In a best-of-3 match, do you reveal the battlefield before or after deciding turn order?

Ruling: You reveal the battlefield first, then determine turn order. This applies to each game in the match.

Sequence:

  • Step 1: Reveal the battlefield for the current game
  • Step 2: Determine turn order (choose first or second)
  • Step 3: Begin the game

Nuances:

  • You only see the battlefield for the current game, not future games in the best-of-3
  • In games two or three, the loser of the previous game gets to choose turn order with knowledge of the battlefield, which is an intentional advantage