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Sergeant John Benton
Price tag $0.25

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

#574 Current Rank
#609 Last Week
#559 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.

Riverguard's Reflexes Riverguard's Reflexes
+1% Synergy $0.08
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
0% Synergy $0.15
Shimmerwilds Growth Shimmerwilds Growth
-1% Synergy $0.22
Thoughtweft Charge Thoughtweft Charge
-1% Synergy $0.11
Brigid's Command Brigid's Command
-5% Synergy $0.22

High Synergy Cards

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

Invigorate Invigorate
+78% Synergy $0.30
Groundswell Groundswell
+71% Synergy $0.37
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+68% Synergy $0.19
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+68% Synergy $0.06
Become Immense Become Immense
+67% Synergy $0.18
Flare of Faith Flare of Faith
+65% Synergy $0.05
Might of Old Krosa Might of Old Krosa
+65% Synergy $0.14
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+64% Synergy $0.85
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+62% Synergy $1.73
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+59% Synergy $1.56

Top Cards

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

Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+57% Synergy $0.11
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+57% Synergy $0.94
Ram Through Ram Through
+56% Synergy $0.35
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+56% Synergy $0.09
Wild Defiance Wild Defiance
+56% Synergy $0.56
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+47% Synergy $0.22
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+47% Synergy $0.30
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+46% Synergy $0.59
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+39% Synergy $0.55
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+16% Synergy $2.80
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $48.00
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $116.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $47.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $31.52

Creatures

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

Arboreal Grazer Arboreal Grazer
+39% Synergy $0.13
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+34% Synergy $1.40
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+31% Synergy $0.46
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+31% Synergy $1.33
Skyshroud Ranger Skyshroud Ranger
+31% Synergy $3.94
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+30% Synergy $0.83
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+30% Synergy $12.27
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+26% Synergy $2.11
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+25% Synergy $0.50
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+24% Synergy $8.66
Elvish Pioneer Elvish Pioneer
+21% Synergy $0.26
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+18% Synergy $12.95
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+17% Synergy $0.33
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+16% Synergy $0.71
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+12% Synergy $9.77
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+11% Synergy $8.01
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+10% Synergy $1.95
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+9% Synergy $19.23
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+9% Synergy $7.60
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+8% Synergy $4.54
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
+7% Synergy $0.13
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+6% Synergy $16.78
Trostani, Three Whispers Trostani, Three Whispers
+6% Synergy $0.36
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+6% Synergy $1.74
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+5% Synergy $9.73
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+5% Synergy $1.94
Leela, Sevateem Warrior Leela, Sevateem Warrior
+5% Synergy $0.13
Spore Frog Spore Frog
+4% Synergy $0.27
Gluntch, the Bestower Gluntch, the Bestower
+4% Synergy $0.37
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+3% Synergy $11.28
Qasali Pridemage Qasali Pridemage
+2% Synergy $0.16
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-3% Synergy $0.24
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-10% Synergy $1.30
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $46.72

Instants

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

Embiggen Embiggen
+56% Synergy $0.22
Overprotect Overprotect
+53% Synergy $1.48
Rustler Rampage Rustler Rampage
+48% Synergy $0.15
Kaya's Onslaught Kaya's Onslaught
+48% Synergy $0.11
Scent of Ivy Scent of Ivy
+46% Synergy $0.20
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+45% Synergy $0.37
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+45% Synergy $0.85
Inner Calm, Outer Strength Inner Calm, Outer Strength
+45% Synergy $0.16
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+42% Synergy $2.73
Crumb and Get It Crumb and Get It
+41% Synergy $0.04
Titanic Growth Titanic Growth
+41% Synergy $0.06
Mutagenic Growth Mutagenic Growth
+41% Synergy $2.29
Swell of Growth Swell of Growth
+38% Synergy $0.10
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+35% Synergy $0.03
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+35% Synergy $0.22
Tifa's Limit Break Tifa's Limit Break
+34% Synergy $0.18
Bounty of the Hunt Bounty of the Hunt
+33% Synergy $0.35
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+31% Synergy $0.15
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+28% Synergy $0.45
Wing It Wing It
+27% Synergy $0.04
Might of Oaks Might of Oaks
+27% Synergy $0.36
Choose Your Weapon Choose Your Weapon
+25% Synergy $0.12
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+24% Synergy $0.06
Arrester's Zeal Arrester's Zeal
+24% Synergy $0.04
Adamant Will Adamant Will
+23% Synergy $0.15
Fight as One Fight as One
+21% Synergy $0.15
Wax // Wane Wax // Wane
+21% Synergy $0.05
Fog Fog
+20% Synergy $0.51
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+20% Synergy $1.24
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+20% Synergy $4.93
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+20% Synergy $0.42
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+20% Synergy $0.31
Might of the Nephilim Might of the Nephilim
+20% Synergy $0.34
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+19% Synergy $0.12
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+17% Synergy $0.11
Abolish Abolish
+17% Synergy $0.49
Jump Scare Jump Scare
+17% Synergy $0.04
Stonewood Invocation Stonewood Invocation
+17% Synergy $1.35
Pair o' Dice Lost Pair o' Dice Lost
+17% Synergy $0.15
Snag Snag
+16% Synergy $0.24
Prey's Vengeance Prey's Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.06
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+15% Synergy $0.80
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+15% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+14% Synergy $1.41
Reprieve Reprieve
+13% Synergy $1.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $17.17
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.86
Beast Within Beast Within
-4% Synergy $0.59
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $0.99
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-17% Synergy $11.42

Sorceries

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

Phytoburst Phytoburst
+45% Synergy $0.13
Single Combat Single Combat
+43% Synergy $0.48
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+36% Synergy $0.17
Scale Up Scale Up
+34% Synergy $0.61
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+28% Synergy $0.41
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+26% Synergy $1.00
Nostalgic Dreams Nostalgic Dreams
+20% Synergy $2.62
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+16% Synergy $0.42
Enter the Unknown Enter the Unknown
+13% Synergy $0.32
Savage Swipe Savage Swipe
+12% Synergy $0.08
Explore Explore
+11% Synergy $0.42
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+11% Synergy $0.71
Kayla's Command Kayla's Command
+11% Synergy $0.13
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+10% Synergy $1.31
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+10% Synergy $0.48
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+9% Synergy $0.54
Prepare // Fight Prepare // Fight
+9% Synergy $0.12
Monstrous Growth Monstrous Growth
+8% Synergy $0.18
Larger Than Life Larger Than Life
+6% Synergy $0.09
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+5% Synergy $4.87
Regrowth Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.45
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $5.09
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.35
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
-2% Synergy $0.20
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $4.91
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.37
Three Visits Three Visits
-11% Synergy $8.09
Farseek Farseek
-14% Synergy $0.49
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-16% Synergy $2.42
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-18% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-22% Synergy $0.56
Cultivate Cultivate
-31% Synergy $0.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Spellbook Spellbook
+44% Synergy $5.12
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+33% Synergy $1.12
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+24% Synergy $0.28
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+12% Synergy $0.79
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+10% Synergy $3.24
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+9% Synergy $169.50
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+8% Synergy $2.23
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+8% Synergy $3.53
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+7% Synergy $8.89
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+6% Synergy $10.32
Power Fist Power Fist
+5% Synergy $9.88
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+5% Synergy $2.21
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+5% Synergy $9.45
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+4% Synergy $4.11
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $24.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.53

Enchantments

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

Empyrial Armor Empyrial Armor
+43% Synergy $0.20
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+33% Synergy $1.12
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+30% Synergy $0.23
Exploration Exploration
+25% Synergy $28.37
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+22% Synergy $0.93
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+22% Synergy $0.14
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+21% Synergy $32.70
Gryff's Boon Gryff's Boon
+19% Synergy $0.13
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+16% Synergy $0.30
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+16% Synergy $0.18
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+15% Synergy $10.15
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+15% Synergy $0.40
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+10% Synergy $0.19
On the Trail On the Trail
+10% Synergy $1.27
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+9% Synergy $4.35
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+9% Synergy $2.25
Seal of Strength Seal of Strength
+9% Synergy $0.14
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+8% Synergy $0.32
Shardmage's Rescue Shardmage's Rescue
+7% Synergy $0.20
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+6% Synergy $0.25
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+5% Synergy $1.03
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+5% Synergy $0.17
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+4% Synergy $4.49
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+4% Synergy $1.93
Rancor Rancor
+3% Synergy $1.34
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+1% Synergy $3.61
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
0% Synergy $0.95
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-2% Synergy $0.38
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-2% Synergy $6.72
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $5.54
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-3% Synergy $0.25
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-4% Synergy $0.23
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-5% Synergy $2.16
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-8% Synergy $1.14

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
+8% Synergy $0.81

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+54% Synergy $3.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.26
Centaur Garden Centaur Garden
+18% Synergy $0.89
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+10% Synergy $0.70
Hickory Woodlot Hickory Woodlot
+10% Synergy $5.57
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+7% Synergy $1.60
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+6% Synergy $4.79
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $13.14
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.74
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.75
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $4.99
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $38.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+45% Synergy $1.71
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+21% Synergy $5.34
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $33.73
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-6% Synergy $0.74
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.23
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-12% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+26% Synergy $1.00
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+16% Synergy $0.12
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+14% Synergy $1.41
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+12% Synergy $4.16
Riftstone Portal Riftstone Portal
+10% Synergy $2.70
Brushland Brushland
+9% Synergy $0.74
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+8% Synergy $4.54
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+6% Synergy $0.15
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.27
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $30.07
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+5% Synergy $0.55
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $9.04
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.26
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $6.47
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $41.20
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.35
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.13
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.16
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
0% Synergy $2.14
Savannah Savannah
-1% Synergy
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-2% Synergy $13.54
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-3% Synergy $12.83
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-4% Synergy $10.12
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-4% Synergy $7.36
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-4% Synergy $0.20
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-4% Synergy $0.23
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-5% Synergy $0.20
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-5% Synergy $0.35
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-6% Synergy $2.01
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-7% Synergy $7.12
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-7% Synergy $6.31
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-7% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.22
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-13% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-13% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-15% Synergy $0.17
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-16% Synergy $0.20
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-16% Synergy $0.08

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