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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 Deep Dive: Zask, Skittering Swarmlord

Does Commander really need another legendary creature for Team Insect? When it’s as good as Zask, Skittering Swarmlord, why not? Bennie Smith shares his tools for building around it.

Commander Deck Of The Week: Izzet Wyll, Blade Of Frontiers

Ready to roll the dice? Bennie Smith shares a Commander deck built around Wyll, Blade of Frontiers with Shameless Charlatan and some Unfinity spice!

Commander Deep Dive: Kibo, Uktabi Prince

Banana tokens, anyone? Bennie Smith explores how to build a Commander deck around Jumpstart 2022 preview Kibo, Uktabi Prince.

Commander Deck Of The Week: Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer

The new artifacts of The Brothers’ War are giving old legends new life. See how Bennie Smith builds a Commander deck around Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer.

Commander Deep Dive: Queen Kayla Bin-Kroog

Queen Kayla bin-Kroog offers an intriguing path for Boros in Commander MTG decks. Bennie Smith lays out many of the possibilities raised by this legend of The Brothers’ War.

Commander Deck Of The Week: Budget Yedora, Grave Gardener

Bennie Smith brought his Yedora, Grave Gardener deck under a $50 budget for a streamed game. He shares the list and secrets for playing Commander MTG on the cheap.

Attacking Commander With Magic Melder Mishra, Claimed By Gix

Bennie Smith finish his look at the meld cards of The Brothers’ War with how to build a Commander MTG deck around Mishra, Claimed by Gix.

Commander Deck Of The Week: Obeka, Brute Chronologist

Bennie Smith updates his Obeka, Brute Chronologist deck with excellent Commander MTG goodies from the past year that play well with ending the turn.

Titania, Gaea Incarnate: How To Go Green With Meld In Commander

Titania, Voice of Gaea is giving Commander fans a cool new meld option in green. Bennie Smith breaks down how to use the preview from The Brothers’ War.

Commander Deck of the Week: Astor, Bearer of Blades Takes the Helm

Bennie Smith is back with another Commander deck of the week, this time featuring Astor, Bearer of Blades!

Igniting the Spark of Urza, Lord Protector

The Brother’s War is still a few weeks away, but that won’t stop Bennie Smith from brewing with the set’s flagship planeswalker!

Deck of the Week: When Glissa Met the Necrons

Remember that time Glissa met the Necrons? No? Well, you certainly will after Bennie Smith introduces his newest Commander brew!

Following the Clues of Inquisitor Greyfax

The Warhammer 40K decks have been a huge hit with Commander fans, and Bennie Smith is no exception! Join him as he explores a hidden gem – Inquisitor Greyfax!

Commander Magic Deck Of The Week: Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes

2022 has been a whirlwind for Commander MTG players. Bennie Smith looks back at Minsc and Boo, Timeless Heroes for his Commander Deck of the Week.

Warhammer Commander: How To X-Spell With Magus Lucea Kane

It’s time to excel with X-spells in Commander MTG. Bennie Smith shows how to build around Warhammer 40K legend Magus Lucea Kane.