Does the higher seeded player choose to go first in top cut?

Ruling: No, officially the turn order is random in top cut. Many players and events use seeded choice (higher seed chooses who goes first), but this is not the official rule as written.

Nuances:

• Many players prefer giving the higher seed the choice as a reward for better Swiss performance, which is common practice in other TCGs
• Going first is considered advantageous in Riftbound
• The official ruling for organized play may be clarified at official events