New And Improved: The Latest On Modern Azorius Control
Looking for a control deck in Modern? Shaheen Soorani serves up his latest version of Azorius Control (Kaheera).
AuthorShaheen Soorani
Shaheen Soorani is one of the most prolific control deck players and writers in Magic's history. With an astounding five straight SCG Invitational Top 8s, eleven SCG Tour Top 8s, and over 25 Pro Tours to his name, he continues to be one of the most respected Magic veterans in the game today.
Azorius Control In Phyrexia: All Will Be One Standard
Tired of midrange mirrors in Standard? Shaheen Soorani has the Azorius Control list you need. Check out his mix of classics and surprising choices!
March Of The Machine Previews Bring New Magic To Standard
The early March of the Machine previews have Shaheen Soorani buzzing for the upcoming Standard. Which one is he most excited about, and why is it control finisher Jin-Gitaxias?
Why Modern Breach Magic Decks Gave Up Grinding Station
Shaheen Soorani breaks down Kenneth Oswald’s build of Izzet Breach and the changes he is considering for Modern MTG’s hottest new deck.
Top 10 Control Cards Of Phyrexia: All Will Be One
Shaheen Soorani counts down his Top 10 control cards of Phyrexia: All Will Be One. Can this set push control back into the Standard spotlight?
How Four-Color Control Became My Magic Deck For Legacy
If Modern doesn’t work out for Shaheen Soorani at SCG CON, he has a backup: Legacy! He explains the Four-Color Control list that is his Sunday Plan B.
My Modern Azorius Control List For SCG CON New Jersey
Shaheen Soorani looks to his first Modern MTG event of 2023, at SCG CON New Jersey, and how he arrived at his Azorius Control (Kaheera) list.
The Best Ways To Exploit Elesh Norn, Mother Of Machines
Can a creature that does nothing when it enters the battlefield still play a key role in control? Shaheen Soorani makes a case for Phyrexia: All Will Be One preview Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines.
Esper Control For The New Pioneer Metagame
Shaheen Soorani is moving back to Esper Control in Pioneer. See why he’s shifting from a two-color manabase… and why Dig Through Time is in his latest list.
Top 7 Control Cards Of The Brothers’ War For Standard
As control mages gear up for the future of Standard MTG, Shaheen Soorani shares his Top 7 control cards and card types for the format. Let the games (and debates) begin!
Blue’s Best Control Cards In The Brothers’ War
Shaheen Soorani breaks down his Top 3 blue cards from The Brothers’ War for Standard. Surprise: they’re all control goodies. But how good are they?
The Best Azorius Control List in Pioneer
Control master, Shaheen Soorani, breaks down his latest Azorius Control build ahead of the Pioneer Regional Championship at Dreamhack Atlanta
How The Standard And Modern Bannings Affect Control Magic
With The Meathook Massacre banned in Standard and Yorion, Sky Nomad banned in Modern, what’s a control mage to do? Shaheen Soorani shares his next steps.
What I’d Play at SCG CON Dallas
Shaheen Soorani takes a rare break from his beloved control strategies to breakdown why Jeskai Breach is the superior deck for SCG CON Dallas
The Best Dimir Control List For Dominaria United Standard
Dimir Control has powerhouse potential in Dominaria United Standard MTG. Shaheen Soorani has the list you need to leave opponents black and blue.