What are the rules for sideboarding in Riftbound, specifically regarding announcing cards sideboarded, timing, and when choices are locked in?

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FAQ #6199·asked by 214999775576195072·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: You do not have to announce the number of cards you are sideboarding. Once you present your deck after sideboarding, you are locked in to those choices.

Sequence:

  • Players sideboard (no announcement of number of cards required)
  • Players present their decks
  • Sideboard choices are now locked in

Nuances:

  • If your opponent is taking too long during sideboarding, you can call a judge for slow play
  • There are no explicit rules in the tournament rulebook about announcing sideboard numbers, priority of announcing, time restrictions, or sticking to choices prior to presenting

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