Can Set 2 alt art cards (that are mechanically identical to Set 1 cards) be used in organized play in the West before Set 2's official release?

Ruling: Yes, Set 2 alt art cards that are mechanically identical to Set 1 cards can be used in organized play, provided they follow all other deckbuilding restrictions (such as being in a Chinese deck if the card is in Chinese).

Nuances:

• Set 2 as a whole is not legal in the West yet
• The alt art cards must have the same name as a card from a legal set (Set 1)
• The alt art cards must be mechanically identical to the Set 1 version
• Language restrictions still apply (Chinese cards must be in Chinese decks)
• This follows the general card game principle that mechanically identical reprints can be used