Reader Mailbag #2
Sheldon answers more questions from Commander fans in the second installment of Reader Mailbag.
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
Return To Ravnica Set Review: Commander
See which cards Sheldon thinks probably won’t get played, might get played, probably will get played, and definitely will get played in his review of Return to Ravnica for the Commander format.
Reader Mailbag
Find out what fans of Commander asked Sheldon when he solicited them for questions and his answers to those questions in part one of Reader Mailbag.
Commander Official Banned List And Format Philosophy
Sheldon discusses the updated Commander official banned list and format philosophy document, the changes to the banned list, and the Rules Committee’s process for deciding on banned cards.
Interview With Kresh The Bloodbraided
In an ongoing StarCityGames.com exclusive series, we have the rare opportunity to sit down with another of Commander’s preeminent generals. Be very afraid of what you’re going to read.
Other People’s Decks: Lots More
In this installment of Other People’s Decks, Sheldon shares with you several interesting Commander decks that were brought to his attention when he asked for some input in the MTGSalvation forums.
World Magic Cup: In Front Of The Camera
Sheldon gives you a peek into what went on behind the scenes and what he actually did while working coverage at the first World Magic Cup, along with other experiences he had throughout the weekend at Gen Con.
League Update And The Kokusho Test
Sheldon brings you up to speed on the changes for Armada Games EDH League 16 and then talks in a little detail about their eight-week test of having Kokusho, the Evening Star unbanned.
Geist Of Saint Traft
For his thirteenth deck in his ongoing project to create a Commander deck of each of the 27 possible color combinations, Sheldon builds a W/U deck with Geist of Saint Traft as its general.
Other People’s Decks: Marton Stromgald
This week Sheldon features a Mono Red Commander deck with Marton Stromgald as its general that was designed by MTGSalvation forum moderator Brian "ISBPathfinder" Hanson.
You Can’t Get Mad, Episode 3
Sheldon continues his series on cards that you can’t get mad when they get blown up in Commander because they’re just that strong. Find out if any of your favorite powerful cards are on the list!
Kresh Play-By-Play
In this Commander play-by-play, Sheldon details a game in which he battled with his Kresh the Bloodbraided deck versus some Armada regulars with relatively new decks.
Post M13 Changes
Find out what specific changes Sheldon made to each of his Commander decks with the release of Magic 2013 and see a decklist he’s never written about before: Karrthus and His Dragons.
M13 Set Review: Commander
If you’re a fan of Commander, don’t miss Sheldon’s review of M13 in which he goes over the cards he thinks probably won’t get played, might get played, probably will get played, and definitely will get played.
Strategy Guide: Kresh The Bloodbraided
This week, Sheldon talks about both the strategy of his existing Kresh deck and some other ideas on building around our favorite Warrior from different directions. Get inspired to build and play outside the box!