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Gwaihir the Windlord
Price tag $0.11

Legendary Creature — Bird Noble

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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Birds 68% Flying 12% Cantrips 5% +1/+1 Counters 2% Aggro 2% Midrange 1% Snow 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2186 Current Rank
#2276 Last Week
#1955 Last Month

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Commander gameplay videos featuring Gwaihir the Windlord.

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gwaihir the Windlord decks.

Rimefire Torque Rimefire Torque
+9% Synergy $0.31
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+8% Synergy $0.38

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gwaihir the Windlord's abilities and overall game plan.

Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+77% Synergy $0.13
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+75% Synergy $0.12
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+70% Synergy $0.58
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+69% Synergy $0.21
Winged Words Winged Words
+66% Synergy $0.12
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+66% Synergy $0.62
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+66% Synergy $6.08
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+62% Synergy $0.40
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+60% Synergy $0.13
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+59% Synergy $0.46

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gwaihir the Windlord decks.

Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+56% Synergy $0.14
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+56% Synergy $0.21
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+56% Synergy $0.52
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+54% Synergy $0.15
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+53% Synergy $0.50
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+53% Synergy $0.14
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+52% Synergy $0.09
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+51% Synergy $0.18
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+49% Synergy $0.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $47.42
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $54.27
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $40.86
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+48% Synergy $0.09
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+48% Synergy $0.30
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+47% Synergy $0.55
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+45% Synergy $0.07
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+43% Synergy $0.12
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+42% Synergy $0.47
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+40% Synergy $0.28
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+40% Synergy $0.56
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+39% Synergy $6.67
Ithilien Kingfisher Ithilien Kingfisher
+38% Synergy $0.05
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+36% Synergy $0.69
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+35% Synergy $5.09
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+34% Synergy $0.25
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+34% Synergy $0.11
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+32% Synergy $0.15
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+32% Synergy $0.25
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+30% Synergy $0.18
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+30% Synergy $0.10
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+28% Synergy $0.13
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+27% Synergy $0.08
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+26% Synergy $5.53
Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+26% Synergy $0.06
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+25% Synergy $2.04
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+22% Synergy $3.64
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+22% Synergy $5.92
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+22% Synergy $7.32
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+21% Synergy $3.71
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+21% Synergy $0.69
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+21% Synergy $7.88
Aven Mimeomancer Aven Mimeomancer
+21% Synergy $0.23
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+20% Synergy $1.05
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+17% Synergy $0.12
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+17% Synergy $0.16
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+17% Synergy $0.07
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+16% Synergy $0.25
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+16% Synergy $0.10
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+16% Synergy $0.25
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+15% Synergy $2.68
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+15% Synergy $0.07
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+15% Synergy $0.09
Landroval, Horizon Witness Landroval, Horizon Witness
+14% Synergy $0.08
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+13% Synergy $1.01
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+12% Synergy $0.37
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+12% Synergy $0.41
Aven Brigadier Aven Brigadier
+12% Synergy $2.07
Palace Familiar Palace Familiar
+12% Synergy $0.05
Celestial Gatekeeper Celestial Gatekeeper
+12% Synergy $1.79
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+11% Synergy $6.55
Mist Raven Mist Raven
+11% Synergy $0.04
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+10% Synergy $3.14

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gwaihir the Windlord safe.

Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+49% Synergy $0.13
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+47% Synergy $0.12
Deluge Deluge
+40% Synergy $0.31
Opt Opt
+26% Synergy $0.10
Disenchant Disenchant
+24% Synergy $0.10
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+21% Synergy $0.95
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+18% Synergy $0.21
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+17% Synergy $2.92
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+13% Synergy $1.28
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+11% Synergy $0.05
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+10% Synergy $0.07
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+9% Synergy $1.13
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+9% Synergy $0.09
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+7% Synergy $0.08
Quick Study Quick Study
+5% Synergy $0.36
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+5% Synergy $11.05
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $7.47
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+4% Synergy $0.08
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.25
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.51
Absorb Absorb
+3% Synergy $0.42
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $17.17
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $13.88
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $0.99
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.24
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.86
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.95
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $1.60
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-19% Synergy $3.08

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gwaihir the Windlord's game plan and control the board.

Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+44% Synergy $0.05
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+42% Synergy $0.11
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+35% Synergy $0.25
Ravenform Ravenform
+26% Synergy $0.16
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+24% Synergy $0.09
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+12% Synergy $3.27
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+10% Synergy $16.75
Rise of Eagles Rise of Eagles
+10% Synergy $0.06
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+9% Synergy $0.10
Ponder Ponder
+7% Synergy $1.26
Divination Divination
+7% Synergy $0.05
Preordain Preordain
+6% Synergy $0.57
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+5% Synergy $0.85
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.37
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+3% Synergy $1.02
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $2.33
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $0.73
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-4% Synergy $2.35
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-6% Synergy $0.15
Farewell Farewell
-12% Synergy $4.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+39% Synergy $4.39
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+33% Synergy $3.53
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+32% Synergy $0.32
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+18% Synergy $10.56
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+14% Synergy $0.37
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+11% Synergy $17.63
Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+8% Synergy $0.10
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+7% Synergy $8.46
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+6% Synergy $3.61
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+5% Synergy $0.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.37

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gwaihir the Windlord's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+45% Synergy $1.10
Murmuration Murmuration
+44% Synergy $0.25
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+38% Synergy $1.35
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+35% Synergy $0.66
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+31% Synergy $0.46
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+25% Synergy $7.62
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+22% Synergy $6.72
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+21% Synergy $0.29
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+14% Synergy $0.12
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+12% Synergy $3.04
True Conviction True Conviction
+11% Synergy $4.92
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+9% Synergy $0.08
Dovescape Dovescape
+9% Synergy $3.32
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+8% Synergy $0.26
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+7% Synergy $0.20
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $4.26
Curiosity Curiosity
+4% Synergy $0.65
Combat Research Combat Research
+3% Synergy $0.45
Propaganda Propaganda
-14% Synergy $3.38
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $5.54

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gwaihir the Windlord to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+17% Synergy $0.88

Utility Lands

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

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+38% Synergy $0.69
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+36% Synergy $1.06
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+32% Synergy $2.91
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+17% Synergy $0.20
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+14% Synergy $0.17
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+13% Synergy $4.39
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+11% Synergy $0.15
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $24.15
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.45
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+4% Synergy $19.58
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.12
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.10
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $3.67
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $5.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+23% Synergy $0.31
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+21% Synergy $6.66
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+6% Synergy $0.13
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+4% Synergy $0.50
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $5.34
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.22
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.71
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-9% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-19% Synergy $0.72
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-20% Synergy $0.25

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gwaihir the Windlord decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+45% Synergy $0.13
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+25% Synergy $0.15
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+22% Synergy $0.04
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+22% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+13% Synergy $0.19
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+12% Synergy $0.18
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+9% Synergy $0.09
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+7% Synergy $0.05
North Pole Gates North Pole Gates
+7% Synergy $0.08
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+6% Synergy $0.17
Meandering River Meandering River
+6% Synergy $0.10
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $42.67
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+5% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.09
Abandoned Campground Abandoned Campground
+4% Synergy $0.08
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.51
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+3% Synergy $0.12
Port Town Port Town
+2% Synergy $0.16
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+2% Synergy $0.29
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.15
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.21
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-2% Synergy $0.14
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-3% Synergy $6.64
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-4% Synergy $0.44
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.21
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.26
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.03
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-9% Synergy $4.46
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-12% Synergy $15.16
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-15% Synergy $3.49
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-16% Synergy $0.16
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-16% Synergy $9.68
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-20% Synergy $14.76
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-22% Synergy $7.07
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-22% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gwaihir the Windlord.

Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
Soraya the Falconer Soraya the Falconer
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
Choco, Seeker of Paradise Choco, Seeker of Paradise
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ravos, Soultender Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ravos, Soultender
Akim, the Soaring Wind Akim, the Soaring Wind
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Radiant, Serra Archangel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Radiant, Serra Archangel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Siani, Eye of the Storm Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker The Prismatic Piper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // The Prismatic Piper
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Prava of the Steel Legion Siani, Eye of the Storm Prava of the Steel Legion // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Isperia the Inscrutable Isperia the Inscrutable
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Radiant, Serra Archangel Siani, Eye of the Storm Radiant, Serra Archangel // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Far Traveler Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Folk Hero Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Inspiring Leader Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Noble Heritage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Veteran Soldier Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Veteran Soldier
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator