The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Tales of Middle-earth Commander set features Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles as card number 417, presented here in its Rare foil finish.
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Tales of Middle-earth • Commander
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Released in 2023 as part of the Tales of Middle-earth Commander expansion, Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles serves as a pivotal legendary creature for collectors of Magic: The Gathering. Identified as card number 417 in the LTC subset, this Rare foil print captures the essence of Tolkien’s skies with striking visual clarity. Designed by artist Jesper Ejsing, the card depicts the Windlord as a powerful Bird Noble, appealing to fans of both fantasy lore and strategic card gaming. For owners of Magic: The Gathering trading cards, this release offers more than just aesthetic appeal. The card’s mechanics allow it to support other attackers with flying abilities, making it a functional asset for deck builders while remaining a valuable addition to any set collection. The foil treatment enhances its presence on the table, providing a tactile distinction from standard prints. Collectors often seek this card to complete the Commander subset or to highlight the intersection of literary history and tabletop gaming. Whether you are building a thematic collection or expanding your library of legendary creatures, Gwaihir represents a significant piece of the Tales of Middle-earth narrative.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
Tales of Middle-earth
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#417
Featured Subject
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Featured
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Jesper Ejsing
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{W}
Legendary Creature — Bird Noble
5 / 5
W
Card Text
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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."