World Championship Qualifier 2025 Event Structure

Overview

Eligibility: Open Entry (no invitation required)
Rules Enforcement Level (REL): Competitive
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 players

Prizes

Place Promos and Invites
1st Gold Foil: Common/Rare or Majestic Black Envelope, Pro Quest Rainbow Foil Promo Card, Pro Quest Playmat, 2025 World Championship Invitation
2nd Pro Quest Rainbow Foil Promo Card, Pro Quest Playmat, 2025 World Championship Invitation
3rd-8th Pro Quest Rainbow Foil Promo Card
Additional prizes might be added at the discretion of the tournament organiser.
Participation Prize National Festival Promo

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Tournament Structure

Swiss rounds are best-of-one.

Number of Players Rounds of Swiss
Up to 64 6
65 to 128 7
129 to 224 8
225 to 384 9

BLITZ/LIMITED

  • Swiss rounds are 30 + 5 minutes in duration (30 + 5 means there are 5 minutes allocated for the start of game procedure. Players must have presented their deck and revealed their equipment and weapons within this 5 minute window. If both players complete the start of game procedure in less than 5 minutes, they may begin playing their match immediately).

CLASSIC CONSTRUCTED

  • Swiss rounds are 50 + 5 minutes in duration (50 + 5 means there are 5 minutes allocated for the start of game procedure. Players must have presented their deck and revealed their equipment and weapons within this 5 minute window. If both players complete the start of game procedure in less than 5 minutes, they may begin playing their match immediately).

TOP 8

  • Top 8 playoffs are single elimination, best-of-one matches.
  • Top 8 matches have no time limit. Players are expected to play at a reasonable pace and Slow Play penalties will be enforced.
  • For each Top 8 match, the player that finished higher in the Swiss portion of the event chooses to play first or second.

DECKS

  • Decks must be legal as defined by the Card Legality Policy.
  • Deck registration must be done PRIOR to the start of the event
  • Players may not change their registered deck during the tournament.
  • Deck checks will be conducted by event staff throughout the tournament.
  • It is the responsibility of each player to ensure there are no distinguishing marks or patterns on their cards or card sleeves for the duration of the tournament.