What Decks Are Coming With Me To SCG CON
Sheldon Menery doesn’t mind if you metagame against his stable for his big trip to Roanoke! He’ll be in The Command Zone taking on all comers with these weapons!
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 Saga Continues!
These saga cards are amazing, and Sheldon wants to use them to their full potential! Check out the inventive direction he’s taking Dominaria’s celebrated new mechanic!
The Great Dominaria Deck Update
With a set as well-received as Dominaria, you’d imagine Sheldon Menery has some updates for his Commander decks, and you’d be right! Step on inside…
Dominaria Review For Commander: Part 2
Sheldon Menery saw too much Commander goodness to fit into one review article! Today he tackles the red, green, multicolor, and colorless cards. Will his grades be as high as last time?
Dominaria Review For Commander, Part 1
Sheldon Menery’s enthusiasm for Dominaria was too much for one article! Today he reviews the white, blue, and black cards for Commander!
Ask The Commander Rules Committee (Other Than Me!)
Sheldon has provided great perspective over the years, but he’s also interested in stepping back for one week! Get a look at the format viewpoints of one of Magic’s most accomplished judges here!
I’m Brawling, I’m Brawling, I’m Brawling For You
Sheldon is excited about the new Brawl format! Well, almost all of it…Get his critiques and what this means about the future of how Commander is regulated!
Masters (And Commander) 25
Masters 25 might not be adding any new cards to Commander, but between the new art, first-time foils, and the possibilities for discovery, Sheldon Menery sees a lot to celebrate!
Permission In Commander
In this excellent breakdown of the role of counterspells (and their helpers), Sheldon Menery talks about the art of saying “no!” He also shares some of his favorite counterspells and permission cards! What are some of yours?
March Mailbag Madness: Q&A Time!
Sheldon Menery opens up his quarterly Q&A to answer questions about bans, unbans, his travels, his health, and the latest on the planeswalkers as commanders discussion!
The Do Over Project: Kaalia Of The Vast
The Do Over Project continues! Sheldon Menery’s original build focused on Demons, but this go-round, he sees the Angels, and he’ll lead them to your door…
The Philosophy Of Second Best
In multiplayer Commander, threats get hammered down by the rest of the table. Sheldon Menery explains the Philosophy of Second Best and offers an array of tricks to keep your opponents’ attention and attackers aimed elsewhere!
Celebrating Bloodbraid Elf With A New Jund Commander List
The Jund fever has taken over Sheldon Menery! He’s trying out a new do over deck starring one of his oldest Commander stars!
The Definitive “Can’t Get Angry” List, 2018 Edition
Uncle Sheldie is laying down the law! He’s assembled a list of 25 recent and classic “Can’t Get Angry” cards in Commander. Even if you think you’re playing fair Magic, if you cast one of them and it gets targeted (or you do!), re-read the title!
Adventures In Deckbuilding
Some players have a motto for constructing Commander decks: “Just build it!” But for some, it’s not enough to “just build it.” Sheldon Menery shares how to think about thinking about 100-card lists!