MAGIC: the GATHERING® TOURNAMENT RULES Effective July 14, 2017
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MAGIC: THE GATHERING® TOURNAMENT RULES Effective July 14, 2017 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................4 1. Tournament Fundamentals ....................................................................................................................................5 1.1 Tournament Types ......................................................................................................................................5 1.2 Publishing Tournament Information ..........................................................................................................5 1.3 Tournament Roles ......................................................................................................................................5 1.4 Participation Eligibility ..............................................................................................................................5 1.5 DCI Numbers..............................................................................................................................................7 1.6 Tournament Organizer ................................................................................................................................7 1.7 Head Judge .................................................................................................................................................7 1.8 Floor Judges................................................................................................................................................7 1.9 Scorekeeper ................................................................................................................................................8 1.10 Players ........................................................................................................................................................8 1.11 Spectators ...................................................................................................................................................9 1.12 Rules Enforcement Levels ..........................................................................................................................9 2. Tournament Mechanics .......................................................................................................................................11 2.1 Match Structure ........................................................................................................................................11 2.2 Play/Draw Rule ........................................................................................................................................11 2.3 Pregame Procedures .................................................................................................................................11 2.4 Conceding or Intentionally Drawing Games or Matches .........................................................................12 2.5 End-of-Match Procedure ..........................................................................................................................12 2.6 Time Extensions .......................................................................................................................................12 2.7 Deck Registration .....................................................................................................................................12 2.8 Deck Checks .............................................................................................................................................13 2.9 Appeals to the Head Judge .......................................................................................................................13 2.10 Dropping from a Tournament ...................................................................................................................13 2.11 Taking Notes ............................................................................................................................................14 2.12 Electronic Devices ....................................................................................................................................14 2.13 Video Coverage ........................................................................................................................................15 2.14 Life Totals ................................................................................................................................................15 3. Tournament Rules ...............................................................................................................................................17 3.1 Tiebreakers ...............................................................................................................................................17 3.2 Format and Ratings Categories.................................................................................................................17 3.3 Authorized Cards ......................................................................................................................................17 3.4 Proxy Cards ..............................................................................................................................................18 3.5 Checklist Cards .........................................................................................................................................18 3.6 Card Identification and Interpretation ......................................................................................................19 3.7 New Releases............................................................................................................................................19 3.8 Game Markers ..........................................................................................................................................19 3.9 Card Shuffling ..........................................................................................................................................19 3.10 Sleeves ......................................................................................................................................................20 3.11 Marked Cards ...........................................................................................................................................20 3.12 Hidden Information ..................................................................................................................................20 3.13 Tapped/Flipped Cards ..............................................................................................................................21 3.14 Graveyard Order .......................................................................................................................................21 3.15 Sideboard ..................................................................................................................................................21 4. Communication ...................................................................................................................................................22 4.1 Player Communication .............................................................................................................................22 1 4.2 Tournament Shortcuts ..............................................................................................................................23 4.3 Out-of-Order Sequencing .........................................................................................................................24 4.4 Triggered Abilities ....................................................................................................................................24 4.5 Team/Two-Headed Giant Communication ..............................................................................................25 5. Tournament Violations ........................................................................................................................................26 5.1 Cheating ....................................................................................................................................................26 5.2 Bribery ......................................................................................................................................................26 5.3 Wagering ..................................................................................................................................................26 5.4 Unsporting Conduct ..................................................................................................................................27 5.5 Slow Play ..................................................................................................................................................27 5.6 Outside Assistance ....................................................................................................................................27 6. Constructed Tournament Rules ...........................................................................................................................28 6.1 Deck Construction Restrictions ................................................................................................................28 6.2 Card Legality ............................................................................................................................................28