Sergeant John Benton
$1.11
$1.11Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
Selesnya Voltron that pumps a hasty, trampling Benton and turns combat damage into a big burst of cards.
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Benton is a 2/4 with trample and haste. Whenever he deals combat damage to a player, you and that player each draw that many cards. The more you pump him, the more cards you both get, so the deck focuses on auras, equipment and cheap pump spells to turn one hit into a big refill while chipping away at commander damage. Trample helps the damage get through blockers.
In the recorded games, Invigorate gave a huge free boost that led to heavy commander damage and a large draw. Spider Umbra and Forced Adaptation grew Benton over several turns, while ramp and land drops kept the deck moving. The shared draw played out in two ways: some opponents let him through to get cards too, while others focused him down to stop his hand from growing. Giving the defender extra cards is a real cost if you can't finish them. Treat the results as limited, since only a few games were recorded.
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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#790
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#747
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sergeant John Benton decks.
Roiling Canopy+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.34
Tethermage's Advantage+1% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$0.14
Teyo, Lightshield Expert+0% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$0.19
Pia, Aether Ascetic-2% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$0.69
Vigorbloom Charm-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.30
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Sergeant John Benton's abilities and overall game plan.
Invigorate+78% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$0.28
Groundswell+70% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.34
Giant Growth+68% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.17
Blossoming Defense+68% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$0.28
Become Immense+65% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.31
Flare of Faith+64% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.20
Duelist's Heritage+63% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$2.45
Summer Bloom+59% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$1.52
Tyvar's Stand+59% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$1.30
Snakeskin Veil+57% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.26
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sergeant John Benton decks.
Invigorate+78% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$0.28
Groundswell+70% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.34
Giant Growth+68% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.17
Blossoming Defense+68% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$0.28
Become Immense+65% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.31
Duelist's Heritage+63% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$2.45
Wild Growth+48% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.78
Elvish Mystic+46% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$5.37
Llanowar Elves+45% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.24
Avacyn's Pilgrim+38% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.47
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Crop Rotation+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.54
Smothering Tithe+6% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$58.63
Chrome Mox+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$166.61
Farewell-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.09
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Sergeant John Benton's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Arboreal Grazer+40% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.33
Fyndhorn Elves+33% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$1.58
Skyshroud Ranger+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$2.34
Arbor Elf+31% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.68
Bastion Protector+30% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.40
Elvish Spirit Guide+29% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$2.44
Azusa, Lost but Seeking+28% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$12.70
Sakura-Tribe Scout+26% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$2.61
Psychosis Crawler+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$3.00
Guardian Augmenter+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.04
Elvish Pioneer+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.34
Selfless Savior+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.35
Birds of Paradise+16% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$8.20
Grand Abolisher+13% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$17.33
Alms Collector+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.07
Scrawling Crawler+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.96
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar+10% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$2.53
Delighted Halfling+9% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$24.10
Mother of Runes+9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$12.47
Voice of Victory+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$19.39
Witch Enchanter+7% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$6.11
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Trostani, Three Whispers+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.36
Wayward Swordtooth+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.82
Spore Frog+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.38
Boreal Druid+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.77
Giver of Runes+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$9.45
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$9.78
Gluntch, the Bestower+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.45
Jennifer Walters+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.58
Qasali Pridemage+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Sakura-Tribe Elder-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.43
Eternal Witness-9% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.16
Esper Sentinel-11% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$54.82
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sergeant John Benton safe.
Flare of Faith+64% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.20
Tyvar's Stand+59% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$1.30
Snakeskin Veil+57% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.26
Vines of Vastwood+57% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$1.13
Ram Through+56% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.46
Overprotect+54% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$1.57
Rustler Rampage+47% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.22
Titanic Growth+43% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.22
Royal Treatment+43% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.28
Loran's Escape+42% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$1.22
Crumb and Get It+41% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.27
Mutagenic Growth+40% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$2.16
Tamiyo's Safekeeping+38% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$4.47
Tifa's Limit Break+37% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.29
Swell of Growth+36% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.09
Blacksmith's Skill+34% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.36
Take Up the Shield+34% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.20
Gift of the Viper+30% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.24
Wing It+25% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.15
Might of Oaks+25% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.34
Primal Bellow+25% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.37
Ranger's Guile+23% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.20
Wax // Wane+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.10
Arrester's Zeal+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.24
Choose Your Weapon+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.26
Adamant Will+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.14
Defend the Rider+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.75
Fog+20% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.93
Emerge Unscathed+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.37
Obscuring Haze+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$4.94
Fight as One+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.14
Gaea's Gift+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.73
Show of Confidence+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.17
Abolish+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.42
Snag+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.28
Jump Scare+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.10
Valorous Stance+15% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.15
Berserk+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$12.90
Crop Rotation+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.54
Blessed Respite+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.39
Collective Resistance+14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.77
Nature's Claim+13% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.38
Sejiri Shelter+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.50
Reprieve+11% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.46
Flawless Maneuver+3% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$7.80
Generous Gift+1% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$1.97
Swords to Plowshares-3% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$1.41
Beast Within-5% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.69
Path to Exile-6% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$1.14
Heroic Intervention-18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$9.26
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Sergeant John Benton's game plan and control the board.
Summer Bloom+59% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$1.52
Phytoburst+45% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.19
Single Combat+43% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.53
Promise of Loyalty+37% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.22
Scale Up+35% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.44
Broken Bond+28% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.33
Bridgeworks Battle+26% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.20
Nostalgic Dreams+18% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$2.64
Exponential Growth+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.56
Savage Swipe+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.13
Enter the Unknown+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.35
Tragic Arrogance+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.19
Explore+9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.26
Slash the Ranks+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.64
Divine Reckoning+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.70
Hour of Revelation+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.22
Monstrous Growth+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.11
Kayla's Command+8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.22
Larger Than Life+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.15
Avatar's Wrath+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.02
Regrowth+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.52
Approach of the Second Sun+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$7.38
Bala Ged Recovery+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.55
Winds of Rath0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.26
Farewell-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.09
Austere Command-9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.33
Three Visits-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.20
Rampant Growth-15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.37
Farseek-15% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.58
Nature's Lore-19% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.03
Cultivate-30% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.39
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Spellbook+47% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$3.84
Celestial Armor+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.37
Library of Leng+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$7.45
Basilisk Collar+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.33
Blackblade Reforged+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.97
Belt of Giant Strength+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.07
Sword of War and Peace+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$9.89
Brotherhood Regalia+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$10.33
Champion's Helm+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.90
Power Fist+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$11.20
Venser's Journal+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$8.81
Mithril Coat+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$24.49
Swiftfoot Boots-4% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Sergeant John Benton's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Wild Defiance+56% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.71
Flaming Fist+54% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.22
Empyrial Armor+43% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.35
Utopia Sprawl+33% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$1.68
Hyena Umbra+32% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.34
Exploration+24% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$29.12
Twinblade Blessing+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.26
Burgeoning+20% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$33.80
Indomitable Might+20% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.79
Gryff's Boon+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.30
Solitary Confinement+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.57
Sentinel's Eyes+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.27
Bear Umbra+15% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$14.20
Noble Heritage+15% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.46
Graduation Day+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.23
Lion Umbra+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.29
Sheltered by Ghosts+9% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.09
Shield of the Oversoul+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.05
Seal of Strength+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.25
On the Trail+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.32
Spider Umbra+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.35
Shardmage's Rescue+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.26
Smothering Tithe+6% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$58.63
Season of Growth+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.23
Spirit Link+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Alpha Authority+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.20
Spirit Mantle+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.38
Boar Umbra+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.25
Canopy Cover+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.83
Rancor+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.69
Daybreak Coronet+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.49
Armadillo Cloak+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.54
Gleaming Splendor+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$33.79
All That Glitters0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.81
Ethereal Armor-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.37
Ghostly Prison-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.14
Strength of the Harvest-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.32
Darksteel Mutation-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.16
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Sergeant John Benton to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ajani, Caller of the Pride+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.67
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower+55% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$4.38
Rogue's Passage+23% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.37
Centaur Garden+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.44
Remote Farm+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.19
Hickory Woodlot+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.78
Cathedral of War+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.52
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.73
Strip Mine+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$20.39
Maze of Ith+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$9.80
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+1% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$14.16
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$6.15
Boseiju, Who Endures+0% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$46.42
Temple of the False God0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.18
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thought Vessel+46% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.87
Decanter of Endless Water+20% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$4.53
Lotus Petal+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$42.84
Chrome Mox+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$166.61
Talisman of Unity-5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.22
Sol Ring-6% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$1.21
Selesnya Signet-11% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.33
Arcane Signet-23% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.39
Lands
The mana base foundation for Sergeant John Benton decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Bridgeworks Battle+26% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.20
Sungrass Prairie+13% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.29
Sejiri Shelter+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.50
Horizon Canopy+10% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$4.36
Riftstone Portal+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.51
Brushland+8% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$1.43
Witch Enchanter+7% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$6.11
Fortified Village+6% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.28
Talon Gates of Madara+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$34.17
Reflecting Pool+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.53
Demolition Field+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Plaza of Heroes+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.13
Gemstone Caverns+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$61.68
Razorverge Thicket+3% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.35
Command Tower+2% Synergy
in 87% of decks
$0.24
Forest+1% Synergy
in 99% of decks
$0.09
Plains+1% Synergy
in 99% of decks
$0.08
Bala Ged Recovery+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.55
Exotic Orchard+0% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.25
Branchloft Pathway+0% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.97
Savannah0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
Wooded Bastion-1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$16.20
Gathering Place-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.42
Strength of the Harvest-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.32
Hushwood Verge-3% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$7.78
Windswept Heath-3% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$11.89
Radiant Grove-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.24
Scattered Groves-5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.24
Bountiful Promenade-5% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$5.49
Canopy Vista-6% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.30
Sunpetal Grove-6% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.32
Temple Garden-7% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$6.41
Overgrown Farmland-8% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.77
Lush Portico-8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$6.61
Evolving Wilds-11% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.10
Krosan Verge-11% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.27
Temple of Plenty-14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.19
Selesnya Sanctuary-14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.30
Blossoming Sands-16% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.28
Sergeant John Benton Deck Stats
Based on 5,016 Sergeant John Benton decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 30 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 |
| 6 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 12
- Instant 29
- Sorcery 7
- Artifact 6
- Enchantment 10
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 12 |
| Instant | 29 |
| Sorcery | 7 |
| Artifact | 6 |
| Enchantment | 10 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 23 basic, 12 nonbasic
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| Month | Rank |
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| 2024-10 | 544 |
| 2024-11 | 507 |
| 2024-12 | 533 |
| 2025-01 | 471 |
| 2025-02 | 505 |
| 2025-03 | 500 |
| 2025-04 | 374 |
| 2025-05 | 279 |
| 2025-06 | 428 |
| 2025-07 | 453 |
| 2025-08 | 579 |
| 2025-09 | 613 |
| 2025-10 | 553 |
| 2025-11 | 605 |
| 2025-12 | 617 |
| 2026-01 | 583 |
| 2026-02 | 619 |
| 2026-03 | 680 |
| 2026-04 | 643 |
| 2026-05 | 667 |
| 2026-06 | 604 |
| 2026-07 | 571 |
| 2026-08 | 733 |
| 2026-09 | 616 |
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Terrian, World Tyrant
Tuvasa the Sunlit