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Gwaihir the Windlord
Price tag $0.24

Legendary Creature — Bird Noble

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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 Birds decks.

Spellbook Seeker Spellbook Seeker
+56% Synergy $0.13
Owlin Historian Owlin Historian
+14% Synergy $0.08
Owlin Spiralmancer Owlin Spiralmancer
+12% Synergy $0.28

High Synergy Cards

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

Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+86% Synergy $0.23
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+79% Synergy $0.27
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+78% Synergy $0.31
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+77% Synergy $0.54
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+77% Synergy $0.46
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+74% Synergy $5.34
Winged Words Winged Words
+73% Synergy $0.27
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+70% Synergy $0.25
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+66% Synergy $0.36
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+64% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

The staple cards most Gwaihir the Windlord Birds decks run as their core.

Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+63% Synergy $0.19
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+63% Synergy $0.35
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+62% Synergy $0.43
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+61% Synergy $0.84
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+60% Synergy $0.24
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+60% Synergy $1.47
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+59% Synergy $0.15
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+57% Synergy $0.25
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+56% Synergy $0.12
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+56% Synergy $0.38

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $54.50
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $72.26
Farewell Farewell
-12% Synergy $5.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $40.14
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

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

Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+55% Synergy $0.28
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+55% Synergy $0.24
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+54% Synergy $0.61
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+54% Synergy $0.15
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+54% Synergy $1.06
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+52% Synergy $0.31
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+51% Synergy $0.39
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+50% Synergy $0.21
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+46% Synergy $8.68
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+45% Synergy $6.81
Ithilien Kingfisher Ithilien Kingfisher
+43% Synergy $0.12
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+42% Synergy $0.16
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+41% Synergy $0.37
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+40% Synergy $0.34
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+37% Synergy $0.32
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+36% Synergy $1.48
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+35% Synergy $0.22
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+35% Synergy $0.40
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+33% Synergy $3.30
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+32% Synergy $0.18
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+32% Synergy $0.14
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+31% Synergy $3.87
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+28% Synergy $0.27
Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+28% Synergy $0.25
Aven Mimeomancer Aven Mimeomancer
+28% Synergy $0.33
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+25% Synergy $7.79
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+23% Synergy $3.59
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+23% Synergy $0.73
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+23% Synergy $7.46
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+22% Synergy $0.21
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+22% Synergy $5.50
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+20% Synergy $0.27
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+19% Synergy $0.14
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+19% Synergy $0.23
Mist Raven Mist Raven
+18% Synergy $0.15
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+18% Synergy $0.31
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+17% Synergy $0.25
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+17% Synergy $0.15
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+17% Synergy $0.96
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+16% Synergy $4.70
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+16% Synergy $0.16
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+15% Synergy $0.39
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+15% Synergy $2.18
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+14% Synergy $3.01
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+13% Synergy $0.27
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+13% Synergy $20.56
Landroval, Horizon Witness Landroval, Horizon Witness
+13% Synergy $0.09
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+12% Synergy $0.41
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+10% Synergy $7.65
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+10% Synergy $0.40

Instants

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

Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+51% Synergy $0.18
Deluge Deluge
+48% Synergy $0.32
Opt Opt
+30% Synergy $0.26
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+28% Synergy $1.64
Disenchant Disenchant
+26% Synergy $0.11
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+23% Synergy $1.10
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+23% Synergy $0.31
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+15% Synergy $0.18
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+13% Synergy $0.08
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+10% Synergy $0.14
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+8% Synergy $3.47
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.62
Absorb Absorb
+7% Synergy $0.42
Quick Study Quick Study
+6% Synergy $0.19
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+6% Synergy $0.13
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.38
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+5% Synergy $0.14
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $8.50
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+4% Synergy $0.20
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.32
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.31
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $14.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.09
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.32
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $3.77
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $1.92
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-11% Synergy $0.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $1.19
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-23% Synergy $3.60

Sorceries

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

Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+53% Synergy $0.22
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+52% Synergy $0.28
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+42% Synergy $0.34
Ravenform Ravenform
+36% Synergy $0.45
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+27% Synergy $0.14
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+18% Synergy $3.32
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+13% Synergy $0.15
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+12% Synergy $9.49
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+11% Synergy $0.34
Rise of Eagles Rise of Eagles
+9% Synergy $0.11
Honor Honor
+7% Synergy $0.27
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+5% Synergy $0.34
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+5% Synergy $0.20
Preordain Preordain
+4% Synergy $0.47
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.46
Ponder Ponder
+3% Synergy $1.84
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $4.59
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+3% Synergy $0.29
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $1.42
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-3% Synergy $2.35
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-5% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+46% Synergy $4.39
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+40% Synergy $4.76
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+36% Synergy $0.39
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+21% Synergy $2.83
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+14% Synergy $0.43
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+13% Synergy $16.54
Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+11% Synergy $0.17
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+7% Synergy $0.83
Lumen-Class Frigate Lumen-Class Frigate
+7% Synergy $0.29
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+6% Synergy $0.85
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+43% Synergy $0.59
Murmuration Murmuration
+43% Synergy $0.32
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+40% Synergy $2.11
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+34% Synergy $0.37
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+32% Synergy $5.49
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+25% Synergy $0.41
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+25% Synergy $0.23
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+24% Synergy $9.96
True Conviction True Conviction
+16% Synergy $4.92
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+11% Synergy $0.34
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+11% Synergy $0.28
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+9% Synergy $0.14
Brilliant Wings Brilliant Wings
+8% Synergy $30.15
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+6% Synergy $8.97
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+6% Synergy $0.35
Dovescape Dovescape
+6% Synergy $4.38
Curiosity Curiosity
+4% Synergy $1.60
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+4% Synergy $0.24
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+3% Synergy $0.26
Combat Research Combat Research
+3% Synergy $0.42
Propaganda Propaganda
-21% Synergy $2.13

Planeswalkers

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

Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+15% Synergy $0.67

Utility Lands

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

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+50% Synergy $0.64
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+41% Synergy $0.99
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+40% Synergy $3.12
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+21% Synergy $0.28
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+15% Synergy $0.24
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+14% Synergy $6.51
Rivendell Rivendell
+13% Synergy $1.96
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+9% Synergy $0.23
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $27.19
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+8% Synergy $5.00
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+7% Synergy $2.59
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+31% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+27% Synergy $0.38
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+22% Synergy $1.89
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+10% Synergy $0.23
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.23
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+4% Synergy $0.44
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $4.13
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.84
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-5% Synergy $0.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.92
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-16% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-20% Synergy $0.36

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+56% Synergy $0.31
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+26% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+23% Synergy $0.26
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+23% Synergy $0.29
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+19% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+18% Synergy $0.33
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+17% Synergy $0.24
Port Town Port Town
+9% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.10
Meandering River Meandering River
+9% Synergy $0.13
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+6% Synergy $0.26
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+6% Synergy $0.12
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+5% Synergy $0.26
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+5% Synergy $0.21
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+5% Synergy $0.15
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.37
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $51.61
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+4% Synergy $0.44
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.31
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+3% Synergy $0.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.29
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.13
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+1% Synergy $0.32
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+1% Synergy $0.23
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.21
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $1.03
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.36
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-3% Synergy $7.08
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-3% Synergy $0.36
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.54
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.34
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-7% Synergy $5.65
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.27
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-9% Synergy $17.77
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-10% Synergy $9.03
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-10% Synergy $9.81
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-17% Synergy $4.40
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-21% Synergy $8.07
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-22% Synergy $15.03
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-27% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

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

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