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The answer is A In the current TRP 4.2: an alter must not cover the name, color bar, double-sided symbol or numeric properties. Previously, the symbol wasn't protected and this was left to HJ discretion.
Judges of Rathe@FaBJudgesOct 19
At a Calling, Tyler has altered their Viserai, the Forsaken so its double-sided symbol is painted over; its name, and properties are intact. Should this be approved?
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At a Calling, Tyler has altered their Viserai, the Forsaken so its double-sided symbol is painted over; its name, and properties are intact. Should this be approved?
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A) No: that symbol must stay visible B) Acceptable if Nic is OK with it C) Fine at Casual REL only D) Yes: that symbol isn't protected
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(photo courtesy of Erick Leong @ World Premiere Seoul)
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With the release of Outbreak, comes a new judge pack with marvelous cards! Meet α-01, who will undoubtedly be sending Scramble Pulses and Drill Shots to players and card databases alike! Play the game, see the world, and make new memories, coming 2027.
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We've had several judge pack designs over the years! Which one was your favorite? Judges: What was the most memorable card you've opened? #fabtcg #fabjudges
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The answer is D Current TRP 1.3: a card-pool is fixed once the format's first round begins or the registration deadline passes, whether a decklist is required or not. Previously, only an accepted decklist was locked.
Judges of Rathe@FaBJudgesOct 9
Tyler is playing at an armory event without decklists. After round 1, Tyler swaps 2 binder cards into their constructed card-pool. Is this allowed? (photo courtesy of Erick Leong @ World Premiere Seoul)
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Tyler is playing at an armory event without decklists. After round 1, Tyler swaps 2 binder cards into their constructed card-pool. Is this allowed? (photo courtesy of Erick Leong @ World Premiere Seoul)
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A) Yes, if they pays the entry fee again B) No, unless the TO approves C) Yes: no decklist was submitted, so nothing locks it D) No: their card-pool was fixed when round 1 began
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If you’re heading down under for the Georegional Conference, or if you’re looking to make the most of your trip to Australia for Calling Sydney – Chris is here to be your guide to one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations. blog.judge.fabtcg.com/blog/2…

Path Well Travelled: A Gold Coast Travel Guide

If you’re heading down under for the Georegional Conference, or if you’re looking to make the most of your trip

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The answer is D. Current TRP 5.12: for visible cards, a name-only randomization aide can replace a marked card in the face-down shuffle; otherwise dice. This is a Trial update. Old answer (C): dice only.
Judges of Rathe@FaBJudgesOct 2
Tyler's Endless Maw must banish 3 random cards from their graveyard; one is a piece of equipment in a hard case. What is an allowed method of randomization? (photo courtesy of Bartosz Hołoszkiewicz @ Calling Edinburgh)
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Tyler's Endless Maw must banish 3 random cards from their graveyard; one is a piece of equipment in a hard case. What is an allowed method of randomization? (photo courtesy of Bartosz Hołoszkiewicz @ Calling Edinburgh)
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A) Nic picks 3 face-up B) Face-down shuffle as is: graveyard is public C) Dice only: no shuffle with a marked card D) Dice, or shuffle with a name-only aide for the equipment
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The answer is A. Current TRP 3.3, CR 4.1.5-4.1.8: arena-cards are presented, then locked, before deck-cards are chosen. This is a TRIAL update. Previously it was (B): deck chosen and presented first, arena-cards revealed last.
Judges of Rathe@FaBJudgesOct 1
Tyler and Nic present their arena-cards; seeing Dawnblade, Nic swaps 3 deck-cards, and then presents their deck. Is this legal? (photo courtesy of Bartosz Hołoszkiewicz @ Calling Hamburg)
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Tyler and Nic present their arena-cards; seeing Dawnblade, Nic swaps 3 deck-cards, and then presents their deck. Is this legal? (photo courtesy of Bartosz Hołoszkiewicz @ Calling Hamburg)
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A) Yes: decks are chosen after arena-cards B) No: decks were chosen before arena-cards C) No: Nic must concede D) Yes, and Tyler may now change his weapon
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A full crew of judges worked the Learn to Play booth at GenCon 2026. In this article, Émilien Wild catalogues their experiences. All of the accounts are something one of them lived through at a table this August, with a stranger, a demo deck, and about ten minutes. 🔗👇
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🔗 blog.judge.fabtcg.com/blog/2…

Get Them Swinging: What Gen Con 2026 Taught Us About Teaching Flesh and Blood

A full crew of judges worked the Learn to Play booth at GenCon 2026, across the Expo Hall demo tables

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For those of you who guessed A, you were correct! Become enchanted by Mark of Neverest, Mark of Pathstone, and Mark of Ushering - available in Usurp the Shadow Throne, releasing everywhere on September 25th!
Judges of Rathe@FaBJudgesSep 2
Spoiler season is coming to a middle, and we have a very special Judge Quiz for you today! Today's question features Malice and her undead band, along with a card that hearkens back to the very first sets of TCG history!
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Spoiler season is coming to a middle, and we have a very special Judge Quiz for you today! Today's question features Malice and her undead band, along with a card that hearkens back to the very first sets of TCG history!
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Which could it be?
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