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Sergeant John Benton: Spellslinger
Price tag $1.17

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

Voltron 33% Aggro 12% Group Hug 8% Card Draw 7% Spellslinger 7%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Sergeant John Benton players are trying out in Spellslinger decks.

Graduation Day Graduation Day
+13% Synergy $0.29
Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+10% Synergy $0.39
Interjection Interjection
+5% Synergy $0.16
Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+4% Synergy $0.40
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $8.54

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Sergeant John Benton's Spellslinger builds — cards that lean hardest into the Spellslinger theme.

Invigorate Invigorate
+94% Synergy $0.30
Become Immense Become Immense
+88% Synergy $0.21
Groundswell Groundswell
+83% Synergy $0.40
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+81% Synergy $0.30
Might of Old Krosa Might of Old Krosa
+79% Synergy $0.19
Wild Defiance Wild Defiance
+78% Synergy $0.60
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+77% Synergy $0.35
Embiggen Embiggen
+77% Synergy $0.25
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+77% Synergy $1.56
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+75% Synergy $1.42

Top Cards

The staple cards most Sergeant John Benton Spellslinger decks run as their core.

Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+72% Synergy $6.87
Overprotect Overprotect
+71% Synergy $0.92
Flare of Faith Flare of Faith
+71% Synergy $0.24
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+69% Synergy $0.59
Ram Through Ram Through
+68% Synergy $0.41
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+54% Synergy $0.41
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+54% Synergy $0.40
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+51% Synergy $0.25
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+45% Synergy $0.73
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Sergeant John Benton Spellslinger game on their own.

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+26% Synergy $3.42
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+7% Synergy $158.66
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+3% Synergy $53.72
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $51.92
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $36.16

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Spellslinger plan in Sergeant John Benton decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+44% Synergy $2.54
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+43% Synergy $2.44
Arboreal Grazer Arboreal Grazer
+43% Synergy $0.27
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+38% Synergy $11.61
Skyshroud Ranger Skyshroud Ranger
+35% Synergy $2.18
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+28% Synergy $0.81
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+28% Synergy $2.64
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+28% Synergy $1.07
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+25% Synergy $13.48
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+20% Synergy $1.39
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+18% Synergy $2.62
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+18% Synergy $2.78
Elvish Pioneer Elvish Pioneer
+17% Synergy $0.31
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+15% Synergy $0.36
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+10% Synergy $16.47
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+10% Synergy $25.79
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+10% Synergy $5.14
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+9% Synergy $1.03
Slaughterhorn Slaughterhorn
+9% Synergy $0.07
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+7% Synergy $12.66
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+7% Synergy $3.63
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $2.82
Endurance Endurance
+6% Synergy $3.87
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+6% Synergy $0.42
Krosan Wayfarer Krosan Wayfarer
+6% Synergy $0.43
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+5% Synergy $10.25
Spore Frog Spore Frog
+4% Synergy $0.42
Qasali Pridemage Qasali Pridemage
+3% Synergy $0.17
Solitude Solitude
+3% Synergy $39.05
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+2% Synergy $0.30
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-7% Synergy $1.38
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-10% Synergy $58.30

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Sergeant John Benton's Spellslinger deck ahead.

Rustler Rampage Rustler Rampage
+67% Synergy $0.16
Mutagenic Growth Mutagenic Growth
+60% Synergy $3.59
Kaya's Onslaught Kaya's Onslaught
+59% Synergy $0.11
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+56% Synergy $1.32
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+56% Synergy $0.50
Titanic Growth Titanic Growth
+56% Synergy $0.11
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+54% Synergy $0.26
Scent of Ivy Scent of Ivy
+53% Synergy $0.17
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+52% Synergy $4.47
Crumb and Get It Crumb and Get It
+52% Synergy $0.18
Inner Calm, Outer Strength Inner Calm, Outer Strength
+48% Synergy $0.20
Bounty of the Hunt Bounty of the Hunt
+46% Synergy $0.41
Tifa's Limit Break Tifa's Limit Break
+43% Synergy $0.36
Swell of Growth Swell of Growth
+36% Synergy $0.11
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+34% Synergy $0.33
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+34% Synergy $0.17
Might of Oaks Might of Oaks
+31% Synergy $0.34
Wax // Wane Wax // Wane
+30% Synergy $0.08
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+28% Synergy $0.22
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+28% Synergy $0.42
Choose Your Weapon Choose Your Weapon
+28% Synergy $0.15
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+28% Synergy $0.62
Wing It Wing It
+28% Synergy $0.12
Might of the Nephilim Might of the Nephilim
+28% Synergy $0.51
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+27% Synergy $1.03
Pair o' Dice Lost Pair o' Dice Lost
+24% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+23% Synergy $1.64
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+23% Synergy $1.22
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+23% Synergy $7.30
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+23% Synergy $5.10
Fight as One Fight as One
+22% Synergy $0.22
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+22% Synergy $0.20
Arrester's Zeal Arrester's Zeal
+21% Synergy $0.15
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+21% Synergy $0.36
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+21% Synergy $0.36
Dual-Sun Technique Dual-Sun Technique
+21% Synergy $0.25
Fog Fog
+20% Synergy $0.63
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+20% Synergy $0.16
Berserk Berserk
+19% Synergy $15.72
Reprieve Reprieve
+18% Synergy $1.64
Enter the Avatar State Enter the Avatar State
+18% Synergy $0.34
Snag Snag
+18% Synergy $0.24
Stonewood Invocation Stonewood Invocation
+17% Synergy $1.00
Adamant Will Adamant Will
+17% Synergy $0.13
Prey's Vengeance Prey's Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.13
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+15% Synergy $31.13
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+11% Synergy $21.48
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.62
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.05
Beast Within Beast Within
-8% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Spellslinger game plan forward for Sergeant John Benton.

Phytoburst Phytoburst
+57% Synergy $0.12
Scale Up Scale Up
+51% Synergy $0.55
Single Combat Single Combat
+35% Synergy $0.43
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+33% Synergy $0.28
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+30% Synergy $0.61
Nostalgic Dreams Nostalgic Dreams
+28% Synergy $2.63
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+27% Synergy $0.38
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+18% Synergy $0.50
Enter the Unknown Enter the Unknown
+13% Synergy $0.36
Monstrous Growth Monstrous Growth
+12% Synergy $0.07
Prepare // Fight Prepare // Fight
+12% Synergy $0.17
Explore Explore
+11% Synergy $0.38
Kayla's Command Kayla's Command
+11% Synergy $0.23
Savage Swipe Savage Swipe
+10% Synergy $0.24
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+7% Synergy $6.57
Regrowth Regrowth
+7% Synergy $0.48
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+7% Synergy $3.38
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+7% Synergy $1.30
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.73
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+6% Synergy $0.21
Exorcise Exorcise
+6% Synergy $0.32
Larger Than Life Larger Than Life
+6% Synergy $0.13
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+6% Synergy $0.74
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+5% Synergy $0.27
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+5% Synergy $0.21
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.32
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.32
Three Visits Three Visits
-10% Synergy $5.51
Farseek Farseek
-12% Synergy $0.71
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-18% Synergy $0.42
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-18% Synergy $2.31
Cultivate Cultivate
-31% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Sergeant John Benton Spellslinger decks.

Spellbook Spellbook
+44% Synergy $3.92
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+25% Synergy $1.47
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+20% Synergy $0.35
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+7% Synergy $11.86
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+6% Synergy $10.93
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+6% Synergy $2.98
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.99
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+5% Synergy $0.42
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $3.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Spellslinger strategy in Sergeant John Benton decks.

Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+57% Synergy $0.22
Exploration Exploration
+33% Synergy $32.33
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+31% Synergy $0.36
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+28% Synergy $1.35
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+28% Synergy $35.82
Empyrial Armor Empyrial Armor
+28% Synergy $0.26
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+27% Synergy $0.30
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+19% Synergy $0.84
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+18% Synergy $0.50
Seal of Strength Seal of Strength
+14% Synergy $0.19
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+13% Synergy $0.19
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+13% Synergy $0.29
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+11% Synergy $2.49
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+9% Synergy $0.36
Gryff's Boon Gryff's Boon
+9% Synergy $0.27
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+8% Synergy $10.29
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+8% Synergy $1.02
On the Trail On the Trail
+8% Synergy $4.67
Shardmage's Rescue Shardmage's Rescue
+5% Synergy $0.32
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+3% Synergy $2.56
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+2% Synergy $0.27
Rancor Rancor
-2% Synergy $1.38
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-5% Synergy $0.30

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Sergeant John Benton's Spellslinger game plan.

Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+8% Synergy $0.60

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Sergeant John Benton Spellslinger decks.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+57% Synergy $2.76
Centaur Garden Centaur Garden
+27% Synergy $1.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.36
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+13% Synergy $4.56
Hickory Woodlot Hickory Woodlot
+12% Synergy $3.08
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+12% Synergy $0.80
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+9% Synergy $0.38
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+8% Synergy $15.55
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+8% Synergy $2.14
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.35
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $6.08
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $53.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Sergeant John Benton's Spellslinger strategy.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+32% Synergy $2.60
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+17% Synergy $38.08
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+13% Synergy $4.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.40
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-5% Synergy $6.04
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-12% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-30% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Sergeant John Benton's Spellslinger decks.

Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+31% Synergy $4.63
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+30% Synergy $0.61
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+23% Synergy $1.64
Brushland Brushland
+18% Synergy $1.20
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+16% Synergy $0.22
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+16% Synergy $0.57
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+15% Synergy $0.21
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+14% Synergy $2.97
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+12% Synergy $0.52
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+12% Synergy $0.26
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+10% Synergy $2.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.36
Riftstone Portal Riftstone Portal
+10% Synergy $2.50
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+9% Synergy $34.38
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.25
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+8% Synergy $0.63
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+8% Synergy $0.24
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+7% Synergy $6.57
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+7% Synergy $17.20
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+7% Synergy $0.20
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+6% Synergy $7.78
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $2.82
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $48.66
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+5% Synergy $7.07
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.34
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $8.75
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+3% Synergy $16.20
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $11.42
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+2% Synergy $0.29
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $17.02
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $30.45
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+2% Synergy $0.66
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+1% Synergy $15.65
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $39.06
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.08
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
0% Synergy $0.24
Savannah Savannah
0% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $36.10
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $32.22
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.07
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-4% Synergy $6.15
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-4% Synergy $0.25
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-5% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-9% Synergy $0.26
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $0.25
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-11% Synergy $0.33

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Skanos Dragonheart Cloakwood Hermit Skanos Dragonheart // Cloakwood Hermit
Grunn, the Lonely King Grunn, the Lonely King
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Raised by Giants Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Raised by Giants
Graham O'Brien Graham O'Brien
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
Kodama of the North Tree Kodama of the North Tree
Aradesh, the Founder Aradesh, the Founder
Thrun, Breaker of Silence Thrun, Breaker of Silence
Skanos Dragonheart Flaming Fist Skanos Dragonheart // Flaming Fist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Huang Zhong, Shu General Huang Zhong, Shu General
Rashel, Fist of Torm Rashel, Fist of Torm
Haktos the Unscarred Haktos the Unscarred
Galea, Kindler of Hope Galea, Kindler of Hope
Rafiq of the Many Rafiq of the Many
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
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Dogmeat, Ever Loyal Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Noble Heritage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Noble Heritage
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
Vrestin, Menoptra Leader Vrestin, Menoptra Leader
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Tana, the Bloodsower Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tana, the Bloodsower
The Seventh Doctor Rose Tyler The Seventh Doctor // Rose Tyler
Aragorn and Arwen, Wed Aragorn and Arwen, Wed
Ayumi, the Last Visitor Ayumi, the Last Visitor
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