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Kastral, the Windcrested
Price tag $0.38

Legendary Creature — Bird Scout

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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Birds 55% Flying 19% +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.

Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+14% Synergy $0.33
Spellbook Seeker Spellbook Seeker
+14% Synergy $0.13
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+11% Synergy $0.35
Erode Erode
+5% Synergy $5.72
Owlin Historian Owlin Historian
+2% Synergy $0.08

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 $0.23
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+81% Synergy $0.46
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+79% Synergy $0.27
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+76% Synergy $0.24
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+75% Synergy $0.31
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+73% Synergy $0.39
Murmuration Murmuration
+70% Synergy $0.32
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+69% Synergy $0.27
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+66% Synergy $0.21
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+65% Synergy $5.34

Top Cards

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

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+65% Synergy $0.61
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+64% Synergy $0.19
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+64% Synergy $0.25
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+63% Synergy $3.87
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+62% Synergy $0.43
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+61% Synergy $0.24
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+59% Synergy $0.18
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+59% Synergy $0.29
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+10% Synergy $1.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.19

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 $54.50
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $40.14
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $5.28
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $54.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $72.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $60.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $39.51

Creatures

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

Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+54% Synergy $0.84
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+54% Synergy $6.81
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+52% Synergy $3.30
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+52% Synergy $0.25
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+50% Synergy $4.70
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+48% Synergy $0.31
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+48% Synergy $0.73
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+47% Synergy $7.65
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+47% Synergy $0.15
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+45% Synergy $1.48
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+41% Synergy $2.18
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+41% Synergy $0.21
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+39% Synergy $7.46
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+37% Synergy $0.16
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+35% Synergy $3.59
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+32% Synergy $0.15
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+31% Synergy $1.06
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+30% Synergy $0.37
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+28% Synergy $0.16
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+28% Synergy $0.32
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+28% Synergy $0.21
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+28% Synergy $0.43
Strix Lookout Strix Lookout
+28% Synergy $0.25
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+24% Synergy $0.12
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+23% Synergy $8.68
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+22% Synergy $0.28
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+22% Synergy $5.50
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+21% Synergy $7.79
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+21% Synergy $0.14
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+19% Synergy $0.18
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+18% Synergy $0.26
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+18% Synergy $3.01
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+18% Synergy $47.63
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+18% Synergy $0.24
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+18% Synergy $0.23
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+17% Synergy $0.27
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+16% Synergy $0.34
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+16% Synergy $0.14
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+16% Synergy $0.96
Valley Questcaller Valley Questcaller
+16% Synergy $0.60
High Sentinels of Arashin High Sentinels of Arashin
+16% Synergy $0.19
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+15% Synergy $0.39
Lieutenant Kirtar Lieutenant Kirtar
+15% Synergy $0.15
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+14% Synergy $35.25
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+14% Synergy $0.22
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+14% Synergy $0.31
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+13% Synergy $0.25
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+13% Synergy $0.25
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+11% Synergy $0.40
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+8% Synergy $6.26

Instants

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

Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+44% Synergy $0.15
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+33% Synergy $0.25
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+30% Synergy $3.47
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+28% Synergy $8.00
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+28% Synergy $1.64
Deluge Deluge
+20% Synergy $0.32
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+15% Synergy $14.06
Swan Song Swan Song
+12% Synergy $8.50
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $0.69
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+11% Synergy $3.54
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+10% Synergy $1.10
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+7% Synergy $0.31
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+7% Synergy $0.32
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $20.32
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+6% Synergy $0.84
Refute Refute
+6% Synergy $0.20
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+6% Synergy $11.71
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+6% Synergy $0.14
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.11
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+4% Synergy $3.19
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.32
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+3% Synergy $0.33
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+2% Synergy $1.21
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.38
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.96
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.54
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $3.77
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $5.19
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $1.55
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $56.81
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.62
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.92
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-13% Synergy $3.60
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $2.39

Sorceries

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

Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+56% Synergy $0.36
Winged Words Winged Words
+48% Synergy $0.27
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+44% Synergy $0.35
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+36% Synergy $0.34
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+31% Synergy $9.49
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+28% Synergy $0.28
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+27% Synergy $3.32
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+20% Synergy $0.34
Ravenform Ravenform
+14% Synergy $0.45
Winnowing Winnowing
+13% Synergy $0.32
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+12% Synergy $0.22
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+11% Synergy $0.14
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.46
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+8% Synergy $1.08
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+8% Synergy $5.82
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+7% Synergy $0.34
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+6% Synergy $1.11
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.13
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+5% Synergy $3.88
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-4% Synergy $0.29
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.84
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-8% Synergy $2.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+44% Synergy $0.39
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+42% Synergy $4.39
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+24% Synergy $4.76
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+21% Synergy $16.54
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+17% Synergy $5.54
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+13% Synergy $2.83
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+10% Synergy $8.89
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+8% Synergy $0.83
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+8% Synergy $19.48
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.43
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $18.43
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.90
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $7.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $3.66
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.33
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $5.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+53% Synergy $0.54
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+43% Synergy $5.49
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+37% Synergy $0.59
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+35% Synergy $1.47
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+30% Synergy $2.11
True Conviction True Conviction
+21% Synergy $4.92
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+19% Synergy $0.22
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+18% Synergy $0.28
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+12% Synergy $9.96
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+11% Synergy $0.41
Dovescape Dovescape
+9% Synergy $4.38
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+8% Synergy $1.75
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+8% Synergy $0.37
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+8% Synergy $0.23
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.28
Always Watching Always Watching
+6% Synergy $1.17
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+5% Synergy $2.13
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+3% Synergy $0.77
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $13.48
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $12.67
Propaganda Propaganda
-13% Synergy $2.13
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy $4.33

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 $7.32

Utility Lands

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

Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+45% Synergy $0.99
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+42% Synergy $0.28
Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+41% Synergy $0.64
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+39% Synergy $0.24
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+32% Synergy $27.19
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+26% Synergy $3.12
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+24% Synergy $0.31
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+12% Synergy $0.23
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+11% Synergy $6.51
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+9% Synergy $2.27
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+5% Synergy $5.81
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.40
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $27.39
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 $1.89
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+23% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.22
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+6% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.69
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+4% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.84
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.26
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.26
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.23
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-1% Synergy $1.04
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $4.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.92
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.70
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 $0.31
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+27% Synergy $0.29
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+21% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+15% Synergy $51.61
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+5% Synergy $0.26
Port Town Port Town
+5% Synergy $0.26
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+4% Synergy $5.65
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $17.77
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $1.05
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+3% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+3% Synergy $0.31
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.33
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.29
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $9.81
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.10
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.54
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-1% Synergy $0.32
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.24
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-2% Synergy $0.26
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-2% Synergy $0.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $5.19
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.37
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-3% Synergy $9.03
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-4% Synergy $4.40
Tundra Tundra
-4% Synergy $3000.00
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $15.03
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-5% Synergy $7.08
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-7% Synergy $8.07

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
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ravos, Soultender Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ravos, Soultender
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
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
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
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
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Radiant, Serra Archangel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
Akim, the Soaring Wind Akim, the Soaring Wind
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tymna the Weaver Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
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
Radiant, Serra Archangel Siani, Eye of the Storm Radiant, Serra Archangel // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Tymna the Weaver Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tymna the Weaver
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