The Great Baldur’s Gate Commander Deck Suite Update
A new set brings new options for Sheldon Menery’s ever-growing rotation of Commander MTG decks. Which three dozen cards made his latest cut, and where?
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 Legends: Battle For Baldur’s Gate Set Review
Commander Rules Committee member Sheldon Menery surveys the top cards of Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate. Which multicolored creatures were his favorite?
Baldur’s Gate Commander: Reviewing The Legends So Far
With previews of Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate underway, Sheldon Menery reveals his Top 10 legendary cards… so far. More MTG goodness is yet to come!
Baldur’s Gate Commander First Looks: Jon Irenicus, Shattered One
With Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate previews underway, Sheldon Menery builds a 100-card MTG deck around Jon Irenicus, Shattered One.
The Great Streets Of New Capenna Deck Suite Update
Join the father of Commander, Sheldon Menery, as he combs the list of new cards from Streets of New Capenna and adds them to his growing list of 65 decks!
The New Cards of New Capenna Commander
A new set means plenty of new cards for Commander! Sheldon Menery continues his review of the cards from New Capenna Commander.
The Legendary Creatures Of New Capenna Commander
New Capenna Commander brings a bevy of legendary creatures for your 100-card decks. Sheldon Menery, “The Godfather,” is here to review them all.
Streets Of New Capenna: The Commander Review
Who better to review Streets of New Capenna for Commander than The Godfather? Sheldon Menery gives his thoughts on the latest MTG set.
New Capenna Commander: Shields Up With Kros, Defense Contractor
True to a set about city life, Streets of New Capenna has lots of cards that care about politics (of the multiplayer MTG kind). One in particular caught Sheldon Menery’s eye: Kros, Defense Contractor.
New Capenna Commander: Building With Lord Xander And Jetmir
Sheldon Menery shares his approaches to building Commander MTG around two bosses from the Streets of New Capenna previews: Lord Xander, the Collector and Jetmir, Nexus of Revels.
Commander Legends: Battle For Baldur’s Gate First Looks: Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes is an exciting planeswalker Commander MTG preview from Battle for Baldur’s Gate. How will Sheldon Menery use this card?
Webcam Commander Magic Nightmares: The Top 20 Most Challenging Cards
Some of Commander’s greatest hits just aren’t cut out for webcam play. Sheldon Menery lays out his Top 20 of webcam Commander MTG nightmares.
Commander Speed Creep: Can We Solve It?
Speed creep is a popular topic in Commander MTG circles. But what is it? How bad is the problem? And would the cure be worse than the disease? Sheldon Menery shares his observations.
Fantastic Commander Decks To Go Big With Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
Sheldon Menery continues building Commander MTG decks with Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, this time offering two lists designed to create big creatures and even bigger fun.
The Samurai Commander: Building With Isshin, Two Heavens As One
The latest MTG set has Sheldon Menery eager to make Commander decks. See how he built around Isshin, Two Heavens as One for both low-power and higher-power Commander games.