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AuthorBennie Smith

Bennie Smith began playing Magic in 1994 and started writing about it shortly after. A Virginia State Champion, he enjoys few things better than winning at tournaments with home brews. Commander is one of those things. He loved the format so much he literally wrote the book on it: The Complete Commander.

Commander Deck Of The Week: Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist

One of Bennie Smith’s favorite Brawl decks makes the leap to Commander as he builds around Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist.

19 Affordable Dominaria Remastered Cards For The Commander Fan

Dominaria Remastered is full of great reprints for the Commander player. Bennie Smith highlights well over a dozen of his favorites.

Commander Deck Of The Week: Baba Lysaga, Night Witch

Putting three card types on one permanent is a challenge, and Baba Lysaga, Night Witch makes it worthwhile. Bennie Smith shows how with his Commander Deck of the Week.

Commander Deep Dive: Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden

Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden has Bennie Smith thinking Equipment! Get his ideas for a Commander MTG deck built around the Phyrexia: All Will Be One preview.

Commander Deck Of The Week: Ardenn And Vial Smasher Auras

Curses! Bennie Smith breaks out a Curse-themed Commander MTG deck led by Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist and Vial Smasher the Fierce.

Commander’s Most Underplayed Magic Cards Of 2022, Part 2

Bennie Smith highlights noteworthy Commander cards you might have missed in 2022, from Unfinity dice-rolling cards to Warhammer 40,000 hard-hitters.

Commander Magic Deck Of The Week: The Tarrasque

One of D&D’s icons is also one of MTG’s legends. Bennie Smith breaks down his Commander Deck of the Week led by The Tarrasque.

5 Fantastic Commanders For The New Magic Player

Ready to start building your own Commander MTG decks? Bennie Smith shares five commanders that are easy to build around on a budget!

Commander Deck Of The Week: Sultai Gates With Archelos, Lagoon Mystic

Who wants to untap some Gates and end Commander games with Maze’s End? Bennie Smith shares his Archelos, Lagoon Mystic deck with a baked-in alternate win condition.

Commander Deep Dive: Slobad, Iron Goblin

Slobad, Iron Goblin has Bennie Smith thinking spicy artifact thoughts for Commander MTG! How would he build around the Phyrexia: All Will Be One preview?

Commander Deck Of The Week: Colorless Commander With Traxos, Scourge Of Kroog

No colors? No problem! Bennie Smith shares his colorless Commander MTG deck built around Traxos, Scourge of Kroog from The Brothers’ War.

Commander Deep Dive: Rodolf Duskbringer

Bennie Smith is still finding Commander MTG gems in Jumpstart 2022. Today, he shares ways to build around the set’s Vampire Angel, Rodolf Duskbringer.

Commander Deck Of The Week: Friends Forever Playing D&D

Bennie Smith is throwing it back to the 80s! See how he mixed Saturday morning cartoons, Stranger Things, and their MTG crossovers into one great Commander deck.

Commander Deep Dive: Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier

A Jumpstart 2022 legend has jumpstarted Bennie Smith’s Commander MTG imagination. How would he build around Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier?

Commander Deck Of The Week: Estrid, The Masked

Join the masquerade as Bennie Smith shares his powerful MTG Commander deck of the week, built around Estrid, the Masked.