What I’m Bringing To CommandFest DC
Sheldon Menery breaks down his decks for CommandFest DC next week. Don’t miss out on all the Commander excitement!
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
Yesterday And Tomorrow: Seeing The Future In The Past
Sheldon Menery looks back to the original Elder Dragons for his next deck, an EDH throwback made for Commander in 2020 and beyond!
My SCG CON Winter Command Zone Experience
Sheldon Menery felt the energy at the SCG CON Winter Command Zone! Get his takeaways from the Commander side and a glimpse of what’s next!
Where We’ve Been And How We Got Here: A Brief And Somewhat Sketchy History Of Commander
The “godfather of Commander” recounts its journey from obscure kitchen-table format to one of the most popular ways to play with events dedicated to it. Here’s to almost two decades of history and many more to come!
Notes From CommandFest Seattle
Sheldon Menery had a grand time as a special guest at CommandFest Seattle! The “Godfather of Commander” shares his memories of the event.
Tales Of Korvold: Myths And Legends Of Eldraine
Throne of Eldraine is so rich with story, Sheldon Menery felt compelled to make a theme Commander deck! See how he built around Korvold, Fae-Cursed King!
A Deep Dive On Doing This To Yourself
Sheldon Menery revisits his classic Commander deck, You Did This to Yourself. Why has it made so many good memories, and what Commander deckbuilding lessons can it teach you?
Top 10 Things From My First Week At Wizards Of The Coast
Sheldon Menery snagged a contract gig at Wizards of the Coast! While he obviously can’t tell you what he’s working on, he can tell you what it’s like being there, and he shares his Top 10 observations from his first week!
The Great Throne Of Eldraine Deck Update
Throne of Eldraine has been like a fairy tale come true for many Magic players, and Sheldon Menery is no exception! Get all the updates to his Commander decks and the reasoning behind them!
My Top 5 Throne Of Eldraine Commander Cards In Each Color
Sheldon Menery found so much to write about in his Throne of Eldraine Commander review, he couldn’t do it his usual way! He sticks to the highlights, showing how the set packs a punch for 100-card play!
Throne of Eldraine Second Looks: Building Some Decks
The creator of EDH is back to take another look at Magic’s newest set! What fun and exciting decks has Sheldon come up with this week?
Throne of Eldraine First Looks For Commander
The four Legendary Creatures introduced as Brawl cards in Throne of Eldraine, make amazing commanders too! Sheldon Menery has the insight you need to starting building your next Commander deck around them!
Why I Didn’t Catch More Cheaters In 1999
Sheldon Menery reflects on his Judge career and the great effort from players and staff that cleaned up the highest levels of competitive Magic. Don’t miss this remarkable trip down Memory Lane!
Commander 2019: The Upgrade Path
The Commander 2019 decks are fun out of the box, but that’s only the beginning! Sheldon Menery shares how he’d build around all their potential three-color commanders!
The Great Summer 2020 Commander Deck Update
Between Core Set 2020 and Commander 2019, Sheldon Menery has a lot of deck updating to do! Check out all the goodies he’s adding to his decks, where they’re going … and what’s getting cut!