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Gwaihir the Windlord: Flying
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 Flying decks.

Spellbook Seeker Spellbook Seeker
+49% Synergy $0.13
Owlin Historian Owlin Historian
+17% Synergy $0.14
Owlin Spiralmancer Owlin Spiralmancer
+14% Synergy $0.38

High Synergy Cards

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

Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+87% Synergy $0.31
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+80% Synergy $0.25
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+78% Synergy $0.53
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+75% Synergy $0.57
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+73% Synergy $0.19
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+68% Synergy $0.42
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+63% Synergy $5.67
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+61% Synergy $0.25
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+59% Synergy $0.26
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+57% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

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

Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+57% Synergy $0.43
Winged Words Winged Words
+56% Synergy $0.33
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+56% Synergy $0.31
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+56% Synergy $0.38
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+56% Synergy $0.26
Murmuration Murmuration
+51% Synergy $0.36
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+50% Synergy $0.24
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+50% Synergy $0.35
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+46% Synergy $0.34
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $3.43

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-17% Synergy $69.44

Creatures

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

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+43% Synergy $0.55
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+42% Synergy $0.25
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+40% Synergy $5.10
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+39% Synergy $0.22
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+38% Synergy $0.27
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+37% Synergy $0.12
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+37% Synergy $8.08
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+36% Synergy $0.33
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+36% Synergy $0.69
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+36% Synergy $0.23
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+35% Synergy $1.26
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+35% Synergy $0.48
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+34% Synergy $0.35
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+33% Synergy $0.27
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+33% Synergy $0.19
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+33% Synergy $0.27
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+33% Synergy $0.26
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+32% Synergy $0.15
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+30% Synergy $4.12
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+30% Synergy $0.23
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+28% Synergy $2.06
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+28% Synergy $0.12
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+28% Synergy $0.15
Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+28% Synergy $0.19
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+26% Synergy $4.18
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+26% Synergy $0.81
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+25% Synergy $0.34
Aven Mimeomancer Aven Mimeomancer
+24% Synergy $0.36
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+24% Synergy $7.94
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+24% Synergy $0.31
Ithilien Kingfisher Ithilien Kingfisher
+22% Synergy $0.08
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+20% Synergy $4.15
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+20% Synergy $0.28
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+20% Synergy $0.28
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+19% Synergy $7.36
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+18% Synergy $0.26
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+18% Synergy $6.05
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+17% Synergy $0.43
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+17% Synergy $0.20
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+15% Synergy $0.23
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+15% Synergy $0.13
Landroval, Horizon Witness Landroval, Horizon Witness
+15% Synergy $0.11
Celestial Gatekeeper Celestial Gatekeeper
+15% Synergy $1.85
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+14% Synergy $7.55
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+14% Synergy $0.75
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+13% Synergy $0.37
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+13% Synergy $6.64
Aven Fateshaper Aven Fateshaper
+12% Synergy $0.07
Lieutenant Kirtar Lieutenant Kirtar
+12% Synergy $0.18
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+8% Synergy $2.13

Instants

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

Deluge Deluge
+42% Synergy $0.32
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+27% Synergy $2.38
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+24% Synergy $1.14
Opt Opt
+22% Synergy $0.26
Absorb Absorb
+21% Synergy $0.42
Aetherize Aetherize
+18% Synergy $0.37
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+15% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+12% Synergy $0.25
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+12% Synergy $0.13
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+9% Synergy $0.25
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.11
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+8% Synergy $0.19
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+8% Synergy $0.25
Swan Song Swan Song
+7% Synergy $7.86
Break Ties Break Ties
+6% Synergy $0.09
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+6% Synergy $10.50
Stern Scolding Stern Scolding
+6% Synergy $0.27
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+6% Synergy $3.07
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+6% Synergy $0.17
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+6% Synergy $0.14
Refute Refute
+5% Synergy $0.29
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.19
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.22
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+5% Synergy $0.17
Think Twice Think Twice
+5% Synergy $0.24
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+4% Synergy $2.37
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+4% Synergy $0.18
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $5.09
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.32
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+4% Synergy $0.25
Congregate Congregate
+3% Synergy $0.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.60
Snap Snap
0% Synergy $3.66
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $8.49
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-2% Synergy $1.43
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $1.62
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $0.51
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.05
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $52.75
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-16% Synergy $3.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-20% Synergy $2.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-28% Synergy $1.44

Sorceries

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

Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+44% Synergy $0.33
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+42% Synergy $0.28
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+37% Synergy $0.15
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+36% Synergy $0.36
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+34% Synergy $0.15
Ravenform Ravenform
+22% Synergy $0.34
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+13% Synergy $0.45
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+11% Synergy $0.16
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+10% Synergy $3.18
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+10% Synergy $9.42
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+9% Synergy $0.14
Rise of Eagles Rise of Eagles
+9% Synergy $0.11
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+8% Synergy $0.52
Preordain Preordain
+6% Synergy $0.66
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+6% Synergy $0.32
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+6% Synergy $0.29
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.94
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+5% Synergy $0.23
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+5% Synergy $0.30
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $2.00
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.32
Fumigate Fumigate
+1% Synergy $0.35
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-1% Synergy $0.28
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $2.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+37% Synergy $4.72
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+34% Synergy $0.45
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+20% Synergy $3.81
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+6% Synergy $0.60
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+6% Synergy $0.80
Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+6% Synergy $0.16
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $17.99
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $10.94
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+5% Synergy $5.89
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+5% Synergy $15.56
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $2.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

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

Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+43% Synergy $1.43
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+28% Synergy $1.29
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+24% Synergy $1.44
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+24% Synergy $0.24
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+20% Synergy $14.98
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+20% Synergy $0.36
Curiosity Curiosity
+16% Synergy $1.27
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+16% Synergy $0.98
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+15% Synergy $0.38
True Conviction True Conviction
+15% Synergy $5.04
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+14% Synergy $0.41
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+13% Synergy $9.17
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+7% Synergy $0.21
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+6% Synergy $8.57
Cowed by Wisdom Cowed by Wisdom
+6% Synergy $0.16
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+6% Synergy $0.19
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+6% Synergy $0.43
Brilliant Wings Brilliant Wings
+6% Synergy $40.57
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+5% Synergy $0.62
Ever-Watching Threshold Ever-Watching Threshold
+5% Synergy $0.54
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+4% Synergy $0.22
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+3% Synergy $0.42
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.30
Propaganda Propaganda
-17% Synergy $3.52
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-18% Synergy $3.94

Planeswalkers

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

Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+9% Synergy $0.67
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+6% Synergy $8.36

Utility Lands

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

Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+43% Synergy $1.27
Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+36% Synergy $0.71
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+33% Synergy $0.27
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+30% Synergy $0.29
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+21% Synergy $3.02
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+13% Synergy $24.13
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.27
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+7% Synergy $0.27
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+6% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+6% Synergy $6.78
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.74
Calciform Pools Calciform Pools
+5% Synergy $0.28
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+5% Synergy $2.74
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.32
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $0.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+26% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+16% Synergy $0.18
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+12% Synergy $1.91
Azorius Cluestone Azorius Cluestone
+7% Synergy $0.08
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.30
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.60
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-1% Synergy $0.73
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.46
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-5% Synergy $4.11
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.40
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-13% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-19% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-28% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+55% Synergy $0.32
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+38% Synergy $0.13
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+30% Synergy $0.24
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+25% Synergy $0.33
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+23% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+22% Synergy $0.39
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+16% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+16% Synergy $0.25
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+13% Synergy $0.09
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+12% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+12% Synergy $0.13
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+11% Synergy $0.32
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+10% Synergy $0.19
Meandering River Meandering River
+9% Synergy $0.13
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy $49.78
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+8% Synergy $0.34
Port Town Port Town
+6% Synergy $0.22
Uncharted Haven Uncharted Haven
+6% Synergy $0.20
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.07
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+5% Synergy $0.24
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+5% Synergy $0.36
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+5% Synergy $0.25
Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+5% Synergy $3.04
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+4% Synergy $0.28
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+4% Synergy $0.24
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.24
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
0% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.25
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-7% Synergy $6.62
Tundra Tundra
-7% Synergy $3000.00
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.28
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-9% Synergy $11.43
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.26
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-11% Synergy $4.52
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-14% Synergy $3.87
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-16% Synergy $0.34
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-18% Synergy $5.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-18% Synergy $0.36
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-20% Synergy $15.52
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-20% Synergy $9.28
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-26% Synergy $8.39
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-27% Synergy $18.75

Similar Commanders

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

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