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Gwaihir the Windlord
Price tag $0.19

Legendary Creature — Bird Noble

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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Birds 60% Flying 17% Cantrips 5% +1/+1 Counters 3% Aggro 2% Card Draw 2% Control 2% Midrange 2% Snow 2% Anthems 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2235 Current Rank
#2186 Last Week
#2060 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.

Spellbook Seeker Spellbook Seeker
+14% Synergy $0.06
Owlin Spiralmancer Owlin Spiralmancer
+4% Synergy $0.92
East Wind Avatar East Wind Avatar
+2% Synergy $0.08
Mathemagics Mathemagics
+1% Synergy $4.63

High Synergy Cards

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

Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+75% Synergy $0.31
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+74% Synergy $0.29
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+69% Synergy $0.55
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+67% Synergy $0.25
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+65% Synergy $0.59
Winged Words Winged Words
+64% Synergy $0.35
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+63% Synergy $5.42
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+61% Synergy $0.34
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+60% Synergy $0.39
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+57% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

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

Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+55% Synergy $0.34
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+54% Synergy $0.43
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+54% Synergy $0.35
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+53% Synergy $0.31
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+51% Synergy $0.54
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+50% Synergy $0.24
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+49% Synergy $0.30
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+49% Synergy $0.30
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+48% Synergy $0.24
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $55.57
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $67.17
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $6.50
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $41.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $57.27

Creatures

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

Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+49% Synergy $0.26
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+45% Synergy $0.15
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+45% Synergy $0.68
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+45% Synergy $0.26
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+44% Synergy $0.34
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+43% Synergy $0.17
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+43% Synergy $0.24
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+39% Synergy $7.13
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+38% Synergy $0.73
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+37% Synergy $0.35
Ithilien Kingfisher Ithilien Kingfisher
+37% Synergy $0.11
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+35% Synergy $0.91
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+34% Synergy $6.30
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+34% Synergy $0.15
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+33% Synergy $0.34
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+32% Synergy $0.36
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+30% Synergy $0.26
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+30% Synergy $0.21
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+28% Synergy $0.22
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+27% Synergy $0.26
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+27% Synergy $0.26
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+26% Synergy $3.77
Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+24% Synergy $0.18
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+22% Synergy $1.99
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+22% Synergy $0.71
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+21% Synergy $3.60
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+21% Synergy $7.27
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+20% Synergy $4.16
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+20% Synergy $0.83
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+19% Synergy $6.44
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+19% Synergy $7.72
Aven Mimeomancer Aven Mimeomancer
+18% Synergy $0.34
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+16% Synergy $0.15
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+16% Synergy $0.13
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+15% Synergy $0.25
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+15% Synergy $0.15
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+15% Synergy $0.25
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+14% Synergy $4.00
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+14% Synergy $0.22
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+13% Synergy $0.40
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+13% Synergy $0.24
Landroval, Horizon Witness Landroval, Horizon Witness
+13% Synergy $0.11
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+12% Synergy $0.29
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+11% Synergy $0.39
Celestial Gatekeeper Celestial Gatekeeper
+11% Synergy $1.88
Mist Raven Mist Raven
+10% Synergy $0.07
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+9% Synergy $7.14
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+9% Synergy $0.28
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+8% Synergy $2.34
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+8% Synergy $43.02

Instants

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

Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+47% Synergy $0.29
Deluge Deluge
+41% Synergy $0.34
Opt Opt
+27% Synergy $0.21
Disenchant Disenchant
+24% Synergy $0.08
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+21% Synergy $1.29
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+19% Synergy $0.24
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+18% Synergy $2.31
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+13% Synergy $1.37
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+10% Synergy $0.12
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+9% Synergy $1.30
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+9% Synergy $0.13
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+8% Synergy $0.18
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+6% Synergy $0.11
Cancel Cancel
+5% Synergy $0.32
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+5% Synergy $10.65
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $7.01
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+4% Synergy $0.19
Quick Study Quick Study
+4% Synergy $0.10
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.39
Absorb Absorb
+3% Synergy $0.40
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.16
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $21.17
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $18.26
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.33
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $0.91
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $1.43
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $0.46
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $2.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.30
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-20% Synergy $3.09
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-20% Synergy $2.04

Sorceries

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

Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+46% Synergy $0.11
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+39% Synergy $0.20
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+35% Synergy $0.36
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+25% Synergy $0.16
Ravenform Ravenform
+24% Synergy $0.32
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+12% Synergy $3.19
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+11% Synergy $8.99
Rise of Eagles Rise of Eagles
+9% Synergy $0.08
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+9% Synergy $0.15
Ponder Ponder
+7% Synergy $1.53
Divination Divination
+7% Synergy $0.18
Preordain Preordain
+6% Synergy $0.64
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+6% Synergy $0.95
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+4% Synergy $0.38
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.65
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.59
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-5% Synergy $3.01
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-7% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+40% Synergy $4.79
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+34% Synergy $4.36
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+28% Synergy $0.41
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+18% Synergy $0.63
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+18% Synergy $11.10
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+13% Synergy $0.49
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+12% Synergy $15.94
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+9% Synergy $19.82
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+8% Synergy $5.24
Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+7% Synergy $0.13
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+6% Synergy $3.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

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

Murmuration Murmuration
+47% Synergy $0.40
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+45% Synergy $1.40
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+35% Synergy $1.62
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+35% Synergy $1.33
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+28% Synergy $0.39
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+24% Synergy $14.09
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+22% Synergy $8.87
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+20% Synergy $0.36
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+13% Synergy $0.18
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+12% Synergy $0.94
True Conviction True Conviction
+11% Synergy $4.98
Dovescape Dovescape
+9% Synergy $3.90
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+8% Synergy $0.18
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+7% Synergy $0.34
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+6% Synergy $0.19
Curiosity Curiosity
+5% Synergy $1.12
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $8.38
Combat Research Combat Research
+3% Synergy $0.44
Propaganda Propaganda
-14% Synergy $3.42
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy $3.52

Planeswalkers

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

Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+16% Synergy $0.60

Utility Lands

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

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+36% Synergy $0.65
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+34% Synergy $1.24
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+30% Synergy $2.74
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+18% Synergy $0.34
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+14% Synergy $0.28
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+13% Synergy $6.34
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+10% Synergy $0.26
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $25.10
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.67
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+4% Synergy $8.20
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $1.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.54
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $0.81

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+22% Synergy $0.35
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+21% Synergy $1.91
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+6% Synergy $0.17
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.24
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.26
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $5.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.17
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-11% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-20% Synergy $0.65
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-21% Synergy $0.48

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+45% Synergy $0.29
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+24% Synergy $0.16
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+24% Synergy $0.31
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+21% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+13% Synergy $0.23
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.12
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+10% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+9% Synergy $0.27
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+7% Synergy $0.34
Meandering River Meandering River
+6% Synergy $0.14
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+5% Synergy $0.08
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $48.67
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+5% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.37
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+4% Synergy $0.27
North Pole Gates North Pole Gates
+4% Synergy $0.17
Abandoned Campground Abandoned Campground
+3% Synergy $0.14
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.32
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.15
Port Town Port Town
+1% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+1% Synergy $0.39
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-2% Synergy $0.25
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-3% Synergy $0.25
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-4% Synergy $6.14
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-4% Synergy $0.36
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.31
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.19
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.62
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-9% Synergy $4.95
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-13% Synergy $17.99
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-15% Synergy $3.96
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-16% Synergy $7.50
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-22% Synergy $15.08
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-23% Synergy $0.35
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-24% Synergy $6.97

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
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
Akim, the Soaring Wind Akim, the Soaring Wind
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Radiant, Serra Archangel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Radiant, Serra Archangel
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
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
Millicent, Restless Revenant Millicent, Restless Revenant
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
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
Zuberi, Golden Feather Zuberi, Golden Feather
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 Siani, Eye of the Storm Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Sword Coast Sailor Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Sword Coast Sailor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tymna the Weaver Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tymna the Weaver Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tymna the Weaver
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Far Traveler Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist