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Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Price tag $0.40

Legendary Creature — Bird Noble

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 58% Tokens 16% Flying 11% Birds 5% +1/+1 Counters 4%
View Average Decklist All +1/+1 Counters Commanders

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles +1/+1 Counters game on their own.

Farewell Farewell
+27% Synergy $5.28

Creatures

Creatures that carry the +1/+1 Counters plan in Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+99% Synergy $0.22
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+97% Synergy $0.31
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+96% Synergy $6.77
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+96% Synergy $0.77
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+95% Synergy $1.17
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+88% Synergy $2.34
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+88% Synergy $0.34
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+87% Synergy $0.25
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+87% Synergy $3.59
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+86% Synergy $8.06
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+78% Synergy $0.31
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+74% Synergy $4.42
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+50% Synergy $0.84
Celestial Force Celestial Force
+50% Synergy $1.15
Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+49% Synergy $0.25
Salvation Swan Salvation Swan
+49% Synergy $0.34
Lone Rider It That Rides as One Lone Rider
+49% Synergy $0.27
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
+49% Synergy $0.35
Splendor Mare Splendor Mare
+49% Synergy $0.31
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+49% Synergy $20.56
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+47% Synergy $0.25
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+47% Synergy $0.21
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+47% Synergy $4.13
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+46% Synergy $2.45
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+46% Synergy $1.01
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+46% Synergy $0.32
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+44% Synergy $2.24
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+44% Synergy $1.88
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+44% Synergy $0.50
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+42% Synergy $0.63
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+41% Synergy $0.39
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+35% Synergy $4.46
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+35% Synergy $0.34
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+28% Synergy $2.54
Heron of Hope Heron of Hope
+100% Synergy $0.15

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles's +1/+1 Counters deck ahead.

Light of Hope Light of Hope
+99% Synergy $0.23
Riot Control Riot Control
+97% Synergy $0.26
Revitalize Revitalize
+97% Synergy $0.16
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+88% Synergy $1.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+88% Synergy $1.99
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+57% Synergy $0.69
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+49% Synergy $0.23
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+47% Synergy $0.34
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+47% Synergy $0.21
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+46% Synergy $0.25
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+44% Synergy $0.27
Get Lost Get Lost
+44% Synergy $4.05
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+43% Synergy $0.39
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+32% Synergy $7.42
Reprieve Reprieve
+27% Synergy $1.31
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+25% Synergy $1.19
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+24% Synergy $0.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $1.09

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the +1/+1 Counters game plan forward for Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles.

Honor Honor
+98% Synergy $0.27
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+47% Synergy $0.95
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+45% Synergy $0.34
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+44% Synergy $0.27
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+35% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
+22% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles +1/+1 Counters decks.

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+89% Synergy $0.33
Campfire Campfire
+50% Synergy $0.63
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+49% Synergy $0.35
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+49% Synergy $0.64
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+45% Synergy $15.22
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+45% Synergy $2.28
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+43% Synergy $2.64
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+42% Synergy $3.50
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+42% Synergy $1.25
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+40% Synergy $4.90
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+22% Synergy $6.92
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the +1/+1 Counters strategy in Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles decks.

Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+99% Synergy $0.58
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+97% Synergy $0.19
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+93% Synergy $0.54
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+92% Synergy $1.41
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+90% Synergy $0.21
Rewards of Diversity Rewards of Diversity
+50% Synergy $0.45
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+49% Synergy $0.31
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+48% Synergy $0.71
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+46% Synergy $0.86
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+46% Synergy $0.38
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+45% Synergy $0.45
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+43% Synergy $2.46
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+42% Synergy $0.87
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+41% Synergy $2.92
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+41% Synergy $7.72
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+33% Synergy $0.67

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles +1/+1 Counters decks.

Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+49% Synergy $3.12
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+48% Synergy $0.38
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+47% Synergy $0.34
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+47% Synergy $0.35
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+45% Synergy $17.81
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+45% Synergy $2.96
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+42% Synergy $0.71
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+38% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+38% Synergy $0.29
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+32% Synergy $0.23
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+32% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+26% Synergy $3.36
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+23% Synergy $6.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.40
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $2.87

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles's +1/+1 Counters strategy.

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+95% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+92% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+73% Synergy $0.31
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+49% Synergy $0.44
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+48% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+42% Synergy $0.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+41% Synergy $0.70
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+34% Synergy $1.92
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+31% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+17% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles's +1/+1 Counters decks.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+96% Synergy $0.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+88% Synergy $1.99
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+49% Synergy $1.01
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+47% Synergy $0.29
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+44% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+43% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+34% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.13

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles: +1/+1 Counters.

Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
The Gaffer The Gaffer
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
Prava of the Steel Legion Tymna the Weaver Prava of the Steel Legion // Tymna the Weaver
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ravos, Soultender Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ravos, Soultender
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sengir, the Dark Baron Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
Atalya, Samite Master Atalya, Samite Master
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
Prava of the Steel Legion Radiant, Serra Archangel Prava of the Steel Legion // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Evra, Halcyon Witness Evra, Halcyon Witness
Sorin of House Markov Sorin of House Markov
Alena, Kessig Trapper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ravos, Soultender Sengir, the Dark Baron Ravos, Soultender // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Licia, Sanguine Tribune Licia, Sanguine Tribune
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
Krav, the Unredeemed Regna, the Redeemer Krav, the Unredeemed // Regna, the Redeemer
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Obzedat, Ghost Council Obzedat, Ghost Council
Shanna, Purifying Blade Shanna, Purifying Blade
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
Hurska Sweet-Tooth Hurska Sweet-Tooth
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Sam, Loyal Attendant Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
Verrak, Warped Sengir Verrak, Warped Sengir
Treva, the Renewer Treva, the Renewer
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Noble Heritage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Noble Heritage
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
Minwu, White Mage Minwu, White Mage
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper