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Gwaihir the Windlord
Price tag $0.20

Legendary Creature — Bird Noble

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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Birds 64% Flying 15% Cantrips 4% +1/+1 Counters 2% Aggro 2% Card Draw 1% 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

#2219 Current Rank
#2020 Last Week
#2002 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.

Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+13% Synergy $0.61
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+7% Synergy $22.78
East Wind Avatar East Wind Avatar
+4% Synergy $0.08
Rimefire Torque Rimefire Torque
+3% Synergy $0.31
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
0% Synergy $0.87

High Synergy Cards

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

Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+76% Synergy $0.25
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+74% Synergy $0.22
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+69% Synergy $0.55
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+67% Synergy $0.18
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+66% Synergy $5.81
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+65% Synergy $0.59
Winged Words Winged Words
+65% Synergy $0.29
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+62% Synergy $0.37
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+59% Synergy $0.35
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+57% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+55% Synergy $0.22
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+55% Synergy $0.28
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+55% Synergy $0.42
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+54% Synergy $0.32
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+52% Synergy $0.49
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+51% Synergy $0.07
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+51% Synergy $0.19
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+50% Synergy $0.09
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+49% Synergy $0.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $51.58
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $58.23
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $7.45
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $41.18
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $50.17

Creatures

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

Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+46% Synergy $0.12
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+46% Synergy $0.59
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+46% Synergy $0.29
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+44% Synergy $0.11
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+44% Synergy $0.18
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+43% Synergy $0.37
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+40% Synergy $6.59
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+39% Synergy $0.67
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+38% Synergy $0.33
Ithilien Kingfisher Ithilien Kingfisher
+38% Synergy $0.09
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+36% Synergy $0.96
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+35% Synergy $5.62
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+34% Synergy $0.31
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+33% Synergy $0.13
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+32% Synergy $0.36
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+31% Synergy $0.16
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+30% Synergy $0.25
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+28% Synergy $0.14
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+27% Synergy $0.11
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+27% Synergy $0.19
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+26% Synergy $2.94
Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+26% Synergy $0.13
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+23% Synergy $1.95
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+22% Synergy $0.67
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+21% Synergy $4.35
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+21% Synergy $6.23
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+20% Synergy $4.71
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+20% Synergy $7.74
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+20% Synergy $6.57
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+19% Synergy $0.70
Aven Mimeomancer Aven Mimeomancer
+19% Synergy $0.33
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+17% Synergy $0.13
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+15% Synergy $0.28
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+15% Synergy $0.15
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+15% Synergy $0.22
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+15% Synergy $0.16
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+15% Synergy $0.16
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+14% Synergy $4.18
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+14% Synergy $1.44
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+14% Synergy $0.22
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+14% Synergy $0.29
Landroval, Horizon Witness Landroval, Horizon Witness
+14% Synergy $0.11
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+11% Synergy $0.38
Celestial Gatekeeper Celestial Gatekeeper
+11% Synergy $1.84
Palace Familiar Palace Familiar
+11% Synergy $0.07
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+10% Synergy $0.46
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+10% Synergy $24.61
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+9% Synergy $7.72
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+9% Synergy $2.72
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+8% Synergy $40.36

Instants

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

Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+47% Synergy $0.27
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+47% Synergy $0.07
Deluge Deluge
+40% Synergy $0.31
Opt Opt
+27% Synergy $0.22
Disenchant Disenchant
+24% Synergy $0.12
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+20% Synergy $1.22
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+19% Synergy $0.21
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+18% Synergy $2.67
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+14% Synergy $1.35
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+11% Synergy $0.10
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+10% Synergy $0.11
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+9% Synergy $1.10
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+8% Synergy $0.18
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+6% Synergy $0.09
Swan Song Swan Song
+5% Synergy $8.40
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+5% Synergy $11.09
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.23
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+4% Synergy $0.07
Quick Study Quick Study
+4% Synergy $0.32
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.48
Absorb Absorb
+3% Synergy $0.40
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.90
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $18.77
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $15.46
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.06
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.23
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $1.18
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $2.06
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $2.09
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-19% Synergy $2.95

Sorceries

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

Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+45% Synergy $0.06
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+40% Synergy $0.23
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+35% Synergy $0.34
Ravenform Ravenform
+26% Synergy $0.34
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+25% Synergy $0.12
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+12% Synergy $3.23
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+11% Synergy $10.80
Rise of Eagles Rise of Eagles
+10% Synergy $0.05
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+8% Synergy $0.15
Divination Divination
+7% Synergy $0.09
Ponder Ponder
+6% Synergy $1.40
Preordain Preordain
+6% Synergy $0.60
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+5% Synergy $1.14
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+4% Synergy $0.38
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.43
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.72
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $2.37
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-4% Synergy $2.66
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-7% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+41% Synergy $4.86
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+34% Synergy $4.41
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+30% Synergy $0.41
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+18% Synergy $11.37
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+14% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+11% Synergy $23.09
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+8% Synergy $7.92
Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+7% Synergy $0.14
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+6% Synergy $4.06
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Murmuration Murmuration
+46% Synergy $0.35
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+45% Synergy $1.30
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+36% Synergy $1.35
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+35% Synergy $1.04
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+30% Synergy $0.49
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+25% Synergy $13.40
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+21% Synergy $7.64
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+20% Synergy $0.32
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+13% Synergy $0.20
True Conviction True Conviction
+12% Synergy $4.88
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+12% Synergy $1.18
Dovescape Dovescape
+10% Synergy $3.62
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+8% Synergy $0.35
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+7% Synergy $0.20
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+6% Synergy $0.18
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $5.76
Curiosity Curiosity
+4% Synergy $0.74
Combat Research Combat Research
+3% Synergy $0.48
Propaganda Propaganda
-14% Synergy $3.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $5.87

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 $0.85

Utility Lands

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

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+37% Synergy $0.63
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+35% Synergy $1.43
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+31% Synergy $2.43
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+18% Synergy $0.30
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+14% Synergy $0.27
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+13% Synergy $6.34
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+11% Synergy $0.30
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $20.85
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.40
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $22.56
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.12
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $3.70
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $4.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+22% Synergy $0.34
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+21% Synergy $4.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+5% Synergy $0.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $5.05
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.53
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.44
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-10% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-20% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-20% Synergy $1.08

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+44% Synergy $0.17
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+24% Synergy $0.15
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+24% Synergy $0.34
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+22% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+13% Synergy $0.22
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+11% Synergy $0.28
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+9% Synergy $0.22
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+7% Synergy $0.07
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+6% Synergy $0.29
Meandering River Meandering River
+6% Synergy $0.13
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $49.97
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+5% Synergy $0.23
North Pole Gates North Pole Gates
+5% Synergy $0.18
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.44
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+4% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.29
Abandoned Campground Abandoned Campground
+3% Synergy $0.14
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.27
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.20
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.20
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+2% Synergy $0.39
Port Town Port Town
+1% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.30
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-2% Synergy $0.25
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-2% Synergy $0.31
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-4% Synergy $6.66
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-4% Synergy $0.41
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-7% Synergy $0.32
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.26
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.64
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-9% Synergy $4.99
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-13% Synergy $16.44
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-15% Synergy $3.72
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-16% Synergy $10.09
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-21% Synergy $15.98
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-23% Synergy $7.46
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-23% Synergy $0.36

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
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Akim, the Soaring Wind Akim, the Soaring Wind
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
Isperia the Inscrutable Isperia the Inscrutable
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Prava of the Steel Legion Siani, Eye of the Storm Prava of the Steel Legion // Siani, Eye of the Storm
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
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
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Siani, Eye of the Storm Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Sword Coast Sailor Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Sword Coast Sailor
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