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Kastral, the Windcrested
Price tag $0.30

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Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#324 Current Rank
#316 Last Week
#256 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kastral, the Windcrested.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kastral, the Windcrested decks.

City Pigeon City Pigeon
+5% Synergy $0.06
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+1% Synergy $9.19
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+1% Synergy $27.31
Biorganic Carapace Biorganic Carapace
0% Synergy $0.24
University Campus University Campus
-1% Synergy $0.08

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kastral, the Windcrested's abilities and overall game plan.

Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+79% Synergy $0.11
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+77% Synergy $0.56
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+76% Synergy $0.11
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+70% Synergy $0.12
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+69% Synergy $0.21
Murmuration Murmuration
+68% Synergy $0.22
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+66% Synergy $0.30
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+63% Synergy $0.14
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+60% Synergy $6.60
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+60% Synergy $0.05

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kastral, the Windcrested decks.

Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+60% Synergy $0.12
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+59% Synergy $0.05
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+56% Synergy $3.04
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+56% Synergy $0.46
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+55% Synergy $0.15
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+55% Synergy $0.19
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+54% Synergy $0.30
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+54% Synergy $0.22
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $50.70
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $44.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $44.75
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $50.96
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-16% Synergy $36.91

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kastral, the Windcrested's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+48% Synergy $0.07
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+47% Synergy $0.42
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+44% Synergy $5.33
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+43% Synergy $0.35
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+42% Synergy $1.47
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+42% Synergy $0.09
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+42% Synergy $0.10
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+39% Synergy $0.57
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+38% Synergy $0.80
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+38% Synergy $1.79
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+37% Synergy $6.49
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+37% Synergy $0.07
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+32% Synergy $2.65
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+32% Synergy $0.11
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+32% Synergy $9.13
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+30% Synergy $0.05
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+30% Synergy $0.89
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+28% Synergy $0.07
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+27% Synergy $0.26
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+25% Synergy $0.51
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+24% Synergy $0.54
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+23% Synergy $0.10
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+22% Synergy $0.36
Strix Lookout Strix Lookout
+22% Synergy $0.04
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+21% Synergy $0.11
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+19% Synergy $5.15
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+19% Synergy $0.31
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+19% Synergy $5.86
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+19% Synergy $6.58
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+18% Synergy $0.21
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+17% Synergy $0.08
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+17% Synergy $0.09
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+17% Synergy $0.04
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+17% Synergy $0.09
Valley Questcaller Valley Questcaller
+16% Synergy $0.43
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+15% Synergy $29.53
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+15% Synergy $0.06
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+14% Synergy $0.08
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+14% Synergy $0.27
High Sentinels of Arashin High Sentinels of Arashin
+14% Synergy $0.19
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+13% Synergy $0.26
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+13% Synergy $1.15
Lieutenant Kirtar Lieutenant Kirtar
+13% Synergy $0.18
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+12% Synergy $4.37
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+12% Synergy $0.24
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+11% Synergy $0.17
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+11% Synergy $0.23
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+10% Synergy $0.37
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+9% Synergy $0.18
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+8% Synergy $7.43

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kastral, the Windcrested safe.

Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+40% Synergy $0.14
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+32% Synergy $0.16
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+27% Synergy $2.14
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+25% Synergy $7.99
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+23% Synergy $1.26
Deluge Deluge
+19% Synergy $0.33
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+12% Synergy $8.69
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+10% Synergy $0.86
Swan Song Swan Song
+9% Synergy $8.52
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+9% Synergy $3.27
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+7% Synergy $0.25
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+6% Synergy $0.20
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+6% Synergy $0.11
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.65
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.17
Refute Refute
+5% Synergy $0.09
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+5% Synergy $10.57
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.39
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $18.17
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+3% Synergy $0.17
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+2% Synergy $0.44
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.46
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $1.50
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.82
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.07
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy $0.59
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.59
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $46.95
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $1.82
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-14% Synergy $2.01

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kastral, the Windcrested's game plan and control the board.

Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+52% Synergy $0.52
Winged Words Winged Words
+45% Synergy $0.10
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+39% Synergy $0.16
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+32% Synergy $0.49
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+27% Synergy $12.75
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+26% Synergy $0.10
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+19% Synergy $3.25
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+18% Synergy $0.41
Ravenform Ravenform
+12% Synergy $0.17
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+11% Synergy $0.07
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+10% Synergy $0.08
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+8% Synergy $0.37
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+8% Synergy $0.70
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.18
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+7% Synergy $1.60
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+6% Synergy $0.19
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+4% Synergy $0.58
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $2.22
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-4% Synergy $0.16
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.70
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $3.35
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-10% Synergy $1.77

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+42% Synergy $1.09
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+37% Synergy $3.53
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+21% Synergy $2.96
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+20% Synergy $12.60
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+17% Synergy $5.46
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+11% Synergy $6.83
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+9% Synergy $3.65
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+9% Synergy $6.73
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.34
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $16.06
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $4.33
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $5.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kastral, the Windcrested's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+49% Synergy $0.67
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+39% Synergy $5.07
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+33% Synergy $1.03
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+32% Synergy $1.32
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+28% Synergy $1.09
True Conviction True Conviction
+21% Synergy $4.01
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+19% Synergy $0.67
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+10% Synergy $0.19
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+9% Synergy $7.02
Dovescape Dovescape
+9% Synergy $2.58
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+8% Synergy $1.14
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+8% Synergy $0.43
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.13
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+7% Synergy $0.17
Always Watching Always Watching
+6% Synergy $1.45
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+5% Synergy $1.86
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.12
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+3% Synergy $0.04
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $22.17
Propaganda Propaganda
-11% Synergy $2.29
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy $4.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kastral, the Windcrested to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+7% Synergy $0.82
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-4% Synergy $5.38

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+41% Synergy $0.16
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+39% Synergy $0.91
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+37% Synergy $0.13
Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+37% Synergy $0.65
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+28% Synergy $18.31
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+23% Synergy $2.16
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+22% Synergy $0.14
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+11% Synergy $0.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+7% Synergy $4.15
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+6% Synergy $1.61
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.03
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.31
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.84
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $18.48
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-12% Synergy $1.64

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+47% Synergy $4.96
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+20% Synergy $0.33
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+4% Synergy $0.45
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+1% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.48
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-1% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.19
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.16
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $3.61
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.05
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $1.06
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.12

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kastral, the Windcrested decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+46% Synergy $0.16
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+25% Synergy $0.17
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+19% Synergy $0.17
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $35.68
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.25
Port Town Port Town
+4% Synergy $0.22
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.29
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.06
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+3% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.12
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+2% Synergy $0.10
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.79
Meandering River Meandering River
+2% Synergy $0.07
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+1% Synergy $2.74
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.15
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.16
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.27
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.12
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.37
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-2% Synergy $7.55
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-2% Synergy $3.54
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-2% Synergy $0.12
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-2% Synergy $17.71
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.17
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-2% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.21
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.48
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.07
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-4% Synergy $13.51
Tundra Tundra
-5% Synergy
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-7% Synergy $5.85
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $13.27
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-11% Synergy $11.95

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Kastral, the Windcrested.

Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
Soraya the Falconer Soraya the Falconer
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ravos, Soultender Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ravos, Soultender
Choco, Seeker of Paradise Choco, Seeker of Paradise
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Radiant, Serra Archangel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Siani, Eye of the Storm Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker The Prismatic Piper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // The Prismatic Piper
Major Teroh Major Teroh
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Akim, the Soaring Wind Akim, the Soaring Wind
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Siani, Eye of the Storm Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Radiant, Serra Archangel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tymna the Weaver Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sengir, the Dark Baron Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Cid, Timeless Artificer Cid, Timeless Artificer
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
The Fifth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fifth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fifth Doctor Clara Oswald The Fifth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Fifth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Fifth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fifth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg