Timing : A deck that can win on the stack is better than one that needs all of its pieces on the field
Alternatively, if Hive Mind is on the field, you can cast it, which will put a copy of it on the stack for each other player above your own
This can make snow strategies a bit restrictive without the right mana base
I also just like when my commander has lifelink
4 Bushwhack Thin Your Deck Or Fight A Creature Another modal fight spell, this card allows you to either thin your deck of basic lands, which is always useful, especially in the early game, or trigger a fight between a creature of yours and your opponents
It also comes with the Evasive keyword - making it harder to challenge - and the power to quest for two lore to help you to victory