Christmas Wish List
With the holiday season upon us, Sheldon shares his Christmas wish list, asking for everything from article ideas to a Game of Thrones expansion block.
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
Rebuilding Adun Oakenshield
This week Sheldon finally rebuilds his Adun Oakenshield Commander deck. Let him know what you think of the new build in the comments!
Embracing The Tolerance
This week Sheldon talks about tolerance, both in its broader sense and how it impacts Magic and Commander in particular.
Commander, The RPG
Check out what Sheldon came up with when he let himself dream about a Commander RPG and let him know what you think in the comments!
Continuing The Chromatic: Thassa, God Of The Sea
Sheldon checks mono-blue off the list of Commander decks he needs to build to have one of every possible color combination with Thassa, God of the Sea.
Staples, Your One-Stop Commander Superstore
If you’re just getting into Commander through the Commander 2013 product, be sure to take a look at Sheldon’s guide to the staples of a Commander deck.
Commander 2013
Sheldon breaks down the top new cards and most interesting reprints from the Commander 2013 decks, available for play starting this Friday!
Other People’s Decks: Uriah Oxford’s Eight-And-A-Half-Tails
In this edition of Other People’s Decks, Sheldon spotlights Uriah Oxford’s mono-white Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Cleric tribal Commander deck.
I Miss Melvin
Sheldon takes a fun look at some of the psychographic profiles that have developed in his Commander playgroup. Share your own in the comments!
Continuing The Chromatic: Heliod, The First God
Sheldon crosses mono-white off of his list of Commander decks he needs to build to have one of every possible color combination with Heliod, God of the Sun!
Theros Deck Changes
After his set review last week, Sheldon tells you how he’s going to slot the cards from Theros that he wants to play into his 23 Commander decks.
Theros Commander Set Review
With Theros being released this Friday, Sheldon lets you know which cards he thinks you should get your hands on for Commander!
Interview With (Community Cup Winner) Tom Delia
In this article, Sheldon chats with member of the 2013 Magic Online Community Cup-winning team, avid Commander player, and fellow SCG writer Tom Delia!
21 Cards Your Games Might Be Better Without
Sheldon explains and shares his list of cards that he thinks Commander games might be better without. Give it a try and let him know what you think!
Continuing The Chromatic: Rakdos, Lord Of Riots
In the next stop along his trip to build a Commander deck of each color combination, Sheldon pulls into Rakdos station to make a deck with its Lord of Riots!