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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.

MTG Commander Deep Dive: Herigast, Erupting Nullkite

Who’s hyped for Modern Horizons 3? Bennie Smith honors the upcoming Magic set with ideas for building around preview card Herigast, Erupting Nullkite.

Magic Commander Deck Of The Week: Relentless Rats With Garth One-Eye

A Relentless Rats Commander MTG deck doesn’t have to be mono-black! Bennie Smith’s Commander Deck of the Week goes five colors with Garth One-Eye.

Magic Commander Deep Dive: Kirri, Talented Sprout

Bennie Smith is all about Plant power as he takes a Commander Deep Dive into Kirri, Talented Sprout from MTG’s Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander.

Magic Commander Deck Of The Week: Vihaan, Goldwaker

What made Bennie Smith change his mind about building a Treasure deck for Commander? The star of his MTG Deck of the Week, Vihaan, Goldwaker!

MTG Commander Tales From SCG CON Richmond

Bennie Smith had a real Commander Celebration with SCG CON Richmond in his backyard! He shares the memorable moments from the eight games he played over a great weekend of Magic.

A First Look At Modern Horizons 3 For Commander

Who says Modern Horizons 3 is just for Magic’s Modern format? Join Bennie for a look at how cards from the upcoming set fit into Commander

Commander Deep Dive: Bruse Tarl, Roving Rancher

Bennie is back for another Commander deep dive, this time featuring Bruse Tarl, Roving Rancher from Outlaws of Thunder Junction!

Commander Deck of the Week: Savra, Queen of the Golgari

Bennie Smith is back for another Commander deck of the week, this time featuring Savra, Queen of the Golgari!

Commander Deep Dive: Wylie Duke, Atiin Hero

Bennie is back for another Commander Deep Dive, this time featuring Wylie Duke, Atiin Hero!

MTG Commander Deck Of The Week: Hazezon, Shaper Of Sand

Outlaws of Thunder Junction has rewritten the rules of Deserts in Commander Magic games. Bennie Smith puts the new cards to use in his Hazezon, Shaper of Sand deck.

Magic Commander Deep Dive: Outlaws Of Thunder Junction’s Felix Five-Boots

Bennie Smith explores Felix Five-Boots, the Ooze Rogue from Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander who carries a Panharmonicon into battle.

Commander Deck of the Week: Rohgahh, Kher Keep Overlord

Tiny Kobolds and massive Dragons meet in Bennie Smith’s Commander Magic Deck of the Week, built around Rohgahh, Kher Keep Overlord.

Reviewing Magic: The Gathering’s Outlaws Of Thunder Junction Commander

Bennie Smith rounds up the face cards, alternate commanders, and best new printings of upcoming MTG release Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander.

The MTG Outlaws Of Thunder Junction Commander Round-Up

Bennie Smith highlights 25 recently revealed Outlaws of Thunder Junction cards to add some Western flair to your next Commander MTG game.

Outlaws Of Thunder Junction: My MTG Commander First Impressions

Bennie Smith examines the first week of Outlaws of Thunder Junction previews for Commander Magic, from the return of Homarids to the many legendary creatures.