Should Jace Be Modern Legal?
Is Jace, the Mind Sculptor too good for Modern? Shaheen Soorani’s answer is a loud and clear “No!” He reveals his hopes and concerns ahead of Monday’s Banned and Restricted announcement!
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.
Grixis Control Keeps Me Hanging On
What’s a control player to do when hyper-aggression rules a format? Shaheen Soorani looks to Modern Grixis Control muse Corey Burkhart for inspiration ahead of SCG Indianapolis!
Never Betray The Island
Shaheen Soorani has been playing green decks lately, which is obviously terrible for everyone. Fortunately, Shaheen is going back to his roots! Play Islands at SCG Baltimore, Shaheen! We’re begging you!
Control At SCG Richmond
To the surprise of no one, Shaheen Soorani is very interested in playing a control deck in Standard for this weekend’s SCG Richmond showdown! Is Jim Davis’ U/B Control the way to go? Could Shaheen actually play B/G instead? Or is Esper viable again? Join Shaheen as he mentors the control mages!
Control Is Back!
Control partisan Shaheen Soorani no longer feels locked out of Standard! The triple banning has removed previously insurmountable obstacles to a true control deck, and he’s ready to brew with Aether Revolt!
What Control Needs Out Of Aether Revolt
Smugger’s Copter and sorcery-speed removal? That’s all you need to know about Shaheen’s thoughts on current Standard. See his holiday wishlist for new control cards for Aether Revolt’s upcoming release!
The Pros And Cons Of Being Stubborn
Shaheen Soorani, stubborn? Who could possibly think that? The iconic control mage tells what his approach has given him…and the price he’s paid.
Control At #SCGKNOX
Man, the Pro Tour seems like a long time ago! What happened to the control renaissance? Shaheen Soorani isn’t giving up, and he’s got the control list you need for #SCGKNOX!
Esper “Old” Blade For #SCGBALT
Shaheen Soorani loves him some Legacy! And at #SCGBALT, he’s going off the beaten path to–okay, who are we kidding? He’s going to play StoneBlade, but he does have some sweet tech for you!
The Control Renaissance
The Pro Tour didn’t lie: Control is finally back in a way we recognize! Uncompromising and undeniable! Shaheen celebrates the occasion with his impressions of the #SCGMKE Standard Classic metagame!
How To Keep Playing Control When Aggro Is Too Good
Not all hope is lost! Shaheen Soorani has to skip this Pro Tour, and he’s letting all his control tech out of the bag for you to use at #SCGRegionals!
Control Like You’ve Never Seen
Shaheen Soorani is playing Esper for Kaladesh Standard, right? Well, it turns out he’s got his eye on an new type of control deck for #SCGINDY! Shaheen shocks the world with his new decklist!
There’s No Tournament I Can’t Control
Shaheen Soorani ended his Standard season with yet another SCG Tour® top 8 showing! Although he was vanquished in the semifinal, Shaheen found a way to control the competition his way when all others said it couldn’t be done!
Standard Success, Modern Woes
Shaheen Soorani crushed the Standard competition with a control deck that stands in the face of everything we know about the format! Modern? Not so much. Shaheen celebrates his big Standard achievement…and mourns Modern!
Grumpy Old Men In Australia
Ten Grumpy Old Men. One Pro Tour. Shaheen tells all from Australia and reveals his team’s decklists, including the one that earned him cash at PT Eldritch Moon! Will it work for you at the #SCGNY Standard Classic?