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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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High Synergy Cards

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

Opt Opt
+91% Synergy $0.26
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+82% Synergy $0.54
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+81% Synergy $0.23
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+73% Synergy $0.28
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+73% Synergy $0.15
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+73% Synergy $0.36
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+72% Synergy $5.34
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+72% Synergy $0.25
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+71% Synergy $0.19
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+70% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+69% Synergy $0.46
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+65% Synergy $0.27
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+62% Synergy $0.14
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+62% Synergy $0.22
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+61% Synergy $0.41
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+59% Synergy $1.47
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+59% Synergy $0.25
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+56% Synergy $0.24
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+56% Synergy $0.59
Preordain Preordain
+53% Synergy $0.47

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+10% Synergy $54.50
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+3% Synergy $16.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

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

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+59% Synergy $0.61
Aerie Auxiliary Aerie Auxiliary
+50% Synergy $0.16
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+49% Synergy $0.28
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+49% Synergy $1.06
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+49% Synergy $0.24
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+49% Synergy $0.27
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+47% Synergy $0.31
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+45% Synergy $0.31
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+37% Synergy $0.18
Ithilien Kingfisher Ithilien Kingfisher
+37% Synergy $0.12
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+37% Synergy $0.23
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+36% Synergy $0.14
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+36% Synergy $0.12
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+35% Synergy $6.81
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+35% Synergy $0.16
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+34% Synergy $0.39
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+34% Synergy $0.32
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+33% Synergy $3.01
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+33% Synergy $0.37
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+33% Synergy $0.21
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+33% Synergy $0.43
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+32% Synergy $0.38
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+28% Synergy $1.48
Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+25% Synergy $0.25
Finch Formation Finch Formation
+25% Synergy $0.09
Aven Mimeomancer Aven Mimeomancer
+24% Synergy $0.33
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+24% Synergy $8.68
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+24% Synergy $7.46
Pride of the Clouds Pride of the Clouds
+24% Synergy $2.21
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+23% Synergy $0.21
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+23% Synergy $0.84
Plumecreed Mentor Plumecreed Mentor
+16% Synergy $0.23
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+15% Synergy $0.15
Coast Watcher Coast Watcher
+12% Synergy $0.10
Swooping Protector Swooping Protector
+12% Synergy $0.09
Expedition Raptor Expedition Raptor
+12% Synergy $0.18
Skyswirl Harrier Skyswirl Harrier
+12% Synergy $0.03
Serra Disciple Serra Disciple
+12% Synergy $0.13
Vulpikeet Vulpikeet
+12% Synergy $0.23
Mist Raven Mist Raven
+12% Synergy $0.15
Vexing Gull Vexing Gull
+12% Synergy $0.08
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+12% Synergy $0.63
Falcon Abomination Falcon Abomination
+12% Synergy $0.13
Duskrider Peregrine Duskrider Peregrine
+12% Synergy $0.08
Aven Fleetwing Aven Fleetwing
+12% Synergy $0.07
Knights of Dol Amroth Knights of Dol Amroth
+12% Synergy $0.12
Rustwing Falcon Rustwing Falcon
+12% Synergy $0.22
Omenspeaker Omenspeaker
+12% Synergy $0.14
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+9% Synergy $0.27
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+8% Synergy $1.05

Instants

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

Deluge Deluge
+48% Synergy $0.32
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+47% Synergy $0.15
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+46% Synergy $1.10
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+36% Synergy $0.18
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+33% Synergy $0.31
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+25% Synergy $0.08
Exclude Exclude
+25% Synergy $0.19
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+23% Synergy $0.20
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+21% Synergy $0.18
Disenchant Disenchant
+17% Synergy $0.11
Sphinx's Insight Sphinx's Insight
+12% Synergy $0.17
Bright Reprisal Bright Reprisal
+12% Synergy $0.29
Feat of Resistance Feat of Resistance
+12% Synergy $0.15
Ray of Erasure Ray of Erasure
+12% Synergy $0.16
Dismantling Blow Dismantling Blow
+12% Synergy $0.22
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+12% Synergy $0.19
Topple the Statue Topple the Statue
+12% Synergy $0.07
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+12% Synergy $0.27
Ray of Dissolution Ray of Dissolution
+12% Synergy $0.05
Dismiss Dismiss
+12% Synergy $0.13
Befuddle Befuddle
+12% Synergy $0.07
Razor Barrier Razor Barrier
+12% Synergy $0.24
Rally Maneuver Rally Maneuver
+12% Synergy $0.04
Pay No Heed Pay No Heed
+12% Synergy $0.21
Ritual of Rejuvenation Ritual of Rejuvenation
+12% Synergy $0.21
Moment of Heroism Moment of Heroism
+12% Synergy $0.06
Guided Strike Guided Strike
+12% Synergy $0.28
Flip the Switch Flip the Switch
+12% Synergy $0.18
Halt Order Halt Order
+12% Synergy $0.09
Code of Constraint Code of Constraint
+12% Synergy $0.08
Ojutai's Command Ojutai's Command
+12% Synergy $0.31
Scent of Brine Scent of Brine
+12% Synergy $0.16
Confound Confound
+12% Synergy $0.27
Arrester's Admonition Arrester's Admonition
+12% Synergy $0.06
Dazzling Beauty Dazzling Beauty
+12% Synergy $0.12
Boon of Safety Boon of Safety
+11% Synergy $0.26
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+11% Synergy $0.15
Miscast Miscast
+11% Synergy $1.05
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+10% Synergy $0.33
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+9% Synergy $0.24
Consider Consider
+8% Synergy $0.29
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+8% Synergy $1.64
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+8% Synergy $6.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.62
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+7% Synergy $1.68
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $8.50
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $3.77
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.09
Negate Negate
-16% Synergy $0.24
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-19% Synergy $1.19

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+56% Synergy $0.27
Ravenform Ravenform
+47% Synergy $0.45
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+47% Synergy $0.35
Ponder Ponder
+39% Synergy $1.84
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+25% Synergy $0.15
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+23% Synergy $3.32
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+22% Synergy $0.34
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+12% Synergy $0.51
Warrant // Warden Warrant // Warden
+12% Synergy $0.15
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+12% Synergy $0.26
Vivisection Vivisection
+12% Synergy $0.07
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+12% Synergy $0.85
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+12% Synergy $0.20
Rise of Eagles Rise of Eagles
+12% Synergy $0.11
Divine Light Divine Light
+12% Synergy $0.12
Unexplained Vision Unexplained Vision
+12% Synergy $0.09
Take Vengeance Take Vengeance
+12% Synergy $0.40
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+9% Synergy $1.51
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-15% Synergy $2.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+52% Synergy $0.39
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+49% Synergy $2.83
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+46% Synergy $4.39
Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+37% Synergy $0.17
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+36% Synergy $16.54
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+35% Synergy $4.76
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+25% Synergy $0.85
Haystack Haystack
+25% Synergy $0.32
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+24% Synergy $0.43
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $2.46
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+12% Synergy $0.42
Implement of Examination Implement of Examination
+12% Synergy $0.11
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+12% Synergy $1.32
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+12% Synergy $0.30
Glass of the Guildpact Glass of the Guildpact
+12% Synergy $0.21
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+12% Synergy $0.22
Witching Well Witching Well
+12% Synergy $0.22
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+12% Synergy $31.59
Lodestone Needle Guidestone Compass Lodestone Needle
+12% Synergy $0.10
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+10% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

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

Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+49% Synergy $0.37
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+47% Synergy $0.28
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+46% Synergy $0.34
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+33% Synergy $5.49
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+25% Synergy $0.23
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+24% Synergy $0.42
Curiosity Curiosity
+23% Synergy $1.60
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+22% Synergy $2.11
Combat Research Combat Research
+22% Synergy $0.42
Murmuration Murmuration
+21% Synergy $0.32
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+12% Synergy $0.32
Worship Worship
+12% Synergy $1.19
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+12% Synergy $0.27
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+12% Synergy $0.34
Mark of Asylum Mark of Asylum
+12% Synergy $1.32
Pious Interdiction Pious Interdiction
+12% Synergy $0.18
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+12% Synergy $40.92
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+11% Synergy $6.35
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+11% Synergy $0.68
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+11% Synergy $0.43
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+10% Synergy $9.96
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+10% Synergy $7.99

Planeswalkers

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

Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+24% Synergy $0.67

Utility Lands

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

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+61% Synergy $0.64
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+36% Synergy $3.12
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+34% Synergy $6.51
Rivendell Rivendell
+33% Synergy $1.96
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+30% Synergy $0.99
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+24% Synergy $5.00
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+22% Synergy $0.23
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+13% Synergy $0.28
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+13% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $1.09
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+8% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+73% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+48% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+35% Synergy $0.23
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $4.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.31
Skycloud Egg Skycloud Egg
+12% Synergy $0.34
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+12% Synergy $0.19
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+12% Synergy $0.96
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+11% Synergy $0.82
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.23
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $4.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-7% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $1.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-24% Synergy $1.84
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-25% Synergy $0.36

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+73% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+59% Synergy $0.33
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+44% Synergy $0.10
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+35% Synergy $0.29
Meandering River Meandering River
+34% Synergy $0.13
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+34% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+25% Synergy $0.26
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+23% Synergy $0.44
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+22% Synergy $0.21
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+22% Synergy $0.12
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+19% Synergy $0.17
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+17% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+15% Synergy $0.29
Cloudcrest Lake Cloudcrest Lake
+12% Synergy $0.26
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+12% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.26
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.27
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.31
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-3% Synergy $0.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $15.03
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-8% Synergy $0.26
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.32
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-14% Synergy $17.77
Command Tower Command Tower
-23% Synergy $0.34
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-23% Synergy $8.07
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-27% Synergy $5.65

Similar Commanders

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

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