Bennie Smith
Bennie's played Magic since 1994 and has been writing about it nearly as long. Commander is his favorite format, but he's been known to put on his competitive hat to play Standard and Pioneer. Recently he's dabbled in Oathbreaker and Pendragon.
- Best New Commanders from Star Trek
ListsStar Trek is almost here! Which new commanders should you build decks around? Bennie's got some great tips!
- Star Trek Deck Tech: Borg Queen, Perfection Manifest
Deck TechsAssimilate your opponents' best creatures into the Borg collective? Bennie's deck tech this week illustrates that resistance is futile!
- Darkhold Destiny Deck Tech: Gargantos, the Endbringer
ArticlesIt's an Elder God Horror, how scary can it be? Bennie Smith brings the cosmic beatdown with this Darkhold Destiny deck tech!
- Reality Fracture Deck Tech: Loot, the Anomaly
Deck TechsJace is up to some shenanigans, and one of his victims is Loot! Come take a look at this Anomalous deck tech.
- Heart Healthy! Low Salt Options to Replace Salty Cards
ArticlesIt's Salt Week, and if you're looking to reduce your deck's salt output, Bennie Smith is here with heart-healthy options!
- How Good is Reality Fracture for Commander?
ArticlesHas Jace's megalomaniacal machinations produced a set chock full of Commander goodies? Bennie digs in graphs and charts to give his grade!
- Best New Commanders from Reality Fracture
ArticlesWhich of the dozens of new legends in Reality Fracture are worth taking a look at? Bennie's got you covered with a fun & powerful selection!
- Commander Deck Tech: Kwia Vigorbloom
ArticlesIf you wish you could play Black Lotus in Commander does Bennie have a deck for you! Professor Vigorbloom has called class to session!
- Deck Tech: Glava, Five-Advents Mage
Deck TechsReady for another Bennie deck tech built from the weird new legends from Mystery Booster Commander? X marks the spot with wild Glava nonsense!
- Deck Tech: The Muckslinger Gang
ArticlesReady for something weird? Bennie Smith builds a sweet deck that loves the size boost of The Mucksling Gang outside of combat!