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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.

Kaldheim Exit Interview: Historic

After six weeks of Kaldheim in Historic, how did our creators’ early predictions pan out? World Champion PVDDR and other SCG creators look back.

Kaldheim Exit Interview: Standard

Eight SCG creators revisit their first impressions of Kaldheim for Standard, sharing their hits, misses, and surprise breakout cards.

Lessons Learned From The Best Magic Players In The World

Even a World Champion can learn from the best in specific fields. PVDDR shares qualities he admires in top pros and the lessons he has learned from them.

Is Magic Art As NFTs A Good Idea?

From Historic Anthology IV to digital art and more, Dom Harvey, Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa, and Ross Merriam weigh in on five of Magic’s big questions.

Has Historic Anthology IV Shaken Up Historic?

With Historic the format for this weekend’s SCG Tour Online events, deck choice is vital. Four SCG creators say what they’d play.

Does Kaldheim Standard Actually Have A Deck To Beat?

With no clear front-runner in Kaldheim Standard, turn to the experts. World Champion PVDDR and five more SCG creators say what they’d play.

Finding The Best Version Of Cycling In Kaldheim Standard

Cycling decks are well-positioned in the Kaldheim Standard metagame. World Champion PVDDR charts builds, card choices, and more.

Everything I Know About Mono-White Aggro❄ In Kaldheim Standard

PVDDR chose Mono-White Aggro❄ for the February Kaldheim League Weekend. Get the World Champion’s insights, including a sideboarding guide.

Everything You Need To Know About Kaldheim Standard

Who better to analyze Kaldheim Standard than the World Champion? PVDDR lists the format’s key elements, Tier 1 and 2 decks, and his deck of choice.

Is Jund Sacrifice The Early Front-Runner In Post-Uro Historic?

Has Jund Sacrifice become Historic’s deck to beat after the Uro ban? World Champion PVDDR and three more SCG creators say what they’d play.

Historic’s Winners And Losers After The Uro, Titan Of Nature’s Wrath Banning

With Uro, Titan of Nature’s Wrath banned in Historic, what is the format’s next big deck? PVDDR rates winners, losers, and heirs to Uro’s crown.

With Uro, Titan Of Nature’s Wrath Banned, Where Does Historic Go From Here?

With Uro gone from Historic, do you play a top deck untouched by the ban, or do you try to go another level? Seven SCG creators weigh in.

Can Mono-White Aggro❄ Continue Its Dominance In Kaldheim Standard?

After a wild weekend of Kaldheim Standard action, what’s the next move? Eight SCG creators say what they’d play.

With Today’s Banned & Restricted Announcement, Where Does Competitive Magic Go From Here?

Did Simian Spirit Guide deserve its Modern ban, or Dreadhorde Arcanist in Legacy? Sam Black, PVDDR, and Dom Harvey debate Magic’s latest shake-up.

Everything I Know About Rakdos Midrange In Kaldheim Standard

Rakdos Midrange has gained a power spike in Kaldheim Standard… and multiple directions to take the deck. World Champion PVDDR showcases two builds.