Shadowverse: Evolve BCS 26/27 Finals

The best Shadowverse: Evolve players gather for the Bushiroad Championship Series 26/27 Finals in Tokyo, Japan!

Shadowverse: Evolve BCS 26/27 Finals

The event will be held on April 24 at Sumitomo Nakanosakaue Building 5F, 1-38-1 Chuo, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0011, Japan.

The Top 8 players will participate in the Shadowverse: Evolve World Masters 2027 on April 25.

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General FAQ

How do I register for Finals?

All confirmed Finalists will be automatically signed up to their respective event via Bushi Navi. Finalists will then have to register a Deck Log code in the app under “My Events.”

DEADLINE:

Finalists attending the Reception Party on April 23 must have a Deck Log code registered before checking in.

Checked-in finalists will still have the opportunity to edit their Deck Log codes on Bushi Navi until April 23, 11:59 PM (JST).

Finalists who are unable to attend the Reception Party should still register a Deck Log code on Bushi Navi before April 23, 11:59PM (JST).

Staff may accept manual Deck Log submissions for unregistered players on April 24, 8:30AM only as necessary. Requests for edits will not be accepted.

Please make sure you have all cards with you as well as spare sleeves and/or oversleeves as there are no vendors on site.

How will Finalists receive their Participation Prizes?

Participation Prizes will be distributed on-site at the venue. Details can be found on the Bushiroad Championship Series 26/27 Finals Discord Server, available to all confirmed Finalists.

I can no longer attend Finals, can I have the Participation Prizes picked up by a third party/sent to me at a later date?

No. Finalists must be present at the event in order for them to receive their Participation Prizes.

Can I request the Name Tag cards be blank when I receive them?

No. You are required to have your Bushi Navi Handle ID written on the card.

Are spectators allowed to attend the Finals?

No. Only competitors will be allowed inside the venue hall.

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Game Specific FAQ

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.

Shadowverse: Evolve

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]