Sparking A Brainstorm With Storrev, Devkarin Lich
Storrev, Devkarin Lich is inspiring lots of Commander decks! Sheldon Menery shares his version … plus some exciting news about SCG CON!
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
The Great War Of The Spark Commander Update
Sheldon Menery is adding War of the Spark cards to his deck by the dozen! He breaks down what he’s adding where and why this may end up being one of the strongest Commander sets of all time.
War Of The Spark Commander Review
“There’s no other way to say it: one of the most exciting sets ever for Commander is hitting the tables this coming weekend.” It’s the mega-review no Commander player should miss!
Commander Brainstorm! With Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
Great Commander decks aren’t just written down as flawless lists! Peek inside Sheldon Menery’s brainstorming process for Roalesk, Apex Hybrid.
War Of The Spark Commanders: An Early Look
Planeswalkers may have center stage in War of the Spark, but the legendary creatures of the set deserve their due! Sheldon Menery assesses ten for fitness as commanders!
War Of The Spark First Looks For Commander
Just a couple of days’ worth of War of the Spark previews were enough to get Sheldon Menery’s mind buzzing! How does he see the new set stacking up for Commander?
My Top 14 Planeswalkers For Commander
Planeswalkers have influenced Commander since they debuted in Magic. Sheldon Menery shares his Top 14 choices ahead of War of the Spark!
The Commander Advisory Group Charter
You’ve met the Commander Advisory Group in Sheldon Menery’s past articles. Let him introduce you to its charter, which lays out how CAG members will communicate with the Rules Committee and the public!
Twenty Commander Hidden Gems
Switch up your Commander experience! Sheldon Menery shares twenty of his Hidden Gems of the format, underused cards full of fun and surprises for the rest of the table!
CAG Member Decks: Stybs’s Pro Tour Pharika
Adam “Stybs” Styborski may be the most famous member of the Commander Advisory Group. Sheldon Menery looks at his spicy “Pro Tour Pharika” deck and offers an intriguing take!
CAG Member Decks: Shivam’s Sons Of Kjeldor
Sheldon Menery showcases the next Commander Advisory Group member’s favorite deck: the “Sons of Kjeldor” by Shivam Bhatt!
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Building Vannifar
Sheldon Menery’s attempt at building a Prime Speaker Vannifar deck in Commander took a bit of a detour! We would say more, but trust us: you do not want to be spoiled!
CAG Member Decks: Josh’s Riku Of Two Reflections
When a Commander deck’s nickname is a Monty Python reference, you know you’re in for some weirdness! Today Sheldon Menery shares Josh Lee Kwai’s “Some Call Me Tim” deck featuring Riku of Two Reflections!
CAG Member Decks: Rachel’s Narset, Enlightened Master
Sheldon Menery showcases a Narset, Enlightened Master deck from Commander Advisory Group member Rachel Agnes! Is it as broken as Narset’s reputation implies?
Top 10 Ravnica Allegiance Cards That Are Going In My Decks
Sheldon isn’t just selling cards to hear himself talk over here, these are new cards he fully endorses! So much so that he’s putting a lot of cards from this set into some of his personal favorites!