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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: Yedora, Grave Gardener

Bennie is back with another Commander deep-dive, this time featuring Yedora, Grave Gardener!

Commander Top 10: Rionya, Fire Dancer

Rionya, Fire Dancer got Bennie Smith burning to build around her for Commander. See how he made the most of the triggers and tokens.

Commander Top 10: Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios

Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios is worth the deckbuilding journey in Commander. See the path Bennie Smith took to arrive at 100 cards.

Commander Top 10: Codie, Vociferous Codex

Codie, Vociferous Codex has a steep drawback in Commander but a huge potential payoff. How did Bennie Smith build around the Strixhaven book?

Commander Top 10: Beledros Witherbloom

Another new set, another exciting batch of Commander cards to brew with! Check out what Bennie has in mind for Beledros Witherbloom!

Commander Top 10: Osgir, The Reconstructor

Bennie Smith’s mind is already abuzz with Commander ideas for Strixhaven. Today he builds around artifact maven Osgir, the Reconstructor.

Let’s Talk About Lands Again

Bennie Smith still sees players running too few lands in their Commander decks. He shows the math and highlights his favorite utility lands.

Commander Top 10: Magda, Brazen Outlaw

Magda, Brazen Outlaw has more potential in Commander than just leading Dwarf tribal. See how Bennie Smith built his latest 100-card list.

Commander Top 10: Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider

What is a Phyrexian doing on Kaldheim? Bennie Smith may not know, but he is happy to build a Commander deck around Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider anyway.

Commander Top 10: Aegar, The Freezing Flame

Bennie Smith’s latest Commander deck is hot, cool, and big fun all in one. See how he built around Aegar, the Freezing Flame.

Commander Top 10: Cosima, God of the Voyage

Looking for your next Commander from Kaldheim? Well look no further, Bennie is back with another Top 10!

Commander Top 10: Vega, The Watcher

A Commander deck helmed by Vega, the Watcher foretells lots of fun, and Bennie Smith’s build is a real hoot!

Commander Top 10: Jorn, God Of Winter

Kaldheim brings with it enough snow cards to make a proper Commander deck. Bennie Smith builds one around Jorn, God of Winter.

Commander Top 10: Esika, God of the Tree

Esika, God of the Tree is mono-green in the front, rainbow in the back. Bennie Smith builds a legendary five-color deck around the Kaldheim commander.

Commander Top 10: Toski, Bearer of Secrets

How could Bennie Smith resist a legendary card-drawing Squirrel? Check out his latest Commander deck starring Toski, Bearer of Secrets.