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Gwaihir the Windlord
Price tag $0.25

Legendary Creature — Bird Noble

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Birds 40% Flying 32% +1/+1 Counters 3% Aggro 2% Cantrips 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1984 Current Rank
#2255 Last Week
#2263 Past 2 Years

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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.

The Lord of the Eagles The Lord of the Eagles
+55% Synergy $0.35
Eagle of the Great Shelf Eagle of the Great Shelf
+42% Synergy $0.15
The Eagles Are Coming! The Eagles Are Coming!
+42% Synergy $0.53
Old Thrush Old Thrush
+41% Synergy $0.16
Ravenhill Flock Ravenhill Flock
+27% Synergy $0.22

High Synergy Cards

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

Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+73% Synergy $0.29
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+68% Synergy $0.24
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+65% Synergy $0.49
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+64% Synergy $0.47
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+61% Synergy $0.44
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+60% Synergy $0.35
Winged Words Winged Words
+60% Synergy $0.30
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+58% Synergy $5.24
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+55% Synergy $0.29
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+54% Synergy $0.77

Top Cards

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

Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+54% Synergy $0.25
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+51% Synergy $0.29
Murmuration Murmuration
+50% Synergy $0.39
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+49% Synergy $0.33
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+48% Synergy $0.53
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+48% Synergy $0.34
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+48% Synergy $0.40
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+47% Synergy $0.31
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+46% Synergy $0.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $1.53

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
-9% Synergy $6.10
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $49.60
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $71.11
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $39.39
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $59.07

Creatures

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

Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+46% Synergy $0.61
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+46% Synergy $0.20
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+45% Synergy $0.26
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+41% Synergy $0.30
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+40% Synergy $0.75
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+38% Synergy $0.23
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+37% Synergy $0.29
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+37% Synergy $0.24
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+36% Synergy $0.92
Ithilien Kingfisher Ithilien Kingfisher
+34% Synergy $1.98
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+34% Synergy $0.30
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+33% Synergy $8.16
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+32% Synergy $0.38
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+31% Synergy $0.30
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+31% Synergy $1.61
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+31% Synergy $0.32
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+30% Synergy $7.22
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+29% Synergy $0.13
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+27% Synergy $0.25
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+27% Synergy $3.91
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+27% Synergy $0.20
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+25% Synergy $0.35
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+23% Synergy $1.07
Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+22% Synergy $0.22
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+21% Synergy $0.22
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+21% Synergy $2.25
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+19% Synergy $3.44
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+17% Synergy $7.98
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+17% Synergy $0.26
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+17% Synergy $0.60
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+17% Synergy $6.00
Landroval, Horizon Witness Landroval, Horizon Witness
+16% Synergy $0.53
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+16% Synergy $3.59
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+15% Synergy $0.33
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+15% Synergy $0.24
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+14% Synergy $0.29
Most Decrepit Old Bird Most Decrepit Old Bird
+14% Synergy $0.32
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+14% Synergy $7.93
Spellbook Seeker Spellbook Seeker
+13% Synergy $0.11
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+13% Synergy $0.35
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+13% Synergy $0.14
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+11% Synergy $0.31
Long Lake Nuisance Long Lake Nuisance
+11% Synergy $0.08
Aven Mimeomancer Aven Mimeomancer
+11% Synergy $0.34
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+10% Synergy $0.27
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+10% Synergy $5.00
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+9% Synergy $0.23
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+9% Synergy $0.39
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+9% Synergy $9.38
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+5% Synergy $35.81

Instants

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

Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+43% Synergy $0.22
Deluge Deluge
+37% Synergy $0.35
Opt Opt
+23% Synergy $0.25
Disenchant Disenchant
+21% Synergy $0.10
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+18% Synergy $1.47
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+17% Synergy $2.19
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+17% Synergy $0.28
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+11% Synergy $1.34
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+10% Synergy $3.76
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+9% Synergy $0.18
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+7% Synergy $0.10
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+6% Synergy $0.28
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+5% Synergy $0.19
Confusticate and Bebother Confusticate and Bebother
+5% Synergy $0.20
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+5% Synergy $10.49
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+4% Synergy $3.04
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $10.21
Cancel Cancel
+3% Synergy $0.27
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.96
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.51
Absorb Absorb
+1% Synergy $0.40
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+0% Synergy $21.93
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $15.20
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.27
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.40
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-7% Synergy $1.69
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.90
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $3.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $2.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-20% Synergy $3.36
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-21% Synergy $3.61

Sorceries

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

Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+43% Synergy $0.29
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+36% Synergy $0.22
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+34% Synergy $0.39
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+24% Synergy $0.17
Ravenform Ravenform
+22% Synergy $0.32
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+12% Synergy $3.34
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+11% Synergy $11.43
Rise of Eagles Rise of Eagles
+9% Synergy $0.14
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+7% Synergy $0.19
Divination Divination
+5% Synergy $0.21
Ponder Ponder
+5% Synergy $3.80
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+5% Synergy $0.38
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.71
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+4% Synergy $0.55
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $5.22
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $0.30
Austere Command Austere Command
+0% Synergy $0.37
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-5% Synergy $2.30
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-7% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+38% Synergy $5.70
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+31% Synergy $5.67
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+26% Synergy $0.47
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+16% Synergy $3.41
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+12% Synergy $20.90
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+10% Synergy $0.57
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.39
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+8% Synergy $23.62
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+7% Synergy $8.41
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+4% Synergy $2.72
The Arkenstone The Arkenstone
+4% Synergy $9.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $5.04
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $2.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.55

Enchantments

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

Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+39% Synergy $1.82
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+33% Synergy $3.20
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+29% Synergy $0.36
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+26% Synergy $0.35
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+19% Synergy $6.15
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+16% Synergy $10.74
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+16% Synergy $0.43
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+13% Synergy $0.30
True Conviction True Conviction
+10% Synergy $4.01
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+10% Synergy $0.19
Dovescape Dovescape
+10% Synergy $6.17
Eagle's Rescue Eagle's Rescue
+9% Synergy $0.11
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+8% Synergy $0.28
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+4% Synergy $0.16
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.51
Curiosity Curiosity
+4% Synergy $0.87
Old Fat Spider Can't See Me Old Fat Spider Can't See Me
+4% Synergy $0.22
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+3% Synergy $0.36
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+3% Synergy $9.22
Propaganda Propaganda
-14% Synergy $2.85
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy $6.25

Planeswalkers

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

Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+15% Synergy $0.63

Utility Lands

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

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+31% Synergy $0.80
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+30% Synergy $1.16
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+27% Synergy $3.75
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+19% Synergy $0.27
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+16% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+12% Synergy $7.13
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+11% Synergy $29.63
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+10% Synergy $0.25
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.24
Rivendell Rivendell
+2% Synergy $1.61
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.85
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $1.14

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+23% Synergy $3.31
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+19% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.24
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.26
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $4.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $2.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.56
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.64
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-11% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-20% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-21% Synergy $0.90

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+38% Synergy $0.26
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+23% Synergy $0.15
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+21% Synergy $0.35
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+19% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.13
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+6% Synergy $0.30
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $51.27
Meandering River Meandering River
+5% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+5% Synergy $0.24
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+4% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.36
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+4% Synergy $0.19
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+3% Synergy $0.27
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.28
Abandoned Campground Abandoned Campground
+3% Synergy $0.20
Lake-town Lake-town
+3% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
North Pole Gates North Pole Gates
+3% Synergy $0.27
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.06
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+0% Synergy $0.22
Port Town Port Town
+0% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
0% Synergy $0.39
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-3% Synergy $0.20
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.30
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-5% Synergy $0.48
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-7% Synergy $7.23
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-8% Synergy $0.37
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-9% Synergy $0.30
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-10% Synergy $4.79
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-11% Synergy $5.88
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.20
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-16% Synergy $9.04
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-16% Synergy $4.89
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-17% Synergy $20.18
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-21% Synergy $15.86
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-23% Synergy $0.33
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-24% Synergy $7.26

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
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Soraya the Falconer Soraya the Falconer
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ravos, Soultender Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ravos, Soultender
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
Choco, Seeker of Paradise Choco, Seeker of Paradise
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
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
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
Isperia the Inscrutable Isperia the Inscrutable
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
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
Zuberi, Golden Feather Zuberi, Golden Feather
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tymna the Weaver Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tymna the Weaver
Radiant, Archangel Radiant, Archangel
Millicent, Restless Revenant Millicent, Restless Revenant
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ravos, Soultender Siani, Eye of the Storm Ravos, Soultender // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
Akim, the Soaring Wind Akim, the Soaring Wind
Inniaz, the Gale Force Inniaz, the Gale Force
Landroval, Horizon Witness Landroval, Horizon Witness
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ravos, Soultender Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Ravos, Soultender