Does the first player draw a card on turn 1 in 1v1 Match format?

Ruling: Yes, the first player draws a card on turn 1 in 1v1 Match format (and 1v1 Duel format).

Nuances:

  • In 4-player games, the first player does not draw on turn 1
  • There is no difference between 1v1 Match and 1v1 Duel regarding first turn draw (the only difference is sideboarding)
  • The duel 1v1 setup rules do not mention 'not drawing' as first player, while other formats like 4-player explicitly state the first player does not draw