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Sergeant John Benton
Price tag $1.74

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 8% Spellslinger 8%
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New Cards

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

Graduation Day Graduation Day
+24% Synergy $0.31
Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+13% Synergy $0.37
Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+7% Synergy $1.60
Interjection Interjection
+5% Synergy $0.14
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $6.29

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 $0.29
Become Immense Become Immense
+88% Synergy $0.30
Groundswell Groundswell
+84% Synergy $0.41
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+82% Synergy $0.23
Might of Old Krosa Might of Old Krosa
+80% Synergy $0.27
Wild Defiance Wild Defiance
+79% Synergy $0.65
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+78% Synergy $0.30
Embiggen Embiggen
+78% Synergy $0.17
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+76% Synergy $1.74
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+75% Synergy $1.10

Top Cards

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

Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+73% Synergy $2.21
Flare of Faith Flare of Faith
+72% Synergy $0.24
Overprotect Overprotect
+71% Synergy $1.58
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+69% Synergy $1.11
Ram Through Ram Through
+68% Synergy $0.55
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+54% Synergy $4.84
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+52% Synergy $0.60
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+51% Synergy $0.30
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+46% Synergy $0.67
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.52

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+26% Synergy $3.56
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+7% Synergy $165.23
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $61.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $48.18
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $35.35

Creatures

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

Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+44% Synergy $2.02
Arboreal Grazer Arboreal Grazer
+43% Synergy $0.22
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+42% Synergy $3.04
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+38% Synergy $13.25
Skyshroud Ranger Skyshroud Ranger
+36% Synergy $2.27
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+30% Synergy $0.32
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+30% Synergy $2.79
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+28% Synergy $0.64
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+24% Synergy $9.85
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+21% Synergy $1.10
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+19% Synergy $4.43
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+17% Synergy $2.40
Elvish Pioneer Elvish Pioneer
+17% Synergy $0.25
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+16% Synergy $0.42
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+10% Synergy $1.10
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+10% Synergy $7.67
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+9% Synergy $16.22
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+8% Synergy $30.20
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+8% Synergy $12.10
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+8% Synergy $4.11
Slaughterhorn Slaughterhorn
+8% Synergy $0.14
Krosan Wayfarer Krosan Wayfarer
+7% Synergy $0.66
Spore Frog Spore Frog
+6% Synergy $0.41
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+6% Synergy $0.43
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $4.73
Qasali Pridemage Qasali Pridemage
+5% Synergy $0.32
Endurance Endurance
+5% Synergy $3.38
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+4% Synergy $10.83
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+4% Synergy $2.11
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+3% Synergy $0.35
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+3% Synergy $11.26
Solitude Solitude
+3% Synergy $33.78
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-7% Synergy $2.22
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-10% Synergy $57.59

Instants

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

Rustler Rampage Rustler Rampage
+66% Synergy $0.24
Mutagenic Growth Mutagenic Growth
+59% Synergy $2.33
Kaya's Onslaught Kaya's Onslaught
+57% Synergy $0.24
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+56% Synergy $0.32
Titanic Growth Titanic Growth
+56% Synergy $0.19
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+55% Synergy $0.27
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+55% Synergy $1.85
Crumb and Get It Crumb and Get It
+52% Synergy $0.21
Scent of Ivy Scent of Ivy
+52% Synergy $0.20
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+51% Synergy $5.58
Inner Calm, Outer Strength Inner Calm, Outer Strength
+48% Synergy $0.23
Tifa's Limit Break Tifa's Limit Break
+45% Synergy $0.33
Bounty of the Hunt Bounty of the Hunt
+45% Synergy $0.38
Swell of Growth Swell of Growth
+35% Synergy $0.11
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+34% Synergy $0.21
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+33% Synergy $0.37
Might of Oaks Might of Oaks
+30% Synergy $0.37
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+28% Synergy $0.30
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+28% Synergy $0.35
Choose Your Weapon Choose Your Weapon
+28% Synergy $0.26
Wing It Wing It
+28% Synergy $0.22
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+28% Synergy $0.79
Wax // Wane Wax // Wane
+28% Synergy $0.08
Might of the Nephilim Might of the Nephilim
+27% Synergy $0.55
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+26% Synergy $1.25
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+23% Synergy $2.43
Pair o' Dice Lost Pair o' Dice Lost
+23% Synergy $0.25
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+22% Synergy $1.15
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+22% Synergy $7.52
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+22% Synergy $4.70
Fight as One Fight as One
+22% Synergy $0.26
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+22% Synergy $0.25
Fog Fog
+21% Synergy $1.25
Arrester's Zeal Arrester's Zeal
+21% Synergy $0.28
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+21% Synergy $0.44
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+20% Synergy $0.48
Dual-Sun Technique Dual-Sun Technique
+20% Synergy $0.24
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+20% Synergy $0.19
Reprieve Reprieve
+18% Synergy $1.95
Berserk Berserk
+18% Synergy $15.22
Enter the Avatar State Enter the Avatar State
+18% Synergy $0.34
Snag Snag
+18% Synergy $0.27
Stonewood Invocation Stonewood Invocation
+17% Synergy $1.10
Adamant Will Adamant Will
+16% Synergy $0.13
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+14% Synergy $44.83
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+14% Synergy $2.00
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+10% Synergy $20.92
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.77
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.35
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.62

Sorceries

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

Phytoburst Phytoburst
+57% Synergy $0.20
Scale Up Scale Up
+51% Synergy $0.79
Single Combat Single Combat
+36% Synergy $0.51
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+33% Synergy $0.18
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+30% Synergy $1.33
Nostalgic Dreams Nostalgic Dreams
+28% Synergy $2.70
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+27% Synergy $0.36
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+19% Synergy $0.52
Enter the Unknown Enter the Unknown
+13% Synergy $0.32
Monstrous Growth Monstrous Growth
+13% Synergy $0.09
Explore Explore
+12% Synergy $0.21
Prepare // Fight Prepare // Fight
+12% Synergy $0.16
Kayla's Command Kayla's Command
+11% Synergy $0.25
Savage Swipe Savage Swipe
+11% Synergy $0.20
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+8% Synergy $4.27
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+8% Synergy $0.84
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+7% Synergy $0.26
Regrowth Regrowth
+7% Synergy $0.41
Larger Than Life Larger Than Life
+7% Synergy $0.15
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+7% Synergy $0.75
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $6.78
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+6% Synergy $0.25
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+6% Synergy $1.37
Exorcise Exorcise
+6% Synergy $0.36
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+4% Synergy $0.36
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.36
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.23
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $5.03
Farseek Farseek
-12% Synergy $0.45
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-18% Synergy $0.64
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-18% Synergy $2.88
Cultivate Cultivate
-31% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Spellbook Spellbook
+44% Synergy $4.69
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+25% Synergy $1.72
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+20% Synergy $0.35
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+7% Synergy $10.09
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+6% Synergy $10.42
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+6% Synergy $2.60
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $6.03
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+5% Synergy $0.58
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $2.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

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

Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+57% Synergy $0.29
Exploration Exploration
+32% Synergy $33.39
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+32% Synergy $0.39
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+28% Synergy $1.66
Empyrial Armor Empyrial Armor
+28% Synergy $0.29
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+27% Synergy $32.89
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+27% Synergy $0.32
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+20% Synergy $0.75
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+18% Synergy $0.54
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+14% Synergy $0.35
Seal of Strength Seal of Strength
+14% Synergy $0.27
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+12% Synergy $1.83
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+12% Synergy $0.28
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+9% Synergy $0.46
On the Trail On the Trail
+9% Synergy $4.23
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+8% Synergy $13.58
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+8% Synergy $1.63
Gryff's Boon Gryff's Boon
+8% Synergy $0.30
Shardmage's Rescue Shardmage's Rescue
+5% Synergy $0.36
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+4% Synergy $2.28
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+3% Synergy $0.32
Unflinching Courage Unflinching Courage
+2% Synergy $0.15
Rancor Rancor
-2% Synergy $1.55
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
+9% Synergy $0.72

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+56% Synergy $3.52
Centaur Garden Centaur Garden
+26% Synergy $1.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.36
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+13% Synergy $4.54
Hickory Woodlot Hickory Woodlot
+11% Synergy $4.73
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+11% Synergy $0.80
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+9% Synergy $1.72
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+8% Synergy $0.40
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+7% Synergy $16.22
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.30
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.59
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $50.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+33% Synergy $2.59
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+17% Synergy $38.19
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+13% Synergy $5.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.55
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-5% Synergy $3.17
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-12% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-30% Synergy $0.89

Lands

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

Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+30% Synergy $4.43
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+30% Synergy $1.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+23% Synergy $2.43
Brushland Brushland
+18% Synergy $1.55
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+15% Synergy $0.26
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+15% Synergy $0.25
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+15% Synergy $0.31
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+13% Synergy $2.89
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+12% Synergy $0.24
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+11% Synergy $0.27
Riftstone Portal Riftstone Portal
+10% Synergy $2.87
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+9% Synergy $4.51
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.24
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+9% Synergy $39.06
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+8% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.31
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+7% Synergy $14.88
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $6.78
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+6% Synergy $0.24
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+5% Synergy $7.54
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $4.73
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+5% Synergy $57.96
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+4% Synergy $7.80
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $4.66
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.35
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+2% Synergy $6.34
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $12.47
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $18.06
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+2% Synergy $0.91
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+1% Synergy $0.33
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+1% Synergy $16.03
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $31.87
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $32.42
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.08
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $35.90
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $28.70
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.09
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-1% Synergy $0.27
Savannah Savannah
-1% Synergy
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-4% Synergy $5.59
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-4% Synergy $0.20
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-5% Synergy $0.30
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-10% Synergy $0.27
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-11% Synergy $0.27

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Sergeant John Benton: Spellslinger.

Thrun, the Last Troll Thrun, the Last Troll
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Skanos Dragonheart Cloakwood Hermit Skanos Dragonheart // Cloakwood Hermit
Grunn, the Lonely King Grunn, the Lonely King
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Raised by Giants Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Raised by Giants
Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Thrun, Breaker of Silence Thrun, Breaker of Silence
Aradesh, the Founder Aradesh, the Founder
Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix" Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix"
Haktos the Unscarred Haktos the Unscarred
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
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
Galea, Kindler of Hope Galea, Kindler of Hope
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
Kodama of the North Tree Kodama of the North Tree
Rafiq of the Many Rafiq of the Many
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
Arahbo, Roar of the World Arahbo, Roar of the World
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Noble Heritage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Noble Heritage
Vrestin, Menoptra Leader Vrestin, Menoptra Leader
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
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The Seventh Doctor Rose Tyler The Seventh Doctor // Rose Tyler
Aragorn and Arwen, Wed Aragorn and Arwen, Wed
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
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