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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

What I’m Building With March Of The Machine

March of the Machine has lots of exciting new options for Commander and Sheldon Menery shares his top picks

The Great March Of The Machine Commander Deck Suite Update

Need more proof March of the Machine is a Commander player’s dream? Sheldon Menery is adding over 70 of its cards to his decks. See what’s going where!

The New Cards Of March Of The Machine Commander

Sheldon Menery reviews the highlights of the new cards in March of the Machine Commander. What are his ideas for the best of the latest MTG set?

March Of The Machine Commander Set Review

March of the Machine is a stellar set for Commander. How stellar? It took the format’s godfather, Sheldon Menery, over 3500 words to sing its praises!

Battles: How Commander Players Can Use Magic’s New Card Type

How will the three dozen battles in March of the Machine change your Commander game? Sheldon Menery breaks down his favorites.

Commander First Looks: March Of The Machine

Sheldon Menery has hopped on the hype train for March of the Machine! See which high-profile cards have caught his attention so far and why.

Commander Magic Theory In Practice: The Next 99

Sheldon Menery’s Do Over Project is getting a do-over of its own! See how he’s evolved it to The Next 99 and get his latest versions of two lists.

Commander State Of The Format 2023

Commander Rules Committee member Sheldon Menery reflects on the format’s progress in the past year and how it is set up for the near future.

Other People’s Decks:  MTGNerdGirl’s Magar Of The Magic Strings

Ready to pull some strings? Sheldon Menery highlights MTGNerdGirl’s Magar of the Magic Strings Commander deck and a series of epic plays.

Commander Sub-Format PreDH Is The New Magic Rage

PreDH is Commander’s popular new throwback sub-format. Sheldon Menery gets you up to speed and shares the fun from two recent games.

Brewing Doomhive Commander With Phyrexia: All Will Be One

Sheldon Menery breaks down an awesome SCG CON Indy before brewing up a Vishgraz, the Doomhive deck using the Rule of Three (or More).

The Great Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commander Deck Suite Update

A full four dozen cards from Phyrexia: All Will Be One made it into Sheldon Menery’s Commander decks. What’s going where, and why does it matter?

The New Cards Of Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commander

Sheldon Menery reviews the 28 Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commander exclusives for the 100-card format, dishing out compliments to many and condolences to blue fans.

Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commander Set Review

Sheldon Menery reviews the main Phyrexia: All Will Be One set for Commander MTG. From Twilight highlights to Dominus domination, this is the read you need.

Early Commander Building With Phyrexia: All Will Be One

Sheldon Menery takes inspiration from the Phyrexia: All Will Be One previews to build a Commander MTG deck around Kethek, Crucible Goliath.