Rankle, Master Of Pranks Is A Planeswalker In Disguise
The abilities on Rankle, Master of Pranks have PVDDR thinking of it like a planeswalker! Get two early builds featuring the fickle Faerie Rogue!
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.
Playing With Rampaging Ferocidon In Core Set 2020 Standard
With Rampaging Ferocidon back in Standard and one month to use it, is red primed for a late renaissance? PVDDR explores Mono-Red Aggro, Dinosaur decks, and more!
How To Playtest For A Big Tournament Without A Team
You’re gearing up to play in a big tournament. Congratulations! There’s just one problem: you have no team to test with. PVDdR shares his strategies for Constructed and Limited when you’re flying solo!
Modern Decks I Didn’t Play at Mythic Championship IV
PVDDR has several decks that he feels could have done well at Mythic Championship IV, but didn’t quite make the cut. Could these under-the-radar lists have an impact on a Hogaak-ridden Modern?
Feather Is The Real Deal In Core Set 2020 Standard
With a Feather, the Redeemed deck winning the latest Mythic Championship Qualifier, you probably have questions about Core Set 2020 Standard’s quirkiest deck. PVDDR has your answers!
Everything I Know About Hogaak After Playing It At Mythic Championship IV
Magic’s all-time prize winnings leader arrives at Star City Games! He piloted Hogaak at Mythic Championship IV in Barcelona to an 8-2 Modern record, and in this epic debut, PVDdR shares all he’s learned.
PV’s Playhouse – Drafting With Worldwake
Thursday, February 11th – Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa, in preparation for the approaching Pro Tour, has been drafting Zendikar / Zendikar / Worldwake with a passion. Understandably, he has reached a few conclusions about the format, and he shares his initial thoughts today!
PV’s Playhouse – Making Decisions in Magic
Thursday, February 4th – There are many factors that separate the weak player from the strong in our glorious game. One particular factor is the strength of our decision-making process. Today, Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa takes a look at this process, and highlights some interesting examples that should help improve our base levels of play.
PV’s Playhouse – Tempo
Thursday, January 28th – The Tempo debate rages on, with Magic minds on both sides doing their level best to define or debunk the theories presented. Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa lends his considerable brain to the argument, suggesting that a definition of the concept isn’t of the utmost importance…
PV’s Playhouse – Examining Worldwake… So Far
Thursday, January 21st – Worldwake Spoiler season continues apace, and we’re learning about the new and exciting cards from the WotC drop-feed. Today, Paulo Vitor Damo Da Rosa looks at the more interesting cards spoiled thus far, and evaluates them for Constructed play… [Warning: Contains Spoilers!]
PV’s Playhouse – Examining the MTGO Extended PTQs
Thursday, January 7th – The PTQ season has progressed to Extended, and the early results prove that a multitude of strategies are viable. Paulo takes a look at the two Top 8s from recent Online PTQs, and shares his thoughts on the decks’ strengths and weaknesses. If you’re looking to pick up a Blue Envelope in the coming weeks, let PV guide the way!
PV’s Playhouse – 2009 From Paulo’s Perspective
Thursday, December 31st – For his final article of the year, Paulo looks back at his own personal highs and lows of 2009, sharing victories and defeats with his typical brutal honesty. He reflects on the lessons he’s learned, and looks forward to a successful 2010.
PV’s Playhouse – Playing On Autopilot
Thursday, December 24th – Last week, Paulo warned us about the dangers of overthinking. Today, he spins through 180 degrees and preaches against playing on autopilot. As with much in life, the key is to hitting that sweet spot, walking the fine line between each extreme.
PV’s Playhouse – Overthinking
Wednesday, December 16th – In the quest for the perfect play in any given game of Magic, we often gloss over the basic play in search of something cooler, or more “professional.†This curse of overthinking the easy and complex interaction can lead to mistakes and game losses in the best of us. Paulo investigates the process of overthinking, and offers sage advice on its avoidance.
PV’s Playhouse – Paulo at Worlds, Part 3
Thursday, December 10th – Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa concludes his excellent tournament report from Worlds, in an article packed with Draft and Extended match summaries. He also discusses the sideboard options for his Extended deck of choice: Thopter Foundry Combo.