Selvala, Explorer Returned
Commander guru Bennie Smith is still waist-deep in Conspiracy hype for his favorite format! Read about his latest love and the list he has graciously composed around her.
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.
Uncle Grenzo
Bennie Smith is as stoked about Conspiracy as the rest of us! In time for the set’s release, Bennie has some ideas about how to take Grenzo, Dungeon Warden for a wild ride!
Inspired Disciple
Disciple of Deceit has been doing some good dirty work for Bennie Smith! Check out the Standard list he piloted to a Top 4 Game Day finish and get some inspiration of your own ahead of #SCGINDY!
A Commander’s-Eye Peek at Conspiracy
Bennie Smith has been monitoring Conspiracy closely, and it’s hit his sweet spot! Get his takes on the set for draft as well as post-draft Commander and Eternal Constructed play.
God Pack
Imagine opening one of the extremely rare “God Packs” of Journey into Nyx and the fun you could have with it! Bennie Smith did, and this week he brings a fun brew centered around the fifteen deities of Theros.
Pharika, Lady of Snakes
“Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?” Because they’re fun! Bennie Smith crafts a Snake Tribal Commander deck led by Journey into Nyx deity Pharika, God of Affliction!
Journey into Modern with Enchantment Creatures and Zur
An unexpected Prerelease success has Bennie inspired! Get his thoughts on a new Zur the Enchanted build for Modern.
All That Glitters
This week Bennie builds his first Journey into Nyx Commander deck, choosing King Macar, the Gold-Cursed to helm a deck filled with pure unadulterated greed.
Nyx Picks
Bennie shares his thoughts on some of the new Journey into Nyx cards that have caught his attention to get some conversation going in the comments.
Courser Correction
Bennie Smith talks about the RUG Monsters deck he’s been having success with at Friday Night Magic. Take a look and let him know what you think!
Sailing With A Skeleton Crew
Today Bennie pivots back to Commander, building a deck headed by a nostalgic general with a boost from more recent sets to pull some nice synergies together.
Cleansing My Competitive Palate
Bennie gets back into Standard with a G/W Monsters deck of his own design. Will it help him get his competitive mojo back? Read on to find out!
Land Ho!
Take a look at the five-color Child of Alara Commander deck that Bennie built around Surveyor’s Scope and took to Grand Prix Richmond to try out!
Me & 4,300 Of My Closest Friends
In this week’s article, Bennie talks about his experience at Grand Prix Richmond, where he got to play Modern, Draft, Standard, and Commander and more!
Mean Roon: A Commander Tournament Recap
Bennie recounts the Commander tournament he participated in last weekend, where he played a meaner version of his Roon deck.