Fighter’s Rules
(last updated on January 22, 2016)
The “Fighter’s Rules” are a set of rules that a fighter must follow when participating in official or sanctioned tournaments.
Read these rules carefully before you participate. The “fighter’s rules” may be updated appropriately according to the state of tournaments.
Clan Fight Deck Regulations [UPDATED]
Announced on: 2015.03.04 | Effective from: 2015.03.30
Updated on: 2016.01.22
Fighters’ decks (including G-units) must only contain cards from the same clan, with the exception of:
- «Cray Elemental» cards;
- «Royal Paladin» decks may consist of up to 4 copies of “Blaster Dark”;
Other «Shadow Paladin» cards are not allowed. - «Link Joker» decks may consist cards with “Яeverse” in its name.
Including Dragonic Overlord “The Яe-birth” - [NEW] Decks that include grade 3 cards without “Jewel Knight” in their card names cannot include “Jewel Knight, Swordmy” cards. (Effective from Feb 1, 2016)
The Clan Fight deck regulations has been fully adopted in Bushiroad Spring Fest 2015 and Bushiroad World Championship 2015.
Extreme Fight Deck Regulations
Announced on: 2015.03.04 | Effective from: 2015.03.30
- All English edition cards that have been officially distributed can be used.
- Card restrictions are not applied.
“Epitome of Knowledge, Silvest” can be used.
With effect from March 30, 2015, all major Bushiroad-sanctioned Cardfight!! Vanguard tournaments will be adopting either the Clan Fight or the Extreme Fight deck regulations.
Shop owners and tournament organizers has the freedom in choosing which format they would prefer to hold their monthly shop tournaments in, in order to cater to the interests of their players.
Card Restrictions
Updated: January 22, 2016
Card Restrictions are not applicable to Extreme Fight Deck Regulations.
Please find below a list of restricted cards. We wish to maintain a healthy tournament environment, and we thank you for your kind understanding on this matter.
Flash Ripple, Odysseus [NEW]
Updated on: 2016.01.22 | Effective from: 2016.02.01
G-CB02/021EN
Starting from February 1, 2016, fighters may only include up to 2 copies of “Flash Ripple, Odysseus” (G-CB02/021EN) in a deck.
* This applies to all cards with the same name should there is any reprints in the future.
We have identified that “Flash Ripple, Odysseus” is widely used among Aqua Force players and recognized the influences that it may cause to the tournament environment in the future. Therefore, the above mentioned restriction will be implemented.
Lizard Soldier, Conroe
Updated on: 2014.07.31 | Effective from: 2014.08.20
BT01/016EN, EB09/016EN
Starting from August 20, 2014, “Lizard Soldier, Conroe” (BT01/016EN and EB09/016EN) cannot be used as a first Vanguard in all Bushiroad official and Bushiroad sanctioned English version tournaments. Up to four “Lizard Soldier, Conroe” can still be included in a deck as long as it is not used as a first Vanguard.
The restriction was made based on the observations from “Cardfight!! Vanguard Team League 2014”. We have identified that “Lizard Soldier, Conroe” is widely used among Kagero players during the tournament and recognized the influences that it may cause to the tournament environment. Therefore, the above mentioned restriction is implemented.
Barcgal
Updated on: 2012.07.09 | Effective from: 2012.08.01
BT01/003EN, BT01/S03EN
Starting from August 1, 2012, “Barcgal” (BT01/003EN and BT01/S03EN) cannot be used as a first Vanguard in all Bushiroad official and Bushiroad sanctioned English version tournaments. Up to four “Barcgal” can still be included in a deck as long as it is not used as a first Vanguard.
Royal Paladin decks using “Barcgal” as the first Vanguard was too powerful. With the release of booster pack “Demonic Lord Invasion”, the Royal Paladin decks’ power was reinforced. We felt that with one clan being too powerful, it would prevent fighters from wanting to play with the other clans, thus taking away the fun from tournament play. Therefore, with the release of “Demonic Lord Invasion”, we have decided to take preemptive action.
Manners And Other Matters During An Actual Cardfight
Updated: July 5, 2013
Regarding Fighter’s Counters and Fighter’s Coins
Effective from: 2013.07.06
・Official Fighter’s Counters and official Fighter’s Coins may be used to indicate any changes to the power and/or critical.
・When using these items, do take note to place them in such a way that vital information to the fight, such as the power, or ability text, is not hidden from view.
Using triple or more card sleeves
Effective from: 2011.08.02
・You may not put cards in triple or more card sleeves.
・You may only put cards in up to double card sleeves.
Even if you are using double or less card sleeves, if it is seen that it interferes with the play of the game, the tournament manager or official may instruct you to remove those card sleeves.
On manners during a Cardfight
Effective from: 2011.08.02
・Fight fairly by following the rules and paying respect to your opponent.
・Communicate with your opponent by speaking and making actions clear.
Also, when you opponent makes a move, give a response to express that you understand his or her actions.
・Do not touch your opponent’s cards without his or her permission. If you handle your opponent’s cards, handle them with care.
