Blood Moon In Modern, Esper In Standard
Shaheen is playing Legacy, Modern, and Standard in short order! That means lots of lists and strategies for conquering either of #SCGNJ’s $5,000 Premier IQs! See what Shaheen has cooked up!
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.
Shifting From Legacy To Modern
Shaheen Soorani has been hanging outside of Modern for too long. The Esper mages of Modern demand guidance, and today, he’s bringing them the leadership they need to survive the format!
The Esper Sideboarding Guide
Control guru Shaheen Soorani knew his deck choice for #SCGPHILLY long before most! Today, the Esper expert shows you how to sideboard with the best control deck in the format!
Esper Control At SCG States!
You can always count on Shaheen to deliver the latest in great Esper tech! See the deck he conquered a PPTQ with and what you need to know to control the flow of #SCGStates tomorrow!
Esper In New Standard: Tested And Approved
Any time Shaheen enters a tournament with Esper, he and his deck are a threat to win. #SCGIndy may be more of the same if you can learn from the master here!
The New Esper Control!
You knew it was coming sooner or later! The patron saint of Esper Control returns to bring you his starting point for his favorite archetype in Battle for Zendikar Standard!
Battle For Zendikar Brings Hope
What is a dedicated control mage to do with the new Battle for Zendikar spoilers? Rejoice, that’s what, as control aficionados are about to enter a realm of great mana for their control decks!
Modern Mentor
While Modern is not exactly well-known for its plethora of successful control decks, that is not going to discourage Shaheen Soorani in the least. Check out his updated Esper build for #SCGCHAR this weekend and test it out yourself if you’re also a control mage!
Format Problems And Solutions
Shaheen Soorani likes healthy formats, and those usually have at least some room for true control decks to thrive. But Standard, Modern and Legacy really grind his gears right now, and he’s here to share why.
Sultai With Esper Alternatives
Our resident King of Control, Shaheen Soorani, returns with his latest builds in time for #SCGRegionals this weekend. He presents several decklists as battle-tested options for the aspiring control mage, each with their own advantages that might best mesh with your individual play style.
Sultai And Languish
Shaheen Soorani is a control mage through and through, and Languish is the kind of card you’d think Wizards of the Coast would make just for him. Check out his Sultai Control deck for the upcoming Standard format!
Mono Esper Control At The Invitational
Everyone’s favorite expensive sorcery master is here to share his Esper control builds for the Season Two Invitational in both Standard and Modern!
Control VS. Combo In Modern
#SCGWOR’s $5,000 Premier IQ, Grand Prix Charlotte, and the upcoming #SCGINVI in Columbus all have big-time Modern events! So what should Shaheen play? His usual control build? Or a sweet and smashing combo deck?
Digging Through Time
Shaheen Soorani is one of the most respected dedicated control players in the game. What is the most underrated aspect of his game? He plays quickly! Here, Shaheen provides tips for playing at a more reasonable pace and avoiding unintentional draws!
Long Live Esper Dragons!
Any time Esper is at the top of the heap, Shaheen is a pretty happy guy. Here, Shaheen celebrates Esper’s latest incarnation, condemns a few of its card choices, and shows you how to sideboard for #SCGCLE!