Bennie Smith
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.
10 Overlooked Commanders from 2025
With almost 500 new cards that can be your commander released in 2025, it's easy to overlook some. Bennie's here with some great picks.
The Best New Commanders of 2025
Which cards are the best new Commanders from 2025? Bennie Smith's here for the run-down of popular picks & hidden gems for each set.
Going Wide With Aang and Katara in Commander
Bennie Smith is looking to go wide with Allies, with this Commander deck built around Aang and Katara, from Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Learning Lessons With Iroh, Grand Lotus in Commander
Put on a pot for tea and break out your best Lessons while Iroh, Grand Lotus leads this cool spin on Spellslinger strategies!
The Best New Commanders From Avatar: The Last Airbender
Which new legends from Avatar: The Last Airbender should you build for your next Commander deck? Here are 15 for your consideration!
Earthbend With Toph, the Blind Bandit - Commander Deck Tech
Looking for a scrappy mono-green Toph deck from Avatar: The Last Airbender? Bennie brings a deck that punches with land creatures!
Leonardo, the Balance and Splinter, the Mentor Commander Deck Tech
Want a chill, laid-back five color Ninja deck? Bennie has you covered with Leonardo, the Balance and Splinter, the Mentor partnered up!
Leonardo, Worldly Warrior Deck Tech
Bennie Smith presents a go-wide Leonardo deck that'll double-strike your opponent while making tokens to swarm your way to victory!
Aloy, Savior of Meridian Commander Deck Tech
Ready to discover the horizon? Let's see what Aloy, Savior of Meridian can do at the helm of an artifact-heavy Commander deck.
Ravnica at 20: How the Guilds Branded My Color Identity
Bennie Smith celebrates the 20th anniversary of Ravnica by exploring how the set's guilds have affected color identity, including his own.