Darwin Kastle Mess (born 26 July, 1971),[1] also simply known as Darwin Kastle, is a champion Magic: The Gathering player from the United States of America, and was a member of the inaugural class elected to the Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour Hall of Fame in 2005.
Kastle also ranks 12th on the all time Pro Tour earnings list.
[6] Kastle's likeness is depicted on the card Avalanche Riders, which he also designed after winning the second Magic Invitational.
He has designed Star Realms, Hero Realms, The Battle for Hill 218, The Battle for Sector 219, and Space Station Assault.
He has also worked on Epic Card Game, the VS Trading Card game, Battleground Fantasy Warfare, EpicTCG, and Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer.