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406.1. The setup process for a game of Riftbound is defined in the Core Rules. See

406.1.a. In competitions where sideboards are allowed, players may exchange cards from their main deck and their sideboard after each game of a match.
406.1.b. Each player must shuffle their Main Deck and their Rune Deck. See
406.1.c. Each player must present their Main Deck, Rune Deck, and sideboard
406.1.d. Each player may shuffle the Main Deck and Rune Deck of each of their opponents.
406.1.d.1. In team competitions, each player may shuffe the
406.1.d.2. At Professional OPL, this is required.
406.1.d.3. A player may request a judge shuffle their deck in lieu of an opponent, to be honored at judge discretion.
406.1.e. For the first game of a match, start of game procedures may be performed as soon as both players reach their assigned seat, even before the start of the round clock. Gameplay must wait for the round clock to begin.
406.1.f. For competitions run using a “best of 1” format instead of a “best of 3” format, the head judge may opt to use the altered initial setup process listed below to closer mirror the “best of 3” experience:
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