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Gwaihir the Windlord
Price tag $0.27

Legendary Creature — Bird Noble

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Birds 45% Flying 25% +1/+1 Counters 3% Aggro 3% Cantrips 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2326 Current Rank
#2329 Last Week
#2213 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 Eagles Are Coming! The Eagles Are Coming!
+32% Synergy $10.89
The Lord of the Eagles The Lord of the Eagles
+15% Synergy $5.50
Falcon and Redwing Falcon and Redwing
+4% Synergy $1.01
Trickster's Stratagem Trickster's Stratagem
+2% Synergy $0.07
Avengers Hangar Avengers Hangar
+0% Synergy $0.15

High Synergy Cards

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

Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+74% Synergy $0.29
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+70% Synergy $0.22
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+66% Synergy $0.42
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+63% Synergy $0.32
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+63% Synergy $0.37
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+62% Synergy $0.53
Winged Words Winged Words
+62% Synergy $0.20
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+60% Synergy $5.08
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+56% Synergy $0.60
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+54% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

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

Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+52% Synergy $0.23
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+51% Synergy $0.26
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+50% Synergy $0.37
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+50% Synergy $0.33
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+49% Synergy $0.56
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+48% Synergy $0.28
Murmuration Murmuration
+48% Synergy $0.36
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+47% Synergy $0.18
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+46% Synergy $0.40
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
-9% Synergy $5.82
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $50.96
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $70.04
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $40.33
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-14% Synergy $60.87

Creatures

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

Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+48% Synergy $0.14
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+46% Synergy $0.24
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+46% Synergy $0.23
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+41% Synergy $0.66
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+40% Synergy $0.28
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+39% Synergy $0.30
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+39% Synergy $0.33
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+38% Synergy $0.23
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+36% Synergy $9.24
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+35% Synergy $0.34
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+35% Synergy $0.96
Ithilien Kingfisher Ithilien Kingfisher
+34% Synergy $0.12
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+33% Synergy $1.39
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+32% Synergy $0.30
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+32% Synergy $6.99
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+31% Synergy $0.15
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+31% Synergy $0.29
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+30% Synergy $0.40
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+29% Synergy $0.13
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+28% Synergy $0.20
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+27% Synergy $4.37
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+26% Synergy $0.34
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+24% Synergy $1.03
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+23% Synergy $0.27
Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+22% Synergy $0.21
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+21% Synergy $2.24
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+20% Synergy $3.42
Spellbook Seeker Spellbook Seeker
+20% Synergy $0.15
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+19% Synergy $7.92
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+18% Synergy $3.37
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+17% Synergy $1.16
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+17% Synergy $5.33
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+16% Synergy $0.27
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+16% Synergy $0.28
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+15% Synergy $0.16
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+14% Synergy $0.27
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+14% Synergy $7.58
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+13% Synergy $0.14
Aven Mimeomancer Aven Mimeomancer
+13% Synergy $0.34
Landroval, Horizon Witness Landroval, Horizon Witness
+13% Synergy $0.17
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+13% Synergy $0.34
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+12% Synergy $0.29
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+12% Synergy $0.26
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+11% Synergy $4.55
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+10% Synergy $8.67
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+10% Synergy $0.29
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+10% Synergy $0.42
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+9% Synergy $0.23
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+7% Synergy $39.50
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+6% Synergy $2.92

Instants

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

Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+45% Synergy $0.26
Deluge Deluge
+38% Synergy $0.34
Opt Opt
+23% Synergy $0.25
Disenchant Disenchant
+23% Synergy $0.10
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+18% Synergy $1.18
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+18% Synergy $1.79
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+16% Synergy $0.31
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+11% Synergy $1.50
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+9% Synergy $0.08
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+9% Synergy $3.51
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+8% Synergy $0.20
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+7% Synergy $0.13
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.33
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+4% Synergy $11.16
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+4% Synergy $0.13
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $9.63
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.41
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.62
Absorb Absorb
+3% Synergy $0.40
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+0% Synergy $20.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $15.09
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.99
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.16
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.39
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy $1.40
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.71
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $1.31
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $3.77
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-20% Synergy $3.14
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-21% Synergy $3.47

Sorceries

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

Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+43% Synergy $0.24
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+36% Synergy $0.27
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+34% Synergy $0.37
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+26% Synergy $0.18
Ravenform Ravenform
+23% Synergy $0.37
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+12% Synergy $3.30
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+11% Synergy $10.51
Rise of Eagles Rise of Eagles
+9% Synergy $0.15
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+8% Synergy $0.16
Divination Divination
+6% Synergy $0.21
Ponder Ponder
+5% Synergy $1.92
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+5% Synergy $0.42
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.59
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+4% Synergy $0.34
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.33
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+2% Synergy $5.13
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.32
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-5% Synergy $2.27
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-5% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+38% Synergy $5.21
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+30% Synergy $4.86
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+25% Synergy $0.41
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+17% Synergy $1.92
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+14% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+12% Synergy $19.07
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.43
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+10% Synergy $19.10
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+7% Synergy $7.89
Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+5% Synergy $0.14
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+5% Synergy $2.57
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.35
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.93
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.15

Enchantments

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

Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+40% Synergy $1.58
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+33% Synergy $2.57
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+29% Synergy $0.34
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+25% Synergy $0.41
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+20% Synergy $5.93
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+18% Synergy $10.86
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+18% Synergy $0.42
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+13% Synergy $0.29
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+11% Synergy $0.21
True Conviction True Conviction
+11% Synergy $4.64
Dovescape Dovescape
+8% Synergy $4.60
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+7% Synergy $0.18
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+5% Synergy $0.14
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+4% Synergy $0.34
Curiosity Curiosity
+4% Synergy $1.10
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $9.33
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.29
Combat Research Combat Research
+2% Synergy $0.73
Propaganda Propaganda
-13% Synergy $2.26
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $5.62

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 $0.68

Utility Lands

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

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+32% Synergy $0.72
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+30% Synergy $0.87
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+28% Synergy $2.87
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+20% Synergy $0.34
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+16% Synergy $0.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+12% Synergy $6.16
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+10% Synergy $0.26
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+10% Synergy $26.77
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.31
Rivendell Rivendell
+2% Synergy $30.00
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $4.25
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-8% Synergy $1.04

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+23% Synergy $1.93
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+21% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.29
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+4% Synergy $0.23
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.25
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.27
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $4.45
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.45
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-11% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-20% Synergy $0.86
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-21% Synergy $0.30

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+40% Synergy $0.29
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+23% Synergy $0.31
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+23% Synergy $0.19
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+19% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.28
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.13
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+7% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+6% Synergy $0.23
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $48.19
Meandering River Meandering River
+5% Synergy $0.14
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+4% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.36
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+4% Synergy $0.21
North Pole Gates North Pole Gates
+4% Synergy $0.24
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+4% Synergy $0.23
Abandoned Campground Abandoned Campground
+3% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.38
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.31
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.29
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.30
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+0% Synergy $0.37
Port Town Port Town
0% Synergy $0.24
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-2% Synergy $0.28
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-5% Synergy $0.53
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.23
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-5% Synergy $6.95
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-8% Synergy $0.27
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-9% Synergy $4.86
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-10% Synergy $5.64
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-15% Synergy $4.33
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-15% Synergy $9.25
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-16% Synergy $19.63
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-22% Synergy $16.42
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-22% Synergy $0.36
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-24% Synergy $7.35

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
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ravos, Soultender Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ravos, Soultender
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Choco, Seeker of Paradise Choco, Seeker of Paradise
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
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
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
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Prava of the Steel Legion Siani, Eye of the Storm Prava of the Steel Legion // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Isperia the Inscrutable Isperia the Inscrutable
Radiant, Serra Archangel Siani, Eye of the Storm Radiant, Serra Archangel // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Zuberi, Golden Feather Zuberi, Golden Feather
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Akim, the Soaring Wind Akim, the Soaring Wind
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
Millicent, Restless Revenant Millicent, Restless Revenant
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
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tymna the Weaver Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tymna the Weaver
Radiant, Archangel Radiant, Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ravos, Soultender Siani, Eye of the Storm Ravos, Soultender // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage