Sharp Style, Sharper Wit: Studying Silverquill’s Impact On Commander
Sheldon Menery looks back on his time with the Commander 2021 Vision Design team and explores the possibilities of Silverquill in Commander.
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 (2021 Edition) Commander Set Review
Commander 2021 has loads of goodies for Commander fans. Sheldon highlights some of his favs from the set that he worked on during his time at WotC.
Strixhaven Commander Set Review: Part 2
It’s a Sheldon Menery double feature as he reviews the multicolor cards and Modal DFCs of Strixhaven for Commander.
Strixhaven Commander Set Review: Part 1
Sheldon Menery kicks off his review of Strixhaven for Commander with single-colored spells and colorless cards. For once, red is not his weakest color!
Top 20 Most Important Commander Cards Of All Time
Sheldon Menery pays tribute to the cards that shaped Commander. Which icon took the number-one slot in the Godfather of Commander’s Top 20?
Building Commander Decks With Time Spiral Remastered
Sheldon Menery showcases the best of Time Spiral Remastered for Commander with a focus on forgotten gems and desirable reprints.
Commander State Of The Format 2021
Sheldon Menery offers a State of the Format address for Commander, celebrating its resilience in a tough year, and shares words from community voices.
Ask Me Anything: March 2021 Edition
Sheldon Menery answers a variety of community questions about Commander, its Rules Committee, card bannings, and the future.
Is Bringing Back Banned As A Commander A Good Idea?
Always a controversial topic, Sheldon Menery discusses what bringing back Banned as a Commander could look like in 2021.
Snow Battles: A New Way To Play Commander
Sheldon Menery unveils Snow Battles, a new way to play Commander, plus his Koma, Cosmos Serpent deck to inspire you.
The Great Kaldheim Deck Update
Sheldon Menery is adding Kaldheim cards to his Commander decks by the dozen. See what made the cut and where.
Winter Is Coming: Building With Jorn, God Of Winter And Kardur, Doomscourge
Sheldon Menery offers a double feature of Commander decks taking advantage of Kaldheim cards. Welcome to the box, Jorn and Kardur!
Kaldheim Commander Set Review: Part 2
Kaldheim is almost here and Sheldon Menery dives in to find the set’s best cards for Commander!
Kaldheim Commander Set Review: Part 1
Sheldon Menery thinks Kaldheim is one of the best sets ever printed for Commander. In Part 1, he reviews single-color cards, artifacts, and lands.
Kaldheim Themes And Build Strategies For Commander
Where will Kaldheim take your Commander deck? Rules Committee member Sheldon Menery offers signposts for 100-card fun with the upcoming set.