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.
How Good Is Secrets of Strixhaven for Commander?
Is Secrets of Strixhaven good for Commander fans? Longtime format expert Bennie Smith examines the set with his red pen and gives it a grade!
Witherbloom, the Balancer Commander Deck Tech
Bennie's excited about the new Secrets of Strixhaven, and especially one new legend: the black and green Witherbloom, the Balancer.
The Best New Commanders in Secrets of Strixhaven
Which are the best new commanders from Secrets of Strixhaven? Dean Bennie brings the crib sheet so you can focus your time on excellence!
The 10 Best Colored Artifacts in Commander
Which colored artifacts stand head and shoulders above the others in Commander? Bennie gives you the Top 10 power ranking!
Uncommons You're Not Playing in Commander, but Should Be!
Commander legend Bennie Smith has got a list of uncommon rarity cards that more people should play in Commander. That includes you!
The 10 Best Uncommons in Commander
Which cards are the best 10 uncommons in Commander, besides Sol Ring? Bennie Smith counts them down for you!
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
Comparing The Professor's Betor Deck to the Average EDHREC List
Bennie shows us how to compare two deck lists by comparing The Professor's Betor list against the average list on EDHREC.
Was the TMNT Magic Set Cowa-Bungled?
Is TMNT a good set for Commander? Are the legends worth building? Are the new mechanics exciting? Bennie Smith answers these questions here.
The Best New Commanders in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
There's a pile of new legendary creatures in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; which ones should you keep an eye out for in Commander?