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Sergeant John Benton
Price tag $0.30

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#529 Current Rank
#516 Last Week
#565 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sergeant John Benton.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sergeant John Benton decks.

Dual-Sun Technique Dual-Sun Technique
+13% Synergy $0.09
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+3% Synergy $0.09
Meltstrider's Resolve Meltstrider's Resolve
+2% Synergy $0.14
Mightform Harmonizer Mightform Harmonizer
+1% Synergy $1.21
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
0% Synergy $3.94

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sergeant John Benton's abilities and overall game plan.

Invigorate Invigorate
+78% Synergy $0.29
Groundswell Groundswell
+70% Synergy $0.31
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+69% Synergy $0.40
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+67% Synergy $0.07
Become Immense Become Immense
+67% Synergy $0.17
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+65% Synergy $1.13
Flare of Faith Flare of Faith
+65% Synergy $0.07
Might of Old Krosa Might of Old Krosa
+64% Synergy $0.14
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+63% Synergy $1.18
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+61% Synergy $0.96

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sergeant John Benton decks.

Ram Through Ram Through
+57% Synergy $0.43
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+57% Synergy $1.04
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+56% Synergy $0.10
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+56% Synergy $0.05
Overprotect Overprotect
+55% Synergy $1.81
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+47% Synergy $0.22
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+47% Synergy $0.25
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+46% Synergy $0.36
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+39% Synergy $0.51
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+17% Synergy $4.65
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $34.30
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $103.74
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $50.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $37.00

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sergeant John Benton's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Arboreal Grazer Arboreal Grazer
+37% Synergy $0.17
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+35% Synergy $0.92
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+31% Synergy $12.16
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+31% Synergy $1.46
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+30% Synergy $0.40
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+30% Synergy $0.80
Skyshroud Ranger Skyshroud Ranger
+30% Synergy $1.80
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+27% Synergy $0.38
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+26% Synergy $10.60
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+25% Synergy $2.48
Elvish Pioneer Elvish Pioneer
+20% Synergy $0.20
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+19% Synergy $10.10
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+17% Synergy $0.66
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+16% Synergy $0.25
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+12% Synergy $1.17
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+12% Synergy $10.41
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+12% Synergy $4.80
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+10% Synergy $9.60
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+9% Synergy $15.14
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+8% Synergy $4.17
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
+8% Synergy $0.10
Trostani, Three Whispers Trostani, Three Whispers
+6% Synergy $0.32
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+6% Synergy $3.44
Leela, Sevateem Warrior Leela, Sevateem Warrior
+6% Synergy $0.13
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+5% Synergy $14.98
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+5% Synergy $6.98
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+5% Synergy $2.29
Gluntch, the Bestower Gluntch, the Bestower
+5% Synergy $0.29
Spore Frog Spore Frog
+4% Synergy $0.33
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+2% Synergy $7.90
Qasali Pridemage Qasali Pridemage
+2% Synergy $0.19
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-2% Synergy $2.46
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-5% Synergy $0.42
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-11% Synergy $1.02
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $45.59

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sergeant John Benton safe.

Embiggen Embiggen
+56% Synergy $0.23
Rustler Rampage Rustler Rampage
+49% Synergy $0.13
Kaya's Onslaught Kaya's Onslaught
+49% Synergy $0.08
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+46% Synergy $0.37
Scent of Ivy Scent of Ivy
+46% Synergy $0.19
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+45% Synergy $0.66
Inner Calm, Outer Strength Inner Calm, Outer Strength
+45% Synergy $0.20
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+44% Synergy $2.36
Crumb and Get It Crumb and Get It
+42% Synergy $0.06
Mutagenic Growth Mutagenic Growth
+42% Synergy $3.62
Titanic Growth Titanic Growth
+40% Synergy $0.11
Swell of Growth Swell of Growth
+37% Synergy $0.12
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+34% Synergy $0.07
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+34% Synergy $0.22
Tifa's Limit Break Tifa's Limit Break
+33% Synergy $0.29
Bounty of the Hunt Bounty of the Hunt
+33% Synergy $0.34
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+31% Synergy $0.22
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+28% Synergy $0.47
Might of Oaks Might of Oaks
+28% Synergy $0.32
Wing It Wing It
+28% Synergy $0.07
Choose Your Weapon Choose Your Weapon
+26% Synergy $0.09
Arrester's Zeal Arrester's Zeal
+25% Synergy $0.03
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+25% Synergy $0.11
Adamant Will Adamant Will
+22% Synergy $0.29
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+21% Synergy $0.76
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+21% Synergy $3.36
Fight as One Fight as One
+21% Synergy $0.14
Might of the Nephilim Might of the Nephilim
+20% Synergy $0.31
Wax // Wane Wax // Wane
+20% Synergy $0.05
Fog Fog
+19% Synergy $0.31
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+19% Synergy $0.43
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+19% Synergy $0.29
Stonewood Invocation Stonewood Invocation
+19% Synergy $1.44
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+19% Synergy $0.18
Pair o' Dice Lost Pair o' Dice Lost
+18% Synergy $0.15
Jump Scare Jump Scare
+18% Synergy $0.03
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+17% Synergy $0.98
Abolish Abolish
+17% Synergy $0.55
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+16% Synergy $1.70
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+16% Synergy $0.09
Prey's Vengeance Prey's Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.04
Snag Snag
+16% Synergy $0.25
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+15% Synergy $0.24
Ajani's Presence Ajani's Presence
+15% Synergy $0.06
Reprieve Reprieve
+13% Synergy $1.20
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $17.03
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.73
Beast Within Beast Within
-4% Synergy $0.83
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $0.96
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-17% Synergy $9.75

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sergeant John Benton's game plan and control the board.

Phytoburst Phytoburst
+45% Synergy $0.15
Single Combat Single Combat
+42% Synergy $0.49
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+35% Synergy $0.21
Scale Up Scale Up
+33% Synergy $0.70
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+28% Synergy $0.32
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+26% Synergy $0.82
Nostalgic Dreams Nostalgic Dreams
+21% Synergy $2.38
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+17% Synergy $0.42
Enter the Unknown Enter the Unknown
+13% Synergy $0.29
Kayla's Command Kayla's Command
+13% Synergy $0.12
Savage Swipe Savage Swipe
+12% Synergy $0.08
Explore Explore
+11% Synergy $0.19
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+11% Synergy $0.53
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+10% Synergy $0.79
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+9% Synergy $0.55
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+9% Synergy $0.57
Prepare // Fight Prepare // Fight
+9% Synergy $0.21
Monstrous Growth Monstrous Growth
+8% Synergy $0.10
Larger Than Life Larger Than Life
+6% Synergy $0.06
Regrowth Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.44
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+4% Synergy $0.24
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $5.13
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $1.96
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
-3% Synergy $0.24
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $4.03
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.38
Three Visits Three Visits
-11% Synergy $5.88
Farseek Farseek
-13% Synergy $0.73
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-16% Synergy $1.99
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-18% Synergy $0.37
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-22% Synergy $1.79
Cultivate Cultivate
-31% Synergy $0.54

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Spellbook Spellbook
+43% Synergy $1.50
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+33% Synergy $1.08
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+24% Synergy $0.31
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+13% Synergy $0.43
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+11% Synergy $3.34
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+9% Synergy $119.47
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+8% Synergy $2.24
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+8% Synergy $7.28
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+8% Synergy $4.14
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+6% Synergy $8.93
Power Fist Power Fist
+5% Synergy $6.83
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+5% Synergy $1.62
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+5% Synergy $8.98
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+5% Synergy $3.05
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+5% Synergy $0.18
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $18.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sergeant John Benton's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Wild Defiance Wild Defiance
+55% Synergy $0.66
Empyrial Armor Empyrial Armor
+43% Synergy $0.23
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+32% Synergy $0.92
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+27% Synergy $0.22
Exploration Exploration
+25% Synergy $29.07
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+24% Synergy $0.60
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+21% Synergy $34.89
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+21% Synergy $0.10
Gryff's Boon Gryff's Boon
+19% Synergy $0.13
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+16% Synergy $0.22
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+16% Synergy $0.17
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+15% Synergy $7.08
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+14% Synergy $0.40
On the Trail On the Trail
+11% Synergy $0.40
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+10% Synergy $0.19
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+9% Synergy $4.40
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+9% Synergy $1.58
Seal of Strength Seal of Strength
+9% Synergy $0.13
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.25
Shardmage's Rescue Shardmage's Rescue
+7% Synergy $0.20
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+6% Synergy $0.28
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+5% Synergy $1.53
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+4% Synergy $2.26
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+4% Synergy $1.42
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+4% Synergy $0.19
Rancor Rancor
+2% Synergy $1.44
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+1% Synergy $2.54
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-1% Synergy $5.68
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $6.05
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-3% Synergy $0.34
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-4% Synergy $0.32
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-4% Synergy $0.19
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-6% Synergy $1.52
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-9% Synergy $0.98

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sergeant John Benton to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+9% Synergy $1.06

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+54% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.32
Centaur Garden Centaur Garden
+18% Synergy $0.70
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+10% Synergy $0.54
Hickory Woodlot Hickory Woodlot
+9% Synergy $1.45
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+6% Synergy $1.46
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+5% Synergy $5.25
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $8.83
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.45
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $30.50
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $3.53
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.15

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+46% Synergy $1.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+21% Synergy $2.88
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $26.29
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-7% Synergy $0.56
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.24
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-12% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy $0.52

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sergeant John Benton decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+26% Synergy $0.82
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+16% Synergy $0.13
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+16% Synergy $1.70
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+13% Synergy $3.85
Brushland Brushland
+11% Synergy $0.84
Riftstone Portal Riftstone Portal
+11% Synergy $2.69
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+8% Synergy $4.17
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.55
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $28.40
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+5% Synergy $0.15
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $8.12
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+5% Synergy $0.29
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+4% Synergy $0.81
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $5.13
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $5.70
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $40.36
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.06
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
0% Synergy $2.73
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-2% Synergy $11.60
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-2% Synergy $12.70
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $8.81
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-3% Synergy $0.19
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-4% Synergy $0.17
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-4% Synergy $0.66
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-4% Synergy $2.05
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-4% Synergy $4.94
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-4% Synergy $0.32
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-6% Synergy $15.10
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-7% Synergy $6.68
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-7% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.21
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-14% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-15% Synergy $0.14
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-17% Synergy $0.18

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