Gwaihir the Windlord
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$0.23Legendary Creature — Bird Noble
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#2693
Current Rank
#2511
Last Week
#2307
Past 2 Years
440
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gwaihir the Windlord decks.
Kindred Judgment+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.91
Fatehold Chronologist+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.11
Rescue Girl, First Responder+3% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$0.16
Fatehold Charm-1% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$0.18
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Gwaihir the Windlord's abilities and overall game plan.
Empyrean Eagle+73% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.27
Warden of Evos Isle+68% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.26
Watcher of the Spheres+65% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.74
Kastral, the Windcrested+64% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.37
Favorable Winds+61% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.44
Kangee, Sky Warden+61% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.32
Winged Words+59% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.33
The Lord of the Eagles+57% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.33
Soulcatchers' Aerie+57% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$4.82
Healer's Hawk+55% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.29
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gwaihir the Windlord decks.
Empyrean Eagle+73% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.27
Warden of Evos Isle+68% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.26
Watcher of the Spheres+65% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.74
Kastral, the Windcrested+64% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.37
Favorable Winds+61% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.44
Kangee, Sky Warden+61% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.32
Winged Words+59% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.33
The Lord of the Eagles+57% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.33
Soulcatchers' Aerie+57% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$4.82
Healer's Hawk+55% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.29
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Farewell-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.09
Teferi's Protection-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$47.72
Rhystic Study-10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$67.78
Cyclonic Rift-14% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$39.05
Smothering Tithe-15% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$58.63
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Gwaihir the Windlord's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Meneldor, Swift Savior+51% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.21
Jubilant Skybonder+48% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.32
Wingmate Roc+48% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.16
Steel-Plume Marshal+47% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.43
Judge's Familiar+46% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.20
Jackdaw Savior+45% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.53
Cartographer's Hawk+45% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.19
Battlefield Raptor+44% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.26
Eagle of the Great Shelf+42% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.15
Eagles of the North+42% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.32
Esior, Wardwing Familiar+40% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.60
Old Thrush+40% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.14
Scouting Hawk+37% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.23
Eagle of Deliverance+36% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.86
Kangee's Lieutenant+36% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.28
Soulcatcher+36% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.23
Skycat Sovereign+34% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.31
Windbrisk Raptor+32% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$8.60
Shrike Force+31% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.26
Aven Mindcensor+30% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$1.54
Emeria Angel+29% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.37
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker+29% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$7.23
Ravenhill Flock+29% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.22
Harrier Strix+28% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.15
Mockingbird+27% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$3.66
Aven Gagglemaster+27% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.17
Thieving Magpie+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.24
Augury Owl+23% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.46
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector+22% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.94
Stormscape Familiar+20% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$2.37
Silver Raven+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.30
Sephara, Sky's Blade+19% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$3.29
Magus of the Moat+17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$8.04
Kangee, Aerie Keeper+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$7.23
Lifecreed Duo+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.16
Tempest Hawk+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.78
Aven Interrupter+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$3.13
Plumecreed Escort+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.29
Most Decrepit Old Bird+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.30
Thunderclap Wyvern+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.31
Curiosity Crafter+14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.29
Knightfisher+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.17
Spellbook Seeker+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.16
Keeper of the Nine Gales+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$6.91
Cloudchaser Kestrel+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.14
Long Lake Nuisance+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.09
Crookclaw Elder+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.27
Aven Mimeomancer+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.38
Aerial Extortionist+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.74
Ledger Shredder+9% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$8.73
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gwaihir the Windlord safe.
Dazzling Denial+53% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.21
Lofty Denial+46% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.26
Rally of Wings+43% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.28
The Eagles Are Coming!+42% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.46
Deluge+37% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.32
Opt+21% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.28
Disenchant+21% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.08
Unbreakable Formation+18% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.56
Strix Serenade+17% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.47
Azorius Charm+16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.30
Brainstorm+11% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$1.29
Perch Protection+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.94
Eyes in the Skies+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.24
Keep Safe+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.20
Wing Shards+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.13
Escape from Orthanc+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.17
And They Shall Know No Fear+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$8.79
Confusticate and Bebother+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.16
Swan Song+4% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$12.16
Hithlain Knots+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.08
Cancel+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.25
Reprieve+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.46
Aetherize+1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.53
Absorb+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.37
Flawless Maneuver+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$7.80
Akroma's Will+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$18.48
Negate-2% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.15
Stroke of Midnight-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.30
Path to Exile-6% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$1.14
Frantic Search-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.77
Generous Gift-6% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.97
Teferi's Protection-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$47.72
Counterspell-9% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$4.36
Arcane Denial-11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.61
Swords to Plowshares-14% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$1.41
Cyclonic Rift-14% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$39.05
An Offer You Can't Refuse-20% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.23
Dovin's Veto-21% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.56
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Gwaihir the Windlord's game plan and control the board.
Airborne Aid+54% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.41
Migratory Route+48% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.34
Battle Screech+35% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.26
Distant Melody+34% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.39
Gust of Wind+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.18
Ravenform+21% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.30
Alrund's Epiphany+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.39
Raise the Palisade+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$10.71
Divination+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.15
Ponder+5% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.85
Requisition Raid+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.33
Preordain+4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.87
Splash Portal+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.46
Lórien Revealed+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.48
Cleansing Nova+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Austere Command+0% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.33
Supreme Verdict-4% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.65
Time Wipe-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.26
Farewell-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.09
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Herald's Horn+37% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$3.05
Vanquisher's Banner+30% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$4.53
Bident of Thassa+26% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.49
Door of Destinies+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.84
Urza's Incubator+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$20.99
Gathering Stone+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.39
Icon of Ancestry+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.38
Chronicle of Victory+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$22.83
Banner of Kinship+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$8.05
Obelisk of Urd+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$3.32
The Arkenstone+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.48
Wayfarer's Bauble-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.31
Pearl Medallion-3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$8.96
Swiftfoot Boots-11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.86
Lightning Greaves-13% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.97
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Gwaihir the Windlord's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Murmuration+50% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.37
Gravitational Shift+39% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$2.05
Reflections of Littjara+32% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$2.58
Reconnaissance Mission+29% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.37
Rally the Ranks+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.38
Kindred Discovery+19% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$5.12
Flowering of the White Tree+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$8.45
Military Intelligence+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.35
Coastal Piracy+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.27
True Conviction+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.09
Dovescape+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$6.51
Eagle's Rescue+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.13
The Raven's Warning+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.22
Air Nomad Legacy+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.27
Old Fat Spider Can't See Me+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.20
Curiosity+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.30
Love Song of Night and Day+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.17
Banishing Light+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.61
Staggering Insight+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.38
Cathars' Crusade+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$8.28
Rhystic Study-10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$67.78
Propaganda-14% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.63
Smothering Tithe-15% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$58.63
Ghostly Prison-16% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.14
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Gwaihir the Windlord to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.62
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Seaside Haven+30% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.78
Restless Anchorage+29% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.24
Animal Sanctuary+27% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.90
Lilypad Village+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.30
Lupinflower Village+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.27
Minas Tirith+11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$6.54
Three Tree City+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$27.44
Windbrisk Heights+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.26
Lonely Sandbar+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.23
Rivendell+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.33
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.18
Reliquary Tower-4% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$4.38
Mystic Sanctuary-9% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.31
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patchwork Banner+22% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$2.68
Azorius Keyrune+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.30
Commander's Sphere+13% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.21
Azorius Locket+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.27
Marble Diamond0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Sky Diamond0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Decanter of Endless Water-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.53
Thought Vessel-8% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$1.87
Sol Ring-10% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$1.21
Azorius Signet-10% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.32
Arcane Signet-10% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.39
Mind Stone-11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.33
Talisman of Progress-20% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.30
Fellwar Stone-20% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$11.39
Lands
The mana base foundation for Gwaihir the Windlord decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+38% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.28
Tranquil Cove+23% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.21
Unclaimed Territory+20% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.29
Secluded Courtyard+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.34
Evolving Wilds+12% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.10
Azorius Guildgate+10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.10
Cavern of Souls+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$50.30
Idyllic Beachfront+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.22
Meandering River+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.12
Thriving Isle+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.21
Azorius Chancery+4% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.36
Thriving Heath+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.28
Terramorphic Expanse+3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.17
Temple of Enlightenment+3% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.22
Abandoned Campground+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.21
Lonely Arroyo+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.21
Skybridge Towers+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.26
Plains+3% Synergy
in 98% of decks
$0.08
Lake-town+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.20
Island+2% Synergy
in 98% of decks
$0.08
Sejiri Refuge+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.36
Port Town+0% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.31
Myriad Landscape+0% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.30
Glacial Floodplain0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.36
Irrigated Farmland-4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.22
Prairie Stream-5% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.28
Seachrome Coast-6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.40
Nimbus Maze-6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$6.58
Skycloud Expanse-8% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.20
Command Tower-8% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$0.24
Glacial Fortress-9% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.30
Hengegate Pathway-10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.86
Deserted Beach-11% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$1.26
Exotic Orchard-15% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.25
Floodfarm Verge-16% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$8.69
Sea of Clouds-16% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$19.53
Mystic Gate-17% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.34
Flooded Strand-21% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$16.26
Hallowed Fountain-23% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$7.39
Adarkar Wastes-24% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.34
Gwaihir the Windlord Deck Stats
Based on 440 Gwaihir the Windlord decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 9 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 30
- Instant 11
- Sorcery 7
- Artifact 8
- Enchantment 7
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 30 |
| Instant | 11 |
| Sorcery | 7 |
| Artifact | 8 |
| Enchantment | 7 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 23 basic, 13 nonbasic
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