Shop Challenge
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Japanese edition cards allowed in the main tournaments?
No, only English edition cards may be used in the main tournaments. No mixing of multiple languages in the deck is allowed too.
Am I allowed to switch decks and/or change cards in the midst of a tournament?
Participants are NOT allowed to switch decks or change cards in the tournament.
Should I sleeve the cards? May I use different sleeves for Imaginary Gift markers and G units (Cardfight!! Vanguard)?
Yes, you are required to use opaque card sleeves so that the back of cards cannot be easily distinguished. Maximum 3 layers of sleeves are allowed. Only licensed sleeves are allowed.
Cardfight!! Vanguard (Standard):
You MUST use different card sleeves from your main deck and your Ride Deck.
Cardfight!! Vanguard (V-Premium) & (Premium):
You may choose to sleeve your Imaginary Gift Markers. However, if you do, you MUST use different card sleeves from your main deck for your Imaginary Gift markers.
Cardfight!! Vanguard (Premium):
You MUST use different card sleeves from your main deck for your G units.
Am I allowed to use my own card supplies (sleeves, deck cases, playmats) in Shop Challenges & Regional Qualifier tournaments?
Yes, you are allowed to use your own card supplies as long as they are licensed products. It is prohibited to use any unlicensed card supplies.
Can I purchase cards from other players at Shop Challenges & Regional Qualifiers tournaments?
No. Players may trade cards, but are not allowed to buy/sell cards from other players at our events.
Can I play other card games at the Regional Qualifiers?
No. Players are only allowed to play Bushiroad card games at the Regional Qualifiers tournaments, unless another sanctioned card game tournament is taking place at the same venue.
Are there any entry fees?
Entry fees may be charged at each shop’s discretion for Shop Challenges. There are no entry fees to any tournament in the Bushiroad Championship Series 24/25 Regional Qualifiers. However, players may have to pay to enter the venue if a Regional Qualifier is held within another event which requires an entry fee.
If I am not the citizen of any countries in the region where a Shop Challenge or Regional Qualifier is held but I am currently residing in a country in that region, am I able to participate in that Shop Challenge or Regional Qualifier?
Yes, you are allowed to participate in any of the Shop Challenges/Regional Qualifiers, regardless of where you are residing and regardless of your nationality.
If I have already received a BYE Card in one BCS Shop Challenge, can I participate in another Shop Challenge? If I win the tournament again, will I be granted another 1 or 2 BYEs at Regional Qualifiers?
Participants may participate in multiple BCS Shop Challenges, as long as the eligibility is fulfilled. The participant may receive multiple BYE Cards should he or she wins at multiple Shop Challenges. However, only one BYE card can be used to grant a 1 round bye for each game per Regional Qualifier.
Can one BYE Card from one Shop Challenge be used multiple times at different Regional Qualifier?
No. The winners of any Shop Challenge must submit the BYE Card to the Tournament Organiser at the Regional Qualifiers to receive the round bye.
If I receive multiple invites to the World Finals, am I allowed to collect multiple participation prizes for all those formats?
No. Players who have earned multiple invitations to the BCS 24/25 World Finals may only accept one of those invitations, and will receive one set of participation prizes corresponding to the game and format of the invitation they accepted.
