Does tournament rule 702.12 (Drawing Extra Cards) apply when a player draws too many cards during the initial setup process (e.g., drawing 5 cards instead of 4 before mulligans)?

Ruling: Yes, 702.12 applies when a player draws extra cards during setup. Drawing cards is always a limited action regardless of when it occurs, and drawing more than entitled under the Core Rules triggers this infraction.

Sequence:

• If caught after cards are added to hand but within the round cycle, apply remedy 702.12.b.2
• The next opponent in turn order looks at the erroring player's hand
• That opponent chooses the appropriate number of cards to shuffle back into the main deck

Nuances:

• The wording of 398.2.a defining limited actions as occurring during "turn's progression" is confusing and could be clearer, as it technically doesn't cover setup
• Despite the confusing wording, the intent is clear that all draws are limited actions, whether during turns or setup
• Drawing cards with no game instruction at all (randomly drawing) would require investigation for potential cheating rather than falling under 702.12
• The phrase "as the result of a limited action" means drawing more than entitled during any legitimate draw instruction, not that the draw itself must originate from within a turn