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Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Price tag $0.36

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

#2591 Current Rank
#2582 Last Week
#2480 Last Month

New Cards

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

Leonardo, Cutting Edge Leonardo, Cutting Edge
+5% Synergy $0.78
Wanderbrine Trapper Wanderbrine Trapper
+2% Synergy $0.22
Foraging Wickermaw Foraging Wickermaw
+2% Synergy $0.10
Keep Out Keep Out
+2% Synergy $0.11
Wanderbrine Preacher Wanderbrine Preacher
+2% Synergy $0.12

High Synergy Cards

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

The Gaffer The Gaffer
+66% Synergy $8.19
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+64% Synergy $0.27
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+60% Synergy $0.91
Revitalize Revitalize
+59% Synergy $0.07
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+51% Synergy $4.84
Riot Control Riot Control
+50% Synergy $0.19
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+47% Synergy $4.59
Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+47% Synergy $0.13
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+47% Synergy $0.53
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+46% Synergy $4.15

Top Cards

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

Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+46% Synergy $0.41
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+46% Synergy $0.10
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+44% Synergy $7.08
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+40% Synergy $2.62
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+39% Synergy $3.66
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+34% Synergy $5.52
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+8% Synergy $4.41
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $1.18
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.23

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $106.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $111.70
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $7.45
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $51.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-15% Synergy $32.48
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $50.17

Creatures

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

Celestial Force Celestial Force
+42% Synergy $1.07
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+40% Synergy $1.46
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+39% Synergy $1.33
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+38% Synergy $0.24
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+38% Synergy $8.53
Heron of Hope Heron of Hope
+36% Synergy $0.05
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+31% Synergy $3.75
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+28% Synergy $2.36
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+26% Synergy $0.32
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+26% Synergy $27.25
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+25% Synergy $0.30
Lone Rider It That Rides as One Lone Rider
+25% Synergy $0.34
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+25% Synergy $0.67
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
+24% Synergy $0.30
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+23% Synergy $0.23
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+22% Synergy $0.49
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+21% Synergy $20.81
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+21% Synergy $0.28
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+20% Synergy $53.66
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+20% Synergy $0.31
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+20% Synergy $6.21
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+20% Synergy $38.18
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+20% Synergy $10.24
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+19% Synergy $3.77
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+16% Synergy $1.73
Splendor Mare Splendor Mare
+16% Synergy $0.12
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+16% Synergy $6.59
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+16% Synergy $24.61
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+15% Synergy $2.37
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+15% Synergy $0.23
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+14% Synergy $4.35
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+14% Synergy $3.34
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+11% Synergy $0.87
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
+11% Synergy $0.42
Cat Collector Cat Collector
+11% Synergy $0.24
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+10% Synergy $0.25
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+9% Synergy $6.13
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+9% Synergy $0.15
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+8% Synergy $4.80
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+8% Synergy $0.46
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+8% Synergy $0.16
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+8% Synergy $16.24
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+7% Synergy $31.98
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+6% Synergy $1.83
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+5% Synergy $3.67
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+3% Synergy $37.14
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+2% Synergy $7.88
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-1% Synergy $0.35
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-5% Synergy $0.38
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-13% Synergy $54.22

Instants

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

Light of Hope Light of Hope
+32% Synergy $0.14
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+20% Synergy $0.23
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+16% Synergy $0.22
Ritual of Rejuvenation Ritual of Rejuvenation
+14% Synergy $0.11
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+13% Synergy $1.68
Blessed Reversal Blessed Reversal
+13% Synergy $0.27
Reprieve Reprieve
+12% Synergy $1.90
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+10% Synergy $3.61
Reviving Dose Reviving Dose
+10% Synergy $0.04
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+9% Synergy $0.14
Radiant Strike Radiant Strike
+8% Synergy $0.08
Awe Strike Awe Strike
+8% Synergy $0.13
Congregate Congregate
+7% Synergy $0.24
Rally for the Throne Rally for the Throne
+7% Synergy $0.14
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+7% Synergy $0.10
Healing Grace Healing Grace
+6% Synergy $0.15
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+5% Synergy $0.38
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.34
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+4% Synergy $1.22
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+4% Synergy $14.13
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.37
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $7.71
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.34
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $22.83
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $15.46
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.41
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-3% Synergy $0.48
Disenchant Disenchant
-4% Synergy $0.12
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-4% Synergy $3.44
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $0.79
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $18.77
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-7% Synergy $7.06
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-11% Synergy $8.67

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+33% Synergy $0.27
Sanctify Sanctify
+28% Synergy $0.14
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+23% Synergy $0.06
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+13% Synergy $0.34
Lucky Offering Lucky Offering
+11% Synergy $0.18
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+10% Synergy $0.23
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+8% Synergy $0.62
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+7% Synergy $0.26
For the Emperor! For the Emperor!
+6% Synergy $0.82
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.43
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.31
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+3% Synergy $2.09
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+3% Synergy $0.32
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+3% Synergy $1.14
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+3% Synergy $3.21
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+3% Synergy $0.25
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $6.29
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $1.15
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $0.72
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-3% Synergy $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-8% Synergy $3.05

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+25% Synergy $20.36
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+24% Synergy $7.58
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+24% Synergy $0.81
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+17% Synergy $0.64
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+15% Synergy $7.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.30
Lembas Lembas
+13% Synergy $1.54
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+11% Synergy $3.68
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+10% Synergy $0.50
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+10% Synergy $0.66
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+8% Synergy $0.39
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+7% Synergy $12.19
Field-Tested Frying Pan Field-Tested Frying Pan
+7% Synergy $0.28
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+7% Synergy $15.13
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+7% Synergy $0.29
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+6% Synergy $0.19
Campfire Campfire
+6% Synergy $0.31
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.61
Potion of Healing Potion of Healing
+4% Synergy $0.15
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+2% Synergy $4.35
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+2% Synergy $3.65
Shadowspear Shadowspear
0% Synergy $39.49
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $2.32
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-6% Synergy $4.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.61
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-7% Synergy $8.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

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

Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+37% Synergy $1.79
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+34% Synergy $0.67
True Conviction True Conviction
+31% Synergy $4.88
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+27% Synergy $0.30
Rewards of Diversity Rewards of Diversity
+26% Synergy $0.41
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+22% Synergy $2.55
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+22% Synergy $0.62
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+21% Synergy $5.70
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+21% Synergy $0.27
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+15% Synergy $3.72
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+15% Synergy $0.57
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+15% Synergy $5.81
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+12% Synergy $0.51
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+10% Synergy $6.06
Orim's Prayer Orim's Prayer
+10% Synergy $0.52
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+8% Synergy $2.23
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+8% Synergy $12.78
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+8% Synergy $0.44
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+8% Synergy $13.84
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+6% Synergy $4.82
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+6% Synergy $0.53
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+5% Synergy $4.79
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+5% Synergy $0.35
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+5% Synergy $9.17
Felidar Umbra Felidar Umbra
+3% Synergy $5.49
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+2% Synergy $0.40
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-1% Synergy $51.68
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $8.76
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-2% Synergy $28.99
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-2% Synergy $1.61
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-5% Synergy $2.76
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-5% Synergy $7.64
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $5.76
Land Tax Land Tax
-11% Synergy $25.67
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-11% Synergy $5.87

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
+18% Synergy $8.98
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+4% Synergy $1.47

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+40% Synergy $0.46
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+30% Synergy $0.37
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+24% Synergy $0.33
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+18% Synergy $11.65
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+16% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+15% Synergy $6.34
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+15% Synergy $0.17
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $2.43
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+3% Synergy $0.89
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $8.92
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
0% Synergy $0.25
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $15.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $3.70
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.28
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.44
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $5.29
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-1% Synergy $1.00
Karoo Karoo
-2% Synergy $1.28
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $1.67
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-5% Synergy $22.56
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-5% Synergy $7.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $44.23
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-7% Synergy $5.50
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-10% Synergy $6.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $1.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+41% Synergy $0.34
Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+13% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.33
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.44
Orazca Relic Orazca Relic
+7% Synergy $0.11
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+4% Synergy $0.39
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.08
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.53
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $4.33
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.61
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.25
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $34.33

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.30
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+10% Synergy $0.66
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+7% Synergy $0.26
Skyclave Cleric Skyclave Basilica Skyclave Cleric
+6% Synergy $0.24
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.34
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.41
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $1.15
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.39
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-7% Synergy $3.44

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