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Kastral, the Windcrested: Birds
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 Birds decks.

Spellbook Seeker Spellbook Seeker
+14% Synergy $0.13
Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+14% Synergy $0.39
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+10% Synergy $0.42
Erode Erode
+5% Synergy $8.54
Owlin Historian Owlin Historian
+2% Synergy $0.14

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 $0.31
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+81% Synergy $0.53
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+79% Synergy $0.25
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+76% Synergy $0.24
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+75% Synergy $0.19
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+73% Synergy $0.38
Murmuration Murmuration
+70% Synergy $0.36
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+69% Synergy $0.27
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+66% Synergy $0.22
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+65% Synergy $5.67

Top Cards

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

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+65% Synergy $0.55
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+64% Synergy $0.31
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+64% Synergy $0.28
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+63% Synergy $5.10
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+62% Synergy $0.43
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+61% Synergy $0.31
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+59% Synergy $0.28
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+59% Synergy $0.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+10% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.44

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 $51.92
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.26
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $5.86
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $56.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $69.44
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $53.72
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $36.16

Creatures

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

Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+54% Synergy $0.48
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+54% Synergy $6.64
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+52% Synergy $4.12
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+52% Synergy $0.26
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+50% Synergy $4.15
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+48% Synergy $0.12
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+48% Synergy $0.81
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+47% Synergy $7.55
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+47% Synergy $0.25
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+45% Synergy $1.26
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+41% Synergy $2.06
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+41% Synergy $0.15
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+39% Synergy $7.94
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+37% Synergy $0.12
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+35% Synergy $4.18
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+32% Synergy $0.15
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+31% Synergy $0.69
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+30% Synergy $0.34
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+28% Synergy $0.23
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+28% Synergy $0.35
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+28% Synergy $0.20
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+28% Synergy $0.43
Strix Lookout Strix Lookout
+28% Synergy $0.19
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+24% Synergy $0.26
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+23% Synergy $8.08
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+22% Synergy $0.27
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+22% Synergy $6.05
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+21% Synergy $7.36
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+21% Synergy $0.13
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+19% Synergy $0.19
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+18% Synergy $0.31
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+18% Synergy $2.13
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+18% Synergy $52.17
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+18% Synergy $0.23
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+18% Synergy $0.32
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+17% Synergy $0.19
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+16% Synergy $0.33
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+16% Synergy $0.28
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+16% Synergy $0.75
Valley Questcaller Valley Questcaller
+16% Synergy $0.47
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+15% Synergy $0.26
High Sentinels of Arashin High Sentinels of Arashin
+15% Synergy $0.17
Lieutenant Kirtar Lieutenant Kirtar
+15% Synergy $0.18
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+14% Synergy $43.37
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+14% Synergy $0.27
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+14% Synergy $0.31
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+13% Synergy $0.33
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+13% Synergy $0.25
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+11% Synergy $0.37
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+8% Synergy $6.74

Instants

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

Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+44% Synergy $0.24
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+33% Synergy $0.26
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+30% Synergy $2.37
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+28% Synergy $8.49
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+28% Synergy $2.38
Deluge Deluge
+20% Synergy $0.32
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+15% Synergy $16.26
Swan Song Swan Song
+12% Synergy $7.86
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+11% Synergy $3.78
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $1.62
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+10% Synergy $1.14
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+7% Synergy $0.25
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+7% Synergy $0.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $21.48
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+6% Synergy $1.03
Refute Refute
+6% Synergy $0.29
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+6% Synergy $10.50
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+6% Synergy $0.17
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.11
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+4% Synergy $3.29
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.36
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+3% Synergy $0.35
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+2% Synergy $0.52
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.37
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.60
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.98
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $3.43
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.11
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.51
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.14
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $52.75
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.43
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.46
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-13% Synergy $3.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $2.26

Sorceries

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

Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+56% Synergy $0.33
Winged Words Winged Words
+48% Synergy $0.33
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+44% Synergy $0.35
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+36% Synergy $0.36
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+31% Synergy $9.42
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+28% Synergy $0.28
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+27% Synergy $3.18
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+19% Synergy $0.45
Ravenform Ravenform
+14% Synergy $0.34
Winnowing Winnowing
+13% Synergy $0.37
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+12% Synergy $0.15
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+11% Synergy $0.15
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.94
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+8% Synergy $1.15
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+8% Synergy $5.40
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+7% Synergy $0.41
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.77
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.16
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+5% Synergy $3.71
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-4% Synergy $0.28
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $2.00
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-8% Synergy $2.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+44% Synergy $0.45
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+42% Synergy $4.72
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+24% Synergy $3.81
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+21% Synergy $15.56
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+17% Synergy $5.68
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+13% Synergy $10.94
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+11% Synergy $9.11
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+8% Synergy $0.60
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+8% Synergy $19.63
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.32
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $17.99
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $5.35
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $8.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $3.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.32
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $6.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

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

Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+53% Synergy $0.57
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+43% Synergy $14.98
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+37% Synergy $1.44
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+35% Synergy $1.43
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+30% Synergy $1.29
True Conviction True Conviction
+21% Synergy $5.04
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+20% Synergy $0.22
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+18% Synergy $0.98
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+12% Synergy $9.17
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+11% Synergy $0.36
Dovescape Dovescape
+9% Synergy $4.39
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+8% Synergy $6.87
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+8% Synergy $0.41
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+8% Synergy $0.24
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.33
Always Watching Always Watching
+6% Synergy $1.32
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+5% Synergy $7.73
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+3% Synergy $0.68
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $13.05
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $11.44
Propaganda Propaganda
-13% Synergy $3.52
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy $3.94

Planeswalkers

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

Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+8% Synergy $0.67
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-4% Synergy $6.94

Utility Lands

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

Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+45% Synergy $1.27
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+42% Synergy $0.27
Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+41% Synergy $0.71
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+39% Synergy $0.29
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+32% Synergy $24.13
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+26% Synergy $3.02
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+24% Synergy $0.30
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+12% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+11% Synergy $6.78
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+9% Synergy $2.16
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+5% Synergy $5.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.76
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $6.08
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $31.72
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-11% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+49% Synergy $1.91
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+22% Synergy $0.36
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.24
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+6% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.46
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+4% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.25
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.26
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.30
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-1% Synergy $0.73
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $4.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.60
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+49% Synergy $0.32
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+27% Synergy $0.31
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+21% Synergy $0.33
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+15% Synergy $49.78
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+5% Synergy $0.26
Port Town Port Town
+5% Synergy $0.22
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+4% Synergy $5.38
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $18.75
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $1.02
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+3% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+3% Synergy $0.32
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.39
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $11.43
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.13
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.52
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-1% Synergy $0.19
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-1% Synergy $0.34
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.36
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-2% Synergy $0.13
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.11
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.35
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-3% Synergy $9.28
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-4% Synergy $3.87
Tundra Tundra
-4% Synergy $3000.00
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $15.52
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-5% Synergy $6.62
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-7% Synergy $8.39

Similar Commanders

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

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