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
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Skycoach Conductor
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Stirring Hopesinger
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Spellbook Seeker
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Erode
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Warden of Evos Isle
86%inclusion292 decks340 decks
79%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
86%inclusion294 decks340 decks
76%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
83%inclusion281 decks340 decks
76%synergy
Murmuration
75%inclusion256 decks340 decks
72%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
72%inclusion244 decks340 decks
69%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
74%inclusion250 decks340 decks
69%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
72%inclusion245 decks340 decks
68%synergy
Shrike Force
70%inclusion239 decks340 decks
67%synergy
Thrummingbird
70%inclusion238 decks340 decks
66%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
67%inclusion227 decks340 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Dazzling Denial
66%inclusion224 decks340 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion217 decks340 decks
-5%synergy
Mockingbird
64%inclusion216 decks340 decks
59%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
63%inclusion214 decks340 decks
58%synergy
Judge's Familiar
59%inclusion199 decks340 decks
55%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
58%inclusion198 decks340 decks
55%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
58%inclusion196 decks340 decks
55%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
57%inclusion194 decks340 decks
51%synergy
Healer's Hawk
56%inclusion192 decks340 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion188 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion44 decks340 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion43 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion37 decks340 decks
-12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.4%inclusion32 decks340 decks
-14%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion31 decks340 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.6%inclusion26 decks340 decks
-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.8%inclusion23 decks340 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Steel-Plume Marshal
52%inclusion176 decks340 decks
48%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
49%inclusion165 decks340 decks
46%synergy
Ledger Shredder
48%inclusion162 decks340 decks
43%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
47%inclusion160 decks340 decks
43%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
46%inclusion156 decks340 decks
37%synergy
Aven Interrupter
45%inclusion153 decks340 decks
41%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
44%inclusion149 decks340 decks
41%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
43%inclusion147 decks340 decks
41%synergy
Wingmate Roc
42%inclusion144 decks340 decks
40%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
39%inclusion131 decks340 decks
37%synergy
Harrier Strix
36%inclusion123 decks340 decks
34%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
35%inclusion120 decks340 decks
33%synergy
Scouting Hawk
35%inclusion118 decks340 decks
33%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
33%inclusion112 decks340 decks
31%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
32%inclusion108 decks340 decks
26%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
31%inclusion104 decks340 decks
26%synergy
Emeria Angel
30%inclusion103 decks340 decks
27%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
29%inclusion85 decks296 decks
27%synergy
Eagle of Deliverance
28%inclusion95 decks340 decks
27%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
26%inclusion89 decks340 decks
25%synergy
High Sentinels of Arashin
25%inclusion85 decks340 decks
24%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
24%inclusion82 decks340 decks
23%synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
23%inclusion79 decks340 decks
22%synergy
Knightfisher
23%inclusion79 decks340 decks
22%synergy
Strix Lookout
23%inclusion68 decks295 decks
22%synergy
Magus of the Moat
23%inclusion77 decks340 decks
20%synergy
Miner's Guidewing
22%inclusion76 decks340 decks
22%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
22%inclusion76 decks340 decks
21%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
22%inclusion75 decks340 decks
21%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
22%inclusion74 decks340 decks
20%synergy
Soulcatcher
21%inclusion71 decks340 decks
20%synergy
Augury Owl
20%inclusion67 decks340 decks
18%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
19%inclusion55 decks296 decks
14%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
18%inclusion62 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Aven Gagglemaster
18%inclusion62 decks340 decks
17%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
18%inclusion60 decks340 decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion59 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion59 decks340 decks
16%synergy
Thieving Magpie
17%inclusion59 decks340 decks
16%synergy
Lieutenant Kirtar
17%inclusion58 decks340 decks
16%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
16%inclusion54 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
16%inclusion53 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Aven Sunstriker
15%inclusion52 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Tempest Hawk
15%inclusion38 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Valley Questcaller
15%inclusion51 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Eagles of the North
15%inclusion50 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion47 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Gustcloak Savior
14%inclusion47 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Commander Eesha
12%inclusion41 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
47%inclusion159 decks340 decks
-7%synergy
Lofty Denial
42%inclusion143 decks340 decks
39%synergy
Dawn's Truce
34%inclusion115 decks340 decks
26%synergy
Perch Protection
31%inclusion105 decks340 decks
29%synergy
Rally of Wings
30%inclusion101 decks340 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion98 decks340 decks
-2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion89 decks340 decks
-12%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion80 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
23%inclusion79 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion70 decks340 decks
-7%synergy
Deluge
19%inclusion65 decks340 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion63 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion54 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion53 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
15%inclusion52 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion51 decks340 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion47 decks340 decks
-12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion44 decks340 decks
-14%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion44 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion42 decks340 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion42 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Charm
11%inclusion39 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion34 decks297 decks
9%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion36 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
8.5%inclusion29 decks340 decks
-9%synergy
Parting Gust
7.1%inclusion24 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Potential
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Eyes in the Skies
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
5.9%inclusion20 decks340 decks
-10%synergy
Wing Shards
5.9%inclusion20 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.6%inclusion19 decks340 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
5.0%inclusion17 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Long River's Pull
5.0%inclusion17 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Winged Words
47%inclusion159 decks340 decks
42%synergy
Airborne Aid
46%inclusion158 decks340 decks
44%synergy
Migratory Route
38%inclusion129 decks340 decks
35%synergy
Distant Melody
31%inclusion106 decks340 decks
26%synergy
Raise the Palisade
27%inclusion92 decks340 decks
25%synergy
Requisition Raid
26%inclusion90 decks340 decks
24%synergy
Battle Screech
24%inclusion82 decks340 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
21%inclusion71 decks340 decks
-7%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion67 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
19%inclusion65 decks340 decks
17%synergy
Ravenform
16%inclusion56 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Winnowing
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Aerial Assault
12%inclusion41 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Gust of Wind
11%inclusion39 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion36 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Harsh Mercy
8.5%inclusion29 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Splash Portal
8.2%inclusion28 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.6%inclusion26 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
7.1%inclusion24 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.9%inclusion20 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
44%inclusion149 decks340 decks
34%synergy
Herald's Horn
40%inclusion135 decks340 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion76 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
20%inclusion69 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion66 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Banner of Kinship
19%inclusion56 decks296 decks
17%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
19%inclusion64 decks340 decks
17%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion42 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion41 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Gathering Stone
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Power Conduit
11%inclusion37 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion35 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Door of Destinies
10%inclusion34 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
7.4%inclusion25 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.6%inclusion19 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
46%inclusion157 decks340 decks
40%synergy
Kindred Discovery
43%inclusion146 decks340 decks
38%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
37%inclusion126 decks340 decks
30%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
31%inclusion105 decks340 decks
28%synergy
Gravitational Shift
30%inclusion101 decks340 decks
26%synergy
True Conviction
26%inclusion87 decks340 decks
22%synergy
Coastal Piracy
21%inclusion72 decks340 decks
18%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
18%inclusion28 decks157 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion45 decks340 decks
-13%synergy
Military Intelligence
12%inclusion41 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
11%inclusion39 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion37 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Dovescape
10%inclusion34 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.6%inclusion26 decks340 decks
-17%synergy
Rally the Ranks
7.1%inclusion24 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Destiny
6.8%inclusion23 decks340 decks
6%synergy
The Raven's Warning
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Gossip's Talent
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
-9%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.9%inclusion20 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
5.6%inclusion19 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Restless Anchorage
44%inclusion150 decks340 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion150 decks340 decks
-4%synergy
Lilypad Village
42%inclusion144 decks340 decks
41%synergy
Lupinflower Village
39%inclusion132 decks340 decks
37%synergy
Seaside Haven
34%inclusion114 decks340 decks
32%synergy
Nesting Grounds
31%inclusion107 decks340 decks
30%synergy
Three Tree City
31%inclusion107 decks340 decks
28%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
24%inclusion82 decks340 decks
23%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion50 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion50 decks340 decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
14%inclusion22 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion47 decks340 decks
-5%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion39 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
11%inclusion39 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion33 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion24 decks340 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion291 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion284 decks340 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
57%inclusion194 decks340 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion169 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
47%inclusion161 decks340 decks
43%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion123 decks340 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
20%inclusion67 decks340 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion57 decks340 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion50 decks340 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion34 decks340 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion34 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.6%inclusion26 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.6%inclusion19 decks340 decks
-2%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
5.0%inclusion17 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion336 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion334 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion303 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
74%inclusion252 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
66%inclusion223 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion199 decks340 decks
44%synergy
Port Town
49%inclusion167 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
48%inclusion163 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
42%inclusion142 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion137 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
39%inclusion131 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
37%inclusion126 decks340 decks
-11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion125 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
34%inclusion114 decks340 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
30%inclusion102 decks340 decks
28%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion92 decks313 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion90 decks340 decks
-6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
25%inclusion84 decks340 decks
22%synergy
Tranquil Cove
25%inclusion84 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Gate
23%inclusion79 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion77 decks340 decks
-5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
22%inclusion76 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion73 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
20%inclusion68 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion68 decks340 decks
17%synergy
Nimbus Maze
19%inclusion66 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion65 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion58 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion46 decks340 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion45 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion36 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion33 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion33 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
8.8%inclusion30 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Meandering River
8.2%inclusion28 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
7.1%inclusion24 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.1%inclusion24 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
5.9%inclusion20 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.6%inclusion19 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
3%synergy