The History of Commander

It's time for another deep dive into the history of Magic! Carl did a ton of research and interviewed a bunch of people, and now we are proud to present to you the definitive history of what has become the game's most popular format.

Here's our long-form Magic video of the week. If you still crave more material to watch, make sure to check out our shorts on YouTube!


Master and Commander

Commander owes no one a greater debt than Sheldon Menery (1961–2023) who first popularized the format and then shepherded it while it became a worldwide phenomenon. You will hear many great things about Sheldon in the following video. You can also find his first Commander decklist below.

Sheldon Menery's First EDH Deck (Arcades Sabboth)
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