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Gwaihir the Windlord is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Bird Noble from LTR (LTR) costing {4}{W}{U}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gwaihir the Windlord MTG card

Gwaihir the Windlord

Legendary Creature — Bird Noble

Card Text

This spell costs {2} less to cast as long as you've drawn two or more cards this turn. Flying, vigilance Other Birds you control have vigilance.

There came Gwaihir the Windlord, greatest of all the Eagles of the North, mightiest of the descendants of old Thorondor.

Card Stats

4/4 uncommon CMC: 6.0 LTR LTR 🎨 Axel Sauerwald
Flying Vigilance

Market Prices

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$0.08
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$0.24
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.12
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€0.23
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gwaihir the Windlord? Basics

Gwaihir the Windlord is a Legendary Creature — Bird Noble card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This spell costs {2} less to cast as long as you've drawn two or more cards this turn. Flying, vigilance Other Birds you control have vigilance."

How much mana does Gwaihir the Windlord cost to cast? Basics

Gwaihir the Windlord has a mana cost of {4}{W}{U}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Gwaihir the Windlord's mana cost of {4}{W}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Gwaihir the Windlord has a mana value of 6.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Gwaihir the Windlord's current oracle text is: "This spell costs {2} less to cast as long as you've drawn two or more cards this turn. Flying, vigilance Other Birds you control have vigilance."

What is the current price of Gwaihir the Windlord? Pricing

The current market price for Gwaihir the Windlord is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.24 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Gwaihir the Windlord? Pricing

You can purchase Gwaihir the Windlord from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Gwaihir the Windlord normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.24

Is Gwaihir the Windlord legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gwaihir the Windlord in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Gwaihir the Windlord legal in Modern? Legality

Gwaihir the Windlord is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Gwaihir the Windlord legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gwaihir the Windlord is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Gwaihir the Windlord legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Gwaihir the Windlord in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Gwaihir the Windlord legal in Legacy? Legality

Gwaihir the Windlord is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Gwaihir the Windlord legal in Vintage? Legality

Gwaihir the Windlord is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Gwaihir the Windlord legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gwaihir the Windlord in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Gwaihir the Windlord from? Details

This printing of Gwaihir the Windlord is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 210.

Gwaihir the Windlord may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gwaihir the Windlord's rarity? Details

Gwaihir the Windlord is a uncommon card in LTR.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Gwaihir the Windlord? Details

Gwaihir the Windlord was illustrated by Axel Sauerwald.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Gwaihir the Windlord's power and toughness? Details

Gwaihir the Windlord is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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