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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

Commander 2018 Deck Updates!

Sheldon is putting lots of the newest Commander set into his library in more ways than one! See where he’s making cuts and where he’s making space in his incredible collection of Commander decks! He’d also like to share a more personal note with you, the reader.

A Judge’s Perspective On The Hall Of Fame

Sheldon Menery has had a Hall of Fame ballot since the beginning. Today he shares his ballot, who he thinks should also be in the Hall of Fame…and who absolutely should not!

A Different Approach To Aminatou

This commander is quickly becoming one of the most popular new leaders in the format! Sheldon Menery provides the sequel to Bennie Smith’s interpretation of the new face of Esper!

Commander 2018: The Decks

Though he’s examined the new cards from Commander 2018, Sheldon has yet to discuss how they come out of the box! Which is the best for playing on its own? If you can only buy one, which is best?

Commander 2018 Review: The Cards

Sheldon Menery pulls out all the stops for his signature new card review of Commander 2018! Which cards does he think will lead to the best Magical memories?

Let’s Talk The Newest Commander 2018 Preview!

Mr. Menery tuned into Commander VS yesterday for a look at the big bad monster they revealed! So how is he planning to use this most unusual Kraken in his Commander brews?

A Commander Look At Nicol Bolas…In Every Incarnation

Magic’s newest villain is also one of its oldest, being reinvented or reignited every few years. Sheldon Menery goes through the history of big bad Bolas and the best ways to both beat and utilize him in Commander games!

The Long-Awaited Knights Commander Deck!

We finally have enough Knights to make it happen! Sheldon selected his list in full, and now he wants to share it with you! Which choices would you have made for this newly celebrated tribe?

The Great Core Set 2019 Commander Update

How many Elder Dragons made the cut? What about the seemingly endless array of Knights? And why will you be saying “Multipass” to yourself all day?

Core Set 2019 Commander Review!

The king of Commander is back to grade each color from the new set! Which fresh cards are going to reign supreme in Commander pods in a few short weeks? Ask Sheldon!

Commander Fundamentals: Ramp

One of the reasons green does well in Commander lies in its intrinsic penchant for the ramp spell! Sheldon explains why this matters so much and what you can do to abuse it—even if you’re not a green mage!

The SCG CON Report And Play-By-Play

Sheldon Menery had a wonderful time at SCG CON! Today he shares some of his best memories, including a play-by-play of a great game!

Battlebond, Dominaria, And SCG CON

Sheldon Menery shows off his Commander updates ahead of his big Commander Celebration appearance at SCG CON!

Battlebond And Commander

Battlebond has reach beyond Two-Headed Giant! Sheldon Menery wouldn’t mind if his Commander decks upgraded to a Luxury Suite…

The “Sending Shea Away” Play-By-Play

With a friend leaving Armada Games, Sheldon had to send him off in style! What shenanigans await in this week’s Commander play-by-play?