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Trials of the Pharaoh - June 2023

Put your skills to the test to pass the Trials of the Pharaoh!

For these events, Duelists will build a Deck using only cards and Skill Cards with a SGX set code (SGX-ENS01, SGX2-ENS02, SGX3-ENS03, etc.). There would also be a special Trials of the Pharaoh Limited List in effect for these events, which will be posted in each specific FAQ.

Trials of the Pharaoh are primarily non-competitive events that require minimal staffing on behalf of the OTS and a high standard of sportsmanship from the players.

Only OTS are permitted to host Trials of the Pharaoh Events.

 


MORE LINKS & INFORMATION

You can select more information and FAQ’s from the drop-down menu at the top of this page.

Updated 06/01/2023

 
Date & Location

June 1 - June 30

North America

Locations

LOCATIONS

Q: Where and when are the Trials of the Pharaoh events?

You can find a list of OTS hosting Trials of the Pharaoh, the date of the Trials of the Pharaoh event, and Remote Duel Discord information (for Remote Duel events) on the store locator.

Please contact your OTS for exact tournament start time

Trials of the Pharaoh FAQ

North America Trials of the Pharaoh FAQ


In Effect as of June 1st, 2023

BASIC INFORMATION

  • What is Trials of the Pharaoh?
  • Where and when are Trials of the Pharaoh?
  • What is the attendance capacity for Trials of the Pharaoh?
  • How do I enter a Trials of the Pharaoh event?
  • What are the prizes for the Trials of the Pharaoh?
  • What is the format for the Trials of the Pharaoh?
  • Can I get a CARD GAME ID number at the Trials of the Pharaoh event, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?
  • Will I need to complete and turn in a Deck List?
  • What cards are legal for play?
  • What is the Trials of the Pharaoh Limited List?
  • Can I use OCG cards in my Deck?
  • Can I use foreign language cards in my Deck?
  • If I’ve never been to a Trials of the Pharaoh event, what should I expect?
  • I want to judge at a Trials of the Pharaoh event, instead of competing as a Duelist – how can I apply?
  • Who should I contact for more information about a specific Trials of the Pharaoh?
  • I would like to provide feedback to KDE-US concerning the Trials of the Pharaoh I attended. Who should I contact?

PREPARING FOR THE TOURNAMENT – IN-STORE EVENTS

  • What will I need to bring for a Trials of the Pharaoh event?
  • Are there any items I am not allowed to bring to the event?
  • What if I lost an item at a Trials of the Pharaoh event?
  • What will I need to bring to register for the event?

PREPARING FOR THE TOURNAMENT – REMOTE DUEL EVENTS

  • What will I need to have with me for a Remote Duel Trials of the Pharaoh event?
  • What will I need to prepare in order to register for the Remote Duel Trials of the Pharaoh event?
  • I’m under 13. Am I able to participate in a Remote Duel Trials of the Pharaoh event?

AT THE TOURNAMENT

  • How long will the Trials of the Pharaoh last?
  • What is the time limit for each Round for the Trials of the Pharaoh tournament?
  • What happens if I am not done with my Match after the time in Round ends?

 


BASIC INFORMATION

Q: What is Trials of the Pharaoh?

Trials of the Pharaoh are local-level events held at participating Official Tournament Stores (OTS) which attract both casual and competitive Duelists by putting their skills to the test to pass the Trials of the Pharaoh.

Duelists will be required to build following the special Trials of the Pharaoh Limited List in effect for these events. You can find the Limited List in this FAQ.

Trials of the Pharaoh are primarily non-competitive events that require minimal staffing on behalf of the OTS and a high standard of sportsmanship from the players.

Only OTS are permitted to host Trials of the Pharaoh Events.

Trials of the Pharaoh are usually run as casual events, meaning the level of rules enforcement is light to moderate. The primary goal of Trials of the Pharaoh is to encourage all participants to have an enjoyable experience while improving their Dueling ability.

 

Q: Where and when are Trials of the Pharaoh?

You can find a list of OTS hosting Trials of the Pharaoh, the date of the Trials of the Pharaoh event, and Remote Duel Discord information (for Remote Duel events) on the store locator.

A list of locations and dates for the Trials of the Pharaoh – June 2023 event can be found online here

 

Q: What is the attendance capacity for Trials of the Pharaoh?

Depending on the seating capacity in-store or how comfortable each OTS is in hosting Remote Duel events via Discord, each Trials of the Pharaoh event’s attendance capacity may vary from location to location. It is advised that you reach out to your OTS early enough to register for the Trials of the Pharaoh so that you can ensure a spot in the event. If you have any additional questions, please contact the OTS directly at the phone number that corresponds with the event in the Trials of the Pharaoh Locator page.

 

Q: How do I enter a Trials of the Pharaoh event?

Duelists in North America will pay $5.00 USD ($7.00 CAD) to receive 1 Speed Duel OTS Pack and entry in the event. Any required sales tax is not included in the cost of registration.

If the event is hosted as a Remote Duel event, OTS are allowed to charge a reasonable amount in order to ship out any prizing earned (commensurate and top prizing), should the prizing need to be shipped to the Duelist. Prizing can also be picked up in-store. All shipping costs must be clarified with all participants prior to the start of Registration.

 

Q: What are the prizes for the Trials of the Pharaoh?

The prizes available for Trials of the Pharaoh are:

Trials of the Pharaoh Wall Scroll

Trials of the Pharaoh Promo Card

 

Prizing is distributed as follows:

  • The first-place winner, after the conclusion of the last Round of Swiss, will receive a Trials of the Pharaoh Wall Scroll.
  • The top 8 Duelists, after the conclusion of the last Round of Swiss, will receive a Trials of the Pharaoh promo card.
  • A second Trials of the Pharaoh Wall Scroll will be randomly distributed as a participation prize amongst Duelists who participated in the event. This Wall Scroll cannot be awarded to the Duelist that has already won the Wall Scroll. A Duelist that won a promo card may be eligible to win the second Wall Scroll.

 

Q: What is the format for the Trials of the Pharaoh?

Duelists will be required to build following the special Trials of the Pharaoh Limited List in effect for these events. You can find the Limited List in this FAQ.

The current format of this Trials of the Pharaoh event is a Tier 1 event, conducted as Constructed – Advanced Format, Swiss round events. The format details provided here supersede any tournament details found in other official KDE-US policy documents.

 

Number of Participants* Number of Swiss Rounds Playoff Top Cut
4 – 8 3 Rounds of Swiss None
9 – 16 4 Rounds of Swiss None
17 – 32 5 Rounds of Swiss None
33 – 64 6 Rounds of Swiss None
65 – 128 7 Rounds of Swiss None
129 or more 7 Rounds of Swiss None

 

 

*The Number of Participants is based on how many total participants are enrolled in the tournament once Registration closes. All Duelists added to the event after registration closes should not affect the number of Swiss Rounds.

  • Example: After registration closes, 63 Duelists have registered for the tournament. This means that the tournament will have 6 Rounds of Swiss, with no Playoff cut. Two Duelists register late, beginning the tournament with a Round 1 Match Loss. Even though this brings the attendance total to 65, only 6 Rounds of Swiss are played, with no Playoff cut.

 

Q: Can I get a CARD GAME ID number at the Trials of the Pharaoh event, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?

If you previously had a COSSY ID, that same number will carry over as your CARD GAME ID. You will still need to register online at https://cardgame-network.konami.net/.

If you do not remember your previous 10-digit ID, you should email the OTS at least five (5) days prior to the event to obtain your correct ID. Duelists should avoid acquiring new CARD GAME IDs if the previous ID can be found.

If you have never signed up for a CARD GAME ID or a COSSY number before, you can get one by registering online at https://cardgame-network.konami.net/.

 

Q: Will I need to complete and turn in a Deck List?

Duelists participating in a Trials of the Pharaoh event may have to turn in a completed Deck List in order to participate. Please check with the OTS if they are requiring Deck Lists for their event and for additional information regarding the Deck List collection process.

Duelists can download the official KDE-US Deck List at https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/forms/KDE Deck List – Speed Duel – English Editable.pdf. This is an editable PDF, so you will be able to type the card names in this form, which should help as your Deck List needs to be legible and complete – write the name of each card in full, and write down how many copies you have in your Deck.

Make sure your name and CARD GAME ID are on your Deck List.

Make sure your Deck List exactly matches your Deck.

There is a very helpful article on our strategy site that will help you fill out your Deck List properly.  Just follow the link here:

https://www.konami.com/yugioh/articles/?p=3534

If Deck Lists are required, Duelists are encouraged to complete their Deck List before registering for the Tournament by using the downloadable KDE-US Deck List and typing out all of the necessary information in the editable fields on the form.

 

Q: What cards are legal for play?

For Speed Duels, only cards with a Speed Duel Logo can be used in your Deck.

Constructed Decks for Speed Duel tournaments must meet specific guidelines for use in the event. Duelists must ensure that their Decks meet these requirements before entering an event. A Duelist’s Deck includes their Main Deck and may include a Side Deck and/or an Extra Deck.

A Duelist may not have more than three (3) copies of any card included in their Main Deck, Side Deck, and Extra Deck combined.

Cards that have been altered from their original appearance with surface decoration may be used for play only if the alterations do not obscure any portion of the card text, make the illustration difficult to recognize, or make the card distinguishable from other cards in the Deck while it is face-down.

If a card’s surface decoration renders the card unrecognizable at first glance, then the card is not allowed for tournament play.

The Head Judge of the event has final arbitration on whether or not altered cards may be used at the tournament. Duelists are responsible for determining whether or not their altered cards are acceptable for use before the start of the tournament.

 

Q: What is the Trials of the Pharaoh Limited List?

Since the Trials of the Pharaoh event is limited to Speed Duel GX sets, a special Limited List for the Trials of the Pharaoh organized play event will be used.

The Speed Duel Limited List works like the Yu-Gi-Oh! DUEL LINKS Forbidden and Limited List.

 

Limited 1: Only 1 of the following cards out of all the cards that are “Limited 1” can be used in your Deck & Side Deck.

    • Jinzo
    • Nightmare Wheel
    • Offerings to the Doomed
    • Reinforcement of the Army
    • Zoma the Spirit

Limited 2: Only 2 of the following cards out of all the cards that are “Limited 2” can be used in your Deck & Side Deck.

    • Allure of Darkness
    • Cocoon of Ultra Evolution (Weevil Underwood Skill Card)
    • Foolish Burial
    • Golden Ladybug
    • Parasite Paranoid
    • Volcanic Shell
    • Union Hangar

Limited 3: Only 3 of the following cards out of all the cards that are “Limited 3” can be used in your Deck & Side Deck.

    • Book of Moon
    • Breaker the Magical Warrior
    • Cosmic Cyclone
    • Crystal Raigeki
    • Cyber Angel Benten
    • Cyber Dragon
    • D. Warrior Lady
    • Floodgate Trap Hole
    • I’m Just Gonna Attack (Joey Wheeler Skill Card)
    • Machine Angel Ritual
    • Twisted Personality (Yami Marik Skill Card)
    • Wall of Disruption

 

For Limited 1, you can only choose 1 of the listed cards to have in your Deck. If you choose 1 you cannot use any of the others.

  • Example: If you use Jinzo then you cannot use Reinforcement of the Army, Nightmare Wheel, Zoma the Spirit, etc.

For Limited 2, you can choose up to 2 of the listed cards to use in your Deck. Whichever you choose, you will not be able to use any of the others. You can choose to have multiple copies of the same card if you like, but they will count towards the total limited number.

  • Example: If you use 2 copies of Parasite Paranoid, you will not be able to use Cocoon of Ultra Evolution (Weevil Underwood Skill Card). You could however use 1 copy of Parasite Paranoid and 1 copy of Cocoon of Ultra Evolution, and if you do, you would then not be able to use Allure of Darkness, Foolish Burial, etc.

For Limited 3, you can choose up to 3 of the listed cards to use in your Deck. Whichever you choose, you will not be able to use any of the others. You can choose to have multiple copies of the same card if you like, but they will count towards the total limited number

  • Example: If you run 3 copies of D. Warrior Lady you cannot run any other Limited 3 cards like Book of Moon, Breaker the Magical Warrior, or Cosmic Cyclone. You could, however, run 2 copies of D.D. Warrior Lady and 1 copy of Book of Moon but then you could not use Breaker the Magical Warrior, Cosmic Cyclone, etc.
  • Example: You can choose to run 1 copy of D. Warrior Lady, Book of Moon, and Breaker the Magical Warrior but then you would not be able to use any of the other Limited 3 cards listed, like Cyber Dragon or Floodgate Trap Hole.

 

Q: Can I use OCG cards in my Deck?

No. Cards printed for Asian markets are not legal for play in TCG tournaments.

 

Q: Can I use foreign language cards in my Deck?

You can use foreign language copies of legal-for-play cards printed for the TCG market, as long as you can show an official translation of the card, kept outside of your Deck and Deck box, when asked to do so by an opponent or tournament official. If an opponent or tournament official has difficulty reading the card text, make sure to have the full local language card name ready to ensure it can be found quickly in NEURON or the official Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Database.

 

Q: If I’ve never been to a Trials of the Pharaoh event, what should I expect?

Trials of the Pharaoh events are Tier 1 tournaments and attract both casual and competitive Duelists who wish to test their Speed Duel skills.

Read over the list of things you will need for the tournament, and make sure you have everything.

You will need to register for the event in order to play. Duelists should contact their OTS ahead of time to learn how to register for the event.

If you have a CARD GAME ID and have lost or forgotten it, you can ask the OTS to look it up for you. If you’ve played in a previous event, they may be able to retrieve your number.

Please arrive at the event, either arriving at the store for in-person events or joining the Discord server for Remote Duel events, early enough before the Trials of the Pharaoh event is scheduled to start, to ensure that you will be properly registered for the tournament. Registration generally closes 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Duelists may register late (assuming event has not reached capacity) for an event but may face penalties.

Duelists are responsible for paying attention to information from judges and/or tournament staff in order to understand what is going on. If Duelists have questions about the event, either before or during the event, they should check with the OTS.

Before participating in the event, all Duelists should read over the KDE-US Tournament Policy and Penalty Guidelines carefully. These documents tell you what you can and cannot do at an event (even if the event is occurring remotely) and give you a good idea of what to expect.  You may find these Guidelines by clicking the following links.

Tournament Policy:

https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/YGOTCG_Policy_v_2_2.pdf

Tournament Policy Speed Duel Addendum:

https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/Speed_Duel_Addendum_1.2_KDE-US.pdf

Tournament Infractions and Penalties Policy:

https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/Penalty_Guidelines_v_2_2.pdf

Skill Card Text and Skill Card Rules updates:

https://yugiohblog.konami.com/2021/11/skillcard-update/

If you observe an issue during the event, all Duelists should ensure they follow the instructions found in Section H of the Tournament Policy covering expectations of Spectators during an event. A helpful guide for how to handle potential issues you observe can be found at https://yugiohblog.konami.com/2021/03/40576/.

When you compete in a Trials of the Pharaoh event, you will be held to high standards of play and sportsmanship. You should know how the cards in your Deck work. Duelists must pay attention to information from judges and/or tournament staff in order to understand what is going on. Duelists are expected to know and understand the information provided in the above policies and guidelines while at a Trials of the Pharaoh or any other Official or Sanctioned event.

You will need to be familiar with your OTS’ Discord server setup, to ensure you do not miss any announcements and understand how to play your Matches.

 

Q: I want to judge at a Trials of the Pharaoh event, instead of competing as a Duelist – how can I apply?

If you are interested in judging, you should contact the OTS for the Trials of the Pharaoh event as soon as possible (use the contact number provided in the Trials of the Pharaoh Locator listing). Most OTS are always on the lookout for Judge Staff, so be prepared to provide your full name, contact information (including e-mail and phone number), and a description of your previous judging experience.

 

Q: Who should I contact for more information about a specific Trials of the Pharaoh?

Your best source for answers about a specific Trials of the Pharaoh event is the contact number listed on the Trials of the Pharaoh Locator. KDE-US won’t be able to answer questions such as “When does registration start?,” and so forth. For questions such as these, you will need to contact the OTS directly.

If you have more general questions about Trials of the Pharaoh, you can send them to us-opsupport@konami.com. Please be as detailed as possible, so we can try to provide you with the answers you’re seeking!

 

Q: I would like to provide feedback to KDE-US concerning the Trials of the Pharaoh I attended. Who should I contact?

If you participated in one of our Trials of the Pharaoh and would like to send us feedback, you can send us an e-mail about your specific event by e-mailing us at us-opsupport@konami.com, with the header line “North America Trials of the Pharaoh Feedback [Store Name, City, & State]”. All feedback, including comments about the OTS, the Judges, or the event itself, will be welcome! All feedback is always kept confidential. Please make sure your e-mail includes which Trials of the Pharaoh you attended, including store name, city, and state.

 


PREPARING FOR THE TOURNAMENT – IN-STORE INFORMATION

Duelists who wish to enter a Trials of the Pharaoh must meet the following criteria

  • Have a Speed Duel Deck that meets the Speed Duel Deck-building criteria.
  • Have a CARD GAME ID number (obtainable at the event) and be in good standing.
  • Have read and understood the following documents. These documents can be found at https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/organizedplay/
    • KDE-US Official Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Tournament Policy
    • Tournament Policy Speed Duel Addendum
    • KDE-US Official TRADING CARD GAME Tournament Policy
    • KDE-US Official Penalty Guidelines
    • Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Official Rulebook
  • Have read and understood the Skill Card Text and Skill Card Rules updates article found at https://yugiohblog.konami.com/2021/11/skillcard-update/

Duelists who have been suspended from Organized Play by KDE are not considered to be in good standing and may not register for or compete in Sanctioned or Official events. A list of suspended players can be found at https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/suspended/

Any tournament official associated with or working an event cannot play in that specific event. This includes, but is not limited to, the Judge Staff, Scorekeeper, Event Staff, Store Owner, and Tournament Organizer.

Suspended persons may not enter the venue of a Trials of the Pharaoh event, no exceptions. If a suspended person is discovered at the venue, they may be charged with offenses including but not limited to trespassing, as well as an extension of their suspension.

If a Suspended Player’s name appears on the Suspended Player list, they are not allowed to be on the premises, even if they have reached their date of eligibility for reinstatement. Suspended Players are required to apply for reinstatement with the KDE Penalty Committee via us-penalty@konami.com. Once their applications have been reviewed, and their reinstatement accepted, their name will be removed from the list. Until that time, they are Suspended Players.

 

Q: What will I need to bring for a Trials of the Pharaoh event?

You should bring a tournament-legal Speed Duel Deck as described above, along with any tournament supplies you will need, such as paper and pen to track Life Points, dice or counters if you are using cards which require them, extra sleeves to replace any that become damaged, and so forth. If you have a CARD GAME ID number, you should bring your number and barcode. You’ll also need the cost of registration for the tournament, as well as money for any incidentals (food, drink, etc.).

 

Q: Are there any items I am not allowed to bring to the event?

Attendees may not bring any item(s) into the tournament venue that is prohibited by law in their area (local, state, or federal). In addition, alcohol, unlawful items/transactions, weapons of any kind, and substance drugs which may be illegal on a local, state, and/or federal level, are not allowed at Sanctioned/Official events. Attendees who bring any such items to a tournament venue will incur penalties, including Disqualification and removal from the event, and risk suspension from KDE-US Organized Play.

The use of electronic and/or vapor cigarettes are not permitted on the tournament floor at any Sanctioned/Official events, or in areas designated for tournament attendees.

 

Q: What if I lost an item at a Trials of the Pharaoh event?

Duelists are responsible for looking after their own belongings at the event. Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., OTS, Staff, and Judges bear no responsibility for, and cannot be held liable for, any loss, theft or damage to the person or personal property of any attendee.

Duelists who lost items should seek the Lost & Found on-site. If the item is not found on-site, Duelists are encouraged to contact the OTS within a 60-day period on the chance the lost item has been turned in.

 

Q: What will I need to bring to register for the event?

Duelists wishing to register for a Trials of the Pharaoh event may be required to complete a registration form at the event. Duelists will be required to present their CARD GAME ID number along with a form of ID to register for the event. Acceptable forms of ID include current-year School ID cards, driver’s licenses, passports, or other government-issued identification documents.

If you are under the age of 16, you can bring in a copy of your birth certificate as proof of ID. Duelists under the age of 16 are required to have a parent or guardian read and sign the registration form in order to be eligible to participate in a Trials of the Pharaoh.  Registration forms can be downloaded and filled out prior to the event from here:

https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/forms/KDE_RegistrationSheet.pdf

Duelists who register or attempt to register under another Duelist’s name or CARD GAME ID number will be disqualified from the event, and risk suspension from KDE-US Organized Play events. Duelists are required to register with their legal name, as it appears on their form of ID. Nicknames may not be used when registering for any Yu-Gi-Oh! event. Initials to replace the First or Last Names may not be used when registering for any Yu-Gi-Oh! event.

 


PREPARING FOR THE TOURNAMENT – REMOTE DUEL INFORMATION

Duelists who wish to enter a Remote Duel Trials of the Pharaoh must meet the following criteria

Any tournament official associated with or working an event cannot play in that specific event. This includes, but is not limited to, the Judge Staff, Scorekeeper, Event Staff, Store Owner, and Tournament Organizer.

Event Staff or Judge Staff who participate in a tournament for which they are listed as staff will be subject to penalties, up to and including suspension from KDE-US Organized Play.

Duelists who have been suspended from Organized Play by KDE-US are not considered to be in good standing and may not register for or compete in Official or Sanctioned events. A list of suspended players can be found at https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/suspended/

Suspended persons are required to apply for reinstatement with the KDE-US Penalty Committee via us-penalty@konami.com. Once their applications have been reviewed, and their reinstatement accepted, their name will be removed from the list. Until that time, they are considered to be Suspended Persons.

 

Q: What will I need to have with me for a Remote Duel Trials of the Pharaoh event?

You need to have a functional Remote Duel setup and any tournament supplies you will need, such as a tournament-legal Speed Duel Deck, paper and pen to track Life Points, dice or counters for card effects, extra sleeves to replace any that become damaged, and so forth.

 

Q: What will I need to prepare in order to register for the Remote Duel Trials of the Pharaoh event?

Duelists wishing to register for a Remote Duel Trials of the Pharaoh will be required to register with the OTS. Duelists should contact the OTS to determine exactly what they will need in order to register you for the event.

Duelists who register or attempt to register under another Duelist’s name or CARD GAME ID number will be disqualified from the event and risk suspension from KDE-US Organized Play events. Duelists are required to register with their legal name, as it appears on their form of ID. Nicknames may not be used when registering for any Yu-Gi-Oh! event. Initials to replace the First or Last Names may not be used when registering for any Yu-Gi-Oh! event.

 

Q: I’m under 13. Am I able to participate in a Remote Duel Trials of the Pharaoh event?

You can participate, but your parent or guardian must register you for the event and you must ensure you are following Discord’s age requirements. Due to the nature of Remote Duels, Event Staff will need to verify your parent or guardian is registering you and understands you will be participating in the event using cameras to capture your field and using Discord to communicate with other Duelists and Event Staff. Verifying your parent or guardian’s consent will need to happen through video communication. Text-only verification will not be enough.

 


AT THE TOURNAMENT

Q: How long will the Trials of the Pharaoh last?

The amount of time needed to complete the Trials of the Pharaoh varies based on the number of Duelists and your desired prizes, you should expect to be at the event for several hours.

 

Q: What is the time limit for each Round for the Trials of the Pharaoh tournament?

For in-person Trials of the Pharaoh events, each Trials of the Pharaoh Swiss Round will consist of a best 2-out-of-3 game Matches, with a 40-minute time limit.

For Remote Duel Trials of the Pharaoh event, each Remote Duel Trials of the Pharaoh Swiss Round will consist of a best 2-out-of-3 game Matches, with a 50-minute time limit.

 

Q: What happens if I am not done with my Match after the time in Round ends?

Sometimes a Match will not be finished when the time ends for a round. If this happens, it is both Duelists’ responsibility to note whose turn it is when time is called. Duelists who require assistance with the End of Match procedures should call for a judge. The judge should be notified that the Match is ongoing and whose turn it is. The judge may or may not stay to supervise the End of Match procedure but should ensure that both Duelists understand the following procedures.

End of Match procedures should follow these three (3) rules:

Rule #1: If time is called while Duelists are in the middle of a Game, the current Game must have a decision (Win, Loss, or Draw)

Rule #2: Once the current Game has concluded with a decision, determine the winner of the Match by determining the number of Game Wins (or Game Losses) each Duelist has for the current Match. The Duelist with the most Game Wins will win the Match.

Swiss Rounds: If both Duelists have the same number of Game Wins, or if time was called in between games of a Match when both Duelists had the same number of Game Wins, then the Match is a Draw.

Single-Elimination Rounds: If both Duelists have the same number of Game Wins, or if time is called in between Games of a Match while both Duelists have the same number of Game Wins, they will begin a new Duel with specific guidelines.

  • Neither Duelist may use his or her Side Deck. If time was called in between Games of a Match and at least one Duelist has already accessed his or her Side Deck, then both Duelists may use their Side Deck.
  • Duelists must use a random method (die roll, coin flip, etc.) to determine who will go first.
  • The Duel will continue for a total of four (4) turns, two (2) turns for each Duelist, unless a Duelist manages to win the Duel before the four (4) turns have concluded.
    • A “turn” is defined as the start of the Draw Phase until the end of the End Phase for a single Duelist.
  • Once the four (4) turns are completed, Life Point totals are compared and the Duelist with the highest Life Point total wins the Match.
  • If both Duelists’ Life Points are the same after the four (4) turns are completed, then play will continue on a turn-by-turn basis, with the Duelist with the most Life Points at the end of a turn being declared the winner of that Game.

Rule #3: If a win condition occurs during End of Match Procedures, that Duelist wins the current Game.

Keeping these three (3) rules in mind, please follow these instructions when proceeding to End of Match procedures:

  • Continue with the current Phase of the Game. Once the Phase is over, stop the game.
  • Determine a Game Winner at this point, with the Duelist with the most Life Points winning the Game.
    • During Swiss Rounds, if both Duelists’ Life Points are the same, the Game is a Draw. Compare Game Wins with the Duelist with the most Game Wins winning the Match. If the Game Win totals are the same, the Match is a Draw.
    • During Single-Elimination, if both Duelists’ Life Points are the same at the end of the current Phase (Step 1 above), finish the current turn. If both Duelists’ Life Points are the same at the end of the turn, then play will continue on a turn-by-turn basis, with the Duelist with the most Life Points at the end of a turn being declared the winner of that Game.
  • Match Draws cannot occur during Single-Elimination Rounds.