Kastral, the Windcrested (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

Josh Nelson
Aug 26, 2025
Examining Bloomburrow, One Year Later
Today we're examining Bloomburrow. This set came out in 2024 to massive acclaim. But did players stay as hyped for the set as they'd hoped?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Falcon and Redwing
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Vulture, Feathered Fiend
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Falcon, Joaquin Torres
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Multiversal Recruitment
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Warden of Evos Isle
86%inclusion301 decks351 decks
79%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
83%inclusion292 decks351 decks
77%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
86%inclusion303 decks351 decks
76%synergy
Murmuration
75%inclusion264 decks351 decks
72%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
74%inclusion258 decks351 decks
69%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
72%inclusion253 decks351 decks
68%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
71%inclusion249 decks351 decks
68%synergy
Shrike Force
69%inclusion243 decks351 decks
66%synergy
Thrummingbird
70%inclusion244 decks351 decks
66%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
67%inclusion234 decks351 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Dazzling Denial
66%inclusion230 decks351 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion227 decks351 decks
-4%synergy
Mockingbird
64%inclusion225 decks351 decks
59%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
62%inclusion219 decks351 decks
58%synergy
Judge's Familiar
60%inclusion209 decks351 decks
56%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
58%inclusion205 decks351 decks
55%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
58%inclusion203 decks351 decks
55%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
57%inclusion199 decks351 decks
51%synergy
Healer's Hawk
56%inclusion198 decks351 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion193 decks351 decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion45 decks351 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion45 decks351 decks
-9%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion37 decks351 decks
-12%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion34 decks351 decks
-7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.1%inclusion32 decks351 decks
-15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.7%inclusion27 decks351 decks
-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.8%inclusion24 decks351 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.1%inclusion18 decks351 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Steel-Plume Marshal
52%inclusion184 decks351 decks
48%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
48%inclusion169 decks351 decks
46%synergy
Ledger Shredder
48%inclusion169 decks351 decks
43%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
47%inclusion166 decks351 decks
43%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
46%inclusion162 decks351 decks
38%synergy
Aven Interrupter
45%inclusion157 decks351 decks
40%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
43%inclusion151 decks351 decks
40%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
43%inclusion151 decks351 decks
41%synergy
Wingmate Roc
42%inclusion148 decks351 decks
40%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
39%inclusion136 decks351 decks
37%synergy
Harrier Strix
36%inclusion126 decks351 decks
34%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
34%inclusion120 decks351 decks
32%synergy
Scouting Hawk
34%inclusion119 decks351 decks
32%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
34%inclusion118 decks351 decks
32%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
32%inclusion111 decks351 decks
26%synergy
Emeria Angel
30%inclusion105 decks351 decks
27%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
30%inclusion105 decks351 decks
26%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
28%inclusion86 decks307 decks
26%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
27%inclusion94 decks351 decks
25%synergy
Eagle of Deliverance
27%inclusion94 decks351 decks
26%synergy
High Sentinels of Arashin
25%inclusion86 decks351 decks
24%synergy
Knightfisher
24%inclusion84 decks351 decks
23%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
23%inclusion82 decks351 decks
22%synergy
Strix Lookout
23%inclusion71 decks306 decks
22%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
23%inclusion40 decks173 decks
19%synergy
Miner's Guidewing
23%inclusion81 decks351 decks
22%synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
23%inclusion80 decks351 decks
22%synergy
Magus of the Moat
23%inclusion79 decks351 decks
20%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
23%inclusion79 decks351 decks
22%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
22%inclusion77 decks351 decks
21%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
22%inclusion76 decks351 decks
20%synergy
Soulcatcher
21%inclusion74 decks351 decks
20%synergy
Skycoach Conductor
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Augury Owl
20%inclusion69 decks351 decks
18%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
19%inclusion65 decks351 decks
14%synergy
Aven Gagglemaster
18%inclusion64 decks351 decks
17%synergy
Thieving Magpie
18%inclusion63 decks351 decks
17%synergy
Lieutenant Kirtar
18%inclusion63 decks351 decks
17%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
18%inclusion55 decks307 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion61 decks351 decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion61 decks351 decks
16%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
17%inclusion61 decks351 decks
17%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
16%inclusion55 decks351 decks
12%synergy
Tempest Hawk
16%inclusion41 decks264 decks
14%synergy
Aven Sunstriker
15%inclusion54 decks351 decks
15%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
15%inclusion53 decks351 decks
13%synergy
Valley Questcaller
15%inclusion52 decks351 decks
14%synergy
Eagles of the North
15%inclusion52 decks351 decks
14%synergy
Gustcloak Savior
14%inclusion49 decks351 decks
13%synergy
Stirring Hopesinger
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46%inclusion163 decks351 decks
-7%synergy
Lofty Denial
42%inclusion148 decks351 decks
39%synergy
Dawn's Truce
34%inclusion118 decks351 decks
26%synergy
Perch Protection
30%inclusion106 decks351 decks
28%synergy
Rally of Wings
30%inclusion104 decks351 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion103 decks351 decks
-1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion92 decks351 decks
-12%synergy
Strix Serenade
24%inclusion83 decks351 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion83 decks351 decks
6%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion74 decks351 decks
-7%synergy
Deluge
19%inclusion66 decks351 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion65 decks351 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion56 decks351 decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion55 decks351 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion53 decks351 decks
-0%synergy
Disenchant
15%inclusion52 decks351 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion48 decks351 decks
-12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion46 decks351 decks
-14%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion45 decks351 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion44 decks351 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion44 decks351 decks
10%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion36 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
11%inclusion30 decks265 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Charm
11%inclusion39 decks351 decks
7%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion36 decks351 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
8.5%inclusion30 decks351 decks
-9%synergy
Parting Gust
6.6%inclusion23 decks351 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.3%inclusion22 decks351 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.3%inclusion22 decks351 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Potential
6.3%inclusion22 decks351 decks
5%synergy
Wing Shards
6.3%inclusion22 decks351 decks
6%synergy
Eyes in the Skies
6.0%inclusion21 decks351 decks
6%synergy
Erode
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
5.4%inclusion19 decks351 decks
-11%synergy
Pongify
5.1%inclusion18 decks351 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.1%inclusion18 decks351 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Winged Words
46%inclusion163 decks351 decks
41%synergy
Airborne Aid
46%inclusion162 decks351 decks
44%synergy
Migratory Route
38%inclusion132 decks351 decks
34%synergy
Distant Melody
30%inclusion106 decks351 decks
25%synergy
Raise the Palisade
27%inclusion96 decks351 decks
25%synergy
Requisition Raid
27%inclusion94 decks351 decks
24%synergy
Battle Screech
24%inclusion84 decks351 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
21%inclusion72 decks351 decks
-7%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
19%inclusion68 decks351 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion67 decks351 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
17%inclusion59 decks351 decks
13%synergy
Winnowing
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Aerial Assault
12%inclusion42 decks351 decks
11%synergy
Gust of Wind
11%inclusion39 decks351 decks
10%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion36 decks351 decks
-3%synergy
Splash Portal
8.3%inclusion29 decks351 decks
6%synergy
Harsh Mercy
8.3%inclusion29 decks351 decks
8%synergy
Chart a Course
7.4%inclusion26 decks351 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.4%inclusion26 decks351 decks
5%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
6.0%inclusion21 decks351 decks
5%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.7%inclusion20 decks351 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.4%inclusion19 decks351 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
44%inclusion155 decks351 decks
34%synergy
Herald's Horn
39%inclusion138 decks351 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion81 decks351 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
21%inclusion73 decks351 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion69 decks351 decks
-0%synergy
Banner of Kinship
19%inclusion58 decks307 decks
17%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
19%inclusion66 decks351 decks
17%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion44 decks351 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion41 decks351 decks
1%synergy
Gathering Stone
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Power Conduit
11%inclusion37 decks351 decks
10%synergy
Door of Destinies
10%inclusion35 decks351 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion35 decks351 decks
1%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
7.1%inclusion25 decks351 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.7%inclusion20 decks351 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
46%inclusion162 decks351 decks
40%synergy
Kindred Discovery
44%inclusion153 decks351 decks
39%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
38%inclusion133 decks351 decks
31%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
31%inclusion108 decks351 decks
28%synergy
Gravitational Shift
29%inclusion102 decks351 decks
25%synergy
True Conviction
26%inclusion91 decks351 decks
22%synergy
Coastal Piracy
21%inclusion75 decks351 decks
18%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
16%inclusion27 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion46 decks351 decks
-14%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
12%inclusion42 decks351 decks
10%synergy
Military Intelligence
12%inclusion42 decks351 decks
10%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion38 decks351 decks
8%synergy
Dovescape
10%inclusion35 decks351 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.7%inclusion27 decks351 decks
-17%synergy
Rally the Ranks
7.1%inclusion25 decks351 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Destiny
6.6%inclusion23 decks351 decks
6%synergy
The Raven's Warning
6.3%inclusion22 decks351 decks
6%synergy
Gossip's Talent
6.3%inclusion22 decks351 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.0%inclusion21 decks351 decks
-10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.0%inclusion21 decks351 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
5.7%inclusion20 decks351 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
6.3%inclusion22 decks351 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion156 decks351 decks
-4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
44%inclusion155 decks351 decks
37%synergy
Lilypad Village
42%inclusion147 decks351 decks
40%synergy
Lupinflower Village
39%inclusion136 decks351 decks
37%synergy
Seaside Haven
34%inclusion118 decks351 decks
32%synergy
Nesting Grounds
31%inclusion110 decks351 decks
30%synergy
Three Tree City
31%inclusion110 decks351 decks
28%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
24%inclusion84 decks351 decks
23%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion54 decks351 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion51 decks351 decks
-0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion48 decks351 decks
-6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
14%inclusion23 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion42 decks351 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion40 decks351 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion34 decks351 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion25 decks351 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion302 decks351 decks
-0%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion293 decks351 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
57%inclusion199 decks351 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion173 decks351 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
48%inclusion167 decks351 decks
43%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion127 decks351 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
19%inclusion67 decks351 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion59 decks351 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion52 decks351 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion35 decks351 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion34 decks351 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.7%inclusion27 decks351 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.4%inclusion19 decks351 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion347 decks351 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion345 decks351 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion313 decks351 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
74%inclusion259 decks351 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
66%inclusion230 decks351 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion204 decks351 decks
44%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion174 decks351 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
49%inclusion172 decks351 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
42%inclusion146 decks351 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion145 decks351 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion132 decks351 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion132 decks351 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
36%inclusion128 decks351 decks
-3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
34%inclusion121 decks351 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
30%inclusion105 decks351 decks
27%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
28%inclusion92 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion91 decks351 decks
-7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
25%inclusion86 decks351 decks
6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
24%inclusion85 decks351 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion81 decks351 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Gate
23%inclusion79 decks351 decks
-1%synergy
Seachrome Coast
22%inclusion78 decks351 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion74 decks351 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
20%inclusion71 decks351 decks
-1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion69 decks351 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion69 decks351 decks
16%synergy
Nimbus Maze
20%inclusion69 decks351 decks
-3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion58 decks351 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion47 decks351 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion46 decks351 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion36 decks351 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion35 decks351 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
9.1%inclusion32 decks351 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
8.5%inclusion30 decks351 decks
1%synergy
Meandering River
8.3%inclusion29 decks351 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
7.1%inclusion25 decks351 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.6%inclusion23 decks351 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.6%inclusion23 decks351 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
6.0%inclusion21 decks351 decks
-7%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
5.7%inclusion20 decks351 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.4%inclusion19 decks351 decks
-3%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.1%inclusion18 decks351 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.1%inclusion18 decks351 decks
3%synergy