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Kastral, the Windcrested
Price tag $0.38

Legendary Creature — Bird Scout

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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Birds 39% Flying 26% +1/+1 Counters 11% Aggro 4% 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
+24% Synergy $0.37
Spellbook Seeker Spellbook Seeker
+17% Synergy $0.12
Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+16% Synergy $0.38
Erode Erode
+11% Synergy $7.46
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+2% Synergy $6.17

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 $0.56
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+84% Synergy $0.34
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+77% Synergy $0.30
Murmuration Murmuration
+74% Synergy $0.35
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+73% Synergy $0.28
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+73% Synergy $0.32
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+72% Synergy $0.43
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+65% Synergy $0.59
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+65% Synergy $0.28
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+60% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

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

Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+60% Synergy $0.29
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+59% Synergy $3.45
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+59% Synergy $4.75
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+57% Synergy $0.25
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+57% Synergy $0.25
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+56% Synergy $0.18
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+55% Synergy $4.80
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+55% Synergy $0.46
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+13% Synergy $0.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $0.88

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $45.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $119.25
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-1% Synergy $1.28
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $63.43
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $6.20
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $39.16
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $69.59
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $57.12

Creatures

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

Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+53% Synergy $0.30
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+53% Synergy $0.29
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+51% Synergy $7.18
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+47% Synergy $9.69
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+46% Synergy $2.90
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+45% Synergy $0.85
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+41% Synergy $0.30
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+41% Synergy $1.24
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+40% Synergy $1.73
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+39% Synergy $0.24
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+39% Synergy $2.26
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+37% Synergy $0.25
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+33% Synergy $0.18
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+31% Synergy $7.15
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+28% Synergy $0.14
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+28% Synergy $0.36
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+28% Synergy $0.87
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+27% Synergy $0.21
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+26% Synergy $0.27
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+23% Synergy $3.63
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+23% Synergy $0.32
Strix Lookout Strix Lookout
+23% Synergy $0.38
Lieutenant Kirtar Lieutenant Kirtar
+23% Synergy $0.16
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+22% Synergy $0.17
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+22% Synergy $8.43
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+21% Synergy $0.22
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+21% Synergy $0.25
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+20% Synergy $0.30
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+20% Synergy $0.97
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+20% Synergy $0.23
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+19% Synergy $8.01
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+19% Synergy $0.24
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+18% Synergy $0.36
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+17% Synergy $6.07
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+17% Synergy $0.21
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+16% Synergy $32.89
Aven Sunstriker Aven Sunstriker
+16% Synergy $0.26
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+16% Synergy $0.30
Commander Eesha Commander Eesha
+15% Synergy $2.68
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+15% Synergy $0.32
High Sentinels of Arashin High Sentinels of Arashin
+15% Synergy $0.27
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+14% Synergy $0.22
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+14% Synergy $0.29
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+12% Synergy $0.17
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+11% Synergy $0.30
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+11% Synergy $6.18
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+11% Synergy $3.03
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $52.83
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+11% Synergy $0.28
Valley Questcaller Valley Questcaller
+11% Synergy $0.46

Instants

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

Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+43% Synergy $0.26
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+32% Synergy $3.85
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+28% Synergy $9.88
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+24% Synergy $2.57
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+24% Synergy $0.64
Deluge Deluge
+13% Synergy $0.34
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+12% Synergy $5.05
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+12% Synergy $0.35
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+11% Synergy $16.81
Swan Song Swan Song
+10% Synergy $10.69
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+10% Synergy $1.44
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.44
Refute Refute
+7% Synergy $0.21
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $0.94
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $9.28
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+5% Synergy $10.29
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+5% Synergy $0.13
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+2% Synergy $0.30
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $3.60
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.19
Disenchant Disenchant
0% Synergy $0.10
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.79
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $9.48
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $3.05
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.35
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy $2.09
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $4.28
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.72
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-14% Synergy $3.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $3.07

Sorceries

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

Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+48% Synergy $0.46
Winged Words Winged Words
+42% Synergy $0.35
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+39% Synergy $0.34
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+28% Synergy $0.35
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+25% Synergy $11.93
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+22% Synergy $0.21
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+20% Synergy $0.36
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+20% Synergy $3.38
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+11% Synergy $0.18
Winnowing Winnowing
+10% Synergy $0.31
Ravenform Ravenform
+9% Synergy $0.35
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+9% Synergy $1.58
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+8% Synergy $5.22
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+7% Synergy $0.13
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+7% Synergy $0.31
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.35
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+5% Synergy $0.29
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+5% Synergy $1.19
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+5% Synergy $0.34
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $4.22
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-5% Synergy $0.26
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-13% Synergy $2.80

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+41% Synergy $0.45
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+39% Synergy $5.75
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+21% Synergy $5.11
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+15% Synergy $19.77
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+10% Synergy $7.41
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+10% Synergy $2.45
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+10% Synergy $9.72
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $5.61
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.38
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+5% Synergy $0.43
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $8.14
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $6.51
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $19.25
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $5.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.10
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-2% Synergy $1.12

Enchantments

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

Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+43% Synergy $0.35
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+43% Synergy $4.65
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+40% Synergy $0.43
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+28% Synergy $1.85
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+28% Synergy $2.93
True Conviction True Conviction
+26% Synergy $3.88
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+22% Synergy $0.29
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+12% Synergy $0.19
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+10% Synergy $0.38
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+9% Synergy $8.68
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+8% Synergy $2.47
Dovescape Dovescape
+7% Synergy $6.51
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+6% Synergy $0.36
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.29
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+6% Synergy $0.18
Always Watching Always Watching
+5% Synergy $1.01
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+4% Synergy $5.86
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.35
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $16.51
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $13.77
Propaganda Propaganda
-15% Synergy $2.17
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-18% Synergy $6.11

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Kastral, the Windcrested's Aggro game plan.

Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+5% Synergy $0.62

Utility Lands

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

Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+46% Synergy $0.32
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+42% Synergy $0.32
Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+39% Synergy $0.77
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+36% Synergy $0.26
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+31% Synergy $0.32
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+25% Synergy $29.95
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+19% Synergy $3.30
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+14% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $6.72
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $2.71
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.32
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+4% Synergy $5.73
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.77
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $4.23
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $6.13
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $26.55
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $1.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+43% Synergy $2.89
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+18% Synergy $0.29
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+7% Synergy $0.42
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+6% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+2% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.49
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $5.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.35
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.31

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+51% Synergy $0.27
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+36% Synergy $0.33
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+31% Synergy $0.30
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+17% Synergy $0.18
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+14% Synergy $0.28
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+14% Synergy $0.32
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+14% Synergy $51.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.25
Port Town Port Town
+7% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+7% Synergy $0.60
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+7% Synergy $0.48
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $0.64
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.29
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $1.12
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.28
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+3% Synergy $0.24
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+3% Synergy $14.72
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.38
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.06
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+2% Synergy $9.01
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+2% Synergy $0.26
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+2% Synergy $0.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.30
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.11
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+1% Synergy $0.20
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
0% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.34
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.91
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $9.48
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $12.38
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-2% Synergy $0.34
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-3% Synergy $0.29
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-3% Synergy $7.07
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-5% Synergy $21.34
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-7% Synergy $7.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-8% Synergy $6.34
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-10% Synergy $15.74

Similar Commanders

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

Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
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
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ravos, Soultender Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ravos, Soultender
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
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
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
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
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Radiant, Serra Archangel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
Isperia the Inscrutable Isperia the Inscrutable
Millicent, Restless Revenant Millicent, Restless Revenant
Prava of the Steel Legion Siani, Eye of the Storm Prava of the Steel Legion // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Radiant, Serra Archangel Siani, Eye of the Storm Radiant, Serra Archangel // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Inniaz, the Gale Force Inniaz, the Gale Force
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 The Fifth Doctor
Zuberi, Golden Feather Zuberi, Golden Feather
Radiant, Archangel Radiant, Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sengir, the Dark Baron Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sengir, the Dark Baron