Why Atris, Oracle Of Half-Truths Will Revive Esper Hero In Standard
Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths is the real deal for Standard control! Shaheen Soorani shows how to make the most of it alongside Hero of Precinct One!
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.
My Concerns About Azorius Control In Pioneer
With Azorius Control on top in Pioneer, Shaheen Soorani is making moves to keep it there! Check out his latest list!
How I’d Stop Angle Shooting In Magic
Shaheen Soorani has had enough of angle shooting in Magic! He’s not naming names, but he is talking tactics … and how he’d put a stop to them.
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse Finally Gives Control A Teferi, Hero Of Dominara Replacement
Shaheen Soorani is hyped for Ashiok, Nightmare Muse! How will the Theros Beyond Death preview change control in Standard?
Dig Through Time! It’s Your Time To Shine!
Shaheen Soorani is calling it: control’s time has come in Pioneer! He’s here to get you hyped up for Dig Through Time!
Esper Hero Has Made Its Return To Throne Of Eldraine Standard
Few were so happy to see Veil of Summer banned in Standard as Shaheen Soorani! Discover his two Esper controlling builds for the renewed format!
Surprise, Surprise! Esper Control In Pioneer
Shaheen Soorani has a deck type, so it’s no surprise he’s trying to make Esper Control work in Pioneer! Get his list on the eve of the Season Two Invitational!
Baffling Bans
Shaheen Soorani saw no choice but to register Oko, Thief of Crowns for this weekend’s Mythic Championship. Why is Standard one big herd of Elk? And why did Leyline of Abundance get banned from Pioneer after one good weekend?
Examining Esper Dragons For Pioneer
Shaheen Soorani brings his signature Esper style to bear on Pioneer! Can the Elder Dragons of Tarkir keep up with the most powerful forces in the format?
Why Esper Control Is Ready To Stop Urza’s Dominance In Modern
All the Urza, Lord High Artificer decks in Modern have Shaheen Soorani looking for a control solution! Get his latest Esper Control list ahead of SCG Regionals!
It’s Time To Emergency Ban Field Of The Dead
Shaheen Soorani isn’t pulling any punches! He lays out the importance of advocating for what’s best for Magic … and why that’s a quick banning of Field of the Dead from Standard.
Control For Modern And Standard At SCG Philadelphia
The last time the SCG Tour hosted Team Constructed in Philadelphia, Shaheen Soorani went home with a trophy. Today he offers three control looks, one in Modern and two in Standard, featuring Throne of Eldraine!
My Top 10 Throne Of Eldraine Cards For Control Players
Scared of playing control in Week 1 of the new Standard? Shaheen Soorani is here to break the fear with his Top 10 control cards in Throne of Eldraine!
Castle Ardenvale Is My New Kjeldoran Outpost
Shaheen Soorani knows a thing or two about Lands as win conditions and he’s excited for the new Kjeldoran Outpost! Will he find the right fit for this token generator in Throne of Eldraine Standard?
Why Lochmere Serpent Is The Win Condition Control Is Looking For
Shaheen Soorani may have found the next great finisher for Control decks in Throne of Eldraine Standard, but he’s a little short on cash. Can anyone loan him about… tree-fiddy?