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Kastral, the Windcrested
Price tag $0.39

Legendary Creature — Bird Scout

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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Birds 46% Flying 23% +1/+1 Counters 10% Aggro 4% Control 2%
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New Cards

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

Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+14% Synergy $0.37
Spellbook Seeker Spellbook Seeker
+14% Synergy $0.11
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+11% Synergy $0.32
Erode Erode
+5% Synergy $6.29
Owlin Historian Owlin Historian
+2% Synergy $0.11

High Synergy Cards

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

Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+82% Synergy $0.22
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+81% Synergy $0.60
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+79% Synergy $0.32
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+76% Synergy $0.31
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+75% Synergy $0.31
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+73% Synergy $0.43
Murmuration Murmuration
+70% Synergy $0.35
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+69% Synergy $0.25
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+66% Synergy $0.18
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+65% Synergy $4.85

Top Cards

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

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+65% Synergy $0.56
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+64% Synergy $0.30
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+64% Synergy $0.29
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+63% Synergy $4.12
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+62% Synergy $0.41
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+61% Synergy $0.31
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+59% Synergy $0.22
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+59% Synergy $0.27
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+10% Synergy $1.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.52

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $48.18
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $38.67
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.08
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $57.26
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $69.93
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $61.19
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $35.35

Creatures

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

Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+54% Synergy $0.52
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+54% Synergy $6.99
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+52% Synergy $3.25
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+52% Synergy $0.29
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+50% Synergy $4.48
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+48% Synergy $0.38
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+48% Synergy $1.05
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+47% Synergy $9.20
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+47% Synergy $0.25
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+45% Synergy $1.49
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+41% Synergy $2.24
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+41% Synergy $0.24
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+39% Synergy $8.06
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+37% Synergy $0.17
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+35% Synergy $2.70
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+32% Synergy $0.22
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+31% Synergy $0.75
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+30% Synergy $0.34
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+28% Synergy $0.19
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+28% Synergy $0.35
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+28% Synergy $0.22
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+28% Synergy $0.39
Strix Lookout Strix Lookout
+28% Synergy $0.38
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+24% Synergy $0.25
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+23% Synergy $8.14
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+22% Synergy $0.24
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+22% Synergy $5.14
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+21% Synergy $7.87
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+21% Synergy $0.14
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+19% Synergy $0.25
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+18% Synergy $0.34
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+18% Synergy $2.50
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+18% Synergy $48.86
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+18% Synergy $0.30
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+18% Synergy $0.28
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+17% Synergy $0.23
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+16% Synergy $0.33
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+16% Synergy $0.23
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+16% Synergy $1.03
Valley Questcaller Valley Questcaller
+16% Synergy $0.85
High Sentinels of Arashin High Sentinels of Arashin
+16% Synergy $0.22
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+15% Synergy $0.63
Lieutenant Kirtar Lieutenant Kirtar
+15% Synergy $0.17
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+14% Synergy $36.40
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+14% Synergy $0.15
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+14% Synergy $0.31
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+13% Synergy $0.30
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+13% Synergy $0.26
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+11% Synergy $0.45
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+8% Synergy $6.01

Instants

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

Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+44% Synergy $0.16
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+33% Synergy $0.22
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+30% Synergy $3.63
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+28% Synergy $8.86
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+28% Synergy $2.38
Deluge Deluge
+20% Synergy $0.34
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+15% Synergy $15.83
Swan Song Swan Song
+12% Synergy $11.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $0.77
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+11% Synergy $4.59
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+10% Synergy $1.44
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+7% Synergy $0.30
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+7% Synergy $0.31
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $20.92
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+6% Synergy $1.19
Refute Refute
+6% Synergy $0.25
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+6% Synergy $9.99
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+6% Synergy $0.12
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.09
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+4% Synergy $3.36
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.39
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+3% Synergy $0.38
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+2% Synergy $1.50
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.73
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $1.20
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.91
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $3.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $6.91
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $1.94
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.31
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $57.71
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.41
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.67
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-13% Synergy $3.86
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $3.83

Sorceries

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

Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+56% Synergy $0.34
Winged Words Winged Words
+48% Synergy $0.29
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+44% Synergy $0.33
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+36% Synergy $0.36
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+31% Synergy $10.94
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+28% Synergy $0.25
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+27% Synergy $3.33
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+20% Synergy $0.34
Ravenform Ravenform
+14% Synergy $0.36
Winnowing Winnowing
+13% Synergy $0.37
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+12% Synergy $0.28
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+11% Synergy $0.18
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.40
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+8% Synergy $2.66
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+8% Synergy $5.96
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+7% Synergy $0.32
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+6% Synergy $1.77
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.14
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+5% Synergy $4.62
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-4% Synergy $0.30
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $2.28
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-8% Synergy $2.08

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+44% Synergy $0.40
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+42% Synergy $5.10
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+24% Synergy $5.20
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+21% Synergy $19.19
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+17% Synergy $8.17
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+13% Synergy $2.62
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+10% Synergy $8.19
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+8% Synergy $0.69
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+8% Synergy $23.98
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.42
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $20.16
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $5.81
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $4.67
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $6.98
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

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

Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+53% Synergy $0.48
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+43% Synergy $5.80
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+37% Synergy $0.34
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+35% Synergy $1.73
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+30% Synergy $3.20
True Conviction True Conviction
+21% Synergy $4.38
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+19% Synergy $0.16
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+18% Synergy $0.29
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+12% Synergy $11.57
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+11% Synergy $0.38
Dovescape Dovescape
+9% Synergy $5.15
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+8% Synergy $2.21
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+8% Synergy $0.37
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+8% Synergy $0.22
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.26
Always Watching Always Watching
+6% Synergy $1.15
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+5% Synergy $0.54
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+3% Synergy $1.03
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $17.50
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $13.04
Propaganda Propaganda
-13% Synergy $2.54
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy $5.79

Planeswalkers

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

Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+8% Synergy $0.62
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-4% Synergy $7.13

Utility Lands

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

Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+45% Synergy $0.89
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+42% Synergy $0.29
Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+41% Synergy $0.79
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+39% Synergy $0.27
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+32% Synergy $28.42
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+26% Synergy $3.20
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+24% Synergy $0.35
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+12% Synergy $0.21
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+11% Synergy $6.89
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+9% Synergy $2.57
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+5% Synergy $6.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.52
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $28.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-11% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+49% Synergy $2.50
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+23% Synergy $0.33
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.26
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+6% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.89
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+4% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.55
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.26
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.29
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-1% Synergy $1.04
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $5.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.89
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.31

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+49% Synergy $0.23
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+27% Synergy $0.33
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+21% Synergy $0.36
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+15% Synergy $51.14
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.31
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+5% Synergy $0.20
Port Town Port Town
+5% Synergy $0.34
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+4% Synergy $5.87
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $18.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $1.11
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+3% Synergy $0.37
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+3% Synergy $0.33
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.25
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.47
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $11.47
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.12
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.44
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-1% Synergy $0.41
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.24
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-2% Synergy $0.23
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-2% Synergy $0.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $6.91
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.37
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-3% Synergy $7.91
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-4% Synergy $4.61
Tundra Tundra
-4% Synergy $3000.00
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $15.97
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-5% Synergy $6.45
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-7% Synergy $6.71

Similar Commanders

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

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
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
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
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
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Radiant, Serra Archangel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tymna the Weaver Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
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
Akim, the Soaring Wind Akim, the Soaring Wind
Zuberi, Golden Feather Zuberi, Golden Feather
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Tymna the Weaver Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tymna the Weaver