2024: A Year Of Milestones And Magic
2024 marks several key milestones for Bennie Smith and Magic. He looks back on three major anniversaries with the game and forward to an exciting 2024 release schedule.
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 Magic Deck Of The Week: Zirda, The Dawnwaker
Zirda, the Dawnwaker leaves the companion role behind to lead Bennie Smith’s latest Commander MTG Deck of the Week.
The 20 Coolest New MTG Commanders Of 2023
2023 was chock-full of legendary creatures to lead Commander MTG decks. Bennie Smith highlights his Top 20 favorites of a busy year.
Commander Magic Deck Of The Week: Lara Croft, Tomb Raider
Bennie Smith plunders the entire Secret Lair x Tomb Raider MTG set to fuel his Commander Deck of the Week: Lara Croft, Tomb Raider.
Commander’s Most Underplayed Magic Cards Of 2023, Part 2
Which potential Commander MTG powerhouses flew under the radar in the last six months? Bennie Smith showcases twenty recent hidden gems.
Oathbreaker Deck Of The Week: Oko, Thief Of Crowns
Bennie Smith is back with a new Oathbreaker deck of the week featuring the constructed boogieman – Oko!
Commander Deep Dive: Don Andres, the Renegade
Take what you can, give nothing back! Join Bennie Smith for another Commander deep-dive featuring Don Andres, the Renegade!
Commander Deck of the Week: Myrkul, Lord of Bones
Welcome in the weekend with another of Bennie Smith’s Commander decks of the week featuring Myrkul, Lord of Bones!
Commander Deep Dive: Ellie and Alan, Paleontologists
They may be paleontologists, but this commander is anything but extinct! Bennie Smith kicks off the week with a deep dive on Ellie and Alan, Paleontologists!
MTG Commander Deck Of The Week: Voltron Questing with Kosei, Penitent Warlord
Are you ready to accept a commander’s quest? Bennie Smith shares a mono-green Commander Deck of the Week built around activating Kosei, Penitent Warlord.
MTG Commander Deep Dive: Getting Crafty With Tetzin, Gnome Champion
Send a Gnome to the dome! Bennie Smith’s latest Commander Deep Dive explores Tetzin, Gnome Champion from MTG’s The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander.
Commander MTG Deck Of The Week: Exploring With Hakbal Of The Surging Soul
Bennie Smith maxes out his MTG Merfolk with Hakbal of the Surging Soul in his latest Commander Deck of the Week.
MTG Commander Deep Dive: Wayta, Trainer Prodigy
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan has a commander who’s Dino-mite in a fight! Bennie Smith takes an MTG Commander Deep Dive into Wayta, Trainer Prodigy.
MTG Commander Deck Of The Week: Sefris Of The Hidden Ways
As he prepares for a charity stream in honor of the late Sheldon Menery, Bennie Smith shares his Commander Deck of the Week, built around Sefris of the Hidden Ways.
MTG Commander Deep Dive: Huatli, Poet Of Unity
Bennie Smith’s latest MTG Commander Deep Dive explores the Warrior who becomes a Saga: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan’s Huatli, Poet of Unity!