Analyzing The New Cards From Innistrad: Crimson Vow Commander Precons
From saucy Spirits to vexatious Vampires, Sheldon Menery reviews the newest MTG cards from the Innistrad: Crimson Vow Commander releases.
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
Innistrad: Crimson Vow Commander Set Review
What’s a wedding without the Godfather? Sheldon Menery reviews the latest MTG set for Commander and highlights his top cards from Innistrad: Crimson Vow.
The Concept Of A Modular Banned List For Commander
What if the Commander Banned List came with well-defined optional parts? Sheldon Menery shares a thought experiment about a Modular Banned List for 100-card Magic.
The Anatomy Of A Banned Card In Commander
What gets an MTG card banned in Commander? Commander Rules Committee founder Sheldon Menery takes a deep dive into the Banned List’s how and why.
My Take On Old Stickfingers In Commander
Sheldon Menery takes his turn with Old Stickfingers in Commander, building a creature-heavy 100-card deck to fit with his MTG playgroup.
Building My Innistrad Plane Constructed Commander Deck
The Commander Rules Committee is venturing into new territory with Innistrad Plane Constructed. Sheldon Menery explains the format and his latest list.
The Great Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Commander Deck Update
Sheldon Menery updates his Commander decks with Innistrad: Midnight Hunt’s best MTG cards. What made the cut, and where will they go?
Analyzing The New Cards From Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Commander Precons
Sheldon Menery likes what he sees in the Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Commander decks. Which new MTG card is his favorite?
Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Commander Set Review
Innistrad: Midnight Hunt is here, and Sheldon Menery is having a ball. What does the Godfather of Commander think about the latest MTG set?
Commentary On The Commander September 2021 Quarterly Update
Sheldon Menery shares his thoughts on the latest MTG Commander quarterly update: the removed rule, the unbanning of Worldfire, and the banning of Golos, Tireless Pilgrim.
Top 25 Innistrad Cards Of All Time For Commander
Ahead of the release of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt, Sheldon Menery looks back on past MTG cards from the Innistrad setting and their influences on Commander.
A Look At What’s Coming In 2022 For Commander
Sheldon Menery dives into the announced MTG releases for 2022 and what they mean for him and for Commander. What is he looking forward to the most?
Checking In On Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Previews And Combatting New Card Fatigue
Sheldon Menery shares his thoughts on the upcoming set Innistrad: Midnight Hunt, as well as how to adjust when the deluge of new cards feels like too much.
The Great Adventures In The Forgotten Realms Commander Deck Update
Sheldon Menery updates his Commander decks with Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. Where will The Book of Exalted Deeds land?
Goad Is The GOAT: Building A Commander Deck Around Karazikar, The Eye Tyrant
Sheldon Menery gets brewing with Karazikar, The Eye Tyrant. Can this goad Commander become the GOAT at your game table?