My First Control Deck For Kaldheim Standard Is Exactly What You Think It Is
A new Standard format, a new Shaheen Soorani control deck. What makes his Esper Control for Kaldheim Standard special? Doomskar is only the beginning.
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.
Zendikar Rising Exit Interview
As Kaldheim rapidly approaches, our experts look back on Zendikar Rising Standard and share their closing thoughts.
Doom Foretold Has A New Meaning: How Doomskar Is Going To Change Magic Forever
Doomskar has made Shaheen Soorani one happy control mage. Join him as he dives into strategies, associated cards, and more.
Burning-Rune Demon Is Ready To Team With Yorion, Sky Nomad In Kaldheim Standard
What’s better than getting Burning-Rune Demon’s ability once? Getting it twice with Yorion, Sky Nomad. Shaheen Soorani can hardly contain his glee.
A Lot Is Riding On Niko Aris For Azorius Control Fans In Kaldheim Standard
The hopes of Azorius Control in Kaldheim Standard rest on Niko Aris. Shaheen Soorani lays out what the three-mana planeswalker needs to succeed.
My Top 10 Underplayed Control Cards In Historic
Control has seized the spotlight in Historic, but which cards are waiting in the wings? Shaheen Soorani lists his Top 10 cards ready to have a moment.
Control Dominating The Zendikar Rising Championship Was No Fluke
A control deck took home the win last weekend and Shaheen Soorani believes its win was no fluke!
Is Ad Nauseam The Sleeper Combo Deck That Modern Has Been Looking For?
There are plenty of combo decks in Modern, but which one is poised to dominate? Our experts weigh in!
Is Azorius Control Now The Deck To Beat In Historic?
With the Zendikar Rising Championship in the books, our experts provide their picks for Historic’s best decks!
Omnath, Locus of Creation’s Reign On Pioneer Has Only Just Begun
After being forcefully removed from Standard, Omnath has shifted its reign of terror over to Pioneer!
Has Gruul Adventures Reclaimed Its Title As Zendikar Rising Standard’s Best Deck?
Fresh off strong finishes in the Zendikar Rising Championship, our experts provide their picks for Standard’s best decks!
The Scarab God Returns In Dimir Control For Historic
Shaheen Soorani switches out Teferi, Hero of Dominaria for The Scarab God as he explores Dimir Control for the Historic format.
Why Recent Historic Results Are Providing Hope To Control Mages
A narrowing Historic metagame opens up opportunities for control players. Shaheen Soorani reviews recent success stories.
Has Selesnya Company Put Uro And Omnath’s Reign Of Terror In Modern On Hold?
Has Selesnya Company broken through to challenge the dominance of Omnath and Uro in Modern? Six SCG creators weigh in.
Can Anything Top Four-Color Midrange In Historic?
Historic is a format with several strong decks, but can any of them top Four-Color Midrange? Our experts weigh in!