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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 Top 10: Michonne, Ruthless Survivor

Magic: The Gathering and horror fan Bennie Smith shapes a Walking Dead-themed Commander deck around Michonne, Ruthless Survivor.

Commander Top 10: Omnath, Locus Of Creation

What if you could always have access to Omnath, Locus of Creation? Bennie Smith’s latest Commander build makes the dream come true.

Commander Top 10: Charix, the Raging Isle

Bennie Smith’s Charix, the Raging Isle deck makes Commander opponents face a giant enemy crab that attacks their weak points for massive damage.

Commander Top 10: Ashaya, Soul Of The Wild

Who wants Forests? The Zendikar Rising Commander hits continue as Bennie Smith builds around the quirky Ashaya, Soul of the Wild.

Commander Top 10: Orah, Skyclave Hierophant

Bennie Smith has some Clerical work to do for his next Commander deck. How will he build around Zendikar Rising’s Orah, Skyclave Hierophant?

Commander Top 10: Sengir, the Dark Baron and Tana, the Bloodsower

Bennie is back with another Commander Top 10, this time with exciting cards from Commander Legends!

Commander Top 10: Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest

Resident Commander expert, Bennie Smith, is back with another Top 10! Check out which cards made his list!

Commander Top 10: Braids, Conjurer Adept

Braids, Conjurer Adept has a Show and Tell-style effect for everyone at your Commander table. Bennie Smith builds around the Double Masters reprint.

Commander Top 10: Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle

Are you snoozing on Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle? Bennie Smith releases the Kraken with his latest Commander Top 10.

Is WotC Meeting The Challenges Of Designing For Commander?

Is the hubbub over Commander design mistakes overblown? Bennie Smith crunches the numbers!

Commander Top 10: Neyith Of The Dire Hunt

Neyith of the Dire Hunt turns a game of Commander into Fight Club! Bennie Smith builds around his next Jumpstart legendary creature.

Commander Top 10: Kels, Fight Fixer

Bennie Smith jumpstarts his Commander deckbuilding with Kels, Fight Fixer! Check out his latest 100-card Dimir delight.

Commander Top 10: Shrine Tribal

Rise and Shrine! Bennie Smith takes advantage of the new Shrines to build his latest Commander deck.

Commander Top 10: Gadrak, The Crown-Scourge

Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge is a fun commander, and that’s an arti-fact! Check out Bennie Smith’s latest 100-card creation.

Commander Top 10: Niambi, Esteemed Speaker

Niambi, Esteemed Speaker got Bennie Smith brewing! See what he built around the Core Set 2021 commander!