➤ Can I use official Japanese or other language-edition cards for items outside of the main deck? e.g. Energy Generator, Energy cards, center markers, Evolution Points, tokens, etc.

No, only English Edition Cards may be used.

➤ Can I use cards from a non-Bushiroad TCG or a Bushiroad TCG that is not from the game I’m playing for items outside of the main deck?

No. You can only use the appropriate cards for items outside of the Main Deck for your game.

➤ Can I use custom card supplies (sleeves, playmats, token markers etc.) or card supplies from non-Bushiroad games?

No. Unlicensed, or custom card supplies, and/or card supplies from non-Bushiroad TCGs are not allowed.

➤ Can I use more than two layers of sleeves for my cards (main deck, tokens, etc.)?

For this event, only a maximum of 2 layers of sleeves will be allowed for all cards/games. Top loaders, plastic card cases etc. will not be allowed.
Example:
● Card + Sleeve + Over Sleeve: ⭕️
● Card + Perfect Fit Sleeve + Sleeve: ⭕️
● Card + Perfect Fit Sleeve + Sleeve + Over Sleeve: ❌
● Card + Perfect Fit Sleeve + Plastic Case/Top Loader: ❌

➤ If steps of an infinite loop involve cards in hidden zones being known to be specific cards, how should such cards be placed for the demonstration?

If cards are drawn to the player’s hand at some point of the demonstration, and those cards would be used later in the demonstration, they should be placed face down and separate from the rest of the cards that are in the player’s hand to illustrate how they are a known component of the demonstration. If cards are moved to the deck at some point of the demonstration, and those cards would be used later in the demonstration, they should be placed face down in a manner that illustrates their position in the deck for the purpose of the demonstration.

● For example, placing a card that was placed at the bottom of the deck by an ability to the right of the rest of the deck, and placing subsequent cards placed at the bottom of the deck to the right of the rightmost card, to illustrate the order they were placed and their relative position in the deck.

➤ If an infinite loop has been demonstrated and been acknowledged as one, and the exact state of the game as the start of the infinite loop occurs later in the game, would the infinite loop need to be demonstrated once more before being executed?

If all the conditions are identical, the player may demonstrate how the conditions are identical to the previous instance instead of demonstrating the loop in its entirety. The opponent may then present their reasons as to why the conditions are not identical, and should the players be unable to come to an agreement, call for a judge to adjudicate. Players should take great care in determining that the conditions are or are not identical, and penalties may be imposed if the claim or contention is found to be frivolous.

➤ How should an infinite loop be handled or executed?

If a player wishes to perform a set of actions that has the potential to repeat an infinite number of times, also known as an ‘infinite loop’ or ‘perpetual cycle’, the following steps should be taken.

1. The player (Player A) informs their opponent (Player B) of their intent to perform an infinite loop.
2. Player A clearly describes and performs every step of the infinite loop as a demonstration to player B.
3. If Player B does not think the demonstrated steps form an infinite loop, Player B presents their reasons to Player A.

If at this point, both players are unable to agree on whether the demonstrated steps form an infinite loop, or Player B is unsure of whether the demonstrated steps form an infinite loop, the players should call for a judge to adjudicate, and the general flow of such a judge call is as follows.

1. Player A demonstrates the steps of the infinite loop to the judge.
2. The judge makes a ruling on whether the demonstrated steps form an infinite loop, and how play should continue.

Either player may appeal this ruling to the head judge and the head judge’s ruling after the demonstration of the steps of the infinite loop are final for the tournament. Extra time may be awarded according to the time taken after a judge was called.

➤ Can I use titles that are only eligible in certain territories in the World Finals Tournament?

Yes. All English Edition titles will be allowed during the Bushiroad Championship Series 25/26 World Finals.

➤ Can I use dice/cards/pen and paper/etc. to track my Play Points/Evolution Points/Leader Defense?

No. You are only allowed to use the following Official English edition materials to track each resource:
● Shadowverse: Evolve Sidekick App [Play Points, Leader Defense]
● Shadowverse: Evolve Starter Deck Paper Mats with Play Point Tracker [Play Points]
● Evolution Point Cards [Evolution Points]
● Shadowverse: Evolve Starter Deck Defense Counter [Leader Defense]