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Gwaihir the Windlord
Price tag $0.12

Legendary Creature — Bird Noble

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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Birds 73% Flying 10% Cantrips 6% +1/+1 Counters 2% Aggro 2% Card Draw 1% 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

#2348 Current Rank
#2366 Last Week
#1840 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gwaihir the Windlord.

We Paid Fiverr To Build Our Decks | Commander Clash S15 E24

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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 $0.11
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+76% Synergy $0.11
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+71% Synergy $0.58
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+70% Synergy $0.20
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+68% Synergy $6.60
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+68% Synergy $0.67
Winged Words Winged Words
+66% Synergy $0.10
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+64% Synergy $0.54
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+61% Synergy $0.06
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+60% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

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

Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+59% Synergy $0.15
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+59% Synergy $0.32
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+57% Synergy $0.30
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+56% Synergy $0.44
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+55% Synergy $0.16
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+54% Synergy $0.10
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+54% Synergy $0.11
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+53% Synergy $0.19
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+51% Synergy $0.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-11% Synergy $50.09
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $51.13
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $43.88
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $36.64

Creatures

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

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+50% Synergy $0.48
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+49% Synergy $0.31
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+48% Synergy $0.07
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+46% Synergy $0.09
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+42% Synergy $0.27
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+41% Synergy $5.86
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+40% Synergy $0.30
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+40% Synergy $0.51
Ithilien Kingfisher Ithilien Kingfisher
+40% Synergy $0.07
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+39% Synergy $5.33
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+38% Synergy $0.56
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+36% Synergy $0.51
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+35% Synergy $0.13
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+34% Synergy $0.27
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+34% Synergy $0.08
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+34% Synergy $0.24
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+28% Synergy $0.08
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+28% Synergy $0.13
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+28% Synergy $1.79
Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+27% Synergy $0.04
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+26% Synergy $0.05
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+26% Synergy $9.08
Aven Mimeomancer Aven Mimeomancer
+25% Synergy $0.21
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+24% Synergy $3.02
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+24% Synergy $5.15
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+24% Synergy $6.58
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+23% Synergy $1.47
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+22% Synergy $2.58
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+22% Synergy $0.79
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+21% Synergy $0.90
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+19% Synergy $0.09
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+19% Synergy $0.21
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+17% Synergy $0.03
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+16% Synergy $0.40
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+16% Synergy $0.07
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+16% Synergy $0.24
Landroval, Horizon Witness Landroval, Horizon Witness
+16% Synergy $0.05
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+15% Synergy $0.27
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+15% Synergy $1.17
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+14% Synergy $0.06
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+14% Synergy $0.05
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+13% Synergy $6.46
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+13% Synergy $0.32
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+13% Synergy $0.36
Celestial Gatekeeper Celestial Gatekeeper
+13% Synergy $1.84
Palace Familiar Palace Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.06
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+12% Synergy $4.37
Aven Brigadier Aven Brigadier
+12% Synergy $2.07
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+11% Synergy $17.47
Mist Raven Mist Raven
+11% Synergy $0.05

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
+50% Synergy $0.13
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+45% Synergy $0.05
Deluge Deluge
+40% Synergy $0.33
Opt Opt
+26% Synergy $0.10
Disenchant Disenchant
+23% Synergy $0.17
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+21% Synergy $0.86
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+20% Synergy $0.24
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+16% Synergy $1.42
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+12% Synergy $1.27
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+12% Synergy $0.05
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+11% Synergy $0.08
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+9% Synergy $2.06
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+9% Synergy $0.11
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+6% Synergy $0.07
Quick Study Quick Study
+5% Synergy $0.28
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+5% Synergy $0.05
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+5% Synergy $10.62
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+5% Synergy $0.22
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $8.48
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.36
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.28
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.36
Absorb Absorb
+1% Synergy $0.37
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.09
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $17.98
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $8.91
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.40
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.43
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.14
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.83
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $1.60
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.68
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-19% Synergy $2.00

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 $0.09
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+37% Synergy $0.48
Ravenform Ravenform
+28% Synergy $0.17
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+26% Synergy $0.08
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+14% Synergy $3.25
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+10% Synergy $12.40
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+10% Synergy $0.06
Rise of Eagles Rise of Eagles
+10% Synergy $0.08
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+7% Synergy $0.41
Divination Divination
+7% Synergy $0.07
Ponder Ponder
+6% Synergy $1.67
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.58
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.21
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+4% Synergy $0.35
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $2.91
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $2.14
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-3% Synergy $1.77
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-7% Synergy $0.15
Farewell Farewell
-12% Synergy $3.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+40% Synergy $3.52
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+37% Synergy $2.90
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+35% Synergy $1.12
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+20% Synergy $7.34
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+16% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+10% Synergy $12.64
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+8% Synergy $5.63
Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+8% Synergy $0.07
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+6% Synergy $2.57
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+6% Synergy $0.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

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

Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+45% Synergy $1.32
Murmuration Murmuration
+42% Synergy $0.22
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+40% Synergy $1.03
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+38% Synergy $1.06
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+32% Synergy $0.44
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+26% Synergy $4.98
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+23% Synergy $6.55
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+21% Synergy $0.19
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+16% Synergy $0.17
True Conviction True Conviction
+12% Synergy $4.01
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+11% Synergy $0.67
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+9% Synergy $0.16
Dovescape Dovescape
+9% Synergy $2.58
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+8% Synergy $0.09
Combat Research Combat Research
+5% Synergy $0.27
Curiosity Curiosity
+5% Synergy $0.53
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+3% Synergy $6.12
Propaganda Propaganda
-14% Synergy $2.29
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $4.88

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 $0.82

Utility Lands

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

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+41% Synergy $0.59
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+37% Synergy $2.19
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+36% Synergy $0.89
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+17% Synergy $0.16
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+15% Synergy $4.06
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+15% Synergy $0.13
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+13% Synergy $0.15
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $17.82
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $16.79
Rivendell Rivendell
+4% Synergy $1.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $1.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $1.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+23% Synergy $0.33
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+22% Synergy $4.90
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+6% Synergy $0.11
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+6% Synergy $0.44
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.16
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $3.47
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.04
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-9% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.13
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-19% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-21% Synergy $0.23

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+47% Synergy $0.16
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+25% Synergy $0.17
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+21% Synergy $0.09
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+19% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.12
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+12% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+9% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+8% Synergy $0.15
Meandering River Meandering River
+6% Synergy $0.07
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+6% Synergy $0.08
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+5% Synergy $0.05
Port Town Port Town
+4% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $35.29
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.37
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+3% Synergy $0.11
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+3% Synergy $0.66
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.16
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+1% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.12
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-3% Synergy $0.30
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-4% Synergy $0.26
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-4% Synergy $5.85
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-4% Synergy $0.12
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-6% Synergy $2.61
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.12
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.47
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.27
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-11% Synergy $13.51
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-13% Synergy $3.55
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-15% Synergy $7.57
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-16% Synergy $0.21
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-20% Synergy $0.28
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-20% Synergy $13.38
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-21% Synergy $11.39

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
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Major Teroh Major Teroh
Akim, the Soaring Wind Akim, the Soaring Wind
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ravos, Soultender Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ravos, Soultender
Choco, Seeker of Paradise Choco, Seeker of Paradise
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
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
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Siani, Eye of the Storm Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
Ezrim, Agency Chief Ezrim, Agency Chief
Geist of Saint Traft Geist of Saint Traft
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
Millicent, Restless Revenant Millicent, Restless Revenant
Niambi, Esteemed Speaker Niambi, Esteemed Speaker
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
The First Doctor The First Doctor
Alisaie Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur