Grixis has cemented itself as the best deck, but the way to build it is still up in the air! Let Magic's GOAT, PVDDR, show you the best way to build Grixis, the best practices for playing it, and why you should pick it up!
Looking for something new and powerful? PVDDR is here with one of Standard's coolest new decks, Jund Anvil! Find out the best list, the most important tips to play this optimally, and why it could be an excellent choice right now!
Mono Black struggled post The Meathook Massacre ban, but PVDDR thinks it's back and better than ever! Find out the key cards that have reinvigorated the archetype and why it may be one of the best decks in Standard right now!
The best thing to do when a new set is coming out is to look at Standard's previous tier one decks! In that vein, PVDDR takes a look at all the top archetypes, the cards that could make an appearance, and the list he would start off with!
Wondering what the best in the world has learned from this new Standard? Find out the most important lessons PVDDR took away from this format from play/draw disparities to how to approach card evaluations moving forward in this FREE Premium article!
Want to see the best build of Standard's best deck? PVDDR has been working tirelessly to compile his best possible list so far so you can learn what cards he's liked, what he hasn't, how to sideboard, and the future of the archetype!
To continue his midrange master course, PVDDR covers his iteration of Rakdos Midrange! Find out the interesting deck building choices he makes, how he boards, and why you may want to play it over all the other options!
Need something to play that's different and powerful? PVDDR has his favorite iteration of the coolest breakout Standard deck - Five-Color Domain. See what unexpected cards he thinks is necessary in the deck and what popular cards need to be cut!
Want to play the Standard Qualifier this weekend? Who better to get recommendations from than the Magic legend himself, PVDDR! Find out his top 5 decks he would consider playing after The Meathook Massacre ban!
Want to level up your game? Go over five Standard hands with PVDDR to see what he would do, what he was thinking, and what he would do!
Grixis is one of Standards best decks, but what's the best way to build it? After an incredible 15-0 run with it, PVDDR has the inside scoop on how best to build Grixis and why it's so powerful right now!
Want to crush the Standard Metagame Challenge this weekend? Find out what five decks PVDDR would use to win big this weekend and the cards he's been playing that most of the community have severely underrated!
Want to know the decks the best in the world has been doing well with? Find out everything PVDDR has tried, his best lists for each of those decks, and the one secret deck that has been performing the best for him!
Dominaria United is filled with amazing cards, but how can you tell which ones are the best ones? Well, worry no more as PVDDR lets you know the top cards he has his eye on for Standard and his builds to try day one!
Liliana of the Veil is almost on Arena and PVDDR is breaking down what her impact will be! How good is Liliana going to be and what are the best decks to utilize her in?
The Alchemy meta is up in the air with the rebalancing, but PVDDR has the inside scoop of what to play! Find out his top decks for the event and the exact lists he would play!
Hey everyone! Today we’re going to do another Keep or Mulligan article. We’ll be using interesting hands that happened during coaching or that happened to me or my teammates during high-profile tournaments, and the idea is that I present you…
Looking for the next best Historic deck? PVDDR has you covered with his take on Selesnya Humans! Find out what makes Humans so good, what the best list is, and how to sideboard in the most common matchups!
Magic is such a complex game that one of the most important decisions happens before you even start playing the game! PVDDR is here to help you perfect the art of deck selection and avoid the common pitfalls players fall into!
Orzhov Midrange is currently the hottest new Standard deck and PVDDR has the inside scoop on it! Find out what makes the deck so powerful, what common card from the deck PV cuts, and why you should play this over Esper!
Sideboarding is one of the most important skills in Magic, but how do you even construct a sideboard? PVDDR is here this week to help you avoid the most common pitfalls when building a sideboard so you can boost your win rate up with ease!
Looking to level up your game? The best way to do that is to fix your mistakes and PVDDR has 5 that you're probably doing that you don't even realize! What are these 5 common mistakes and how can you approach fixing them to boost your win percentage?
Knowing which hands to keep is one of the most important skills in Magic and PVDDR is going to help you level up your mulligan game! Navigate through 5 close hands with him to learn what you should be looking for in an opener and how this minor decision can drastically shift the course of a game!
Struggling to rank up? Wish you could know which decks the pros are playing to breeze through ladder? Well wonder no more! PVDDR has his top 5 decks to rank up on ladder between 3 different formats and multiple play styles. No matter how you like to play and your skill level, you can definitely find the perfect deck to grind with here!
Jeskai Hinata is currently running rampant on the tournament scene, but PVDDR doesn't think it's unbeatable! Learn his top 3 tips for beating Hinata and then 3 different decks that he believes could get the job done!
Standard's meta is starting to solidify after the Set Championship, but PVDDR is looking at the sweeter decks from the Championship! What are the 3 unique decks that caught his eye and how would the best in the world go about building them?
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Reaching the apex of Magic is a near insurmountable task, but Paulo has been living there for quite some time.
Despite that, there were many valuable lessons he learned even after establishing himself that completely revolutionized his game.
If you are looking to be a competitive player, you can't afford to miss his top 5 insights!
PVDDR starts exploring Streets of New Capenna Standard with Esper! He reviews the new Obscura cards and takes a look at different builds, before finally coming up with his final decklist he would play right now.
As previously announced, we will be publishing articles by Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa originally posted on Substack for everybody to enjoy as a taste of what’s to come on the MTG Arena Zone Premium section! One of the biggest…
As previously announced, we will be publishing articles by Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa originally posted on Substack for everybody to enjoy as a taste of what’s to come on the MTG Arena Zone Premium section! Hey everyone! Today we’re…
As previously announced, we will be publishing articles by Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa originally posted on Substack for everybody to enjoy as a taste of what’s to come on the MTG Arena Zone Premium section! At the end of…
