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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 Deep Dive: Agatha Of The Vile Cauldron

Which witch has Bennie Smith been wanting to write about all week? It’s been Agatha of the Vile Cauldron all along! How would he use the cost reduction in Commander?

Commander Deep Dive: Kellan, The Fae-Blooded

Join Bennie Smith on his latest Commander Adventure as he takes a deep dive into building around Wilds of Eldraine preview Kellan, the Fae-Blooded.

Wilds Of Eldraine First-Day Previews For Commander

Bennie Smith explores the first day of preview cards for Wilds of Eldraine and highlights his top picks for Commander.

The Coolest Reprints (That Aren’t Legendary Creatures) Of Commander Masters

With Commander Masters officially released, Bennie Smith shares his top non-legendary creature reprints of the set, plus borderless variants that caught his eye.

Commander Deck Of The Week: Rocco Cat-Breath Combo

Angry Cats meet elite cooking as Bennie Smith shares his Breath of Fury / Nacatl War-Pride Commander combo deck led by Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer.

How Eldrazi Unbound Can Power Up Your Monocolor Commander Decks

Monocolor Commander decks just got a big boost from… a colorless precon? Bennie Smith shows how to use the Eldrazi Unbound deck from Commander Masters to spice up your one-color wonders.

Commander Deck Of The Week: Morophon Shadowborn Apostles

Rewrite the rules of your Commander game! Bennie Smith’s latest Deck of the Week runs 27 Shadowborn Apostles, with Morophon, the Boundless at the helm.

Commander’s Most Underplayed Magic Cards Of 2023 (So Far)

Bennie Smith shows some love to under-the-radar recent releases that deserve a second look for your MTG Commander decks.

Commander Deck Of The Week: Ashaya, Soul Of The Wild

Turn your creatures into Forests! Bennie Smith taps into his high-power Commander side with Ashaya, Soul of the Wild.

The Coolest Reprinted Legends In Commander Masters

Commander Masters is serving up a feast of legendary reprints. Bennie Smith brings you his favorite dozen to build around.

Commander Deck Of The Week: Yuriko, The Tiger’s Shadow

Who wants Ninjas? Bennie Smith shares his Commander Deck of the Week built around Yuriko, the Tiger’s Shadow.

Commander Deep Dive: Historic Food With Samwise Gamgee

Food and history: what’s not to love? Bennie Smith takes a Commander Deep Dive into building around Samwise Gamgee.

Commander Deck Of The Week: Gimli, Mournful Avenger

Bennie Smith helps Gimli, Mournful Avenger with his task by putting him at the helm of a Commander deck that loves sacrificing Goblins.

Commander Deep Dive: Aragorn, King Of Gondor

Hail to the King! Bennie Smith explores ways to build around the monarch-themed commander Aragorn, King of Gondor.

Commander Deck Of The Week: Gollum, Patient Plotter

My Precious! Bennie Smith builds his latest Commander Deck of the Week around Gollum, Patient Plotter.