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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 Flying decks.

Spellbook Seeker Spellbook Seeker
+13% Synergy $0.13
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+11% Synergy $0.35
Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+8% Synergy $0.33
Erode Erode
+4% Synergy $5.72
Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+2% Synergy $1.20

High Synergy Cards

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

Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+81% Synergy $0.23
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+79% Synergy $0.27
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+78% Synergy $0.46
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+70% Synergy $0.31
Murmuration Murmuration
+70% Synergy $0.32
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+69% Synergy $0.24
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+67% Synergy $0.39
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+64% Synergy $0.18
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+64% Synergy $0.27
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+62% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+60% Synergy $0.21
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+56% Synergy $3.87
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+55% Synergy $0.19
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+54% Synergy $0.61
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+53% Synergy $0.24
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+53% Synergy $5.34
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+52% Synergy $0.29
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+51% Synergy $0.43
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $54.50
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $5.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $40.14
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $72.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

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

Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+50% Synergy $0.25
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+44% Synergy $0.84
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+42% Synergy $4.70
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+42% Synergy $0.31
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+41% Synergy $6.81
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+41% Synergy $0.15
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+39% Synergy $3.30
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+37% Synergy $1.48
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+37% Synergy $7.65
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+36% Synergy $2.18
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+36% Synergy $0.73
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+34% Synergy $0.16
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+33% Synergy $0.21
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+30% Synergy $0.37
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+28% Synergy $0.16
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+27% Synergy $3.59
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+27% Synergy $0.32
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+27% Synergy $7.46
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+27% Synergy $0.15
Strix Lookout Strix Lookout
+24% Synergy $0.25
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+23% Synergy $0.21
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+22% Synergy $0.12
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+22% Synergy $1.06
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+20% Synergy $0.14
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+20% Synergy $0.27
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+19% Synergy $0.43
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+19% Synergy $0.28
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+19% Synergy $0.18
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+18% Synergy $0.23
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+18% Synergy $8.68
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+16% Synergy $35.25
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+16% Synergy $0.96
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+15% Synergy $7.79
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+15% Synergy $0.22
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+15% Synergy $5.50
Lieutenant Kirtar Lieutenant Kirtar
+15% Synergy $0.15
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+15% Synergy $0.24
High Sentinels of Arashin High Sentinels of Arashin
+15% Synergy $0.19
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+14% Synergy $0.39
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+14% Synergy $0.14
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+13% Synergy $0.26
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+13% Synergy $0.34
Valley Questcaller Valley Questcaller
+13% Synergy $0.60
Aven Sunstriker Aven Sunstriker
+11% Synergy $0.24
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+11% Synergy $0.25
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+10% Synergy $0.40
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+10% Synergy $0.25
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+10% Synergy $0.31
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+9% Synergy $3.01
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $47.63

Instants

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

Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+42% Synergy $0.15
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+31% Synergy $0.25
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+31% Synergy $3.47
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+24% Synergy $8.00
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+21% Synergy $1.64
Deluge Deluge
+16% Synergy $0.32
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $1.10
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.38
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.11
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+8% Synergy $0.31
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $3.54
Swan Song Swan Song
+7% Synergy $8.50
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $14.06
Refute Refute
+7% Synergy $0.20
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+7% Synergy $0.32
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+5% Synergy $0.84
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+5% Synergy $0.14
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+5% Synergy $0.08
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.69
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $20.32
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.32
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.96
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+1% Synergy $1.21
Absorb Absorb
-1% Synergy $0.42
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $1.55
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.19
Pongify Pongify
-3% Synergy $1.54
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $3.77
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.62
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy $2.39
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-13% Synergy $1.92
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-15% Synergy $3.60

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+47% Synergy $0.27
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+47% Synergy $0.36
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+43% Synergy $0.35
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+28% Synergy $0.34
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+26% Synergy $0.28
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+21% Synergy $9.49
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+19% Synergy $0.34
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+17% Synergy $3.32
Ravenform Ravenform
+13% Synergy $0.45
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+11% Synergy $0.22
Winnowing Winnowing
+10% Synergy $0.32
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+10% Synergy $0.14
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+8% Synergy $0.13
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+7% Synergy $0.34
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+7% Synergy $1.08
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.46
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+4% Synergy $1.11
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+4% Synergy $5.82
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $1.42
Time Wipe Time Wipe
0% Synergy $0.29
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.84
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-10% Synergy $2.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+39% Synergy $0.39
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+33% Synergy $4.39
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+17% Synergy $4.76
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+17% Synergy $16.54
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+14% Synergy $5.54
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+9% Synergy $2.83
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+9% Synergy $0.83
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.43
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+7% Synergy $8.89
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+6% Synergy $19.48
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.90
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $18.43
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.66
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $5.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+49% Synergy $0.54
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+35% Synergy $5.49
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+33% Synergy $0.59
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+30% Synergy $1.47
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+22% Synergy $0.28
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+22% Synergy $2.11
True Conviction True Conviction
+21% Synergy $4.92
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+19% Synergy $0.22
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+11% Synergy $0.41
Dovescape Dovescape
+9% Synergy $4.38
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+7% Synergy $1.75
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+6% Synergy $9.96
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+6% Synergy $0.37
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+6% Synergy $0.23
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+5% Synergy $0.28
Always Watching Always Watching
+4% Synergy $1.17
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+3% Synergy $0.34
Propaganda Propaganda
-14% Synergy $2.13
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-17% Synergy $4.33

Planeswalkers

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

Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+7% Synergy $0.67
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-5% Synergy $7.32

Utility Lands

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

Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+40% Synergy $0.28
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+38% Synergy $0.99
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+36% Synergy $0.24
Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+35% Synergy $0.64
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+24% Synergy $27.19
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+24% Synergy $0.31
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+17% Synergy $3.12
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+11% Synergy $0.23
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+7% Synergy $6.51
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+6% Synergy $5.81
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+4% Synergy $2.27
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+1% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $27.39
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-10% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+44% Synergy $1.89
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+18% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+1% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.69
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.84
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.26
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.23
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $4.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $0.70

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+42% Synergy $0.31
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+25% Synergy $0.29
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+18% Synergy $0.28
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+10% Synergy $0.26
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+9% Synergy $0.36
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy $51.61
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+8% Synergy $0.26
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+8% Synergy $0.17
Port Town Port Town
+7% Synergy $0.26
Meandering River Meandering River
+5% Synergy $0.13
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+4% Synergy $0.32
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.33
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.13
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.37
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.10
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.12
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.05
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+2% Synergy $0.24
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+1% Synergy $5.65
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.31
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.27
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+1% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
0% Synergy $4.40
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
0% Synergy $0.32
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-2% Synergy $9.03
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.54
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-2% Synergy $9.81
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.24
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-4% Synergy $7.08
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $17.77
Tundra Tundra
-7% Synergy $3000.00
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-10% Synergy $15.03
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-12% Synergy $8.07

Similar Commanders

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

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