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Gwaihir the Windlord
Price tag $0.15

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

#2077 Current Rank
#2137 Last Week
#1714 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.

Summon: Choco/Mog Summon: Choco/Mog
+4% Synergy $0.09
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+3% Synergy $0.15
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+2% Synergy $0.84
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
0% Synergy $0.04
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
-4% Synergy $1.61

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 $0.16
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+71% Synergy $0.19
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+71% Synergy $0.69
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+68% Synergy $9.40
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+68% Synergy $0.66
Winged Words Winged Words
+66% Synergy $0.13
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+64% Synergy $0.66
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+62% Synergy $0.23
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+61% Synergy $0.11

Top Cards

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

Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+60% Synergy $0.42
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+59% Synergy $0.21
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+56% Synergy $0.16
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+56% Synergy $0.11
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+55% Synergy $0.48
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+55% Synergy $0.14
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+54% Synergy $0.19
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+54% Synergy $0.52
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+53% Synergy $0.13
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $45.06
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $48.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $48.08
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-16% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

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

Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+55% Synergy $0.27
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+51% Synergy $0.28
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+48% Synergy $0.10
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+48% Synergy $0.14
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+42% Synergy $0.26
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+42% Synergy $6.00
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+41% Synergy $4.94
Ithilien Kingfisher Ithilien Kingfisher
+41% Synergy $0.09
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+39% Synergy $0.44
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+39% Synergy $0.45
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+38% Synergy $0.78
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+37% Synergy $0.37
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+37% Synergy $0.12
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+36% Synergy $0.34
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+36% Synergy $0.12
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+35% Synergy $0.20
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+30% Synergy $1.32
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+30% Synergy $0.08
Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+28% Synergy $0.08
Aven Mimeomancer Aven Mimeomancer
+28% Synergy $0.25
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+27% Synergy $0.12
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+27% Synergy $0.06
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+27% Synergy $11.23
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+26% Synergy $4.07
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+26% Synergy $4.58
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+23% Synergy $2.88
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+23% Synergy $3.34
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+22% Synergy $2.46
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+22% Synergy $0.88
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+19% Synergy $1.04
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+19% Synergy $0.12
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+19% Synergy $0.65
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+19% Synergy $0.23
Landroval, Horizon Witness Landroval, Horizon Witness
+19% Synergy $0.08
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+18% Synergy $0.12
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+17% Synergy $0.25
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+16% Synergy $0.20
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+15% Synergy $0.63
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+15% Synergy $0.12
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+15% Synergy $0.27
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+15% Synergy $0.06
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+14% Synergy $6.83
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+14% Synergy $3.30
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+14% Synergy $0.08
Aven Brigadier Aven Brigadier
+14% Synergy $1.94
Celestial Gatekeeper Celestial Gatekeeper
+14% Synergy $1.84
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+13% Synergy $0.36
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+12% Synergy $17.58
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+11% Synergy $0.22
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+10% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+50% Synergy $0.21
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+50% Synergy $0.19
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+42% Synergy $0.04
Deluge Deluge
+39% Synergy $0.38
Opt Opt
+26% Synergy $0.14
Disenchant Disenchant
+23% Synergy $0.13
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+21% Synergy $0.90
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+19% Synergy $0.24
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+15% Synergy $1.27
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+14% Synergy $1.51
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+12% Synergy $0.17
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+12% Synergy $0.03
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+9% Synergy $7.79
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+9% Synergy $0.10
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+6% Synergy $0.05
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+5% Synergy $0.06
Quick Study Quick Study
+5% Synergy $0.28
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+5% Synergy $10.57
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+5% Synergy $0.20
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $6.09
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.29
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $0.63
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.10
Cancel Cancel
+3% Synergy $0.27
Absorb Absorb
+1% Synergy $0.29
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $16.24
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $11.91
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.27
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.31
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $6.35
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.65
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.75
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.84
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-17% Synergy $2.22

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
+44% Synergy $0.13
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+35% Synergy $0.66
Ravenform Ravenform
+30% Synergy $0.18
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+24% Synergy $0.07
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+15% Synergy $3.18
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+11% Synergy $8.96
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+11% Synergy $0.06
Rise of Eagles Rise of Eagles
+9% Synergy $0.08
Divination Divination
+8% Synergy $0.05
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+7% Synergy $0.51
Ponder Ponder
+6% Synergy $1.65
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.44
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.61
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $1.68
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+4% Synergy $0.35
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $0.90
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $1.71
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-6% Synergy $0.19
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $4.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+41% Synergy $4.33
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+37% Synergy $4.22
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+35% Synergy $0.39
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+21% Synergy $5.49
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+17% Synergy $0.47
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+10% Synergy $13.11
Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+9% Synergy $0.08
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+8% Synergy $3.79
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+7% Synergy $2.23
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+6% Synergy $0.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+45% Synergy $1.28
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+41% Synergy $0.87
Murmuration Murmuration
+41% Synergy $2.47
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+38% Synergy $0.91
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+32% Synergy $0.41
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+26% Synergy $4.32
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+25% Synergy $5.01
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+20% Synergy $0.17
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+18% Synergy $0.14
True Conviction True Conviction
+13% Synergy $3.92
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+11% Synergy $0.70
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+10% Synergy $0.15
Dovescape Dovescape
+10% Synergy $2.06
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+9% Synergy $0.15
Combat Research Combat Research
+5% Synergy $0.35
Curiosity Curiosity
+5% Synergy $0.53
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+5% Synergy $5.26
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $3.94
Propaganda Propaganda
-12% Synergy $2.01
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $3.99

Planeswalkers

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

Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+18% Synergy $1.06

Utility Lands

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

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+41% Synergy $0.65
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+37% Synergy $1.38
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+35% Synergy $0.61
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+17% Synergy $0.20
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+16% Synergy $2.28
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+15% Synergy $0.20
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+15% Synergy $0.13
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $19.02
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+6% Synergy $15.90
Rivendell Rivendell
+4% Synergy $0.77
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $1.98
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $1.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+23% Synergy $0.29
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+21% Synergy $4.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+6% Synergy $0.09
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+6% Synergy $0.49
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.19
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $2.10
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.51
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-9% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-21% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-22% Synergy $0.38

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+46% Synergy $0.18
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+24% Synergy $0.28
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+21% Synergy $0.05
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+19% Synergy $0.19
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+13% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+11% Synergy $0.45
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.23
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+9% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.13
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+6% Synergy $0.07
Meandering River Meandering River
+6% Synergy $0.08
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+6% Synergy $0.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.28
Port Town Port Town
+4% Synergy $0.17
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $34.04
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+4% Synergy $0.40
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.86
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+3% Synergy $0.14
Abandoned Campground Abandoned Campground
+3% Synergy $0.05
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+1% Synergy $0.18
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.11
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-3% Synergy $0.41
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-3% Synergy $0.76
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-4% Synergy $0.19
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-5% Synergy $4.80
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-7% Synergy $2.62
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.30
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.40
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.22
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-10% Synergy $9.92
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-12% Synergy $3.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.45
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-15% Synergy $8.46
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-20% Synergy $13.72
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-21% Synergy $11.67
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-21% Synergy $0.27

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