Cas Hinds
Cas Hinds
Cas started playing Magic in 2016, working at the Coolstuffinc LGS. They started writing Articles for CoolStuffinc in June 2024. They are a content creator under the handle strixhavendropout.
How Are We Going to Get More Women Into Magic?
Why don't more women play Magic: The Gathering? A look at visibility, safe spaces, and why Wizards should make sets for women, too.
Is Roaming Throne Affecting Commander Deckbuilding?
Roaming Throne appears in more and more decks. A history of double-trigger effects from Panharmonicon to now, and whether ubiquity is a problem.
Why Don't We Like Infinite Combos?
Why do Commander players hate infinite combos? A look at competitive expectations, telegraphing, and what really makes a win feel earned.
Combos EDHREC Writers Like Best
EDHREC writers share favorite infinite combos in Commander: Thassa's Oracle lines to Ratadrabik loops, Kiki-Jiki, and Elf-ball mana engines.
Why I Play Lightning Greaves Less and Less
Is Lightning Greaves still worth a slot in Commander? When protection packages help, when they slow you down, and what to run instead.
Marvel Super Heroes Cards EDHREC Writers Are Putting In Their Decks
EDHREC writers share the Marvel Super Heroes cards going into their Commander decks, from Thor and Mjölnir to Molecule Man and the Ten Rings.
The Difference Between Bracket 4 and cEDH
A breakdown of the difference between Bracket 4 and cEDH, with insights from Playing With Power, Play to Win, and BearClaymore.
When Commander Etiquette Fails
Playing Commander with a group of strangers can mean handling a lot of different emotions. How can you react appropriately to changing gameplay circumstances?
Looking Back at EDHREC Writers' First Precons
EDHREC's team of writers reminisce about the anniversary of one of Magic's most important products.
A Deep Dive into the Concerns with Secret Lair
Why do Secret Lairs sell out so fast, and is "print-to-demand" really the fix? Cas takes a look inside the queue, the manufacturing timeline, and what Wizards is hearing from fans