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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 7 Strongest Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Cards For Control

Your favorite MTG control mage is back. Shaheen Soorani breaks down the Top 7 control cards from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty for Standard and beyond.

Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty First Impressions: Standard

Which Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty cards might give Standard new life? Five SCG creators kick off a week of First Impressions of the new MTG set.

Innistrad: Crimson Vow Exit Interview: Modern

The Innistrad: Crimson Vow Exit Interviews wrap up with Modern. Which cards wound up making an impact in the powerful and popular MTG format?

Innistrad: Crimson Vow Exit Interview: Historic

The Innistrad: Crimson Vow Exit Interviews continue with Historic. Which cards carried over from our MTG experts’ lists, and which surprised them?

Innistrad: Crimson Vow Exit Interview: Standard

With Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty coming soon, it’s time for the Innistrad: Crimson Vow Exit Interviews. Which cards made the biggest impact on Standard MTG?

What’s The Alchemy Deck To Beat In This Weekend’s Arena Open?

What’s the MTG Alchemy deck to play for the Arena Open? Five SCG creators say what they’d play in the biggest Alchemy event yet.

Everything I Know About Azorius Control (Kaheera) In Modern

Shaheen Soorani continues his quest to refine Azorius Control (Kaheera) for Modern. Get his latest list and sideboarding guide.

Building Dimir Control to Beat Izzet Epiphany In Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard

Izzet Epiphany continues to dominate Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard, but Shaheen Soorani’s new Dimir Control build could be poised to dethrone the tyrant

It’s Time For Esper Control, Not Azorius Control, To Take Hold On Modern

Shaheen Soorani is switching up his control colors in Modern MTG. He explains why recent metagame shifts have led him from Azorius to Esper.

Enhancing Dimir Control In Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard

Black is back in Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard decks. Shaheen Soorani shares his latest updates to Dimir Control for the MTG Arena queues.

Innistrad: Crimson Vow First Impressions: Modern

First Impressions week for Innistrad: Crimson Vow wraps up with Modern. Can any cards from the latest MTG set break through in the big format?

My Top 8 Innistrad: Crimson Vow Cards For Standard Control Decks

What new tools does Innistrad: Crimson Vow bring for control decks? Shaheen Soorani gives his Top 8 picks for those whose idea of MTG fun is telling oter people no.

Innistrad: Crimson Vow First Impressions: Historic

What powerful MTG cards will Innistrad: Crimson Vow contribute to Historic? The votes of SCG creators turned up a clear surprise in first place.

Innistrad: Crimson Vow First Impressions: Standard

Which Innistrad: Crimson Vow cards will make the biggest impact in Standard MTG? Five SCG creators give their First Impressions of the new set, with a reprint jousting for the top spot.

Sorin The Mirthless Is Control’s Newest Best Friend In Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard

Shaheen Soorani recaps his remarkable run to the SCG Invitational semifinals before analyzing how Sorin the Mirthless might give MTG control decks the last laugh in Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard.