Commander First Looks: Phyrexia: All Will Be One Legendary Creatures
How will the legendary creatures of Phyrexia: All Will Be One play in Commander? Sheldon Menery breaks down the early previews.
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 Decks I Didn’t Build Last Year (But Have Now)
In the calm before the Phyrexia: All Will Be One preview storm, Sheldon Menery builds out two Commander MTG deck ideas from 2022, Maarika, Brutal Gladiator and Jetmir, Nexus of Revels.
Top 22 Commander Magic Cards Of The 2022 Releases
Sheldon Menery recaps his Top 22 new Commander cards of 2022. With over 2,000 cards to pick from, which were the lucky few to make his list?
The Commander Rules Committee’s 2022 Magic Goals And Grades
Sheldon Menery looks back at the Commander Rules Committee’s goals for 2022. Where does he award full marks, and where does he see room to improve?
Elesh Norn, Mother Of Machines: The Good And The Bad
Commander Rules Committee member Sheldon Menery weighs in on the most controversial Phyrexia: All Will Be One preview, Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines, and what it means for the format.
My Top 10 New Jumpstart 2022 Commander Cards
Jumpstart 2022 may be aimed at beginners, but Commander players of all experience levels have plenty to explore in its packs. Sheldon Menery shares his Top 10 new cards of the set.
Toymaker Time: Building Around The New Tawnos For Commander
It’s all fun and games until… well, it’s always fun and games with Tawnos, the Toymaker! Sheldon Menery unwraps his latest Commander deck ahead of the holiday season.
The Great Brothers’ War Deck Suite Update For Commander
The Brothers’ War is full of goodies, so full that Sheldon Menery is putting over 50 cards in his Commander MTG decks. He shares the list and explores the highlights.
The Brothers’ War: A Commander Magic Review
Sheldon Menery reviews The Brothers’ War for Commander. Does blue get the best rating as usual? Are the artifacts any good? And what does he really think of the meld cards?
The New Cards Of The Brothers’ War Commander Decks
The Brothers’ War Commander decks feature 28 new MTG cards. When Sheldon Menery examines them all, which will he find worthy?
Managing Commander: A Look Inside The Magic Format’s Rules Committee
What goes into managing MTG’s most popular format? Sheldon Menery pulls back the curtain on his work with the Commander Rules Committee.
Celebrating Magic 30 In Las Vegas And The Commander Decks Coming With Me
Celebrating 30 years of Magic requires some special deck choices. Join Sheldon Menery as he shares the decks that will accompany him to Las Vegas this weekend
Upgrading All Four Warhammer 40,000 Decks
The Warhammer 40K Commander decks are a certified hit, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be upgraded – enter Sheldon Menery!
The Great Warhammer 40,000 Commander Deck Update
Sheldon Menery updates his suite of Commander decks with goodies from the Warhammer 40,000 Commander decks. Which cards made the cut, and why?
Warhammer 40,000 Commander: Hydra Surprise With The Swarmlord
Sheldon Menery’s first Commander MTG deck built around a Warhammer 40,000 legendary creature puts a multi-headed spin on Temur.