Do I need to inform my opponent how many cards I am sideboarding?

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FAQ #4332·asked by 299202496591691776·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: You do not need to inform your opponent of how many cards you are swapping during sideboarding.

Nuances:

  • At high level play, you should avoid letting your opponent know how many cards you are sideboarding
  • At the highest level, you can shuffle your main deck and sideboard together then remove 8 cards to prevent your opponent from seeing how many cards you sideboard (if any)
  • This prevents giving information about deck configuration changes that could reveal whether you're planning to go first or second

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