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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 Flying decks.

Spellbook Seeker Spellbook Seeker
+13% Synergy $0.11
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+11% Synergy $0.32
Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+8% Synergy $0.37
Erode Erode
+4% Synergy $6.29
Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+2% Synergy $1.60

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 $0.22
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+79% Synergy $0.32
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+78% Synergy $0.60
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+70% Synergy $0.31
Murmuration Murmuration
+70% Synergy $0.35
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+69% Synergy $0.31
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+67% Synergy $0.43
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+64% Synergy $0.22
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+64% Synergy $0.25
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+62% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

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

Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+60% Synergy $0.18
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+56% Synergy $4.12
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+55% Synergy $0.30
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+54% Synergy $0.56
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+53% Synergy $0.31
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+53% Synergy $4.85
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+52% Synergy $0.27
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+51% Synergy $0.41
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.52

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 $48.18
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $6.08
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $38.67
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $69.93
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $61.19

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 $0.29
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+44% Synergy $0.52
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+42% Synergy $4.48
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+42% Synergy $0.38
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+41% Synergy $6.99
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+41% Synergy $0.25
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+39% Synergy $3.25
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+37% Synergy $1.49
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+37% Synergy $9.20
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+36% Synergy $2.24
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+36% Synergy $1.05
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+34% Synergy $0.17
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+33% Synergy $0.24
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+30% Synergy $0.34
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+28% Synergy $0.19
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+27% Synergy $2.70
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+27% Synergy $0.35
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+27% Synergy $8.06
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+27% Synergy $0.22
Strix Lookout Strix Lookout
+24% Synergy $0.38
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+23% Synergy $0.22
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+22% Synergy $0.25
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+22% Synergy $0.75
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+20% Synergy $0.14
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+20% Synergy $0.23
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+19% Synergy $0.39
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+19% Synergy $0.24
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+19% Synergy $0.25
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+18% Synergy $0.28
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+18% Synergy $8.14
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+16% Synergy $36.40
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+16% Synergy $1.03
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+15% Synergy $7.87
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+15% Synergy $0.15
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+15% Synergy $5.14
Lieutenant Kirtar Lieutenant Kirtar
+15% Synergy $0.17
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+15% Synergy $0.30
High Sentinels of Arashin High Sentinels of Arashin
+15% Synergy $0.22
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+14% Synergy $0.63
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+14% Synergy $0.23
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+13% Synergy $0.34
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+13% Synergy $0.33
Valley Questcaller Valley Questcaller
+13% Synergy $0.85
Aven Sunstriker Aven Sunstriker
+11% Synergy $0.24
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+11% Synergy $0.26
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+10% Synergy $0.45
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+10% Synergy $0.30
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+10% Synergy $0.31
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+9% Synergy $2.50
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $48.86

Instants

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

Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+42% Synergy $0.16
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+31% Synergy $0.22
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+31% Synergy $3.63
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+24% Synergy $8.86
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+21% Synergy $2.38
Deluge Deluge
+16% Synergy $0.34
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $1.44
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.73
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.09
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+8% Synergy $0.30
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $4.59
Swan Song Swan Song
+7% Synergy $11.36
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $15.83
Refute Refute
+7% Synergy $0.25
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+7% Synergy $0.31
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+5% Synergy $1.19
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+5% Synergy $0.12
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+5% Synergy $0.17
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.77
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $20.92
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.39
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $1.20
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+1% Synergy $1.50
Absorb Absorb
-1% Synergy $0.40
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $1.94
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $6.91
Pongify Pongify
-3% Synergy $1.91
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.23
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $3.32
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.31
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.41
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy $3.83
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-13% Synergy $1.67
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-15% Synergy $3.86

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+47% Synergy $0.29
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+47% Synergy $0.34
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+43% Synergy $0.33
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+28% Synergy $0.36
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+26% Synergy $0.25
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+21% Synergy $10.94
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+19% Synergy $0.34
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+17% Synergy $3.33
Ravenform Ravenform
+13% Synergy $0.36
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+11% Synergy $0.28
Winnowing Winnowing
+10% Synergy $0.37
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+10% Synergy $0.18
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+8% Synergy $0.14
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+7% Synergy $0.32
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+7% Synergy $2.66
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.40
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+4% Synergy $1.77
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+4% Synergy $5.96
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.33
Time Wipe Time Wipe
0% Synergy $0.30
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $2.28
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-10% Synergy $2.08

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+39% Synergy $0.40
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+33% Synergy $5.10
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+17% Synergy $5.20
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+17% Synergy $19.19
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+14% Synergy $8.17
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+9% Synergy $2.62
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+9% Synergy $0.69
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.42
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+7% Synergy $8.19
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+6% Synergy $23.98
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $5.81
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $20.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $4.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.52
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $6.98
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

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

Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+49% Synergy $0.48
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+35% Synergy $5.80
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+33% Synergy $0.34
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+30% Synergy $1.73
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+22% Synergy $0.29
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+22% Synergy $3.20
True Conviction True Conviction
+21% Synergy $4.38
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+19% Synergy $0.16
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+11% Synergy $0.38
Dovescape Dovescape
+9% Synergy $5.15
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+7% Synergy $2.21
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+6% Synergy $11.57
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+6% Synergy $0.37
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+6% Synergy $0.22
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+5% Synergy $0.26
Always Watching Always Watching
+4% Synergy $1.15
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+3% Synergy $0.36
Propaganda Propaganda
-14% Synergy $2.54
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-17% Synergy $5.79

Planeswalkers

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

Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+7% Synergy $0.62
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-5% Synergy $7.13

Utility Lands

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

Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+40% Synergy $0.29
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+38% Synergy $0.89
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+36% Synergy $0.27
Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+35% Synergy $0.79
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+24% Synergy $28.42
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+24% Synergy $0.35
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+17% Synergy $3.20
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+11% Synergy $0.21
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+7% Synergy $6.89
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+6% Synergy $6.57
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+4% Synergy $2.57
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+1% Synergy $0.24
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.52
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $28.30
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 $2.50
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+18% Synergy $0.33
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+1% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.89
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.55
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.26
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.29
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $5.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.59
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $0.89

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+42% Synergy $0.23
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+25% Synergy $0.33
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+18% Synergy $0.36
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+10% Synergy $0.20
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+9% Synergy $0.47
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy $51.14
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+8% Synergy $0.22
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+8% Synergy $0.17
Port Town Port Town
+7% Synergy $0.34
Meandering River Meandering River
+5% Synergy $0.10
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+4% Synergy $0.31
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.09
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.37
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.12
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.18
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.11
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+2% Synergy $0.34
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+1% Synergy $5.87
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.33
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+1% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
0% Synergy $4.61
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
0% Synergy $0.41
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-2% Synergy $7.91
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.44
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-2% Synergy $11.47
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $6.91
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.24
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-4% Synergy $6.45
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $18.26
Tundra Tundra
-7% Synergy $3000.00
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-10% Synergy $15.97
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-12% Synergy $6.71

Similar Commanders

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

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