There’s More To Sideboarding Than You Think
Get sideboarding secrets from one of the game’s greats! PVDDR explains how to make the most of your spare cards in Games 2 and 3.
AuthorPaulo Vitor Damo da Rosa
Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa is widely regarded as one of the best five players to ever play the game. He's a Hall of Famer with twelve Pro Tour Top 8s, including two wins - PT San Juan in 2010 and PT Kyoto in 2017. He was the 2017 Player of the Year and is currently a member of the Magic Pro League.
The Other Fires Of Invention Deck I Almost Played At Mythic Championship VII
PVDDR made the Top 8 with Jeskai Fires, but he almost went with Rakdos Fires instead! Join him on the road not taken…
Everything I Know About Jeskai Fires In Throne Of Eldraine Standard
PVDDR details the Jeskai Fires deck he registered for Mythic Championship VII, sideboarding, and the changes he’d make going forward.
The 6 Best Decks In Throne Of Eldraine Standard
The post-banning metagame is settling in. PVDDR has the half-dozen decks you must know for Standard success!
Throne Of Eldraine Standard Post-Ban Winners And Losers
With Veil of Summer, Once Upon a Time, and Oko, Thief of Crowns banned from Standard, what’s next for the metagame? PVDDR goes beyond the obvious and offers decklists galore!
Still Hungry: How I Got Second At Mythic Championship VI
PVDDR reached the finals of Mythic Championship VI! He breaks down his Draft decks, his Constructed deck, and key moments of the Top 8. A must-read for every competitive player!
How To Build Sacrifice Decks In Throne Of Eldraine Standard
It’s a different kind of Food deck! After Rakdos Sacrifice made the Top 8 of Grand Prix Lyon, it’s worth investigating, and PVDDR offers his own build ahead of this weekend’s Mythic Championship!
Everything I Know About Sultai Food In Throne Of Eldraine Standard
PVDDR cooked up a Sultai Food deck for his Magic Pro League matches! Discover his recipe for success and a sideboarding guide for when you need to substitute an ingredient!
How To Beat Food Decks In Throne Of Eldraine Standard
Food decks with Oko, Thief of Crowns are the obvious frontrunners of the post-banning Standard, but that just means there’s a target to aim for! PVDDR explores his favorite control, aggro, and synergy options.
My Take On Bant Golos For Mythic Championship V
Are Golos, Tireless Pilgrim decks broken in half or merely very good? Given how PVDDR registered Bant Golos for Mythic Championship V, he’s hoping the former! Get his insights into the build he’s running!
Which Adventure Deck Is Best In Throne Of Eldraine Standard?
Edgewall Innkeeper and Lucky Clover aren’t just for Limited! But what’s the best way to build around these Adventure enablers? PVDDR looks at four key versions and chooses his favorite!
Overperformers: My Top 8 Surprises In Throne Of Eldraine Standard
Some Throne of Eldraine cards are obviously powerful, but some big question marks have turned into exclamation points! PVDDR posts his Top 8 surprises ahead of SCG Philadelphia, plus a decklist for each!
The Wishboard Returns: Figuring Out Fae Of Wishes In The New Standard
Just as Mastermind’s Acquisition is poised to leave Standard, here comes Fae of Wishes to enable the Wish-based sideboard strategy! PVDDR explores the consequences for the new Standard!
Introducing Bonecrusher Giant, Magic’s Newest Flametongue Kavu
PVDDR knows the power of Flametongue Kavu, and he thinks Magic’s newest set might have its spiritual successor! Will Bonecrusher Giant be a dominant force in Throne of Eldraine Standard?
How To Approach Hypnotic Sprite In Throne Of Eldraine Standard
PVDDR is back this week with a brand new preview card from Throne of Eldraine! You won’t want to miss this exclusive first look!