Updated on January 15, 2021.
Here you can find the Fighter’s Rules that will be enforced from January 29th, 2021.
Deck regulation restrictions differ for each regulation.
In this update, there are changes on the card restriction of the cards for the V Premium format.
→ Check out the latest update of card restrictions here.
Here you can find the Fighter’s Rules that will be enforced from January 29th, 2021.
Deck regulation restrictions differ for each regulation.
In this update, there are changes on the card restriction of the cards for the V Premium format.
→ Check out the latest update of card restrictions here.
Click here for the card restriction rules of Standard and Premium.
What is “Fighter’s Rules”?
The “Fighter’s Rules” are a set of rules that a fighter must follow when participating in official or sanctioned tournaments.
It is determined to provide a healthier environment for fights.
If you’re participating in a tournament, please read and adhere to the rules on this page.
“Fighter’s Rules” will be updated when necessary after official tournaments.
There may be updates regardless of tournament circumstances.
※For more information about the rules, please refer to our Floor Rules.
Information on Tournament Regulations
The following tournament regulations are applied to official and sanctioned tournaments.
Shop Tournaments from May 2021 onwards will be separated into 3 regulations. The cards allowed for each regulation are different. 
New Regulation
Standard – Nation Fight
[Applicable from May 2021]
[Applicable from May 2021]
Choose a nation, and construct a deck with only cards from that nation.
Ride Decks can be used. Please refer to here for rules applicable to the Ride Deck.
English edition cards sold or distributed with the [D] icon on the bottom left corner can be used.
Choose a clan, and construct a deck with only cards from that clan.
Ride decks cannot be used.
English edition cards sold or distributed with the [V] icon on the bottom left corner can be used.
※The rules regarding deck construction and restrictions that applied to “Standard” before May 2021 also apply for “V Premium”.
※ V-SD01/001EN~014EN and V-SD02/001EN~014EN cards are regarded as cards with the icon.
All English edition cards sold or distributed can be used.
Ride decks cannot be used.
Choose a clan, and construct a deck with only cards from that clan. If nation cards are used, they must correspond to the appropriate nation that the clan belongs to.
Click here for more details on Premium format deck construction for overDress and onwards.
Icon Glossary
Restricted to 1
You may only have up to one of these in your deck.
Restricted as FV
You may not use the card as a starting vanguard.
Unrestricted
After much consideration, the specified card has
been unrestricted. You may use up to four copies.
been unrestricted. You may use up to four copies.
Restricted
You may not use the card in your deck.You may no
Choice Restriction
Choose one of the types from this group, and you
may include up to four copies in your deck.
may include up to four copies in your deck.
All other cards within the same group cannot be included in your deck.
(E.g.) Card A, Card B
O 4pc Card A, 0pc Card B
X 3pc Card A, 1pc Card B
(E.g.) Card A, Card B
O 4pc Card A, 0pc Card B
X 3pc Card A, 1pc Card B
| Regulation | Restriction Details | Card Name |
|---|---|---|
 |
Restricted to 1
|
Doctoroid Refros |
| Regulation | Restriction Details | Card Name |
|---|---|---|
|
Restricted as FV
|
Crimson Lion Cub, Kyrph |
|
Restricted
|
Flame Wind Lion, Wonder Ezel |
 |
Choice Restriction
|
Sunrise Ray Knight, Gurguit Bluish Flame Liberator, Percival |
| Regulation | Restriction Details | Card Name |
|---|---|---|
|
Restricted
|
Esteemed Deity of Abundant Waters, Ichikishima |
|
Restricted as FV
|
Magical Calico |
| Regulation | Restriction Details | Card Name |
|---|---|---|
|
Choice Restriction
|
Dragheart, Luard Skull Witch, Nemain |
| Regulation | Restriction Details | Card Name |
|---|---|---|
|
Choice Restriction
|
Evil-eye Vidya Emperor, Shiranui “Rinne” Shura Stealth Dragon, Jamyocongo |
| Regulation | Restriction Details | Card Name |
|---|---|---|
|
Unrestricted
|
Fantasy Petal Storm, Shirayuki |
| Regulation | Restriction Details | Card Name |
|---|---|---|
|
Unrestricted
|
Thundering Sword Dragon, Angerblader |
| Regulation | Restriction Details | Card Name |
|---|---|---|
|
Unrestricted
|
Fiendish Sword Eradicator, Cho-Ou |
| Regulation | Restriction Details | Card Name |
|---|---|---|
|
Restricted to 1
|
Enigmatic Assassin |
|
Restricted
|
Variants Hardleg |
| Regulation | Restriction Details | Card Name |
|---|---|---|
|
Unrestricted
|
Silver Thorn Beast Tamer, Doriane |
|
Choice Restriction
|
Purple Trapezist Jumping Jill |
|
Restricted to 1
|
Silver Thorn Beast Tamer, Doriane |
| Regulation | Restriction Details | Card Name |
|---|---|---|
|
Restricted to 1
|
Seven Seas Helmsman, Nightcrow |
|
Restricted to 1
|
Seven Seas Apprentice, Nightrunner |
|
Restricted
|
Violence Flanger |
| Regulation | Restriction Details | Card Name |
|---|---|---|
|
Restricted to 1
|
Dreamer Dreamer, Kruk |
|
Restricted
|
Luxury Wave, Elly |
|
Restricted to 1
|
Delight Genius, Ange |
Please refer to the errata page for the details regarding “Top Idol, Riviere”.
| Regulation | Restriction Details | Card Name |
|---|---|---|
|
Restricted to 1
|
Cosmos Pixy, Lizbeth |
|
Restricted
|
Untainted Holy Damsel, Green Katrina |
| Regulation | Restriction Details | Card Name |
|---|---|---|
|
Restricted to 1
|
Commander Laurel |
| Regulation | Restriction Details | Card Name |
|---|---|---|
|
Restricted to 1
|
Rain Elemental, Zarzan |
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※The card restrictions are not applicable to Extreme Fight.
※All cards with the same abilities as the specified card numbers are included.
(Cards with different abilities are not subjected to the restrictions)
※All cards with the same abilities as the specified card numbers are included.
(Cards with different abilities are not subjected to the restrictions)
Regarding “Ride Decks”
- Ride Decks can be used for Standard.
- From your main deck of 50 cards, choose a unit card of each grade 0, 1, 2 & 3 as your ride deck.
- The grade 0 unit chosen for your ride deck will be your first vanguard.
- Regulation for sleeves will follow the floor rules.
- When doing so, the sleeves used for your ride deck should be visibly different from the sleeves used for your main deck.
- You may use clear sleeves for your ride deck.
- You may use different sleeves for cards in your ride deck.
- Please confirm the number of cards in each others’ ride deck before the fight.
※Ride decks cannot be used for V Premium or Premium formats.
Regarding units with no clan or nation
Unit cards that have no clan or nation can be included in any deck, regardless of the clan or nation chosen.
Regarding usage of cards with mermaid text
- Cards with text written in mermaid text, e.g. V-EB15/ASR01EN “Happiness Heart, Lupina”, included in Extra Booster 15: Twinkle Melody that went on sale on 2021, January 22nd, can be used in official sanctioned tournaments.
- Additionally, when using these cards in official sanctioned tournaments, please print and bring along the following PDF for ability reference.
Regarding cards with the same abilities
- Depending on the release date, there may be cards with the same abilities with updated text.
- When referencing the text for the card abilities, and its related rule resolutions, it will refer to the latest version of text released.
(e.g. When you play G-BT02/103EN “Rain Elemental, Tear”, it will be treated to have the text of PR/0463EN)
Regarding “gift markers”, “token cards” and “marker cards”
- Please use officially released “gift markers”, “token cards” and “marker cards”.
- You may use “gift markers”, “token cards” and “marker cards” without card sleeves.
- If you choose to use sleeves, please follow the regulations stated in the floor rules, and note that sleeves used must be easily distinguishable from your main deck.
- However, you can choose to use the same sleeves for your G zone, or choose to use clear sleeves, and choose to use different sleeves for each “gift markers”, “token cards” and “marker cards”.
- Please prepare sufficient “gift markers” before the start of the fight, and put it face down in an area separate from the zones of the game.
- You do not need to announce beforehand the type of “Imaginary Gift” you are using to your opponent.
- At the start of the fight, you do not need to announce that you are using “token cards” or “marker cards”
- Additionally, when you use “token cards” or “marker cards”, you do not need to report it to your opponent.
- If you do not have sufficient “gift markers”, “token cards” or “marker cards” in the middle of a fight, and it is a level 2 or higher tournament, (e.g. Regional tournaments, World Finals etc.), you will be penalized.
Regarding “Gift Markers”
(Updated on: May 25th, 2018)
- Please use the “Gift Markers” sold or distributed.
- You may use “Gift Markers” without sleeves.
If you use sleeves, please use different sleeves from your main deck as stated in the floor rules.
However, they may have the same sleeves as your G zone, and clear sleeves may be used. - You may use different sleeves for the cards used as your “Gift Markers”.
- Please prepare the necessary pieces of “Gift Markers” and place them in a game area before the fight.
You do not need to declare which “Imaginary Gift” you are using to your opponent. - You will be penalized if you do not have enough “Gift Markers” during a Level 2 or higher tournament.
Regarding Fighter’s Counters and Fighter’s Coins
(Updated on: February 26th, 2016)
- 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
(Updated on: August 2nd, 2011)
- 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.
Regarding G units
(Updated on: 16th May, 2016)
- Please follow the indications on sleeves in the floor rules.
However, you may use different sleeves and/or clear sleeves from your main deck. - You may use different sleeves for the cards within your G zone.
- Please confirm the number of cards in your opponent’s G zone before the fight.
- You may have 0 to 16 cards in your G zone.
Regarding playmat usage
(Updated on: February 26th, 2016)
- You may use a playmat that you have prepared beforehand.
- You may not use playmats that have zones different from vanguard.
- Please obtain permission from your opponent before using your playmat.
※A staff may deem your playmat unsuitable for usage due to piracy and/or morality
On manners during a Cardfight
(Updated on: August 2nd, 2011)
- Fight fairly by following the rules and paying respect to your opponent at all times.
- 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.
