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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 Power Of Lingering Souls

Sure, everyone loves to hate the always annoying True-Name Nemesis, but Shaheen wants to know when it became canon that it’s the best card choice. Check out Shaheen’s Invitational list and consider it for the Legacy Open at #SCGATL!

Honesty In Magic

A recent rules faux pas has some people talking about Magic’s gray areas. Shaheen, a veteran of the game and a well-respected player, weighs in on the uncomfortable situation. Where is the line between using every advantage to win and flat out cheating?

Change Can Be Good

Shaheen is a veteran mage and when he speaks, the masses listen! Hear his thoughts on all the change Magic has gone through recently and check out his latest list before #SCGNY!

U/W Control And Tron In Modern

The people’s control champion is back to talk about the Modern season and the best weapons control has at its disposal! Check out his sage-like advice before #SCGKC!

Final Esper Updates And A Look at M15

Shaheen has a highly polarized look of M15 to share from the extreme view of a dedicated control mage for life, and shares his updates to Esper Control for the new Standard metagame!

The Red Scare

Shaheen Soorani has been extremely consistent at the SCG Invitationals, and here he battles back against the red deck that won the last Invitational by re-shaping his Esper deck to put up a credible fight in a bad matchup.

Lingering with Esper

Shaheen Soorani has been nothing short of stellar at SCG Invitationals. His method works for him and he sees no reason to deviate. Let him help prepare you for the #SCGINVI!

The Pro Tour and the Impact on Standard

Fresh off a money finish at Pro Tour Journey into Nyx, Shaheen discusses his deck of choice (Esper Control, what else?), the potential of Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver in post-rotation Standard, and more.

Esper with Journey

U/W Control has seen success lately, but Shaheen says “Don’t Stop Believing” in Esper! Get his latest list and his thoughts on the control-oriented two-drops of Standard ahead of #SCGSTATES.

The State Of Modern U/W Control

Looking for a deck to play at your next Modern event? Then take a look at Shaheen’s version of U/W Control, which he played to success in Grand Prix Richmond.

Journeying Into Nyx With Control

Six-time SCG Open winner Shaheen Soorani writes about what control might gain from the new set and updates his Esper Control list just in time for #SCGDET!

Esper Control Guide

If you want to know all about Esper Control before SCG Standard Open: Milwaukee this weekend, look no further than Shaheen’s guide to his current decklist!

Control In Modern & Standard

Shaheen Soorani talks about the U/W Control deck he played to eighteenth place at Grand Prix Richmond and provides an updated Esper Control list for #SCGLA.

Last Minute Preparation For Richmond

Find out what changes Shaheen Soorani has made to his Modern U/W Control list for Grand Prix Richmond this weekend in the wake of Pro Tour Born of the Gods.

U/W Control In Modern

If you’d like to play a control deck at Grand Prix Richmond, be sure to read about the Modern U/W Control deck that Shaheen has been working on!