Building Haktos The Unscarred With Gavin Verhey
When Sheldon Menery and Gavin Verhey get together and build a Commander deck, the results are spectacular! Meet their Haktos the Unscarred list!
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
Top Ten Tips For Navigating Rule 0
Rule 0 has become even more important as Commander’s reach expands. Rules Committee member Sheldon Menery shares how to make Rule 0 work for everyone!
Menery’s Mailbag: Ask Me Anything!
Sheldon Menery opens the mailbag to answer questions on everything from the card he’d erase from existence to how often he retires Commander decks.
Outside The Box: Lesser-Known Decks For MagicFest Reno
Sheldon Menery is taking the decks less traveled to MagicFest Reno! Which 100-card wonders has the Commander Rules Committee member chosen?
Other Peoples’ Decks: Charlotte Sable’s Evil Yarok Enchantress
Can a Yarok, the Desecrated Commander deck not turn out broken? Sheldon Menery highlights an Enchantress-style build from CAG member Charlotte Sable!
Commander Oscars 2020
You only thought awards-show season was over! Sheldon Menery recognizes the best in Commander from the past year!
Exploring Atris, Oracle Of Half-Truths; Heliod, Sun-Crowned; And Klothys, God Of Destiny In Commander
Sheldon Menery starts a new project: three new decks around three new commanders for each new set! See what he did for Theros Beyond Death!
Commander: State of the Format, 2020
2020 is the Year of Commander and Sheldon Menery is here to provide insight into what that means for Magic’s favorite 100-card format!
The Great Theros Beyond Death Deck Update
Sheldon Menery updates his Commander decks with Theros Beyond Death! What made the cut and why?
Theros Beyond Death Commander Set Review
Sheldon Menery is thrilled for Theros Beyond Death! Get his take on Sagas, enchantment creatures, and more in seven key categories!
Theros Beyond Death First Looks: The Best So Far
Theros Beyond Death has Sheldon Menery excited! He chooses the best previews so far, including the potential Commander he can’t wait to build around.
Top 20(20) Cards That You’re Not Playing In Commander
Commander offers little-used cards a chance to see play. Sheldon Menery offers twenty Hidden Gems for you to consider in 2020!
Commander 2020 Rising
While 2019 was Commander’s best year ever, 2020 will top it! Sheldon Menery lays out the products, the projects, and the people to watch!
CommandFest DC Report
Sheldon Menery had a blast at CommandFest DC! He brings you an epic play-by-play and roundtable results.
2019 Year-End AMA
You had questions, and Sheldon Menery has answers! From cool commanders to personal favorites, this one has a bit of everything!