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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%
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 $0.32
Spellbook Seeker Spellbook Seeker
+8% Synergy $0.11
Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+6% Synergy $0.37
Encouraging Aviator Encouraging Aviator
+3% Synergy $0.24
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $6.29

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 $0.22
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+76% Synergy $0.60
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+76% Synergy $0.32
Murmuration Murmuration
+72% Synergy $0.35
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+69% Synergy $0.31
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+69% Synergy $0.31
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+68% Synergy $0.43
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+68% Synergy $0.25
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+65% Synergy $0.27
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+64% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

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

Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+63% Synergy $0.22
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+59% Synergy $0.18
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+59% Synergy $4.12
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+56% Synergy $0.56
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+55% Synergy $0.30
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+55% Synergy $4.85
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+53% Synergy $0.29
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+52% Synergy $0.31
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.52

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 $134.99
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $48.18
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $6.08
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $57.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $38.67
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $35.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $69.93
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $61.19

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 $0.41
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+46% Synergy $6.99
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+43% Synergy $9.20
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+43% Synergy $4.48
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+41% Synergy $0.38
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+41% Synergy $0.25
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+40% Synergy $3.25
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+40% Synergy $0.52
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+37% Synergy $1.49
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+37% Synergy $1.05
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+34% Synergy $0.17
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+33% Synergy $0.24
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+33% Synergy $0.19
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+31% Synergy $2.24
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+27% Synergy $2.70
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+27% Synergy $0.34
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+27% Synergy $0.35
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+27% Synergy $0.75
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+26% Synergy $0.22
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+25% Synergy $8.06
High Sentinels of Arashin High Sentinels of Arashin
+24% Synergy $0.22
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+23% Synergy $0.25
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+22% Synergy $0.22
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+22% Synergy $8.14
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+22% Synergy $0.28
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+22% Synergy $0.23
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+22% Synergy $0.14
Strix Lookout Strix Lookout
+21% Synergy $0.38
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+20% Synergy $36.40
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+20% Synergy $7.87
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+20% Synergy $0.39
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+20% Synergy $0.24
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+18% Synergy $0.33
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+17% Synergy $5.14
Lieutenant Kirtar Lieutenant Kirtar
+17% Synergy $0.17
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+16% Synergy $0.15
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+16% Synergy $0.23
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+16% Synergy $0.25
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+15% Synergy $48.86
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+15% Synergy $1.03
Aven Sunstriker Aven Sunstriker
+15% Synergy $0.24
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+14% Synergy $2.50
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+14% Synergy $0.30
Valley Questcaller Valley Questcaller
+14% Synergy $0.85
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+13% Synergy $0.34
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+13% Synergy $0.30
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+13% Synergy $0.26
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+12% Synergy $0.63
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+12% Synergy $0.25
Commander Eesha Commander Eesha
+12% Synergy $2.95

Instants

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

Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+40% Synergy $0.16
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+28% Synergy $3.63
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+27% Synergy $8.86
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+27% Synergy $0.22
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+19% Synergy $2.38
Deluge Deluge
+18% Synergy $0.34
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $1.44
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+11% Synergy $0.31
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+10% Synergy $4.59
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+9% Synergy $15.83
Refute Refute
+9% Synergy $0.25
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.73
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+8% Synergy $0.30
Disenchant Disenchant
+7% Synergy $0.09
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+7% Synergy $1.19
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy $11.36
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $20.92
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+6% Synergy $0.17
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+6% Synergy $0.12
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+5% Synergy $3.86
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+4% Synergy $3.36
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.35
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+2% Synergy $1.50
Frantic Search Frantic Search
0% Synergy $1.94
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $1.20
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.39
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.77
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $6.91
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $3.32
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.31
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.41
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $57.71
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-12% Synergy $3.86
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $3.83
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-13% Synergy $1.67

Sorceries

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

Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+44% Synergy $0.34
Winged Words Winged Words
+43% Synergy $0.29
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+35% Synergy $0.33
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+27% Synergy $0.36
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+24% Synergy $10.94
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+23% Synergy $0.34
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+22% Synergy $0.25
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+17% Synergy $3.33
Ravenform Ravenform
+13% Synergy $0.36
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+12% Synergy $0.28
Winnowing Winnowing
+11% Synergy $0.37
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+11% Synergy $0.18
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+8% Synergy $2.66
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.40
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+6% Synergy $0.32
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+6% Synergy $0.14
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+6% Synergy $1.00
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+5% Synergy $1.77
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+5% Synergy $5.96
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.33
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-3% Synergy $0.30
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-7% Synergy $2.08

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+36% Synergy $5.10
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+34% Synergy $0.40
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+19% Synergy $19.19
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+17% Synergy $5.20
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+17% Synergy $8.17
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+11% Synergy $0.69
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+11% Synergy $8.19
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+8% Synergy $2.62
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.42
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $5.81
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $20.16
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+4% Synergy $23.98
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $4.67
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $6.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

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

Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+40% Synergy $0.48
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+38% Synergy $5.80
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+30% Synergy $0.34
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+28% Synergy $3.20
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+26% Synergy $1.73
True Conviction True Conviction
+22% Synergy $4.38
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+19% Synergy $0.29
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+16% Synergy $0.16
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+10% Synergy $0.38
Dovescape Dovescape
+10% Synergy $5.15
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+9% Synergy $11.57
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+9% Synergy $2.21
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+6% Synergy $0.37
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.26
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+6% Synergy $0.22
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.23
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+3% Synergy $9.34
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $17.50
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $13.04
Propaganda Propaganda
-13% Synergy $2.54
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-17% Synergy $5.79

Planeswalkers

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

Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+6% Synergy $0.62

Utility Lands

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

Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+41% Synergy $0.29
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+38% Synergy $0.89
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+37% Synergy $0.27
Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+32% Synergy $0.79
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+31% Synergy $0.35
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+28% Synergy $28.42
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+23% Synergy $3.20
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+11% Synergy $0.21
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+11% Synergy $6.57
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+9% Synergy $2.57
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+7% Synergy $6.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.52
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $28.30
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 $2.50
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+18% Synergy $0.33
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+4% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.89
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+1% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.55
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $5.39
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.26
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.59
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.89

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+44% Synergy $0.23
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+27% Synergy $0.33
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+22% Synergy $0.36
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+17% Synergy $51.14
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+10% Synergy $0.20
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+7% Synergy $0.47
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+5% Synergy $0.22
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+5% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.31
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+4% Synergy $0.31
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.37
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.12
Meandering River Meandering River
+4% Synergy $0.10
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+4% Synergy $0.18
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.09
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+3% Synergy $0.33
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+3% Synergy $7.91
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.35
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.11
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.37
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+2% Synergy $0.19
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+2% Synergy $0.28
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+1% Synergy $5.87
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
0% Synergy $4.61
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.26
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-1% Synergy $0.23
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-1% Synergy $0.34
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-1% Synergy $0.41
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
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $20.44
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $18.26
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-3% Synergy $6.45
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $6.91
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $15.97
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.24
Tundra Tundra
-6% Synergy $3000.00
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-11% Synergy $6.71

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
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