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
Skycoach Conductor
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Stirring Hopesinger
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Spellbook Seeker
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Erode
3.9%inclusion2 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Warden of Evos Isle
87%inclusion283 decks327 decks
80%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
83%inclusion272 decks327 decks
77%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
86%inclusion281 decks327 decks
76%synergy
Murmuration
77%inclusion252 decks327 decks
73%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
73%inclusion238 decks327 decks
70%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
75%inclusion244 decks327 decks
70%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
72%inclusion235 decks327 decks
68%synergy
Shrike Force
70%inclusion229 decks327 decks
67%synergy
Thrummingbird
69%inclusion227 decks327 decks
66%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
66%inclusion217 decks327 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Dazzling Denial
66%inclusion216 decks327 decks
62%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
64%inclusion209 decks327 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion207 decks327 decks
-6%synergy
Mockingbird
63%inclusion207 decks327 decks
58%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
60%inclusion195 decks327 decks
56%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
59%inclusion194 decks327 decks
57%synergy
Judge's Familiar
58%inclusion189 decks327 decks
54%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
57%inclusion188 decks327 decks
52%synergy
Healer's Hawk
56%inclusion184 decks327 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion177 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion42 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion42 decks327 decks
-9%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion35 decks327 decks
-12%synergy
Farewell
9.5%inclusion31 decks327 decks
-8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.9%inclusion29 decks327 decks
-15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.6%inclusion25 decks327 decks
-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Steel-Plume Marshal
53%inclusion174 decks327 decks
49%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
49%inclusion160 decks327 decks
46%synergy
Ledger Shredder
48%inclusion156 decks327 decks
43%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
47%inclusion154 decks327 decks
43%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
46%inclusion150 decks327 decks
37%synergy
Aven Interrupter
44%inclusion144 decks327 decks
40%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
43%inclusion141 decks327 decks
41%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
43%inclusion141 decks327 decks
40%synergy
Wingmate Roc
42%inclusion138 decks327 decks
40%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
39%inclusion127 decks327 decks
37%synergy
Scouting Hawk
35%inclusion115 decks327 decks
33%synergy
Harrier Strix
35%inclusion115 decks327 decks
33%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
35%inclusion114 decks327 decks
33%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
33%inclusion107 decks327 decks
31%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
32%inclusion105 decks327 decks
27%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
31%inclusion101 decks327 decks
27%synergy
Emeria Angel
30%inclusion99 decks327 decks
27%synergy
Eagle of Deliverance
28%inclusion93 decks327 decks
27%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
27%inclusion88 decks327 decks
26%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
27%inclusion76 decks283 decks
25%synergy
High Sentinels of Arashin
25%inclusion82 decks327 decks
25%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
20%synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
24%inclusion77 decks327 decks
23%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
24%inclusion77 decks327 decks
22%synergy
Knightfisher
23%inclusion76 decks327 decks
22%synergy
Miner's Guidewing
23%inclusion76 decks327 decks
22%synergy
Magus of the Moat
23%inclusion74 decks327 decks
20%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
22%inclusion73 decks327 decks
21%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
22%inclusion73 decks327 decks
21%synergy
Soulcatcher
22%inclusion72 decks327 decks
21%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
22%inclusion72 decks327 decks
21%synergy
Strix Lookout
22%inclusion62 decks282 decks
21%synergy
Augury Owl
20%inclusion65 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
18%inclusion60 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
18%inclusion60 decks327 decks
14%synergy
Aven Gagglemaster
18%inclusion59 decks327 decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion57 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion57 decks327 decks
16%synergy
Lieutenant Kirtar
17%inclusion57 decks327 decks
17%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
17%inclusion49 decks283 decks
12%synergy
Thieving Magpie
17%inclusion54 decks327 decks
16%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
16%inclusion51 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Aven Sunstriker
16%inclusion51 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Eagles of the North
16%inclusion51 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Tempest Hawk
15%inclusion37 decks239 decks
14%synergy
Valley Questcaller
15%inclusion50 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
15%inclusion50 decks327 decks
13%synergy
Gustcloak Savior
14%inclusion46 decks327 decks
13%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion45 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Commander Eesha
12%inclusion40 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46%inclusion150 decks327 decks
-8%synergy
Lofty Denial
43%inclusion141 decks327 decks
40%synergy
Dawn's Truce
35%inclusion114 decks327 decks
27%synergy
Perch Protection
31%inclusion103 decks327 decks
29%synergy
Rally of Wings
30%inclusion97 decks327 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion94 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion89 decks327 decks
-11%synergy
Strix Serenade
24%inclusion78 decks327 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion78 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion66 decks327 decks
-8%synergy
Deluge
20%inclusion64 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion62 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion52 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion51 decks327 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion50 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
15%inclusion48 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion44 decks327 decks
-12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion43 decks327 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion42 decks327 decks
-13%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion41 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion40 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
12%inclusion28 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion36 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Charm
11%inclusion36 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion30 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.9%inclusion29 decks327 decks
-9%synergy
Parting Gust
7.3%inclusion24 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Eyes in the Skies
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Ripples of Potential
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Wing Shards
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
-11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Winged Words
47%inclusion155 decks327 decks
42%synergy
Airborne Aid
46%inclusion151 decks327 decks
44%synergy
Migratory Route
38%inclusion125 decks327 decks
35%synergy
Distant Melody
31%inclusion100 decks327 decks
26%synergy
Raise the Palisade
27%inclusion87 decks327 decks
24%synergy
Requisition Raid
26%inclusion85 decks327 decks
23%synergy
Battle Screech
25%inclusion81 decks327 decks
23%synergy
Supreme Verdict
21%inclusion68 decks327 decks
-7%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion66 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
20%inclusion66 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Ravenform
16%inclusion52 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Winnowing
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Aerial Assault
13%inclusion42 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Gust of Wind
11%inclusion36 decks327 decks
10%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion35 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Splash Portal
8.9%inclusion29 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Harsh Mercy
8.6%inclusion28 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.0%inclusion26 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
7.3%inclusion24 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
45%inclusion146 decks327 decks
34%synergy
Herald's Horn
41%inclusion134 decks327 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion74 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
21%inclusion68 decks327 decks
19%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
20%inclusion66 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion62 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Banner of Kinship
18%inclusion52 decks283 decks
17%synergy
Gathering Stone
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion41 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion40 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Power Conduit
12%inclusion38 decks327 decks
11%synergy
Door of Destinies
10%inclusion32 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion32 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
7.0%inclusion23 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
46%inclusion151 decks327 decks
40%synergy
Kindred Discovery
43%inclusion140 decks327 decks
38%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
37%inclusion122 decks327 decks
30%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
31%inclusion103 decks327 decks
29%synergy
Gravitational Shift
30%inclusion97 decks327 decks
26%synergy
True Conviction
25%inclusion83 decks327 decks
22%synergy
Coastal Piracy
22%inclusion72 decks327 decks
19%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion44 decks327 decks
-13%synergy
Military Intelligence
12%inclusion38 decks327 decks
10%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
12%inclusion38 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Dovescape
11%inclusion36 decks327 decks
10%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion35 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.3%inclusion24 decks327 decks
-17%synergy
Rally the Ranks
7.3%inclusion24 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Destiny
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Gossip's Talent
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
6%synergy
The Raven's Warning
6.4%inclusion21 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.4%inclusion21 decks327 decks
-9%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Restless Anchorage
45%inclusion148 decks327 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion146 decks327 decks
-4%synergy
Lilypad Village
43%inclusion142 decks327 decks
42%synergy
Lupinflower Village
39%inclusion127 decks327 decks
37%synergy
Seaside Haven
35%inclusion114 decks327 decks
33%synergy
Three Tree City
32%inclusion106 decks327 decks
29%synergy
Nesting Grounds
32%inclusion105 decks327 decks
31%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
25%inclusion83 decks327 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion50 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion48 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion47 decks327 decks
-5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion38 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
11%inclusion37 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion34 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion281 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion272 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
57%inclusion186 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion163 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
47%inclusion153 decks327 decks
42%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion122 decks327 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
20%inclusion66 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion54 decks327 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion50 decks327 decks
-10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion33 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion32 decks327 decks
-5%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.3%inclusion24 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion323 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion322 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion291 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
77%inclusion251 decks327 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
67%inclusion219 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion193 decks327 decks
45%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion163 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
48%inclusion156 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
42%inclusion138 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion132 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
40%inclusion131 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion122 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
37%inclusion122 decks327 decks
-10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion109 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
30%inclusion89 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
30%inclusion97 decks327 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion88 decks327 decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
25%inclusion81 decks327 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Gate
23%inclusion76 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Cove
23%inclusion75 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion73 decks327 decks
-5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
22%inclusion72 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion68 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
20%inclusion67 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Nimbus Maze
20%inclusion67 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion66 decks327 decks
17%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion63 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion55 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion46 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion43 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion36 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.5%inclusion31 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
9.5%inclusion31 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
8.6%inclusion28 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
7.3%inclusion24 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Meandering River
7.3%inclusion24 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
6.4%inclusion21 decks327 decks
-7%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
3%synergy