Merieke Ri Berit Play-By-Play!
Ever wonder what kind of games come together at the best Commander communities around? Sheldon gives you a look inside one of his latest pods!
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
Other People’s Decks: The Raven
From time to time, Sheldon likes to pay tribute to a friend or colleague with a Commander deck worth showing the world! Check out this masterwork of control based on Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous poem!
Drinking My Decks
Inspired by a great mailbag question, Sheldon Menery pairs each of his Commander decks with a drink of his choice! If you do play Commander, please do so responsibly!
Commander Q and A!
Sheldon Menery, ambassador to Commander lovers everywhere, sets aside a few minutes to answer the questions you have about the rules, the future, and the food!
The Karrthus Do-Over
Dragon season is in full swing, and Judge Hall of Famer Sheldon Menery is taking the opportunity to build a new Commander deck featuring one of the greatest Dragons of them all!
Other People’s Decks: In Search Of Fulldane
Sheldon Menery gives you a glimpse of his local Commander playgroup by way of some incredible gamestates, a full decklist, and of course, card-by-card commentary!
The Social Contract
It’s a crucial element of a harmonious society, and Sheldon Menery can only naturally reference it in relationship to Commander. Check out his thoughts on the role of good behavior and good communication in the crown jewel of casual formats!
Dragons Of Tarkir Commander Updates!
Sheldon Menery has more Commander decks than your average mage, and a brand new set means brand new updates! See what he’s done to tweak out his incredible Commander library!
Tuck
Commander Rules Committee member Sheldon Menery provides the logic, the discussions, and the acceptance of dissent all centered around the latest major Commander rules update.
Dragons Of Tarkir Commander Set Review!
Sheldon Menery gives his EDH insights on the funnest of formats! Dragons of Tarkir is bringing more than any other set in history to the Commander tables, and Sheldon is ready to weigh in!
Dragons Of Tarkir In Commander
Sheldon takes some time to evaluate the cards from the latest set that have him most excited about everyone’s favorite 100-card spellslinging format! Which dragons do you love for Commander, Sheldon?
The Mimeoplasm Do-Over
Sheldon Menery, Godfather of hundred-card formats, is re-doing a few things. See how he’s configured his latest Mimeoplasm 2.0 deck into manifesting morphing mayhem!
The Can’t Get Angry All-Stars And Additions
Commander expert Sheldon Menery knows there are some cards that draw negative attention that don’t necessarily need to be banned from the format altogether. However, you don’t have any right to anger should someone blow those cards up on sight! See Sheldon’s comprehensive list here!
The Karador Do-Over
Sheldon’s Do-Over project is in full swing with a brand new version of one of his favorite Commander decks! See how he managed to build an entirely new version of Karador, Ghost Chieftain!
Phelddagrif Play-By-Play
Sheldon returns to ancient roots for this week’s play-by-play with his tried-and-true Phelddagrif deck, newly updated for Fate Reforged!