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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 Birds decks.

Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+14% Synergy $0.38
Spellbook Seeker Spellbook Seeker
+14% Synergy $0.12
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+11% Synergy $0.37
Erode Erode
+5% Synergy $7.46
Owlin Historian Owlin Historian
+2% Synergy $0.09

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 $0.34
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+81% Synergy $0.56
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+79% Synergy $0.30
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+76% Synergy $0.28
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+75% Synergy $0.32
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+73% Synergy $0.43
Murmuration Murmuration
+70% Synergy $0.35
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+69% Synergy $0.28
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+66% Synergy $0.29
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+65% Synergy $4.75

Top Cards

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

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+65% Synergy $0.59
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+64% Synergy $0.26
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+64% Synergy $0.25
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+63% Synergy $3.45
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+62% Synergy $0.46
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+61% Synergy $0.30
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+59% Synergy $0.18
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+59% Synergy $0.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+10% Synergy $0.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $0.88

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 $45.85
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $39.16
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.20
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $63.43
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $69.59
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $57.12
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $38.48

Creatures

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

Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+54% Synergy $0.85
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+54% Synergy $7.18
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+52% Synergy $2.90
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+52% Synergy $0.29
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+50% Synergy $4.80
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+48% Synergy $0.30
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+48% Synergy $1.24
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+47% Synergy $9.69
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+47% Synergy $0.25
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+45% Synergy $1.73
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+41% Synergy $2.26
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+41% Synergy $0.24
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+39% Synergy $7.15
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+37% Synergy $0.18
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+35% Synergy $3.63
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+32% Synergy $0.17
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+31% Synergy $0.87
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+30% Synergy $0.27
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+28% Synergy $0.21
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+28% Synergy $0.32
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+28% Synergy $0.24
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+28% Synergy $0.36
Strix Lookout Strix Lookout
+28% Synergy $0.38
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+24% Synergy $0.22
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+23% Synergy $8.43
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+22% Synergy $0.22
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+22% Synergy $6.07
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+21% Synergy $8.01
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+21% Synergy $0.14
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+19% Synergy $0.21
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+18% Synergy $0.30
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+18% Synergy $3.03
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+18% Synergy $52.83
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+18% Synergy $0.32
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+18% Synergy $0.25
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+17% Synergy $0.23
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+16% Synergy $0.36
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+16% Synergy $0.30
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+16% Synergy $0.97
Valley Questcaller Valley Questcaller
+16% Synergy $0.46
High Sentinels of Arashin High Sentinels of Arashin
+16% Synergy $0.27
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+15% Synergy $0.30
Lieutenant Kirtar Lieutenant Kirtar
+15% Synergy $0.16
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+14% Synergy $32.89
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+14% Synergy $0.17
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+14% Synergy $0.30
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+13% Synergy $0.28
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+13% Synergy $0.29
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+11% Synergy $0.47
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+8% Synergy $6.18

Instants

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

Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+44% Synergy $0.26
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+33% Synergy $0.64
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+30% Synergy $3.85
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+28% Synergy $9.88
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+28% Synergy $2.57
Deluge Deluge
+20% Synergy $0.34
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+15% Synergy $16.81
Swan Song Swan Song
+12% Synergy $10.69
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $0.94
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+11% Synergy $5.05
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+10% Synergy $1.44
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+7% Synergy $0.30
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+7% Synergy $0.35
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $9.28
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+6% Synergy $1.32
Refute Refute
+6% Synergy $0.21
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+6% Synergy $10.29
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+6% Synergy $0.13
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.10
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+4% Synergy $3.74
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.19
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+3% Synergy $0.31
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+2% Synergy $1.33
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.44
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.79
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $3.05
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $4.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $9.48
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $2.09
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $56.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $0.56
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.72
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-13% Synergy $3.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $3.07

Sorceries

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

Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+56% Synergy $0.46
Winged Words Winged Words
+48% Synergy $0.35
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+44% Synergy $0.34
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+36% Synergy $0.35
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+31% Synergy $11.93
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+28% Synergy $0.21
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+27% Synergy $3.38
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+20% Synergy $0.36
Ravenform Ravenform
+14% Synergy $0.35
Winnowing Winnowing
+13% Synergy $0.31
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+12% Synergy $0.31
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+11% Synergy $0.18
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.35
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+8% Synergy $1.58
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+8% Synergy $5.22
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+7% Synergy $0.34
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+6% Synergy $1.19
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.13
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+5% Synergy $4.56
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-4% Synergy $0.26
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $3.54
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-8% Synergy $2.80

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 $5.75
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+24% Synergy $5.11
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+21% Synergy $19.77
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+17% Synergy $7.41
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+13% Synergy $2.45
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+10% Synergy $9.72
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+8% Synergy $0.43
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+8% Synergy $21.77
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.38
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $19.25
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $6.51
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.42
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $5.61
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $8.14
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

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

Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+53% Synergy $0.43
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+43% Synergy $4.65
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+37% Synergy $0.35
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+35% Synergy $1.85
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+30% Synergy $2.93
True Conviction True Conviction
+21% Synergy $3.88
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+19% Synergy $0.19
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+18% Synergy $0.29
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+12% Synergy $8.68
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+11% Synergy $0.38
Dovescape Dovescape
+9% Synergy $6.51
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+8% Synergy $2.47
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+8% Synergy $0.36
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+8% Synergy $0.18
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.29
Always Watching Always Watching
+6% Synergy $1.01
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+5% Synergy $0.45
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+3% Synergy $1.16
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $16.51
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $13.77
Propaganda Propaganda
-13% Synergy $2.17
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy $6.11

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 $7.30

Utility Lands

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

Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+45% Synergy $0.32
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+42% Synergy $0.32
Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+41% Synergy $0.77
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+39% Synergy $0.26
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+32% Synergy $29.95
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+26% Synergy $3.30
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+24% Synergy $0.32
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+12% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+11% Synergy $6.72
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+9% Synergy $2.71
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+5% Synergy $5.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $4.23
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $6.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.77
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $26.55
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-11% Synergy $1.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+49% Synergy $2.89
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+23% Synergy $0.29
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.17
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+6% Synergy $0.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+4% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.25
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.28
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-1% Synergy $0.93
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $5.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.04
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 $0.27
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+27% Synergy $0.33
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+21% Synergy $0.30
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+15% Synergy $51.06
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.18
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+5% Synergy $0.28
Port Town Port Town
+5% Synergy $0.29
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+4% Synergy $1.12
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $21.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $0.64
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+3% Synergy $0.32
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+3% Synergy $0.34
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.06
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.29
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.48
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $14.72
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.11
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.91
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-1% Synergy $0.38
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.30
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-2% Synergy $0.24
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-2% Synergy $0.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $9.48
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.36
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-3% Synergy $9.01
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-4% Synergy $0.60
Tundra Tundra
-4% Synergy $3000.00
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $15.74
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-5% Synergy $7.07
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-7% Synergy $7.18

Similar Commanders

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

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