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Gwaihir the Windlord
Price tag $0.09

Legendary Creature — Bird Noble

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Birds 72% Flying 11% Cantrips 6% +1/+1 Counters 2% Aggro 2% Snow 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2002 Current Rank
#2028 Last Week
#1911 Last Month

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New Cards

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

North Pole Gates North Pole Gates
+11% Synergy $0.09
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+11% Synergy $0.10
Toucan-Puffin Toucan-Puffin
+6% Synergy $0.11
Momo, Friendly Flier Momo, Friendly Flier
+3% Synergy $0.31
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+1% Synergy $33.70

High Synergy Cards

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

Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+76% Synergy $0.11
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+75% Synergy $0.12
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+69% Synergy $0.59
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+68% Synergy $0.25
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+66% Synergy $5.35
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+66% Synergy $0.66
Winged Words Winged Words
+65% Synergy $0.09
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+62% Synergy $0.52
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+61% Synergy $0.08
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+57% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

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

Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+56% Synergy $0.36
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+56% Synergy $0.37
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+56% Synergy $0.17
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+54% Synergy $0.57
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+54% Synergy $0.39
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+53% Synergy $0.11
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+52% Synergy $0.15
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+52% Synergy $0.08
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+49% Synergy $0.58
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.08

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-11% Synergy $46.24
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $49.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $38.29
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

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

Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+48% Synergy $0.10
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+48% Synergy $0.32
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+47% Synergy $0.08
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+44% Synergy $0.10
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+41% Synergy $0.44
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+40% Synergy $0.27
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+40% Synergy $6.13
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+39% Synergy $0.49
Ithilien Kingfisher Ithilien Kingfisher
+38% Synergy $0.04
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+37% Synergy $5.32
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+36% Synergy $0.58
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+35% Synergy $0.11
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+34% Synergy $0.26
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+33% Synergy $0.23
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+33% Synergy $0.20
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+32% Synergy $0.11
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+30% Synergy $0.08
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+28% Synergy $0.14
Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+27% Synergy $0.07
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+26% Synergy $4.08
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+26% Synergy $0.06
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+26% Synergy $1.87
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+24% Synergy $8.32
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+23% Synergy $5.82
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+23% Synergy $7.62
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+22% Synergy $3.37
Aven Mimeomancer Aven Mimeomancer
+22% Synergy $0.21
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+21% Synergy $2.90
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+20% Synergy $0.63
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+19% Synergy $1.34
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+19% Synergy $0.06
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+18% Synergy $0.19
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+18% Synergy $0.05
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+16% Synergy $1.55
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+16% Synergy $0.11
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+16% Synergy $0.06
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+16% Synergy $0.25
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+15% Synergy $0.09
Landroval, Horizon Witness Landroval, Horizon Witness
+15% Synergy $0.08
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+14% Synergy $0.27
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+14% Synergy $0.89
Palace Familiar Palace Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.06
Celestial Gatekeeper Celestial Gatekeeper
+13% Synergy $1.84
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+12% Synergy $6.20
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+12% Synergy $0.34
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+12% Synergy $0.45
Mist Raven Mist Raven
+11% Synergy $0.03
Aven Brigadier Aven Brigadier
+11% Synergy $2.03
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+10% Synergy $3.42
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+10% Synergy $17.66

Instants

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

Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+49% Synergy $0.15
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+48% Synergy $0.12
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+46% Synergy $0.06
Deluge Deluge
+39% Synergy $0.32
Opt Opt
+25% Synergy $0.10
Disenchant Disenchant
+23% Synergy $0.14
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+20% Synergy $0.77
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+19% Synergy $0.22
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+16% Synergy $3.58
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+12% Synergy $1.21
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+12% Synergy $0.05
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+10% Synergy $0.08
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+10% Synergy $0.10
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+9% Synergy $1.02
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+7% Synergy $0.05
Quick Study Quick Study
+5% Synergy $0.39
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+5% Synergy $0.09
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+5% Synergy $10.51
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $7.61
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.36
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $1.22
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.29
Absorb Absorb
+2% Synergy $0.41
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.06
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $14.98
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $9.24
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.29
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.71
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.61
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.95
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-19% Synergy $2.68

Sorceries

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

Battle Screech Battle Screech
+43% Synergy $0.12
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+43% Synergy $0.06
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+35% Synergy $0.47
Ravenform Ravenform
+28% Synergy $0.16
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+24% Synergy $0.07
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+12% Synergy $3.27
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+10% Synergy $12.01
Rise of Eagles Rise of Eagles
+10% Synergy $0.07
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+9% Synergy $0.05
Divination Divination
+7% Synergy $0.04
Ponder Ponder
+6% Synergy $1.16
Preordain Preordain
+6% Synergy $0.48
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+6% Synergy $0.53
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+4% Synergy $1.78
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.28
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $2.82
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $0.78
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-5% Synergy $2.10
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-6% Synergy $0.10
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $3.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+38% Synergy $3.38
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+35% Synergy $3.60
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+33% Synergy $0.32
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+20% Synergy $9.45
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+15% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+11% Synergy $12.97
Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+8% Synergy $0.05
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+7% Synergy $6.42
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+6% Synergy $3.27
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+5% Synergy $0.42
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.82

Enchantments

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

Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+44% Synergy $1.16
Murmuration Murmuration
+41% Synergy $0.21
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+39% Synergy $1.24
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+36% Synergy $0.56
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+31% Synergy $0.42
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+24% Synergy $5.94
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+22% Synergy $5.92
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+20% Synergy $0.26
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+15% Synergy $0.14
True Conviction True Conviction
+11% Synergy $4.27
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+11% Synergy $1.00
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+9% Synergy $0.25
Dovescape Dovescape
+9% Synergy $3.15
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+7% Synergy $0.12
Curiosity Curiosity
+6% Synergy $0.55
Combat Research Combat Research
+5% Synergy $0.33
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+3% Synergy $4.01
Propaganda Propaganda
-14% Synergy $2.87
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $4.78

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 $0.66

Utility Lands

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

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+39% Synergy $0.55
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+36% Synergy $1.08
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+34% Synergy $2.44
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+17% Synergy $0.16
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+14% Synergy $3.59
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+14% Synergy $0.18
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+12% Synergy $0.13
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $21.03
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.40
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $18.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.07
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $6.74

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+23% Synergy $0.37
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+21% Synergy $6.02
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.14
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+6% Synergy $0.12
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+5% Synergy $0.38
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.18
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $3.64
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-9% Synergy $0.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.18
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-19% Synergy $0.93
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-22% Synergy $0.26

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+45% Synergy $0.17
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+24% Synergy $0.19
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+20% Synergy $0.08
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+20% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.07
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+12% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+7% Synergy $0.09
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+6% Synergy $0.17
Meandering River Meandering River
+6% Synergy $0.10
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+6% Synergy $0.04
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+5% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.12
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $34.76
Abandoned Campground Abandoned Campground
+4% Synergy $0.09
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.42
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+3% Synergy $0.11
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+3% Synergy $0.50
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.09
Port Town Port Town
+2% Synergy $0.20
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+1% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.16
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.17
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-3% Synergy $0.09
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-4% Synergy $0.29
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-5% Synergy $5.51
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.24
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.10
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-8% Synergy $5.88
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.18
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-12% Synergy $13.72
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-14% Synergy $2.52
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-16% Synergy $0.13
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-16% Synergy $7.80
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-20% Synergy $13.21
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-22% Synergy $15.00
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-22% Synergy $0.17

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
Akim, the Soaring Wind Akim, the Soaring Wind
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ravos, Soultender Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ravos, Soultender
Major Teroh Major Teroh
Choco, Seeker of Paradise Choco, Seeker of Paradise
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
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
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
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
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
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
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur