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Gwaihir the Windlord
Price tag $0.14

Legendary CreatureBird Noble

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Azorius

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2257 Current Rank
#2872 Last Week
#1777 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gwaihir the Windlord.

New Cards

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

Radiant Strike Radiant Strike
+3% Synergy $0.04
Honor Honor
+3% Synergy $0.16
Focus Fire Focus Fire
+3% Synergy $0.04
Mental Modulation Mental Modulation
+2% Synergy $0.07
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
+2% Synergy $0.08

High Synergy Cards

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

Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+77% Synergy $0.17
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+76% Synergy $0.13
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+71% Synergy $0.52
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+70% Synergy $0.19
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+68% Synergy $8.56
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+68% Synergy $0.65
Winged Words Winged Words
+66% Synergy $0.13
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+64% Synergy $0.59
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+61% Synergy $0.27
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+61% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

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

Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+59% Synergy $0.20
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+59% Synergy $0.28
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+56% Synergy $0.27
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+56% Synergy $0.12
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+55% Synergy $0.40
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+55% Synergy $0.06
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+54% Synergy $0.10
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+52% Synergy $0.17
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+52% Synergy $0.36
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $50.22
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $49.29
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $46.53
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-16% Synergy $34.30

Creatures

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

Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+51% Synergy $0.14
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+50% Synergy $0.30
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+48% Synergy $0.09
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+46% Synergy $0.11
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+42% Synergy $0.29
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+42% Synergy $5.86
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+40% Synergy $0.36
Ithilien Kingfisher Ithilien Kingfisher
+40% Synergy $0.05
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+39% Synergy $5.01
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+39% Synergy $0.42
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+38% Synergy $0.61
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+37% Synergy $0.43
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+36% Synergy $0.08
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+35% Synergy $0.29
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+35% Synergy $0.14
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+35% Synergy $0.24
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+28% Synergy $0.06
Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+28% Synergy $0.10
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+28% Synergy $0.17
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+28% Synergy $1.59
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+26% Synergy $10.12
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+26% Synergy $0.09
Aven Mimeomancer Aven Mimeomancer
+26% Synergy $0.27
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+25% Synergy $4.82
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+25% Synergy $6.58
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+24% Synergy $2.34
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+23% Synergy $3.27
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+22% Synergy $1.08
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+21% Synergy $3.07
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+21% Synergy $0.61
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+20% Synergy $0.09
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+20% Synergy $0.23
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+18% Synergy $0.07
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+17% Synergy $1.01
Landroval, Horizon Witness Landroval, Horizon Witness
+17% Synergy $0.07
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+16% Synergy $0.70
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+16% Synergy $0.27
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+16% Synergy $0.24
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+15% Synergy $0.10
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+15% Synergy $0.13
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+14% Synergy $6.31
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+14% Synergy $0.41
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+14% Synergy $0.07
Celestial Gatekeeper Celestial Gatekeeper
+14% Synergy $1.90
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+13% Synergy $4.58
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+13% Synergy $0.41
Aven Brigadier Aven Brigadier
+13% Synergy $2.05
Palace Familiar Palace Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.06
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+10% Synergy $0.29
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+10% Synergy $0.13

Instants

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

Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+51% Synergy $0.16
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+51% Synergy $0.15
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+44% Synergy $0.09
Deluge Deluge
+40% Synergy $0.38
Opt Opt
+26% Synergy $0.14
Disenchant Disenchant
+23% Synergy $0.17
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+21% Synergy $0.86
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+20% Synergy $0.29
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+16% Synergy $1.19
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+13% Synergy $1.34
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+12% Synergy $0.04
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+11% Synergy $0.13
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+10% Synergy $5.67
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+9% Synergy $0.12
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+6% Synergy $0.03
Quick Study Quick Study
+5% Synergy $0.30
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+5% Synergy $10.37
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $8.03
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.45
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $1.20
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+4% Synergy $0.09
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.28
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+4% Synergy $0.24
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.13
Absorb Absorb
+1% Synergy $0.37
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $8.12
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $17.03
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.96
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $6.18
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.82
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.73
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-18% Synergy $1.94

Sorceries

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

Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+45% Synergy $0.07
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+43% Synergy $0.12
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+36% Synergy $0.51
Ravenform Ravenform
+30% Synergy $0.15
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+25% Synergy $0.07
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+14% Synergy $3.14
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+11% Synergy $11.83
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+10% Synergy $0.07
Rise of Eagles Rise of Eagles
+9% Synergy $0.07
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+7% Synergy $0.58
Divination Divination
+7% Synergy $0.07
Ponder Ponder
+6% Synergy $1.33
Preordain Preordain
+6% Synergy $0.61
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.38
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+4% Synergy $0.28
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $1.83
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $1.34
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $1.58
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-7% Synergy $0.21
Farewell Farewell
-12% Synergy $4.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+41% Synergy $3.27
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+37% Synergy $3.26
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+35% Synergy $0.29
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+22% Synergy $6.08
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+16% Synergy $0.42
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+10% Synergy $12.39
Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+9% Synergy $0.06
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+7% Synergy $4.98
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+7% Synergy $2.11
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+5% Synergy $0.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+45% Synergy $1.27
Murmuration Murmuration
+42% Synergy $1.15
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+41% Synergy $1.09
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+38% Synergy $1.29
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+32% Synergy $0.44
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+25% Synergy $3.86
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+24% Synergy $5.68
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+21% Synergy $0.15
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+17% Synergy $0.20
True Conviction True Conviction
+13% Synergy $4.08
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+10% Synergy $0.11
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+10% Synergy $0.72
Dovescape Dovescape
+9% Synergy $2.13
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+8% Synergy $0.15
Combat Research Combat Research
+6% Synergy $0.40
Curiosity Curiosity
+5% Synergy $0.51
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+3% Synergy $4.71
Propaganda Propaganda
-13% Synergy $2.35
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $6.05

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 $1.06

Utility Lands

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

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+41% Synergy $0.67
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+37% Synergy $1.26
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+36% Synergy $1.33
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+17% Synergy $0.17
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+15% Synergy $4.66
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+15% Synergy $0.23
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+15% Synergy $0.17
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $19.49
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+6% Synergy $16.80
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.04
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.59
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $1.39

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 $4.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+6% Synergy $0.11
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+6% Synergy $0.48
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $2.88
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.52
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-8% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-20% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-21% Synergy $0.41

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+47% Synergy $0.15
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+24% Synergy $0.19
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+20% Synergy $0.08
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+19% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.07
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+12% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+9% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+9% Synergy $0.19
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.16
Meandering River Meandering River
+6% Synergy $0.10
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+6% Synergy $0.10
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+6% Synergy $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.18
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $34.92
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.20
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.70
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+3% Synergy $0.13
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+3% Synergy $0.94
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.06
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+1% Synergy $0.27
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.21
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-3% Synergy $0.47
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-4% Synergy $0.34
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-4% Synergy $0.17
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-5% Synergy $5.07
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-6% Synergy $3.68
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.14
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.30
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-11% Synergy $12.12
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-13% Synergy $3.98
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-14% Synergy $11.46
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.27
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-21% Synergy $15.94
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-21% Synergy $0.44
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-21% Synergy $13.93

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