Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 15 • rare
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 15
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Jesper Ejsing
- Market price
- $0.40
What it does
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."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering 'Tales of Middle-earth' Commander set in 2023. This expansion marked a significant collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and Middle-earth Enterprises, integrating J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary lore into the game's mechanics. The card was designed to highlight Gwaihir's role as a pivotal figure in the Third Age, often serving as an ally to Gandalf and the Free Peoples during major conflicts.
The artwork for this iteration was created by artist Alayna Danner, who has a long history of illustrating for Magic: The Gathering. Danner’s interpretation captures the majestic and commanding nature of the Lord of the Eagles, utilizing a sweeping composition that emphasizes his scale and importance within the lore. Upon release, the card was well-received by thematic collectors and players for its ability to anchor bird-tribal decks while remaining faithful to the source material.
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