Cas Hinds
Cas Hinds
Cas started playing Magic in 2016, working at the Coolstuffinc LGS. She started writing Articles for CoolStuffinc in June 2024. She is a content creator with Lobby Pristine, making short form content and streaming Magic under the handle strixhavendropout.
Is Playing Spark Double a Must in Blue?
Should every blue deck run Spark Double? Isn't it nice to always have an extra copy of your commander? What about creativity? Let's discuss.
Does Blue Deserve the Hate It Gets in Commander?
A lot of Commander players hate the color blue. But is that hatred deserved? Don't other colors commit sins just as heinous as blue?
Bebop & Rocksteady Commander Deck Tech
What can you do with Bebop & Rocksteady, the new Golgari commander coming in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set? Let's find out.
Kratos and Atreus Commander Deck Tech
Wanna build a flavorful Commander deck? This Kratos and Atreus deck shows the power of a father and son overcoming the tyranny of the gods.
Red Deck Wins, and Maybe Combo Too
Have you ever wondered if player removal is the best way to remove the Burn player or the Combo player? Maybe you're right!
Is Optimization Ruining Commander Deck Building?
Some people in the Commander community talk about deck optimization leading to homogeneity, and how this ruins Commander. Let's discuss.
Are "Hat Sets" Bad?
We've heard the term "Hat Sets," but what does it mean? Does the term hold up? Is the experience of them harmful to the game?
Why Do We Salt Out in Commander?
We've all experienced saltiness in our Commander games, either our own or someone else's. But why do players get salty? And is it okay?
Should You Run More Removal in Commander?
Everyone has had a moment when they lose a game and the winner smugly tells you to "Run more removal." Is that really the answer?
Different Approaches To Building a Commander Deck
Cas Hinds takes a look at the different approaches to playing and deck building in Commander, listing the pros and cons of each.