What If “Banned As A Commander” Came Back?
Sheldon Menery is back with another thought experiment! The “Banned as a Commander” part of Commander’s banned list went away years ago…but what if it came back?
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
Two Looks At Breya, Etherium Shaper
There’s more than one way to skin a cat, or so the saying goes anyway. Sheldon and a cherished fellow Commander addict are both putting a spin on Breya this week!
Play By Play: The Mill-Meoplasm
Sheldon Menery has friends in high Commander places, and recently several joined him for food and 100-card fun! He takes you on a play-by-play with The Mill-Meoplasm and shows why everyone should read the cards!
What Does Winning In Commander Look Like?
Among Commander’s unique traits is its emphasis on multiple forms of winning. Sheldon Menery brings together community voices and adds his own insights into what true victory means for the 100-card format!
Other Peoples’ Decks: Cole’s Saskia
Uncle Sheldie is running back the Other Peoples’ Decks theme! This week, he highlights a singular Saskia the Unyielding Commander build with a bevy of legendary creatures! Don’t miss the four-color fabulousness!
Other People’s Commander Decks: Hamlet
Now and again, Sheldon shines a light on some of the cool decks he encounters in the Commander community! This week, he has a destructive list of Shakespearean magnitude!
Exclusive: Updated Commander Philosophy Document
The Commander Rules Committee has done some soul-searching, and they’re nothing if not transparent! Join Sheldon Menery for an up-to-the-minute look at how they view the format in 2017!
Aether Revolt Commander Deck Updates
Sheldon Menery thought Aether Revolt didn’t offer much for his Commander decks. Emphasis on “thought.” Let his changes inspire your own 100-card explorations! He’s got a little something for every EDH archetype in the business!
Aether Revolt Commander Review
No new set gets a free pass from Sheldon Menery! He wants to take a close look at Aether Revolt and provide each color a grade! Red fans: look away!
The State Of The Format
Ten years after the official recognition of Commander as a format, Sheldon Menery examines its past, present, and future!
New Year Commander Mailbag!
When the Godfather of Commander put out a call for questions, players answered in droves! It’s a year-end mailbag, Sheldon style!
Rending Atarka
Sheldon Menery shares his years of Commander wisdom with a fan who asked him for advice as he helps shape an Atarka, World Render deck! He also answers his Rules Question of the Week and has a personal note for readers!
Building A Successful Saskia
Sheldon yields to no one! Join him as he unveils the build he has planned for one of the most popular legends from the new Commander 2016 set!
Other People’s Decks: Toby’s Tasigur Build
Sheldon loves to see the way fellow Rules Committee members handle their builds! Today, he’s got a very special guest with a very special Commander deck! How great is this thing?!
Yidris: Money For Nothing, Cards For Free
Sheldon Menery is as excited as the rest of us for the new four-color Commander 2016 additions! What do you think of his first new EDH build?