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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%
View Average Decklist All +1/+1 Counters Commanders

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Kastral, the Windcrested players are trying out in +1/+1 Counters decks.

Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+16% Synergy $0.35
Spellbook Seeker Spellbook Seeker
+8% Synergy $0.13
Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+6% Synergy $0.33
Encouraging Aviator Encouraging Aviator
+3% Synergy $0.15
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.72

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Kastral, the Windcrested's +1/+1 Counters builds — cards that lean hardest into the +1/+1 Counters theme.

Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+79% Synergy $0.23
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+76% Synergy $0.46
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+76% Synergy $0.27
Murmuration Murmuration
+72% Synergy $0.32
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+69% Synergy $0.24
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+69% Synergy $0.31
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+68% Synergy $0.39
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+68% Synergy $0.27
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+65% Synergy $0.29
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+64% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

The staple cards most Kastral, the Windcrested +1/+1 Counters decks run as their core.

Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+63% Synergy $0.18
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+59% Synergy $0.21
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+59% Synergy $3.87
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+56% Synergy $0.61
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+55% Synergy $0.19
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+55% Synergy $5.34
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+53% Synergy $0.25
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+52% Synergy $0.24
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Kastral, the Windcrested +1/+1 Counters game on their own.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $131.68
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $54.50
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $5.28
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $54.33
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $40.14
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $39.51
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $72.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

Creatures that carry the +1/+1 Counters plan in Kastral, the Windcrested decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+48% Synergy $0.43
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+46% Synergy $6.81
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+43% Synergy $7.65
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+43% Synergy $4.70
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+41% Synergy $0.31
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+41% Synergy $0.15
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+40% Synergy $3.30
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+40% Synergy $0.84
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+37% Synergy $1.48
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+37% Synergy $0.73
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+34% Synergy $0.16
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+33% Synergy $0.21
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+33% Synergy $0.16
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+31% Synergy $2.18
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+27% Synergy $3.59
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+27% Synergy $0.37
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+27% Synergy $0.32
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+27% Synergy $1.06
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+26% Synergy $0.21
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+25% Synergy $7.46
High Sentinels of Arashin High Sentinels of Arashin
+24% Synergy $0.19
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+23% Synergy $0.12
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+22% Synergy $0.15
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+22% Synergy $8.68
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+22% Synergy $0.23
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+22% Synergy $0.27
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+22% Synergy $0.14
Strix Lookout Strix Lookout
+21% Synergy $0.25
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+20% Synergy $35.25
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+20% Synergy $7.79
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+20% Synergy $0.43
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+20% Synergy $0.28
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+18% Synergy $0.34
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+17% Synergy $5.50
Lieutenant Kirtar Lieutenant Kirtar
+17% Synergy $0.15
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+16% Synergy $0.22
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+16% Synergy $0.14
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+16% Synergy $0.18
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+15% Synergy $47.63
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+15% Synergy $0.96
Aven Sunstriker Aven Sunstriker
+15% Synergy $0.24
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+14% Synergy $3.01
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+14% Synergy $0.24
Valley Questcaller Valley Questcaller
+14% Synergy $0.60
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+13% Synergy $0.26
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+13% Synergy $0.25
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+13% Synergy $0.25
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+12% Synergy $0.39
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+12% Synergy $0.26
Commander Eesha Commander Eesha
+12% Synergy $3.08

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Kastral, the Windcrested's +1/+1 Counters deck ahead.

Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+40% Synergy $0.15
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+28% Synergy $3.47
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+27% Synergy $8.00
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+27% Synergy $0.25
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+19% Synergy $1.64
Deluge Deluge
+18% Synergy $0.32
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $1.10
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+11% Synergy $0.32
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+10% Synergy $3.54
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+9% Synergy $14.06
Refute Refute
+9% Synergy $0.20
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+8% Synergy $0.31
Disenchant Disenchant
+7% Synergy $0.11
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+7% Synergy $0.84
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy $8.50
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $20.32
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+6% Synergy $0.08
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+6% Synergy $0.14
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+5% Synergy $2.53
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+4% Synergy $3.19
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.33
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+2% Synergy $1.21
Frantic Search Frantic Search
0% Synergy $1.55
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.96
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.69
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.19
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $3.77
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.62
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $56.81
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-12% Synergy $3.60
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $2.39
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-13% Synergy $1.92

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the +1/+1 Counters game plan forward for Kastral, the Windcrested.

Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+44% Synergy $0.36
Winged Words Winged Words
+43% Synergy $0.27
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+35% Synergy $0.35
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+27% Synergy $0.34
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+24% Synergy $9.49
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+23% Synergy $0.34
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+22% Synergy $0.28
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+17% Synergy $3.32
Ravenform Ravenform
+13% Synergy $0.45
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+12% Synergy $0.22
Winnowing Winnowing
+11% Synergy $0.32
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+11% Synergy $0.14
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+8% Synergy $1.08
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.46
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+6% Synergy $0.34
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+6% Synergy $0.13
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+6% Synergy $1.00
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+5% Synergy $1.11
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+5% Synergy $5.82
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $1.42
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-3% Synergy $0.29
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-7% Synergy $2.35

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Kastral, the Windcrested +1/+1 Counters decks.

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+36% Synergy $4.39
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+34% Synergy $0.39
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+19% Synergy $16.54
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+17% Synergy $4.76
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+17% Synergy $5.54
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+11% Synergy $0.83
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+11% Synergy $8.89
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+8% Synergy $2.83
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.43
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.90
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $18.43
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+4% Synergy $19.48
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.33
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $5.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the +1/+1 Counters strategy in Kastral, the Windcrested decks.

Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+40% Synergy $0.54
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+38% Synergy $5.49
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+30% Synergy $0.59
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+28% Synergy $2.11
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+26% Synergy $1.47
True Conviction True Conviction
+22% Synergy $4.92
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+19% Synergy $0.28
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+16% Synergy $0.22
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+10% Synergy $0.41
Dovescape Dovescape
+10% Synergy $4.38
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+9% Synergy $9.96
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+9% Synergy $1.75
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+6% Synergy $0.37
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.28
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+6% Synergy $0.23
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.25
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+3% Synergy $8.97
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $13.48
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $12.67
Propaganda Propaganda
-13% Synergy $2.13
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-17% Synergy $4.33

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Kastral, the Windcrested's +1/+1 Counters game plan.

Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+6% Synergy $0.67

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Kastral, the Windcrested +1/+1 Counters decks.

Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+41% Synergy $0.28
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+38% Synergy $0.99
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+37% Synergy $0.24
Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+32% Synergy $0.64
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+31% Synergy $0.31
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+28% Synergy $27.19
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+23% Synergy $3.12
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+11% Synergy $0.23
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+11% Synergy $5.81
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+9% Synergy $2.27
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+7% Synergy $6.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $27.39
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-10% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Kastral, the Windcrested's +1/+1 Counters strategy.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+43% Synergy $1.89
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+18% Synergy $0.38
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+4% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.69
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+1% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.84
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $4.13
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.26
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.70

Lands

The mana base behind Kastral, the Windcrested's +1/+1 Counters decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+44% Synergy $0.31
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+27% Synergy $0.29
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+22% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+17% Synergy $51.61
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+10% Synergy $0.26
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+7% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+5% Synergy $0.26
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+5% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+4% Synergy $0.32
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.10
Meandering River Meandering River
+4% Synergy $0.13
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+4% Synergy $0.12
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.13
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+3% Synergy $0.31
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+3% Synergy $9.03
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.29
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.33
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.05
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.37
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+2% Synergy $0.23
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+2% Synergy $0.21
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+1% Synergy $5.65
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
0% Synergy $4.40
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.27
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-1% Synergy $0.26
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-1% Synergy $0.24
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-1% Synergy $0.32
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
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $19.37
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $17.77
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-3% Synergy $7.08
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.19
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $15.03
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.24
Tundra Tundra
-6% Synergy $3000.00
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-11% Synergy $8.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Kastral, the Windcrested: +1/+1 Counters.

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