What is the penalty when a player has forgotten to list battlefields on their decklist at a high-level tournament?

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FAQ #5403·asked by 469588415235751946·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: At high-level tournaments (high OPL), a player who has forgotten to list battlefields on their decklist should receive a game loss and be required to fix their deck list registration.

Sequences:

  • Issue the game loss penalty
  • Have the player fix their deck list registration for the next round
  • Verify their deckbox contains only 3 battlefields to ensure no additional cards were present

Nuances:

  • The timing of when the issue is discovered matters (typically deck checks happen at the start of a round)
  • Some people incorrectly suggest treating non-presented battlefields as blank, but there is no rule support for this approach

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