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Kastral, the Windcrested
Price tag $0.37

Legendary CreatureBird Scout

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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
#327 Last Week
#236 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.

Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+7% Synergy $23.41
Winnowing Winnowing
+7% Synergy $0.37
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+7% Synergy $0.57
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+5% Synergy $0.75
Flock Impostor Flock Impostor
+4% Synergy $0.25

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 $0.22
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+77% Synergy $0.58
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+76% Synergy $0.20
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+70% Synergy $0.21
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+69% Synergy $0.19
Murmuration Murmuration
+68% Synergy $0.35
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+65% Synergy $0.39
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+63% Synergy $0.24
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+61% Synergy $0.09
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+59% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+59% Synergy $0.27
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+59% Synergy $5.34
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+56% Synergy $2.68
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+55% Synergy $0.18
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+55% Synergy $0.09
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+55% Synergy $0.59
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+54% Synergy $0.42
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+54% Synergy $0.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $52.01
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $6.36
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $41.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $52.50
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $59.86
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $51.26

Creatures

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

Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+50% Synergy $0.23
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+46% Synergy $0.49
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+44% Synergy $5.62
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+42% Synergy $0.07
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+41% Synergy $4.10
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+41% Synergy $5.05
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+41% Synergy $0.12
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+39% Synergy $1.05
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+38% Synergy $0.69
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+38% Synergy $1.95
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+37% Synergy $7.58
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+37% Synergy $0.12
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+32% Synergy $0.13
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+31% Synergy $4.55
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+30% Synergy $7.84
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+28% Synergy $0.14
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+28% Synergy $0.16
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+28% Synergy $0.33
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+26% Synergy $0.75
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+24% Synergy $0.29
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+23% Synergy $0.23
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+23% Synergy $0.66
Strix Lookout Strix Lookout
+22% Synergy $0.12
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+21% Synergy $0.17
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+21% Synergy $0.47
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+19% Synergy $6.23
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+19% Synergy $0.30
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+19% Synergy $6.72
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+18% Synergy $0.14
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+18% Synergy $0.13
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+17% Synergy $6.57
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+17% Synergy $0.22
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+17% Synergy $0.16
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+16% Synergy $0.21
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+15% Synergy $41.21
Valley Questcaller Valley Questcaller
+15% Synergy $0.50
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+15% Synergy $0.16
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+14% Synergy $54.31
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+14% Synergy $0.11
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+13% Synergy $0.35
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+13% Synergy $1.35
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+13% Synergy $0.16
Lieutenant Kirtar Lieutenant Kirtar
+13% Synergy $0.19
High Sentinels of Arashin High Sentinels of Arashin
+13% Synergy $0.19
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+12% Synergy $0.29
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+11% Synergy $2.53
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+11% Synergy $0.22
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+10% Synergy $0.20
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+9% Synergy $0.42
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+7% Synergy $8.89

Instants

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

Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+41% Synergy $0.25
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+33% Synergy $0.27
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+26% Synergy $1.13
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+24% Synergy $6.09
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+22% Synergy $2.91
Deluge Deluge
+20% Synergy $0.31
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+12% Synergy $16.18
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+10% Synergy $1.22
Swan Song Swan Song
+9% Synergy $8.25
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+9% Synergy $4.13
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+7% Synergy $0.21
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.11
Refute Refute
+6% Synergy $0.17
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+6% Synergy $0.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $1.36
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.48
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+5% Synergy $0.16
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+4% Synergy $11.16
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $18.25
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+3% Synergy $0.29
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+2% Synergy $0.49
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.39
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.71
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.93
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.44
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $2.08
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.06
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.95
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.37
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $50.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy $2.64
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $2.05
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-14% Synergy $2.88

Sorceries

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

Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+52% Synergy $0.35
Winged Words Winged Words
+45% Synergy $0.29
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+39% Synergy $0.29
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+31% Synergy $0.38
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+26% Synergy $11.36
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+25% Synergy $0.23
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+18% Synergy $3.23
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+18% Synergy $1.25
Ravenform Ravenform
+12% Synergy $0.37
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+11% Synergy $0.06
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+10% Synergy $0.11
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.43
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+8% Synergy $0.40
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+7% Synergy $0.17
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+7% Synergy $1.42
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+6% Synergy $6.53
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+4% Synergy $0.56
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.72
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-4% Synergy $0.29
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.44
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-10% Synergy $2.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+41% Synergy $0.40
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+37% Synergy $4.90
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+21% Synergy $4.46
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+19% Synergy $22.75
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+17% Synergy $7.50
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+11% Synergy $11.37
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+8% Synergy $5.04
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+8% Synergy $8.03
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.39
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $16.10
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $8.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.27
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $5.80
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.89

Enchantments

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

Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+50% Synergy $0.59
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+37% Synergy $13.45
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+33% Synergy $1.35
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+32% Synergy $1.30
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+27% Synergy $1.02
True Conviction True Conviction
+21% Synergy $4.88
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+19% Synergy $1.22
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+16% Synergy $0.22
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+10% Synergy $0.31
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+9% Synergy $7.96
Dovescape Dovescape
+9% Synergy $3.53
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+8% Synergy $2.42
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+8% Synergy $0.49
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.22
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+7% Synergy $0.19
Always Watching Always Watching
+6% Synergy $1.28
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $25.21
Propaganda Propaganda
-12% Synergy $3.21
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy $5.97

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 $0.88
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-5% Synergy $7.44

Utility Lands

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

Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+40% Synergy $0.28
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+38% Synergy $1.42
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+36% Synergy $0.26
Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+35% Synergy $0.63
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+27% Synergy $21.33
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+22% Synergy $2.22
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+21% Synergy $0.34
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+11% Synergy $0.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+7% Synergy $5.76
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+6% Synergy $2.30
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+4% Synergy $5.03
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $3.63
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.43
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.97
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $24.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-11% Synergy $4.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+46% Synergy $4.13
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+19% Synergy $0.34
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+4% Synergy $0.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.36
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
0% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.30
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.19
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $5.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $1.02

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+45% Synergy $0.25
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+25% Synergy $0.37
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+18% Synergy $0.33
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+11% Synergy $48.44
Port Town Port Town
+5% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+4% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+4% Synergy $0.36
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+3% Synergy $0.15
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+3% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.35
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.35
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $2.30
Meandering River Meandering River
+2% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.33
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.09
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
0% Synergy $5.24
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.28
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
0% Synergy $0.26
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.49
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-2% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-2% Synergy $0.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.28
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-3% Synergy $9.68
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-3% Synergy $3.72
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-3% Synergy $14.19
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.58
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.95
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-5% Synergy $17.36
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-6% Synergy $6.70
Tundra Tundra
-6% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $16.19
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-11% Synergy $7.60

Similar Commanders

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

Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
Soraya the Falconer Soraya the Falconer
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Choco, Seeker of Paradise Choco, Seeker of Paradise
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ravos, Soultender Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ravos, Soultender
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
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
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
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
Akim, the Soaring Wind Akim, the Soaring Wind
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
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
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
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Isperia the Inscrutable Isperia the Inscrutable
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sengir, the Dark Baron Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Prava of the Steel Legion Siani, Eye of the Storm Prava of the Steel Legion // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Cid, Timeless Artificer Cid, Timeless Artificer
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Tymna the Weaver Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tymna the Weaver
Radiant, Serra Archangel Siani, Eye of the Storm Radiant, Serra Archangel // Siani, Eye of the Storm
The Fifth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fifth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius