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Gwaihir the Windlord: Birds
Price tag $0.24

Legendary Creature — Bird Noble

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Playstyle & Strategy

Birds 58% Flying 18% Cantrips 5% +1/+1 Counters 3% Aggro 2%
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New Cards

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

Spellbook Seeker Spellbook Seeker
+59% Synergy $0.13
Owlin Historian Owlin Historian
+20% Synergy $0.14
Owlin Spiralmancer Owlin Spiralmancer
+17% Synergy $0.38

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 $0.31
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+81% Synergy $0.25
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+79% Synergy $0.53
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+78% Synergy $0.57
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+78% Synergy $0.19
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+75% Synergy $5.67
Winged Words Winged Words
+73% Synergy $0.33
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+72% Synergy $0.26
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+68% Synergy $0.33
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+65% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

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

Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+64% Synergy $0.43
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+63% Synergy $0.22
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+63% Synergy $0.31
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+63% Synergy $0.48
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+61% Synergy $0.31
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+59% Synergy $0.24
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+59% Synergy $0.42
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+57% Synergy $1.43
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+56% Synergy $0.26
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+56% Synergy $0.25

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $51.92
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $69.44
Farewell Farewell
-12% Synergy $5.86
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $41.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $53.72

Creatures

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

Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+56% Synergy $0.26
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+55% Synergy $0.55
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+55% Synergy $0.27
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+55% Synergy $0.23
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+54% Synergy $0.69
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+53% Synergy $0.12
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+51% Synergy $0.15
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+50% Synergy $0.38
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+47% Synergy $6.64
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+46% Synergy $8.08
Ithilien Kingfisher Ithilien Kingfisher
+45% Synergy $0.08
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+43% Synergy $0.12
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+41% Synergy $0.34
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+39% Synergy $0.33
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+37% Synergy $1.26
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+37% Synergy $0.35
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+36% Synergy $0.34
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+35% Synergy $0.27
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+33% Synergy $4.12
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+32% Synergy $5.10
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+31% Synergy $0.28
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+31% Synergy $0.19
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+30% Synergy $0.27
Aven Mimeomancer Aven Mimeomancer
+28% Synergy $0.36
Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+28% Synergy $0.19
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+27% Synergy $7.36
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+24% Synergy $0.81
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+24% Synergy $7.94
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+23% Synergy $0.20
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+22% Synergy $4.18
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+22% Synergy $6.05
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+21% Synergy $0.19
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+20% Synergy $0.13
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+19% Synergy $0.75
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+19% Synergy $0.32
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+17% Synergy $0.31
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+16% Synergy $2.06
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+16% Synergy $0.15
Mist Raven Mist Raven
+16% Synergy $0.10
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+15% Synergy $4.15
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+15% Synergy $0.28
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+15% Synergy $0.23
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+14% Synergy $0.26
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+14% Synergy $0.23
Landroval, Horizon Witness Landroval, Horizon Witness
+14% Synergy $0.11
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+13% Synergy $2.13
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+13% Synergy $25.91
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+12% Synergy $0.37
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+12% Synergy $0.41
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+10% Synergy $7.55

Instants

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

Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+49% Synergy $0.25
Deluge Deluge
+49% Synergy $0.32
Opt Opt
+31% Synergy $0.26
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+27% Synergy $2.38
Disenchant Disenchant
+24% Synergy $0.11
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+24% Synergy $1.14
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+23% Synergy $0.25
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+14% Synergy $0.16
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+13% Synergy $0.13
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+10% Synergy $0.17
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+8% Synergy $2.37
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.43
Quick Study Quick Study
+7% Synergy $0.22
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+6% Synergy $0.14
Swan Song Swan Song
+5% Synergy $7.86
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.37
Absorb Absorb
+5% Synergy $0.42
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.30
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $16.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.05
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.36
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $3.43
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $0.51
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.46
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-11% Synergy $1.62
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $1.44
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-21% Synergy $3.25

Sorceries

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

Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+54% Synergy $0.15
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+53% Synergy $0.28
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+44% Synergy $0.36
Ravenform Ravenform
+38% Synergy $0.34
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+26% Synergy $0.15
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+20% Synergy $3.18
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+13% Synergy $9.42
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+13% Synergy $0.14
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+10% Synergy $0.45
Honor Honor
+9% Synergy $0.30
Rise of Eagles Rise of Eagles
+9% Synergy $0.11
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+5% Synergy $0.41
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.94
Preordain Preordain
+4% Synergy $0.66
Ponder Ponder
+3% Synergy $2.00
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+2% Synergy $3.39
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.52
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $2.91
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-6% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+47% Synergy $4.72
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+44% Synergy $3.81
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+38% Synergy $0.45
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+22% Synergy $10.94
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+17% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+14% Synergy $15.56
Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+12% Synergy $0.16
Lumen-Class Frigate Lumen-Class Frigate
+9% Synergy $0.33
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+8% Synergy $0.60
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+6% Synergy $0.80
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

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

Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+46% Synergy $1.44
Murmuration Murmuration
+45% Synergy $0.36
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+42% Synergy $1.29
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+35% Synergy $0.41
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+34% Synergy $14.98
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+26% Synergy $0.36
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+25% Synergy $9.17
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+24% Synergy $0.24
True Conviction True Conviction
+15% Synergy $5.04
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+11% Synergy $0.98
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+10% Synergy $0.38
Brilliant Wings Brilliant Wings
+10% Synergy $40.57
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+9% Synergy $0.19
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+7% Synergy $0.42
Dovescape Dovescape
+7% Synergy $4.39
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+6% Synergy $8.57
Curiosity Curiosity
+4% Synergy $1.27
Combat Research Combat Research
+2% Synergy $0.59
Propaganda Propaganda
-22% Synergy $3.52

Planeswalkers

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

Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+16% Synergy $0.67

Utility Lands

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

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+50% Synergy $0.71
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+44% Synergy $1.27
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+43% Synergy $3.02
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+21% Synergy $0.27
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+15% Synergy $6.78
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+15% Synergy $0.29
Rivendell Rivendell
+13% Synergy $1.74
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+12% Synergy $0.30
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+10% Synergy $24.13
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+9% Synergy $2.74
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+9% Synergy $5.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.76
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+28% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+27% Synergy $0.36
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+21% Synergy $1.91
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+10% Synergy $0.18
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+4% Synergy $0.45
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.30
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.46
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $4.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.40
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-4% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $2.60
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-20% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+56% Synergy $0.32
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+25% Synergy $0.13
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+24% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+22% Synergy $0.25
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+20% Synergy $0.33
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+18% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+17% Synergy $0.39
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.13
Port Town Port Town
+8% Synergy $0.22
Meandering River Meandering River
+7% Synergy $0.13
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+6% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $49.78
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+6% Synergy $0.15
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+5% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy $0.32
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+4% Synergy $0.09
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+4% Synergy $0.43
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+3% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.35
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+2% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.24
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+2% Synergy $0.34
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+2% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.07
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $1.41
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.39
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $6.62
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.52
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.25
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-6% Synergy $5.38
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-7% Synergy $18.75
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.26
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-9% Synergy $9.28
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-9% Synergy $11.43
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-16% Synergy $3.87
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-19% Synergy $8.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-21% Synergy $15.52
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-25% Synergy $0.34

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
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
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Radiant, Serra Archangel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akim, the Soaring Wind Akim, the Soaring Wind
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
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
Millicent, Restless Revenant Millicent, Restless Revenant
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
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 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
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
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
Radiant, Archangel Radiant, Archangel
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog