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Gwaihir the Windlord: Cantrips
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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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 $0.57
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+81% Synergy $0.31
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+73% Synergy $0.28
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+73% Synergy $0.25
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+73% Synergy $0.33
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+72% Synergy $5.67
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+72% Synergy $0.26
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+71% Synergy $0.31
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+70% Synergy $0.36

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 $0.53
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+65% Synergy $0.25
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+62% Synergy $0.15
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+62% Synergy $0.15
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+61% Synergy $0.36
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+59% Synergy $1.43
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+59% Synergy $0.26
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+56% Synergy $0.31
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+56% Synergy $1.44
Preordain Preordain
+53% Synergy $0.66

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 $51.92
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+3% Synergy $17.55
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $53.72

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 $0.55
Aerie Auxiliary Aerie Auxiliary
+50% Synergy $0.13
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+49% Synergy $0.27
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+49% Synergy $0.69
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+49% Synergy $0.23
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+49% Synergy $0.19
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+47% Synergy $0.12
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+45% Synergy $0.19
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+37% Synergy $0.19
Ithilien Kingfisher Ithilien Kingfisher
+37% Synergy $0.08
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+37% Synergy $0.32
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+36% Synergy $0.28
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+36% Synergy $0.26
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+35% Synergy $6.64
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+35% Synergy $0.12
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+34% Synergy $0.26
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+34% Synergy $0.35
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+33% Synergy $2.13
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+33% Synergy $0.34
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+33% Synergy $0.22
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+33% Synergy $0.43
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+32% Synergy $0.42
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+28% Synergy $1.26
Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+25% Synergy $0.19
Finch Formation Finch Formation
+25% Synergy $0.05
Aven Mimeomancer Aven Mimeomancer
+24% Synergy $0.36
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+24% Synergy $8.08
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+24% Synergy $7.94
Pride of the Clouds Pride of the Clouds
+24% Synergy $2.23
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+23% Synergy $0.15
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+23% Synergy $0.48
Plumecreed Mentor Plumecreed Mentor
+16% Synergy $0.26
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+15% Synergy $0.15
Coast Watcher Coast Watcher
+12% Synergy $0.09
Swooping Protector Swooping Protector
+12% Synergy $0.07
Expedition Raptor Expedition Raptor
+12% Synergy $0.28
Skyswirl Harrier Skyswirl Harrier
+12% Synergy $0.08
Serra Disciple Serra Disciple
+12% Synergy $0.09
Vulpikeet Vulpikeet
+12% Synergy $0.20
Mist Raven Mist Raven
+12% Synergy $0.10
Vexing Gull Vexing Gull
+12% Synergy $0.07
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+12% Synergy $2.42
Falcon Abomination Falcon Abomination
+12% Synergy $0.11
Duskrider Peregrine Duskrider Peregrine
+12% Synergy $0.08
Aven Fleetwing Aven Fleetwing
+12% Synergy $0.09
Knights of Dol Amroth Knights of Dol Amroth
+12% Synergy $0.13
Rustwing Falcon Rustwing Falcon
+12% Synergy $0.21
Omenspeaker Omenspeaker
+12% Synergy $0.08
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+9% Synergy $0.23
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+8% Synergy $0.54

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 $0.24
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+46% Synergy $1.14
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+36% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+33% Synergy $0.25
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+25% Synergy $0.13
Exclude Exclude
+25% Synergy $0.11
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+23% Synergy $0.25
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+21% Synergy $0.25
Disenchant Disenchant
+17% Synergy $0.11
Sphinx's Insight Sphinx's Insight
+12% Synergy $0.17
Bright Reprisal Bright Reprisal
+12% Synergy $0.32
Feat of Resistance Feat of Resistance
+12% Synergy $0.20
Ray of Erasure Ray of Erasure
+12% Synergy $0.13
Dismantling Blow Dismantling Blow
+12% Synergy $0.19
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+12% Synergy $0.19
Topple the Statue Topple the Statue
+12% Synergy $0.06
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+12% Synergy $0.28
Ray of Dissolution Ray of Dissolution
+12% Synergy $0.06
Dismiss Dismiss
+12% Synergy $0.12
Befuddle Befuddle
+12% Synergy $0.07
Razor Barrier Razor Barrier
+12% Synergy $0.29
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 $0.07
Guided Strike Guided Strike
+12% Synergy $0.25
Flip the Switch Flip the Switch
+12% Synergy $0.20
Halt Order Halt Order
+12% Synergy $0.08
Code of Constraint Code of Constraint
+12% Synergy $0.07
Ojutai's Command Ojutai's Command
+12% Synergy $0.31
Scent of Brine Scent of Brine
+12% Synergy $0.15
Confound Confound
+12% Synergy $0.27
Arrester's Admonition Arrester's Admonition
+12% Synergy $0.06
Dazzling Beauty Dazzling Beauty
+12% Synergy $0.11
Boon of Safety Boon of Safety
+11% Synergy $0.26
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+11% Synergy $0.11
Miscast Miscast
+11% Synergy $1.35
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+10% Synergy $0.32
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+9% Synergy $0.25
Consider Consider
+8% Synergy $0.30
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+8% Synergy $2.38
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+8% Synergy $5.74
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.43
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+7% Synergy $1.49
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $7.86
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $3.43
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.05
Negate Negate
-16% Synergy $0.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-19% Synergy $1.44

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+56% Synergy $0.33
Ravenform Ravenform
+47% Synergy $0.34
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+47% Synergy $0.35
Ponder Ponder
+39% Synergy $2.00
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+25% Synergy $0.14
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+23% Synergy $3.18
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+22% Synergy $0.45
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+12% Synergy $0.69
Warrant // Warden Warrant // Warden
+12% Synergy $0.12
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+12% Synergy $0.26
Vivisection Vivisection
+12% Synergy $0.07
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+12% Synergy $0.59
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+12% Synergy $0.29
Rise of Eagles Rise of Eagles
+12% Synergy $0.11
Divine Light Divine Light
+12% Synergy $0.11
Unexplained Vision Unexplained Vision
+12% Synergy $0.07
Take Vengeance Take Vengeance
+12% Synergy $0.18
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+9% Synergy $1.06
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-15% Synergy $2.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+52% Synergy $0.45
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+49% Synergy $10.94
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+46% Synergy $4.72
Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+37% Synergy $0.16
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+36% Synergy $15.56
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+35% Synergy $3.81
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+25% Synergy $0.80
Haystack Haystack
+25% Synergy $0.34
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+24% Synergy $0.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $2.99
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+12% Synergy $0.47
Implement of Examination Implement of Examination
+12% Synergy $0.10
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+12% Synergy $1.49
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+12% Synergy $0.29
Glass of the Guildpact Glass of the Guildpact
+12% Synergy $0.27
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+12% Synergy $0.19
Witching Well Witching Well
+12% Synergy $0.20
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+12% Synergy $31.92
Lodestone Needle Guidestone Compass Lodestone Needle
+12% Synergy $0.07
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+10% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

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

Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+49% Synergy $0.41
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+47% Synergy $0.98
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+46% Synergy $0.38
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+33% Synergy $14.98
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+24% Synergy $0.24
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+24% Synergy $0.35
Curiosity Curiosity
+23% Synergy $1.27
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+22% Synergy $1.29
Combat Research Combat Research
+22% Synergy $0.59
Murmuration Murmuration
+21% Synergy $0.36
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+12% Synergy $0.32
Worship Worship
+12% Synergy $1.06
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+12% Synergy $0.34
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+12% Synergy $0.30
Mark of Asylum Mark of Asylum
+12% Synergy $0.99
Pious Interdiction Pious Interdiction
+12% Synergy $0.12
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+12% Synergy $34.78
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+11% Synergy $6.53
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+11% Synergy $0.52
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+11% Synergy $0.36
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+10% Synergy $9.17
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+10% Synergy $7.06

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 $0.71
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+36% Synergy $3.02
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+34% Synergy $6.78
Rivendell Rivendell
+33% Synergy $1.74
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+30% Synergy $1.27
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+24% Synergy $5.14
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+22% Synergy $0.30
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+13% Synergy $0.27
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+13% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $0.85
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+8% Synergy $0.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.76
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+73% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+48% Synergy $0.36
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+35% Synergy $0.18
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $4.11
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.34
Skycloud Egg Skycloud Egg
+12% Synergy $0.33
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+12% Synergy $0.26
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+12% Synergy $0.98
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+11% Synergy $1.31
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.30
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $4.03
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-7% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $2.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-24% Synergy $1.40
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-25% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+73% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+59% Synergy $0.39
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+44% Synergy $0.13
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+35% Synergy $0.31
Meandering River Meandering River
+34% Synergy $0.13
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+34% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+25% Synergy $0.25
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+23% Synergy $0.43
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+22% Synergy $0.09
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+22% Synergy $0.28
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+19% Synergy $0.13
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+17% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+15% Synergy $0.26
Cloudcrest Lake Cloudcrest Lake
+12% Synergy $0.32
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+12% Synergy $0.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.22
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-3% Synergy $0.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $15.52
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-8% Synergy $0.19
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.34
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-14% Synergy $18.75
Command Tower Command Tower
-23% Synergy $0.25
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-23% Synergy $8.39
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-27% Synergy $5.38

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
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