The Control Player’s Guide To The New Standard
Shaheen Soorani turns a control player’s eye on the upcoming Standard rotation. Which overpowered card is leaving? Which control tools deserved better? What gaps must Dominaria United fill?
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.
Artifact Or Fiction: The Wonderful Jeskai Whirza In Modern
Jeskai Whirza packs a combo finish into a controlling Modern deck. Shaheen Soorani shares his potential list for SCG CON Syracuse and the logic behind the major card choices.
Esper Control (Yorion) Changes You Need To Make In Pioneer
With the live Pioneer MTG metagame reawakening, Shaheen Soorani is following along with interest. See how he merges two successful Esper Control (Yorion) decks with his own creation.
Bannings To Celebrate: Why Pioneer Is Now Azorius Control’s Playground
With Winota, Joiner of Forces and Expressive Iteration banned from Pioneer, Azorius Control’s stock is on the rise. Shaheen Soorani looks at the logic behind the bannings and what else stands to gain.
The Control Mage Delves Into Commander For CommandFest Richmond
Shaheen Soorani’s favorite Commander deck plays right into his control MTG sensibilities. See how he brings the mono-blue firepower with Urza, Lord High Artificer.
Attacking Standard with Esper Control
Shaheen Soorani completes his trilogy of Esper Control decks for the major paper MTG formats with Standard. Which recent staples will he use to secure victory?
Why Esper Is The Best Control Option In Pioneer
Shaheen Soorani continues his review of Esper Control after Streets of New Capenna with a look at the Pioneer version of the deck.
Introducing Esper Control for Modern
Streets of New Capenna introduced several strong control cards, but are they enough to make Shaheen Soorani make the swap from Azorius to Esper in Modern?
The Top Control Cards From Streets Of New Capenna
Streets of New Capenna will make an instant impact on control decks for all major MTG formats. Shaheen Soorani shares his personal Top 8.
Void Rend Is The New Superweapon Of Esper Control Magic
Three mana, destroy target nonland permanent, no counterspells allowed. Oh, yes, and it’s in the Esper colors. No wonder Shaheen Soorani is so excited to tell you about Void Rend from Streets of New Capenna.
How To Win At SCG CON Dallas With Modern Azorius Control
Shaheen Soorani is switching back to Azorius Control for Modern MTG at SCG CON Dallas. Get his latest list and his logic behind all the changes.
New Capenna’s Obscura Charm And Its Place In Control Magic
Upcoming MTG set Streets of New Capenna has a cycle of three-mana, three-color Charms. But can Obscura Charm compare to Esper Charm, which costs exactly the same? Shaheen Soorani investigates.
Modern Azorius Stoneblade: What You Need To Know For SCG CON Dallas
If you’re competing in Modern at SCG CON Dallas, you’ll need to know how to play or beat Azorius Stoneblade. Shaheen Soorani shares his list for the big event and why he’s made his changes.
The Article Control Mages Don’t Want You To Read
Who knows how to stop a control mage better than a master of control? Shaheen Soorani has the article his fellow control MTG players would rather you didn’t read…
Azorius Control Returns To The Top Of Modern
Few Modern MTG fans are as delighted by the Lurrus of the Dream-Den banning as Shaheen Soorani. See why he predicts a future metagame ruled by control decks.