Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Flying Whenever Gwaihir attacks, target attacking creature gains flying until end of turn. At the beginning of each end step, if you gained 3 or more life this turn, create a 3/3 white Bird creature token with flying and "Whenever this token attacks, target attacking creature gains flying until end of turn."
How Gwaihir decks play in EDH
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles is a mono-white commander costing 4W, and its legendary creature - bird noble line shapes the whole deck around it. It makes tokens, so the deck wants ways to pump a wide board and to turn spare bodies into cards or damage. The card rewards attacking, so the deck is built to keep creatures pointed at opponents rather than sitting back. The cards below are the ones Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $68.31Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (2)
Card draw (3)
Removal (3)
Creatures (8)
Synergy & payoffs (4)
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What colours can I use in a Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles deck?
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles has a mono-white colour identity, so every card in the deck must be white or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles?
The cards played most often in Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles decks include Ob Nixilis, the Ascended, Gleaming Splendor, The Eagles Are Coming!. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $68.31 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.