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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

Hall Of Fame 2012

Sheldon has his Hall of Fame ballot ready early this year! Find out which five players he’ll be voting for, along with some honorable mentions, shout-outs, and his Top 5 greatest players of all time.

Nath Of The Gilt-Leaf

Sheldon’s wanted to build a Nath of the Gilt-Leaf deck for a while, and he’s finally gotten around to it! It has two basic premises: the converted mana cost of every card is five or less, and the cards are for the most part inexpensive.

Karador Player’s Guide

Since so many people requested more information about Sheldon’s Karador, Ghost Chieftain Commander deck, this week he provides you with the full decklist and a primer with all the details!

Karador Play-By-Play

Since Armada Games regular Apple was kind enough to record, Sheldon has another Commander play-by-play for you this week! Find out how the Chaos was Embraced as he took Karador, Ghost Chieftain for a spin.

Other People’s Decks: Karona, False God

In this edition of Other People’s Decks, Sheldon features Armada Games regular Adam Hart’s Karona, False God Turbo Fog deck. Check out his card-by-card breakdown!

The Rules Change When The Lights Go On: PT AVR Report

Sheldon Menery shares tales from his second Pro Tour as a member of the coverage team, from Commander games he was a part of to his thoughts about the Cavern of Souls ruling and more.

The Mimeoplasm Play-By-Play

Sheldon Menery has another Commander play-by-play for you, this time with his The Mimeoplasm deck. Read exactly how the game played out to see if you’d like to try the deck yourself.

Avacyn Restored Deck Changes

Sheldon Menery tells you exactly how Avacyn Restored will impact his already existing Commander decks. He goes through deck-by-deck with which cards he’s putting in and taking out. Get ideas for your own Commander decks!

Commander Avacyn Restored Review

In his card-by-card Avacyn Restored Commander set review, Sheldon Menery grades the new cards and groups them into four categories: Will Definitely Get Played, Probably Will Get Played, Probably Won’t Get Played, and Definitely Won’t Get Played.

Interview With Ruhan Of The Fomori

Check out Sheldon Menery’s exclusive interview with Ruhan of the Fomori. Find out more about the popular commander that Sheldon played with in his play-by-play article last week.

Ruhan Play-By-Play

He finally did it! This week, Commander pioneer Sheldon Menery provides a play-by-play of a long, fun Commander match he played with his Ruhan of the Fomori deck. Embrace the Chaos!

League Report And Oros Update

Get ready for some sweet Commander action with Sheldon’s report of what went down at Week 3 of the Armada League. Also find out the changes he made to his Oros, the Avenger deck from last week (some at your suggestions!).

The Every Deck Project

As a fan of collections, Sheldon Menery is starting The Every Deck Project, in which he will build and maintain a Commander deck of each possible color combination. This week he tackles the Oros wedge (W/B/R).

Prime Replacements

Because Sheldon’s EDH League is experimentally banning Primeval Titan for eight weeks, he has to take it out of six of his Commander decks. Check out which cards he replaces Prime Time with and why.

Other People’s Decks: Olivia Voldaren

After looking at the list, Sheldon Menery couldn’t refuse writing about Scott Larabee’s Vampires deck featuring Olivia Voldaren as general. Sheldon goes card-by-card over the choices in this strong but fair Commander deck.