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AuthorSheldon Menery

Magic Judge Hall of Famer Sheldon Menery was one of the most influential judges in the history of the game. He pioneered Commander and was a founding member of the Commander Rules Committee. After a seven-year battle with cancer, Sheldon passed away in 2023, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and respect, turning acquaintances into friends, and friends into family. “I count myself in nothing else so happy as in a soul remembering my good friends.” - William Shakespeare, Richard II

Wilds Of Eldraine Set Review For Commander

Sheldon Menery, the godfather of Commander, reviews Wilds of Eldraine for the 100-card format. Just how good is Hylda’s Crown of Winter? What about the Throne of Eldraine?

Commander First Looks: Legendary Creatures Of Wilds Of Eldraine

Sheldon Menery reviews over twenty Wilds of Eldraine legendary creature previews and how they could play out in Commander. Will you find a new favorite commander inside?

Upgrading Aragorn: Turbo-Charging The Riders Of Rohan Preconstructed Commander Deck

Sheldon Menery finds another gear in the Riders of Rohan Commander precon with just a few simple card swaps. See his switch-ups and get inspiration for your own!

The New Enchantments Of Commander Masters

Sheldon Menery reviews the new enchantments of the Commander Masters preconstructed decks and how they fit into 100-card brews.

The New Commanders Of Commander Masters

Commander Masters has just seven new legendary creatures, but all pack a punch. Sheldon Menery reviews them with an eye toward the road less traveled.

A Commander Weekend With The Format’s Stars

Sheldon Menery shares how he celebrated Commander and good friends over an epic weekend and offers insights on making space for intentional gaming fun.

A Karador Commander Deck Travels To Middle-earth

Sheldon Menery revives his underperforming Karador V3 Commander deck with new commander Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant and a dungeoneering theme.

Mardu Second Breakfast? The Lord Of The Rings: Tales Of Middle-earth Inspires A New Commander Deck

What about (Mardu) second breakfast? Sheldon Menery serves up a heaping helping of Food-related cards in his newest Commander decklist.

The Great The Lord Of The Rings: Tales Of Middle-earth Commander Deck Suite Update

Sheldon Menery is adding The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth cards to his Commander decks by the dozens! Check out what’s going where.

Top 20 New Cards Of The Lord Of The Rings: Tales Of Middle-earth Commander

One Top 10 list wasn’t enough for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander. That’s why Sheldon Menery is bringing you two, one for legendary cards and another for non-legendary ones.

The Lord Of The Rings: Tales Of Middle-earth Commander Set Review

In his biggest Commander Set Review yet, Sheldon Menery shares over 4000 words on his top cards from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth.

Commander First Looks: The Lord Of The Rings: Tales Of Middle-earth And Filling Out The Fellowship

Sheldon Menery is smitten with The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. He highlights his favorite cards of the Fellowship and how to use them in Commander.

Even More Commander Deckbuilding With March Of The Machine

Sheldon Menery isn’t done making Commander decks based on March of the Machine. See how he built around Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos.

ChatGPT And Magic: What Happens When AI Writes About Commander?

What does ChatGPT really “know” about Magic: The Gathering? Sheldon Menery puts it to the test by asking it about Commander.

A Closer Look At The Legends Of March Of The Machine: The Aftermath

Sheldon Menery is back for the second time this week to share his thoughts on the many legendary creatures of March of the Machine: The Aftermath