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Gwaihir the Windlord
Price tag $0.24

Legendary Creature — Bird Noble

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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Birds 49% Flying 23% Cantrips 4% Aggro 3% +1/+1 Counters 3%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Gwaihir the Windlord players are trying out in Aggro decks.

Spellbook Seeker Spellbook Seeker
+99% Synergy $0.13

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Gwaihir the Windlord's Aggro builds — cards that lean hardest into the Aggro theme.

Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+96% Synergy $0.39
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+93% Synergy $0.23
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+90% Synergy $0.27
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+77% Synergy $5.34
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+76% Synergy $0.43
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+76% Synergy $0.37
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+75% Synergy $0.31

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gwaihir the Windlord Aggro game on their own.

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $72.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aggro plan in Gwaihir the Windlord decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Knightfisher Knightfisher
+74% Synergy $0.15
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+59% Synergy $0.31
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+57% Synergy $0.15
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+56% Synergy $0.25
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+56% Synergy $0.31
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+56% Synergy $0.61
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+55% Synergy $0.21
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+54% Synergy $0.46
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+52% Synergy $1.48
Mist Raven Mist Raven
+39% Synergy $0.15
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+39% Synergy $0.18
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+39% Synergy $0.22
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+39% Synergy $0.38
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+39% Synergy $0.24
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+39% Synergy $0.12
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+38% Synergy $0.21
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+38% Synergy $0.34
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+38% Synergy $0.84
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+37% Synergy $0.27
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+37% Synergy $7.79
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+37% Synergy $0.32
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+36% Synergy $0.19
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+35% Synergy $3.59
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+34% Synergy $0.24
Strix Lookout Strix Lookout
+32% Synergy $0.25
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+32% Synergy $0.17
Seedpod Squire Seedpod Squire
+25% Synergy $0.10
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+24% Synergy $3.63
Valley Questcaller Valley Questcaller
+24% Synergy $0.60
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+23% Synergy $0.16
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+22% Synergy $0.25
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+20% Synergy $3.87
Storm Crow Storm Crow
+20% Synergy $0.07
Owl Familiar Owl Familiar
+20% Synergy $0.14
Alrund, God of the Cosmos Hakka, Whispering Raven Alrund, God of the Cosmos
+20% Synergy $1.03
Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+20% Synergy $0.25
Serra Disciple Serra Disciple
+20% Synergy $0.13
Speakeasy Server Speakeasy Server
+20% Synergy $0.09
Aven Mimeomancer Aven Mimeomancer
+19% Synergy $0.33
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+19% Synergy $8.68
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+19% Synergy $0.28
Mistmeadow Witch Mistmeadow Witch
+19% Synergy $0.19
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+19% Synergy $7.46
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+19% Synergy $0.25
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+19% Synergy $1.06
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+18% Synergy $47.63
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+18% Synergy $0.63
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+18% Synergy $0.14
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+17% Synergy $0.40
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $2.95

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gwaihir the Windlord's Aggro deck ahead.

Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+56% Synergy $0.25
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+46% Synergy $0.18
Divine Resilience Divine Resilience
+33% Synergy $0.22
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+33% Synergy $0.14
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+32% Synergy $0.32
Rallying Roar Rallying Roar
+20% Synergy $0.05
Ray of Dissolution Ray of Dissolution
+20% Synergy $0.05
Devouring Light Devouring Light
+20% Synergy $0.16
Nullify Nullify
+20% Synergy $0.06
Fate Forgotten Fate Forgotten
+20% Synergy $0.08
Rakshasa's Disdain Rakshasa's Disdain
+20% Synergy $0.07
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+19% Synergy $0.25
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+19% Synergy $11.71
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+19% Synergy $0.12
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+19% Synergy $2.14
Peek Peek
+19% Synergy $0.45
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+19% Synergy $1.07
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+19% Synergy $3.16
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+18% Synergy $0.39
Think Twice Think Twice
+18% Synergy $0.27
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+17% Synergy $0.15
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+17% Synergy $0.23
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+16% Synergy $1.64
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+16% Synergy $1.10
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+16% Synergy $0.29
Reprieve Reprieve
+16% Synergy $1.31
Absorb Absorb
+13% Synergy $0.42
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+12% Synergy $0.45
Disenchant Disenchant
+12% Synergy $0.11
Opt Opt
+11% Synergy $0.26
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+8% Synergy $1.55
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $5.19
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $56.81
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $8.50
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-11% Synergy $0.69
Counterspell Counterspell
-14% Synergy $3.77
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-18% Synergy $3.60
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-28% Synergy $1.19
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-33% Synergy $1.09

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aggro game plan forward for Gwaihir the Windlord.

Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+57% Synergy $0.36
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+56% Synergy $0.35
Winged Words Winged Words
+55% Synergy $0.27
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+35% Synergy $0.34
No Witnesses No Witnesses
+20% Synergy $0.21
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+20% Synergy $0.20
End Hostilities End Hostilities
+20% Synergy $0.33
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+20% Synergy $0.15
Rout Rout
+20% Synergy $0.40
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+20% Synergy $0.30
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+19% Synergy $5.82
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+19% Synergy $0.14
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+19% Synergy $0.28
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+18% Synergy $0.28
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+18% Synergy $9.49
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+17% Synergy $0.29
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+17% Synergy $0.36
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+17% Synergy $0.73
Ravenform Ravenform
+17% Synergy $0.45
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+16% Synergy $1.42
Fumigate Fumigate
+15% Synergy $0.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+14% Synergy $3.58
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+12% Synergy $2.35
Preordain Preordain
+11% Synergy $0.47
Fabricate Fabricate
+9% Synergy $9.41
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+7% Synergy $0.29
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gwaihir the Windlord Aggro decks.

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+36% Synergy $4.39
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+30% Synergy $0.39
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+24% Synergy $5.77
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+20% Synergy $1.16
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+20% Synergy $0.37
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+20% Synergy $0.85
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+19% Synergy $18.43
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+19% Synergy $2.49
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+19% Synergy $0.49
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+19% Synergy $6.79
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+19% Synergy $4.77
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+18% Synergy $0.87
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+18% Synergy $4.76
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aggro strategy in Gwaihir the Windlord decks.

Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+56% Synergy $1.47
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+55% Synergy $5.49
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+54% Synergy $0.54
Murmuration Murmuration
+46% Synergy $0.32
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+40% Synergy $0.23
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+39% Synergy $0.60
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+39% Synergy $0.52
Ever-Watching Threshold Ever-Watching Threshold
+39% Synergy $0.54
Curiosity Curiosity
+38% Synergy $1.60
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+37% Synergy $2.11
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+36% Synergy $0.34
Trapped in the Screen Trapped in the Screen
+33% Synergy $0.20
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+33% Synergy $0.28
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+32% Synergy $0.24
Promise of Tomorrow Promise of Tomorrow
+20% Synergy $0.30
Compulsion Compulsion
+20% Synergy $0.20
Fog on the Barrow-Downs Fog on the Barrow-Downs
+20% Synergy $0.09
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+20% Synergy $0.37
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+19% Synergy $0.99
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+18% Synergy $9.05
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+18% Synergy $0.41
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+18% Synergy $4.20
Dress Down Dress Down
+18% Synergy $0.56
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+18% Synergy $0.26
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+16% Synergy $0.31
True Conviction True Conviction
+16% Synergy $4.92
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+15% Synergy $26.54
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+14% Synergy $0.21
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+13% Synergy $0.59
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+13% Synergy $4.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Gwaihir the Windlord's Aggro game plan.

Dovin, Grand Arbiter Dovin, Grand Arbiter
+19% Synergy $0.37
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+19% Synergy $7.77

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gwaihir the Windlord Aggro decks.

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+38% Synergy $0.64
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+20% Synergy $14.11
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+20% Synergy $0.21
Calciform Pools Calciform Pools
+19% Synergy $0.30
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+19% Synergy $3.12
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+18% Synergy $0.33
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+18% Synergy $0.28
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+18% Synergy $0.24
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+17% Synergy $27.19
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+15% Synergy $0.31
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+13% Synergy $0.99
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gwaihir the Windlord's Aggro strategy.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+46% Synergy $1.89
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+32% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $1.92
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+18% Synergy $0.82
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+17% Synergy $0.24
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+17% Synergy $0.28
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+12% Synergy $4.35
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.26
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $4.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.69
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-10% Synergy $0.36
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-17% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-26% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Gwaihir the Windlord's Aggro decks.

Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+56% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+46% Synergy $0.31
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+41% Synergy $0.17
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+32% Synergy $0.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+30% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+24% Synergy $0.33
Vivid Creek Vivid Creek
+20% Synergy $0.40
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+19% Synergy $0.26
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+18% Synergy $0.14
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+18% Synergy $0.44
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+18% Synergy $1.01
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+18% Synergy $0.27
Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+18% Synergy $2.81
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+17% Synergy $0.28
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+17% Synergy $0.12
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+17% Synergy $51.61
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+17% Synergy $6.83
Meandering River Meandering River
+16% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+14% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.10
Port Town Port Town
+13% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+13% Synergy $0.37
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+12% Synergy $0.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $2.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $5.19
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+3% Synergy $0.26
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+2% Synergy $9.81
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
0% Synergy $4.54
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-1% Synergy $0.26
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $7.08
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-4% Synergy $4.40
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-16% Synergy $0.31
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-19% Synergy $17.77
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-20% Synergy $5.65
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-28% Synergy $8.07
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-43% Synergy $0.32

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gwaihir the Windlord: Aggro.

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
Choco, Seeker of Paradise Choco, Seeker of Paradise
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
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
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Akim, the Soaring Wind Akim, the Soaring Wind
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
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
Millicent, Restless Revenant Millicent, Restless Revenant
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 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
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
Radiant, Archangel Radiant, Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tymna the Weaver Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tymna the Weaver