Control In Ravnica Allegiance Standard
Hallowed Fountain, Godless Shrine, and the promise of Azorius and Orzhov spells … what’s not to love for a control mage? Shaheen Soorani invites you on his new-set Standard journey!
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.
The Best Control Deck In Modern
Since when did Jeskai Control become a respected deck? Shaheen isn’t having it, and he wants to make the case for what was the de facto control leader in the format! Which do you think is the real control king?
The Best Decks For SCG CON Winter
On the eve of SCG CON Winter, Shaheen Soorani gives his picks for Modern and Standard! Will his twosome lead to a triumph at the Season Two Invitational?
Can We Just Unban These Cards Already?
Shaheen is a veteran that players listen to! When he speaks about Modern, it pays to listen! In the wake of some Modern showcases at SCG Baltimore and SCG CON, it’s a good time to turn a critical eye to the list as we know it!
Playing Control On Magic: The Gathering Arena
Shaheen Soorani is singing Magic: The Gathering Arena’s praises! He’s also a fan of Adrian Sullivan’s Grand Prix-winning Jeskai Control deck, and he’s here to update you on both for the coming weeks of Standard!
Beating The Top 10 Standard Decks With Control
Control decks aren’t defeated in a format until Shaheen gives up! And he’s not even close! Check out the new list he’s got going for SCG Vegas and which matchups he knows he can take…and which he’s terrified of!
Set Aside Pride For Success: How I’m Learning Jeskai Control
Shaheen Soorani knows his control decks, but even he has things to learn sometimes! Today he shares the lessons he’s learning from Eli Kassis about Jeskai Control.
Control In A Volatile Standard
Control thrives on predictability, but Guilds of Ravnica Standard is far from predictable! Shaheen Soorani updates Esper and Jeskai Control for a volatile metagame.
Is Control Or Combo Better In Modern?
SCG Dallas is just a day away! Shaheen is known for control, but right now he’s also got his eye on combo! Which is the best of each, and why would he give up control when Azorius is so good? Find out!
Why Am I Not Playing Esper?
Shaheen is off Esper already? What on Earth is going on in this format?! Today he explains the reasons his beloved tri-color combo will have to play second fiddle to another rising Standard strategy!
The Top 10 Guilds Of Ravnica Cards That Should Scare Control Players
Shaheen knows the cards he loves, but how about the ones he doesn’t want to be anywhere near! Control won’t have an easy road at SCG Columbus, and the Esper guru is here to explain why!
The Right Way To Start Esper Control In Guilds Of Ravnica Standard
The control mages have had to wait two whole days for Shaheen to analyze the entirety of Standard and bring them the Esper Control list they so desire!
Thoughts On Control In Guilds Of Ravnica
Shaheen has a big team announcement, but before he can get into that, he wants to examine the role we’re likely to see control take in the newest Standard metagame!
How Control Will Handle The Standard Rotation
Shaheen Soorani is already thinking about the Standard rotation’s impact on control. How will he move on from Torrential Gearhulk and company?
Esper Control In Standard
The people’s control mage is back to share his current list for dismantling Standard! Though there is still one archetype he can’t seem to beat…