The Stories We Tell In Magic
Bennie Smith talks about the philosophy of building decks, making plays, and handling Magic games in a style that will give you and your opponent something to remember!
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.
The Ultimate Planeswalker Commander Deck!
Make sure you bring some dice if you sleeve up this amazing new deck from Bennie Smith! You’ll go ultimate in no time flat with this Planeswalking masterpiece!
Dromoka’s Haymakers
The Dragonlords have carved out their place in Standard, but now it’s time for Bennie Smith to solidify their place in Commander! This week, see what he has in store for Dragonlord Dromoka!
Flying Over Standard, Obliterating Modern
Bennie Smith modifies the Five-Color Dragons concept in a different direction for #SCGPORT! Then, he shows you how he’s evolved another author’s trademark Modern archetype!
Exploiting Sidisi’s Greatness
When the first Sidisi came to us months ago, Commander players drooled at the possibilities. New Sidisi is no different! See what Bennie Smith has in store for the Undead Vizier!
How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Den Protector
Bennie Smith shares his close call with another State Championship and tells you all about the archetype and the card he thinks will have a big effect on #SCGPROV!
Bellstriking Like A Boss
Let’s hear it for the little guy, and by that, we mean those little legendary fellows that just don’t get enough Commander love. Bennie Smith hopes to change that by ringing bells during Commander games for the foreseeable future!
Feeling Machete At The Invitational
Bennie Smith relives his Invitational weekend! Complete with awkward mirrors, hunger pangs, and Brady Bunch shoutouts, see what advice Bennie has to offer before you hit up #SCGStates!
Tuck Is Dead, Long Live Tuck!
The change to the Commander “tuck” rule has really gotten people stirred up. This week, Bennie Smith takes on the controversy!
Dragonlord Ojutai!
It seems like every new set has a host of new legendary creatures for us to build Commander decks around, and that is awesome! See Bennie Smith’s latest legendary dragon of choice!
Dragons, Megamorphs, And Dragons!
It isn’t just the Dragons from Magic’s latest power set that have Bennie excited, he’s also stoked to do some megamorphing! See the Commander and Standard craziness Bennie is ready to unleash on the world with Dragons of Tarkir!
Elder Dragons, Tiny Leaders, And Invitational Wealth
There’s too much good stuff going on in Magic for Bennie Smith to stick to just one thing! Read about his sideboard guide for Grand Prix Miami, his Tiny Leaders evaluation, and of course, his love for new Dragons!
One Flying Bolster Basket
When it comes to dragons and Commander, there’s no limit to the damage you can do! See Bennie Smith’s double take on the bolstering baddie Dromoka, the Eternal!
Down The Sabertooth Rabbit Hole
Bennie Smith has been inspired by the latest Temur Ascendancy success! See the Standard and Legacy decks he has on his mind before #SCGHOU!
Tempests And Teapots
As much as Bennie Smith is a fan of green and black cards, he just couldn’t resist testing his prowess at Jeskai! See the tempestuous results of his Jeskai Commander work!