06
Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+8% Synergy $0.08
Aunt May Aunt May
+4% Synergy $0.15
MJ, Rising Star MJ, Rising Star
+2% Synergy $0.42
Spectacular Tactics Spectacular Tactics
0% Synergy $0.05

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles's abilities and overall game plan.

The Gaffer The Gaffer
+70% Synergy $7.53
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+66% Synergy $0.13
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+63% Synergy $0.66
Revitalize Revitalize
+60% Synergy $0.05
Riot Control Riot Control
+54% Synergy $0.25
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+54% Synergy $1.35
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+51% Synergy $0.48
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+50% Synergy $1.16
Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+49% Synergy $0.04
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+49% Synergy $3.55

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles decks.

Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+48% Synergy $0.06
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+46% Synergy $5.13
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+45% Synergy $0.27
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+42% Synergy $1.14
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+37% Synergy $3.53
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+28% Synergy $5.02
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $0.68
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $3.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $78.29
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.95
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $50.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-16% Synergy $32.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $36.64

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Celestial Force Celestial Force
+47% Synergy $0.93
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+44% Synergy $7.71
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+43% Synergy $0.50
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+41% Synergy $1.97
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+40% Synergy $0.33
Heron of Hope Heron of Hope
+36% Synergy $0.05
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+34% Synergy $1.30
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+32% Synergy $2.11
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+28% Synergy $2.77
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+27% Synergy $0.20
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+27% Synergy $0.18
Lone Rider It That Rides as One Lone Rider
+27% Synergy $0.22
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+26% Synergy $19.50
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
+26% Synergy $0.13
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+25% Synergy $0.79
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+25% Synergy $0.12
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+24% Synergy $0.44
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+22% Synergy $0.08
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+21% Synergy $4.81
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+20% Synergy $3.89
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+20% Synergy $33.69
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+20% Synergy $9.02
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+20% Synergy $17.47
Splendor Mare Splendor Mare
+20% Synergy $0.12
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+19% Synergy $48.21
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+19% Synergy $17.48
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+18% Synergy $0.38
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+17% Synergy $5.86
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+16% Synergy $1.35
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+15% Synergy $2.58
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+14% Synergy $0.55
Cat Collector Cat Collector
+13% Synergy $0.17
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+13% Synergy $0.32
Resplendent Mentor Resplendent Mentor
+12% Synergy $1.08
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+11% Synergy $1.52
Ambitious Farmhand Seasoned Cathar Ambitious Farmhand
+11% Synergy $0.10
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+10% Synergy $0.61
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+10% Synergy $3.14
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+9% Synergy $1.64
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+9% Synergy $0.06
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+7% Synergy $0.11
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+7% Synergy $1.88
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+6% Synergy $37.11
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+6% Synergy $3.19
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+5% Synergy $31.18
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+4% Synergy $23.21
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+1% Synergy $0.28
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+1% Synergy $5.29
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-5% Synergy $0.20
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-13% Synergy $41.79

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles safe.

Light of Hope Light of Hope
+34% Synergy $0.07
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+22% Synergy $0.33
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+17% Synergy $0.12
Ritual of Rejuvenation Ritual of Rejuvenation
+17% Synergy $0.08
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+13% Synergy $0.12
Reprieve Reprieve
+12% Synergy $1.36
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+12% Synergy $2.51
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+11% Synergy $1.18
Blessed Reversal Blessed Reversal
+11% Synergy $0.31
Reviving Dose Reviving Dose
+11% Synergy $0.07
Awe Strike Awe Strike
+10% Synergy $0.16
Rally for the Throne Rally for the Throne
+9% Synergy $0.11
Radiant Strike Radiant Strike
+8% Synergy $0.04
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+8% Synergy $0.05
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+7% Synergy $0.23
Congregate Congregate
+7% Synergy $0.14
Healing Grace Healing Grace
+7% Synergy $0.04
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+5% Synergy $15.79
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.28
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $8.91
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+1% Synergy $0.86
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.69
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.26
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $15.58
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.40
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $6.87
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-2% Synergy $0.46
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $0.63
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-4% Synergy $0.09
Disenchant Disenchant
-5% Synergy $0.17
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $17.98
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-9% Synergy $7.43

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles's game plan and control the board.

Fumigate Fumigate
+38% Synergy $0.31
Sanctify Sanctify
+28% Synergy $0.13
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+22% Synergy $0.07
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+13% Synergy $0.27
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+11% Synergy $0.07
Lucky Offering Lucky Offering
+11% Synergy $0.04
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+8% Synergy $0.52
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+6% Synergy $0.16
For the Emperor! For the Emperor!
+6% Synergy $0.37
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.21
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+5% Synergy $0.27
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.13
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.41
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.63
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+2% Synergy $1.70
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+2% Synergy $2.04
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $0.72
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $3.33
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $2.14
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-3% Synergy $0.24
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-10% Synergy $2.26

Utility Artifacts

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

The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+27% Synergy $5.95
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+26% Synergy $19.62
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+25% Synergy $0.58
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+18% Synergy $9.06
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+18% Synergy $0.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+17% Synergy $0.21
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+15% Synergy $2.11
Lembas Lembas
+13% Synergy $0.90
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+13% Synergy $0.32
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+10% Synergy $0.32
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+9% Synergy $18.83
Field-Tested Frying Pan Field-Tested Frying Pan
+9% Synergy $0.20
Campfire Campfire
+9% Synergy $0.26
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $5.40
Potion of Healing Potion of Healing
+7% Synergy $0.06
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+7% Synergy $0.25
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+6% Synergy $0.20
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+6% Synergy $19.57
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+5% Synergy $2.92
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $0.56
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+5% Synergy $0.70
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+4% Synergy $0.93
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+3% Synergy $2.26
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+2% Synergy $3.34
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
0% Synergy $0.34
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
0% Synergy $1.59
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-2% Synergy $36.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.12
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-6% Synergy $5.22
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $2.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

True Conviction True Conviction
+34% Synergy $4.01
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+34% Synergy $0.23
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+33% Synergy $0.38
Rewards of Diversity Rewards of Diversity
+27% Synergy $0.33
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+25% Synergy $0.16
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+24% Synergy $1.60
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+22% Synergy $0.61
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+19% Synergy $6.60
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+17% Synergy $5.21
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+14% Synergy $1.96
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+13% Synergy $0.43
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+13% Synergy $0.55
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+11% Synergy $5.70
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+10% Synergy $13.11
Orim's Prayer Orim's Prayer
+10% Synergy $0.50
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+8% Synergy $0.26
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+8% Synergy $13.41
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+6% Synergy $0.46
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+5% Synergy $3.00
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+5% Synergy $2.78
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+5% Synergy $3.63
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+5% Synergy $5.13
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+5% Synergy $0.30
Peace of Mind Peace of Mind
+5% Synergy $0.06
Ephara's Radiance Ephara's Radiance
+5% Synergy $0.04
Felidar Umbra Felidar Umbra
+4% Synergy $4.61
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+3% Synergy $42.89
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+2% Synergy $0.42
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+1% Synergy $0.16
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
0% Synergy $24.39
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
0% Synergy $2.03
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $2.97
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $1.50
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-6% Synergy $6.55
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-9% Synergy $6.12
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-11% Synergy $4.88
Land Tax Land Tax
-14% Synergy $22.02

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+16% Synergy $7.02
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+5% Synergy $1.52

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+46% Synergy $0.34
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+36% Synergy $0.37
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+21% Synergy $0.10
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+20% Synergy $6.15
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+19% Synergy $0.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+16% Synergy $4.06
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+16% Synergy $0.17
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $2.19
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $3.03
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.39
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
0% Synergy $0.15
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.39
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $12.40
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $1.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-2% Synergy $0.79
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $6.83
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $39.21
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-6% Synergy $16.79
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.69
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-7% Synergy $5.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.31
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-11% Synergy $3.80

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+51% Synergy $0.24
Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+16% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.13
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.49
Orazca Relic Orazca Relic
+10% Synergy $0.11
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+5% Synergy $0.27
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.25
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+4% Synergy $0.09
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.05
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $2.08
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.04
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.46
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $23.37

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+10% Synergy $0.64
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.16
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+6% Synergy $0.16
Skyclave Cleric Skyclave Basilica Skyclave Cleric
+4% Synergy $0.12
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.52
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.69
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.26
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $0.72
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-7% Synergy $4.13

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