Cas Hinds
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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.
- What I Learned in 2025 After 311 Commander Games
ArticlesCas Hinds played a lot of Commander in 2025. What were the biggest lessons she learned from a year of gaming?
- The Worst Cards You Can Play Against a Commander Player in 2026
ArticlesWhich cards cause the most distress in Commander games? Or get you kicked out of your playgroup? Here's a list to consider.
- The Top 5 Most Annoying Cards/Mechanics to Track in Commander
ArticlesMagic is a big, complex game, and growing more so with every set. But there are specific cards and mechanics that make the game too complex.
- The Top Four Commander Faux Pas
ArticlesWe've all committed or experienced faux pas during games of Commander. But what are the worst, and how can we avoid them?
- The Top 5 MTG Mechanics of 2025
ArticlesCas Hinds shows you the most fun and powerful new mechanics that came to Magic in 2025. Which ones was her favorite?
- Curating a Healthy Play Pod in Commander
ArticlesNeed advice on how make a Commander pod that's right for you? Cas is here with some advice to make sure your pod rocks on game night.
- The Top 4 Times Magic Learned To Be Inclusive
ArticlesCas Hinds digs into Magic character depiction and shows us how impactful true diversity, inclusion, and representation can be.
- Should We Politic and Show Mercy in Commander
ArticlesCas takes a look at a couple of recent Commander games and examines when it's right to show mercy, and when to go for the win.
- How Important Is Your Mana Base in Commander?
ArticlesEver wonder how important your lands are to your experience playing Commander? Read on to see how impactful every land-based decision can be.
- Is Playing Spark Double a Must in Blue?
ArticlesShould 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.