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Sergeant John Benton
Price tag $0.23

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

#528 Current Rank
#554 Last Week
#560 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.

Strength of Will Strength of Will
+5% Synergy $0.77
Grow Extra Arms Grow Extra Arms
+4% Synergy $0.04
Thwip! Thwip!
+2% Synergy $0.02
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+1% Synergy $0.17
Spectacular Tactics Spectacular Tactics
+1% Synergy $0.05

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 $0.33
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+69% Synergy $0.41
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+67% Synergy $0.04
Become Immense Become Immense
+67% Synergy $0.16
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+65% Synergy $1.15
Flare of Faith Flare of Faith
+65% Synergy $0.04
Might of Old Krosa Might of Old Krosa
+65% Synergy $0.11
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+63% Synergy $1.54
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+60% Synergy $0.83

Top Cards

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

Ram Through Ram Through
+57% Synergy $0.34
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+57% Synergy $1.23
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+56% Synergy $0.09
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+56% Synergy $0.12
Embiggen Embiggen
+56% Synergy $0.20
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+47% Synergy $0.23
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+47% Synergy $0.18
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+46% Synergy $0.48
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+39% Synergy $0.53
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+17% Synergy $5.04
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $36.64
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $109.39
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $50.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $32.03

Creatures

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

Arboreal Grazer Arboreal Grazer
+38% Synergy $0.20
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+35% Synergy $1.10
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+31% Synergy $1.38
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+31% Synergy $11.86
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+30% Synergy $0.37
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+30% Synergy $0.72
Skyshroud Ranger Skyshroud Ranger
+30% Synergy $1.16
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+27% Synergy $0.29
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+25% Synergy $10.10
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+25% Synergy $2.71
Elvish Pioneer Elvish Pioneer
+20% Synergy $0.23
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+19% Synergy $11.72
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+17% Synergy $0.67
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+16% Synergy $0.26
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+12% Synergy $10.08
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+12% Synergy $5.44
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+11% Synergy $1.10
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+10% Synergy $14.90
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+10% Synergy $10.22
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+9% Synergy $4.13
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
+8% Synergy $0.15
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+6% Synergy $12.53
Trostani, Three Whispers Trostani, Three Whispers
+6% Synergy $0.26
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+6% Synergy $2.26
Leela, Sevateem Warrior Leela, Sevateem Warrior
+6% Synergy $0.12
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+5% Synergy $7.95
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+5% Synergy $2.52
Spore Frog Spore Frog
+4% Synergy $0.22
Gluntch, the Bestower Gluntch, the Bestower
+4% Synergy $0.31
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+3% Synergy $7.95
Qasali Pridemage Qasali Pridemage
+2% Synergy $0.19
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-2% Synergy $2.33
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-4% Synergy $0.41
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-10% Synergy $1.00
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $41.79

Instants

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

Overprotect Overprotect
+54% Synergy $1.01
Rustler Rampage Rustler Rampage
+49% Synergy $0.11
Kaya's Onslaught Kaya's Onslaught
+49% Synergy $0.07
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+46% Synergy $0.32
Scent of Ivy Scent of Ivy
+46% Synergy $0.20
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+45% Synergy $0.53
Inner Calm, Outer Strength Inner Calm, Outer Strength
+45% Synergy $0.18
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+44% Synergy $2.61
Crumb and Get It Crumb and Get It
+42% Synergy $0.06
Mutagenic Growth Mutagenic Growth
+41% Synergy $3.68
Titanic Growth Titanic Growth
+40% Synergy $0.05
Swell of Growth Swell of Growth
+37% Synergy $0.10
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+34% Synergy $0.09
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+34% Synergy $0.21
Tifa's Limit Break Tifa's Limit Break
+33% 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 $0.50
Might of Oaks Might of Oaks
+28% Synergy $0.36
Wing It Wing It
+27% Synergy $0.03
Choose Your Weapon Choose Your Weapon
+26% Synergy $0.19
Arrester's Zeal Arrester's Zeal
+25% Synergy $0.04
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+24% Synergy $0.07
Adamant Will Adamant Will
+22% Synergy $0.23
Fight as One Fight as One
+21% Synergy $0.10
Wax // Wane Wax // Wane
+21% Synergy $0.07
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+20% Synergy $0.81
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+20% Synergy $4.00
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+20% Synergy $0.50
Might of the Nephilim Might of the Nephilim
+20% Synergy $0.30
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+20% Synergy $0.26
Fog Fog
+19% Synergy $0.42
Stonewood Invocation Stonewood Invocation
+19% Synergy $1.51
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+19% Synergy $0.14
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+17% Synergy $0.87
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+17% Synergy $0.10
Pair o' Dice Lost Pair o' Dice Lost
+17% Synergy $0.16
Jump Scare Jump Scare
+17% Synergy $0.03
Abolish Abolish
+17% Synergy $0.55
Prey's Vengeance Prey's Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.05
Snag Snag
+16% Synergy $0.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+15% Synergy $1.69
Dual-Sun Technique Dual-Sun Technique
+15% Synergy $0.15
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+15% Synergy $0.23
Reprieve Reprieve
+13% Synergy $1.36
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $17.98
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.68
Beast Within Beast Within
-4% Synergy $0.84
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.14
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-17% Synergy $10.98

Sorceries

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

Phytoburst Phytoburst
+46% Synergy $0.16
Single Combat Single Combat
+42% Synergy $0.46
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+35% Synergy $0.12
Scale Up Scale Up
+33% Synergy $0.55
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+28% Synergy $0.29
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+26% Synergy $0.69
Nostalgic Dreams Nostalgic Dreams
+21% Synergy $2.57
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+16% Synergy $0.38
Enter the Unknown Enter the Unknown
+13% Synergy $0.29
Kayla's Command Kayla's Command
+13% Synergy $0.16
Savage Swipe Savage Swipe
+12% Synergy $0.07
Explore Explore
+11% Synergy $4.95
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+11% Synergy $0.62
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+10% Synergy $0.63
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+9% Synergy $0.58
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+9% Synergy $0.55
Prepare // Fight Prepare // Fight
+9% Synergy $0.16
Monstrous Growth Monstrous Growth
+8% Synergy $0.12
Larger Than Life Larger Than Life
+6% Synergy $0.09
Regrowth Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.38
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+4% Synergy $0.20
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $4.33
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $3.16
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
-2% Synergy $0.19
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $3.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.21
Three Visits Three Visits
-11% Synergy $5.96
Farseek Farseek
-14% Synergy $0.50
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-16% Synergy $1.95
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-18% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-22% Synergy $1.82
Cultivate Cultivate
-31% Synergy $0.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Spellbook Spellbook
+43% Synergy $2.55
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+33% Synergy $1.00
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+24% Synergy $0.26
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+12% Synergy $0.61
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+11% Synergy $5.40
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+9% Synergy $169.50
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+8% Synergy $2.02
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+8% Synergy $4.02
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+8% Synergy $7.37
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+6% Synergy $8.99
Power Fist Power Fist
+5% Synergy $8.23
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+5% Synergy $1.51
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+5% Synergy $10.04
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+5% Synergy $0.10
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+4% Synergy $5.74
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $18.76
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

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

Wild Defiance Wild Defiance
+56% Synergy $0.54
Empyrial Armor Empyrial Armor
+43% Synergy $0.23
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+33% Synergy $0.97
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+28% Synergy $0.28
Exploration Exploration
+25% Synergy $30.05
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+24% Synergy $0.58
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+22% Synergy $0.14
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+21% Synergy $35.08
Gryff's Boon Gryff's Boon
+19% Synergy $0.12
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+16% Synergy $0.28
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+16% Synergy $0.22
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+15% Synergy $8.47
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+15% Synergy $0.38
On the Trail On the Trail
+11% Synergy $0.51
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+10% Synergy $0.16
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+9% Synergy $2.99
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+9% Synergy $1.48
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 $0.17
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+6% Synergy $0.24
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+5% Synergy $1.37
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+5% Synergy $0.16
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+4% Synergy $2.17
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+4% Synergy $1.91
Rancor Rancor
+2% Synergy $1.11
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+1% Synergy $3.66
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-1% Synergy $6.55
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $4.88
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-3% Synergy $0.22
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-4% Synergy $0.28
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-4% Synergy $0.25
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-5% Synergy $1.50
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-9% Synergy $1.03

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 $0.71

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+54% Synergy $1.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.31
Centaur Garden Centaur Garden
+18% Synergy $0.75
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+10% Synergy $0.57
Hickory Woodlot Hickory Woodlot
+10% Synergy $2.76
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+6% Synergy $1.41
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+5% Synergy $5.00
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $7.75
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.61
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $18.47
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $3.80
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $32.95
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+45% Synergy $1.04
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+21% Synergy $3.47
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $26.71
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-6% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.46
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-12% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy $0.49

Lands

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

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+26% Synergy $0.69
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+16% Synergy $0.11
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+15% Synergy $1.69
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+13% Synergy $3.74
Brushland Brushland
+11% Synergy $0.79
Riftstone Portal Riftstone Portal
+11% Synergy $2.90
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+9% Synergy $4.13
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.52
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $25.34
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+5% Synergy $0.15
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+5% Synergy $0.48
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $7.94
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.21
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $4.33
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $6.54
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $38.48
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
0% Synergy $2.47
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-1% Synergy $13.99
Savannah Savannah
-1% Synergy
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-2% Synergy $12.92
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $8.50
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-3% Synergy $0.18
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-4% Synergy $0.23
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-4% Synergy $0.44
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-4% Synergy $2.26
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-4% Synergy $4.48
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-4% Synergy $0.28
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-6% Synergy $12.07
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-7% Synergy $6.71
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-7% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-13% Synergy $0.12
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-14% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-15% Synergy $0.11
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-17% Synergy $0.18

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