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Kastral, the Windcrested: Aggro
Price tag $0.42

Legendary Creature — Bird Scout

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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Birds 57% Flying 18% +1/+1 Counters 8% Aggro 3% Control 2%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Kastral, the Windcrested players are trying out in Aggro decks.

Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+28% Synergy $0.42
Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+19% Synergy $0.39
Spellbook Seeker Spellbook Seeker
+13% Synergy $0.13
Erode Erode
+7% Synergy $8.54

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Kastral, the Windcrested's Aggro builds — cards that lean hardest into the Aggro theme.

Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+85% Synergy $0.53
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+84% Synergy $0.31
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+78% Synergy $0.25
Murmuration Murmuration
+74% Synergy $0.36
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+74% Synergy $0.24
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+73% Synergy $0.19
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+72% Synergy $0.38
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+66% Synergy $0.27
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+66% Synergy $0.55
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+61% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

The staple cards most Kastral, the Windcrested Aggro decks run as their core.

Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+61% Synergy $0.31
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+60% Synergy $5.10
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+60% Synergy $5.67
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+59% Synergy $0.28
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+57% Synergy $0.28
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+56% Synergy $0.25
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+55% Synergy $4.15
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+54% Synergy $0.31
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+12% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Kastral, the Windcrested Aggro game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $51.92
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $125.34
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-1% Synergy $2.95
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $5.86
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $56.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $41.26
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $69.44
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $53.72

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aggro plan in Kastral, the Windcrested decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+55% Synergy $0.43
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+54% Synergy $0.26
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+51% Synergy $6.64
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+47% Synergy $7.55
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+45% Synergy $4.12
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+45% Synergy $0.48
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+42% Synergy $0.12
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+42% Synergy $0.81
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+40% Synergy $1.26
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+39% Synergy $0.15
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+39% Synergy $2.06
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+38% Synergy $0.25
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+33% Synergy $0.12
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+31% Synergy $7.94
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+30% Synergy $0.13
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+28% Synergy $0.43
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+28% Synergy $0.23
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+28% Synergy $0.69
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+26% Synergy $0.34
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+24% Synergy $4.18
Strix Lookout Strix Lookout
+24% Synergy $0.19
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+23% Synergy $0.35
Lieutenant Kirtar Lieutenant Kirtar
+23% Synergy $0.18
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+23% Synergy $0.15
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+22% Synergy $8.08
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+22% Synergy $0.26
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+21% Synergy $0.28
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+21% Synergy $0.32
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+20% Synergy $0.20
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+20% Synergy $0.19
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+19% Synergy $7.36
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+19% Synergy $0.75
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+18% Synergy $0.33
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+18% Synergy $6.05
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+17% Synergy $0.19
Aven Sunstriker Aven Sunstriker
+17% Synergy $0.17
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+16% Synergy $0.31
Commander Eesha Commander Eesha
+16% Synergy $3.10
High Sentinels of Arashin High Sentinels of Arashin
+16% Synergy $0.17
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+15% Synergy $43.37
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+15% Synergy $0.23
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+14% Synergy $0.27
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+14% Synergy $0.25
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+12% Synergy $0.27
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+11% Synergy $6.74
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+11% Synergy $0.31
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+11% Synergy $2.13
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $52.17
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+11% Synergy $0.33
Valley Questcaller Valley Questcaller
+11% Synergy $0.47

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Kastral, the Windcrested's Aggro deck ahead.

Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+43% Synergy $0.24
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+32% Synergy $2.37
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+28% Synergy $8.49
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+24% Synergy $0.26
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+23% Synergy $2.38
Deluge Deluge
+13% Synergy $0.32
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+12% Synergy $3.78
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+12% Synergy $0.33
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+11% Synergy $16.26
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+10% Synergy $1.14
Swan Song Swan Song
+9% Synergy $7.86
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.37
Refute Refute
+7% Synergy $0.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $1.62
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $21.48
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+5% Synergy $10.50
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+5% Synergy $0.17
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $6.50
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+2% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.36
Disenchant Disenchant
0% Synergy $0.11
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.60
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.98
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.11
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.28
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-4% Synergy $0.51
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $3.43
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.46
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.14
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-14% Synergy $3.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-16% Synergy $2.26

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aggro game plan forward for Kastral, the Windcrested.

Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+47% Synergy $0.33
Winged Words Winged Words
+43% Synergy $0.33
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+39% Synergy $0.35
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+30% Synergy $0.36
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+24% Synergy $9.42
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+23% Synergy $0.28
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+20% Synergy $0.45
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+20% Synergy $3.18
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+11% Synergy $0.15
Winnowing Winnowing
+10% Synergy $0.37
Ravenform Ravenform
+9% Synergy $0.34
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+8% Synergy $5.40
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+8% Synergy $0.15
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+8% Synergy $1.15
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+7% Synergy $0.16
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.94
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.77
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+5% Synergy $0.52
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+5% Synergy $0.41
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $5.28
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-5% Synergy $0.28
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-12% Synergy $2.91

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Kastral, the Windcrested Aggro decks.

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+42% Synergy $0.45
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+39% Synergy $4.72
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+22% Synergy $3.81
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+15% Synergy $15.56
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+10% Synergy $5.68
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+10% Synergy $10.94
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+10% Synergy $9.11
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.32
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.32
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $6.10
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $5.35
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $17.99
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $8.14
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $2.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $3.93
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aggro strategy in Kastral, the Windcrested decks.

Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+44% Synergy $1.44
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+43% Synergy $14.98
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+40% Synergy $0.57
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+28% Synergy $1.43
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+28% Synergy $1.29
True Conviction True Conviction
+26% Synergy $5.04
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+22% Synergy $0.98
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+11% Synergy $0.22
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+10% Synergy $0.36
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+9% Synergy $9.17
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+8% Synergy $6.87
Dovescape Dovescape
+7% Synergy $4.39
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+6% Synergy $0.41
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.33
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+6% Synergy $0.24
Always Watching Always Watching
+5% Synergy $1.32
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+4% Synergy $7.76
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.26
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $13.05
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $11.44
Propaganda Propaganda
-15% Synergy $3.52
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-19% Synergy $3.94

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Kastral, the Windcrested Aggro decks.

Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+47% Synergy $0.27
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+42% Synergy $1.27
Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+40% Synergy $0.71
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+36% Synergy $0.29
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+32% Synergy $0.30
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+25% Synergy $24.13
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+20% Synergy $3.02
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+15% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $6.78
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $2.16
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.35
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+4% Synergy $5.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.76
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $6.08
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $31.72
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-10% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Kastral, the Windcrested's Aggro strategy.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+44% Synergy $1.91
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+18% Synergy $0.36
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+7% Synergy $0.45
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+6% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+2% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.46
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $4.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.60
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.25

Lands

The mana base behind Kastral, the Windcrested's Aggro decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+51% Synergy $0.32
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+37% Synergy $0.31
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+31% Synergy $0.33
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+16% Synergy $0.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+15% Synergy $0.26
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+14% Synergy $0.34
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+14% Synergy $49.78
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+7% Synergy $3.87
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+7% Synergy $0.39
Port Town Port Town
+6% Synergy $0.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $1.02
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.39
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+3% Synergy $0.19
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+3% Synergy $11.43
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.07
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+2% Synergy $5.38
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+2% Synergy $0.24
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+2% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.36
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+1% Synergy $9.28
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+1% Synergy $0.13
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.13
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+1% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.24
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.52
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $11.42
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-2% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-2% Synergy $0.32
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $6.62
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.11
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.35
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-4% Synergy $18.75
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-7% Synergy $8.39
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-7% Synergy $2.82
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $15.52

Similar Commanders

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

Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Soraya the Falconer Soraya the Falconer
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
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
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
Akim, the Soaring Wind Akim, the Soaring Wind
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Radiant, Serra Archangel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
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
Millicent, Restless Revenant Millicent, Restless Revenant
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Isperia the Inscrutable Isperia the Inscrutable
Prava of the Steel Legion Siani, Eye of the Storm Prava of the Steel Legion // Siani, Eye of the Storm
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
Inniaz, the Gale Force Inniaz, the Gale Force
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sengir, the Dark Baron Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Cid, Timeless Artificer Cid, Timeless Artificer