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Kastral, the Windcrested
Price tag $0.34

Legendary Creature — Bird Scout

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Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#252 Current Rank
#332 Last Week
#275 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.

Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+4% Synergy $0.10
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+3% Synergy $1.31
Summon: Choco/Mog Summon: Choco/Mog
+2% Synergy $0.07
O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
+2% Synergy $1.98
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-11% Synergy $3.17

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 $0.14
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+77% Synergy $0.59
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+75% Synergy $0.16
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+70% Synergy $0.20
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+70% Synergy $0.21
Murmuration Murmuration
+68% Synergy $2.36
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+66% Synergy $0.40
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+63% Synergy $0.15
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+61% Synergy $10.07
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+61% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

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

Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+59% Synergy $0.23
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+59% Synergy $0.10
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+56% Synergy $3.25
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+56% Synergy $0.48
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+56% Synergy $0.17
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+56% Synergy $0.18
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+55% Synergy $0.42
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+54% Synergy $0.22
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.10

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $45.92
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $40.66
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $50.27
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $48.81
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $33.22

Creatures

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

Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+49% Synergy $0.12
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+47% Synergy $0.40
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+45% Synergy $4.96
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+44% Synergy $0.60
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+43% Synergy $2.63
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+43% Synergy $0.10
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+42% Synergy $0.09
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+40% Synergy $1.15
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+39% Synergy $1.51
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+39% Synergy $1.34
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+38% Synergy $6.69
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+38% Synergy $0.09
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+33% Synergy $0.49
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+33% Synergy $11.16
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+32% Synergy $0.10
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+31% Synergy $2.38
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+31% Synergy $0.08
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+28% Synergy $0.12
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+27% Synergy $0.31
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+25% Synergy $0.34
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+25% Synergy $0.44
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+24% Synergy $0.36
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+23% Synergy $0.08
Strix Lookout Strix Lookout
+23% Synergy $0.04
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+22% Synergy $0.09
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+20% Synergy $5.98
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+20% Synergy $3.01
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+19% Synergy $3.93
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+19% Synergy $0.28
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+18% Synergy $0.21
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+18% Synergy $0.15
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+18% Synergy $0.09
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+17% Synergy $0.08
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+17% Synergy $0.04
Valley Questcaller Valley Questcaller
+16% Synergy $0.52
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+15% Synergy $30.14
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+15% Synergy $0.14
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+14% Synergy $0.23
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+14% Synergy $0.33
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+14% Synergy $0.08
High Sentinels of Arashin High Sentinels of Arashin
+14% Synergy $0.11
Lieutenant Kirtar Lieutenant Kirtar
+14% Synergy $0.19
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+13% Synergy $2.28
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+13% Synergy $0.95
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+13% Synergy $0.25
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+12% Synergy $0.25
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+11% Synergy $0.21
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+10% Synergy $0.32
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+10% Synergy $0.16
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+8% Synergy $3.57

Instants

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

Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+40% Synergy $0.18
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+32% Synergy $0.13
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+27% Synergy $8.00
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+25% Synergy $6.13
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+22% Synergy $1.25
Deluge Deluge
+19% Synergy $0.38
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+12% Synergy $11.25
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+10% Synergy $0.97
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+10% Synergy $3.89
Swan Song Swan Song
+9% Synergy $10.80
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+6% Synergy $0.24
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+6% Synergy $0.25
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+6% Synergy $0.08
Refute Refute
+5% Synergy $0.12
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+5% Synergy $10.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.83
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.15
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.31
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $14.05
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+3% Synergy $0.22
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+3% Synergy $3.68
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+2% Synergy $0.37
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.36
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $1.11
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.97
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $6.71
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy $0.40
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $2.00
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $41.94
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $1.49
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.85
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.52
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-14% Synergy $2.41

Sorceries

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

Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+53% Synergy $0.59
Winged Words Winged Words
+45% Synergy $0.14
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+40% Synergy $0.14
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+32% Synergy $0.50
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+27% Synergy $8.72
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+26% Synergy $0.13
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+19% Synergy $3.07
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+18% Synergy $0.39
Ravenform Ravenform
+12% Synergy $0.25
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+11% Synergy $0.07
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+10% Synergy $0.06
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+8% Synergy $0.25
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+8% Synergy $0.63
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.48
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+7% Synergy $1.98
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+6% Synergy $0.16
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+5% Synergy $0.66
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+3% Synergy $2.58
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
0% Synergy $0.78
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-5% Synergy $0.15
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.61
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $4.21
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
+41% Synergy $0.36
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+37% Synergy $4.27
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+21% Synergy $3.79
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+20% Synergy $13.27
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+17% Synergy $4.18
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+11% Synergy $5.69
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+9% Synergy $2.73
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+9% Synergy $9.01
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.45
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $15.70
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $3.61
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $7.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.39

Enchantments

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

Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+50% Synergy $0.68
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+38% Synergy $4.72
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+33% Synergy $0.86
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+31% Synergy $1.29
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+27% Synergy $0.62
True Conviction True Conviction
+21% Synergy $3.95
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+19% Synergy $0.80
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+10% Synergy $0.15
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+9% Synergy $4.28
Dovescape Dovescape
+9% Synergy $1.98
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+8% Synergy $0.89
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+8% Synergy $0.40
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+7% Synergy $0.16
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.16
Always Watching Always Watching
+6% Synergy $1.35
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+5% Synergy $1.71
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.19
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $18.56
Propaganda Propaganda
-10% Synergy $2.21
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $4.14

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 $0.98
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-4% Synergy $3.53

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 $0.70
Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+38% Synergy $0.59
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+38% Synergy $0.16
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+28% Synergy $18.23
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+23% Synergy $1.42
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+22% Synergy $0.27
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+12% Synergy $0.14
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+7% Synergy $2.64
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+7% Synergy $2.66
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.01
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $4.02
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $17.69
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-12% Synergy $1.50

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+46% Synergy $3.74
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+20% Synergy $0.22
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+5% Synergy $0.56
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+3% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $2.00
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-2% Synergy $0.18
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.18
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.20
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $1.86
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.97
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.24

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+46% Synergy $0.19
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+26% Synergy $0.17
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+19% Synergy $0.17
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $33.78
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+8% Synergy $0.31
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.64
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.05
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+3% Synergy $0.17
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.16
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+3% Synergy $0.90
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $5.16
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+2% Synergy $2.48
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.05
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.15
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+1% Synergy $0.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.10
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.11
Meandering River Meandering River
+1% Synergy $0.09
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.18
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
0% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.21
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-1% Synergy $7.03
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-1% Synergy $2.83
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $17.15
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-1% Synergy $0.21
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.92
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-2% Synergy $0.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.21
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.03
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $6.71
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-3% Synergy $0.21
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-4% Synergy $9.49
Tundra Tundra
-5% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $12.31
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-7% Synergy $5.10
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-10% Synergy $11.68

Similar Commanders

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

Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
Soraya the Falconer Soraya the Falconer
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
Radiant, Serra Archangel Siani, Eye of the Storm Radiant, Serra Archangel // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
Prava of the Steel Legion Siani, Eye of the Storm Prava of the Steel Legion // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ravos, Soultender Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ravos, Soultender
Major Teroh Major Teroh
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Radiant, Serra Archangel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Jem Lightfoote, Sky Explorer Jem Lightfoote, Sky Explorer
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Radiant, Serra Archangel Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Second Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Second Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Second Doctor Barbara Wright The Second Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Second Doctor Clara Oswald The Second Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Second Doctor Jo Grant The Second Doctor // Jo Grant
The Second Doctor K-9, Mark I The Second Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Second Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Second Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Second Doctor Peri Brown The Second Doctor // Peri Brown
The Second Doctor Romana II The Second Doctor // Romana II
The Second Doctor Rose Tyler The Second Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Second Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Second Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
The First Doctor The First Doctor
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Siani, Eye of the Storm Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Siani, Eye of the Storm
The First Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The First Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The First Doctor Barbara Wright The First Doctor // Barbara Wright