First Looks: Snow’s Impact On Commander
Sheldon Menery examines more than a dozen Kaldheim previews for Commander and introduces a new format variant: Snow Battles.
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
My Ten Favorite Commander Things Of 2020 (And A 2021 Preview)
Sheldon Menery remembers the most Magical parts of a difficult 2020 before looking ahead to 2021.
First Looks: Kaldheim’s Impact On Commander
Sheldon Menery breaks down the Kaldheim previews for Commander… and how Halvar, God of Battle works in the command zone.
Top 10 Things I Want For Commander Christmas
Even the Godfather of Commander has a Christmas wish list. Sheldon Menery shares his Top 10 wishes for the Commander community.
Interview With Jared Carthalion, True Heir
Sheldon Menery introduces his latest Commander deck through an interview with its leader: Jared Carthalion, True Heir.
Commander Legends Boxing League
Sheldon Menery kicked off a Boxing League with Commander Legends. See his 100-card first draft and where he might take the deck.
The Great(est?) Commander Legends Deck Update
No single set has shaken up Sheldon Menery’s deckbuilding like Commander Legends. See what made the cut.
Commander Legends: Top Ten Partner Pairs
From flavorful duos to Commander powerhouses, Sheldon Menery ranks his Top 10 partner commander pairs from Commander Legends.
Commander Legends Commander Set Review
Sheldon Menery reviews Commander Legends. What hit? What missed? What does he really think about Jeweled Lotus?
Commander Community #15 (Full Episode)
Sheldon Menery and Anthony Alongi discuss mending the Magic community after controversial releases, plus the potential impact of Commander Legends.
First Look: Commander Legends Non-Partner Commanders
Sheldon Menery reviews the non-partner legendary creatures of Commander Legends. What caught his eye and why?
The Command Chair #16: Dealing With Controversial Cards (Full Episode)
Sheldon Menery and Scott Larabee discuss how the Commander Rules Committee handles controversial cards and recent previews from Commander Legends.
Building With My Commander Legends Previews
Sheldon Menery builds a new Commander deck around his Commander Legends previews, including Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator.
Other People’s Decks: Braden Bowdish’s “Casual” Anowon, The Ruin Thief
What happens when a cEDH player builds a “casual” Commander deck? Sheldon Menery explores Braden Bowdish’s Anowon, the Ruin Thief build.
Top 25 Judge Promos Of All Time
Without Magic judges, there would be no Commander and no Judge promotional cards. Sheldon Menery lists his Top 25 Judge promos of all time.