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Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles is a rare Legendary Creature — Bird Noble from LTC (LTC) costing {4}{W}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Commander.

Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles MTG card

Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles

Legendary Creature — Bird Noble

Card Text

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."

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 5.0 LTC LTC 🎨 Jesper Ejsing
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles? Basics

Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles is a Legendary Creature — Bird Noble card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "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 much mana does Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles cost to cast? Basics

Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles has a mana cost of {4}{W}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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, Greatest of the Eagles's mana cost of {4}{W} 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, Greatest of the Eagles has a mana value of 5.0. 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, Greatest of the Eagles's current oracle text is: "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.""

What is the current price of Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles? Pricing

The current market price for Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.35 EUR.

Where can I buy Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles? Pricing

You can purchase Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles 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.

Is Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles in Modern is not available.

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

Is Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles 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, Greatest of the Eagles legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles legal in Legacy? Legality

Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles legal in Vintage? Legality

Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles 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, Greatest of the Eagles legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles 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, Greatest of the Eagles from? Details

This printing of Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles is from LTC (LTC), with collector number 15.

Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles's rarity? Details

Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles is a rare card in LTC.

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

Who illustrated Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles? Details

Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles was illustrated by Jesper Ejsing.

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, Greatest of the Eagles's power and toughness? Details

Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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