What are the tournament rules for main deck and sideboard size in Riftbound, and when can sideboard cards be swapped?

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FAQ #3338·asked by 244903859539935232·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
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Ruling: In tournament play, the main deck must be exactly 40 cards (not "at least 40" as in core rules). The sideboard must be exactly 0 or 8 cards. Sideboard cards can be swapped between games within the same match (BO3), not just between different matches/opponents.

Sequence:

  • Game 1 must use your officially registered deck list
  • Between games in the same match, you may swap cards between main deck and sideboard
  • Your deck must return to the registered configuration at the start of each new match

Nuances:

  • Tournament Rules add restrictions on top of Core Rules (Core Rules allow "at least 40", Tournament Rules require "exactly 40")
  • The sideboard can only consist of valid main deck cards
  • Limits on copies of named cards apply to the combination of main deck and sideboard
  • Your registered deck list includes which champion is your Command Center

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