Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 2hThe 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. #fabtcg #fabjudges 100
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Tyler'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) #fabtcg #fabjudges 151
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The 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. #fabtcg #fabjudges 030
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Tyler 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) #fabtcg #fabjudges 131
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 01/10/2026A full crew of judges worked the Learn to Play booth at GenCon 2026. In this article, Émilien Wild catalogues their experiences, joys, and even frustrations. 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. 🔗👇 160
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 03/09/2026For 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! #fabtcg #fabjudges 1223
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Spoiler 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! Sound off on what you think the answer is below! #fabtcg #fabjudges 5385
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 31/08/2026The good answer is C. 4. The +1{p} counter is applied to the weapon and which increases the attack's power, but isn't affected by the Gauntlets. Also, Counter property modifications are applied as rules modifications and NOT effects, so could not be replaced (1.15.2a) #fabtcg #fabjudges 050
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Tyler attacks Nic with a Dawnblade with 2 +1{p} counters on it. Nic defends with Gauntlets of Iron Will. In reactions, Tyler plays Ironsong Pride, targeting their Dawnblade. Assuming no other defending, how much damage does Nic take on this chain link? #fabtcg #fabjudges 142
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Pro Tour Vegas has passed, and it’s time for another program update! Here are updates to each of the judge project and JCR teams, opportunities to join projects, general updates, and more – including an update to the webshop and an overview of the revealed judge pack contents! 👇 #fabtcg #fabjudges 140
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Recently, the Feedback and Mentoring teams from both Europe and the Americas published articles introducing their team and providing some insight as to what they're are working on. It’s APAC’s turn now. James Medland gives a rundown on APAC’s all-star judge team and their goals. 👇 #fabtcg #fabjudges 130
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 14/08/2026The German-speaking countries just celebrated their 20th L2 judge, with two more on the way. This is not an accident; in this article, Linus Hossfeld sheds light on how the German community achieved this significant milestone. #fabtcg #fabjudges blog.judge.fabtcg.com/blog/2026/08...blog.judge.fabtcg.comFinding Opportunities in Restrictions - Judge BlogThe German-speaking countries just celebrated their 20th L2 judge, with two more on the way. This is not an accident; in this article, Linus Hossfeld sheds light on how the German community achieved t... 1132
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 06/08/2026So you want to judge a Flesh and Blood event. What would maximize my chances of getting in? What does a Tournament Organizer actually want to see from someone without a judging resume? If you've ever asked those questions to yourself, this article is for you. blog.judge.fabtcg.com/blog/2026/08...blog.judge.fabtcg.comGetting Hired at Your First Event: How to Apply as a Flesh and Blood Judge - Judge BlogSo you want to judge a Flesh and Blood event. Maybe you have been playing for a while, you know the rules well, and you are ready to step behind the table. Or maybe you are already certified and looki... 0132
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 02/08/2026The good answer is B (11). Cosmic Suture generates a shielding-prevention effect, which prevents a specified amount of damage. If a 'this cant be prevented' effect applies, then the shielding-prevention is not spent. Compare the language of the two cards for hints to spot these! #fabtcg #fabjudges 0102
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Tyler attacks Nic with their sword for 6 with go again. In the reaction step, Nic plays Cloud Cover (red) and Cosmic Suture (red). Tyler plays Jagged Edge, hits, then plays Command and Conquer. Assuming no other cards are played/defended with, how much total damage does Nic take? #fabtcg #fabjudges 1101
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 26/07/2026We’re wrapping up an incredible Calling weekend in rainy Edinburgh. The weather may not have cooperated, but the atmosphere certainly did! A huge thank you to all the staff, judges, and players for the warm Scottish welcome and for making this such a fantastic event. #fabjudges 1140
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Pro Tour Las Vegas was a fantastic event! Huge thank you to all the staff and judges who made it such a great experience. We’re not slowing down, though! This weekend we’re at Calling Edinburgh, and next week you can find us at Gen Con. See you there! 🐝 #fabjudges #fabtcg 2230
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 16/07/2026The good answer is C. Ley Line's trigger will occur for each individual damage event within Sense Weakness' multi-event, as well as the initial damage event against the opposing hero, for 3 total triggers (and seismic surges) total. #fabtcg #fabjudges 070
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 15/07/2026The answer is C! No one gains health. The why is tricky: the ability is written from the perspective of the controller or owner (Tyler) controls it as the chain closes. Additionally, the card is considered before it changes zones (CR3.0.7a) for the purposes of the trigger. #fabtcg #fabjudges 1203
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Nic controls 2 allies. Tyler controls a Ley Line of the Old Ones and plays Sense Weakness. They attack and hit Nic. After everything resolves, how many seismic surges did they make? #fabtcg #fabjudges 1102
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 13/07/2026The good answer is B. TRP 3.4: if the judge rules the game a stalemate, the procedure starts at Step 2, skipping the Step 1 progress warning - unnecessary when no progress is possible. Step 2 decides the game by highest life total. #fabtcg #fabjudges 031
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 12/07/2026During an elimination match, Tyler and Nic reach a true stalemate - a locked loop, with no legal progress. The judge starts the end-of-match procedure. At which step do they start? #fabtcg #fabjudges (Photo © John Brian McCarthy) 271
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 11/07/2026The road to L2 looks different for every judge! In this article series, Eric Lee interviews and reflects on the stories of recently certified Level 2 judges from across the program. Today, we're focusing on a duo of judges from South America: Gabriel Núñez and Lu Cordeiro! #fabtcg #fabjudges 1172
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 08/07/2026The good answer is A. TRP 3.5: intentional draws are allowed any time except elimination rounds. If an elimination match would draw (stalemate, deadlock, or mutual defeat), a judge guides the players through the end-of-match procedure (3.4) to find a winner. #fabtcg #fabjudges 020
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 06/07/2026During a Top-8 elimination. Tyler and Nic are Deadlocked. Tyler and Nic agree they'd both rather draw the match and move on. Can they? #fabtcg #fabjudges (Photo © John Brian McCarthy) 220
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 28/06/2026The good answer is B. TRP 5.14 (new): if a player doesn't declare an attack or damage target where multiple are possible, the default is the opposing hero - in this case Dromai. The dragon is a living object (a legal target), but the default still resolves to the hero. #fabtcg #fabjudges 150
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Nic is playing as Dromai and controls an Aether Ashwing. Tyler plays Nucleus Aetherbolt and deals 3 damage to Nic's hero, but doesn't declare a target for the second ability. Who is targeted and dealt damage? #fabtcg #fabjudges 130
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 21/06/2026The good answer is B. No. PPG 2.3: when a trigger is missed, its cascading triggers - those that would only have triggered had it not been missed - are also missed, resolved in sequence. Trap-Door's search is one, and being optional it defaults to not having been generated. #fabtcg #fabjudges 040
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Quiz of the Day! At their end phase, with Nic marked, Tyler (Arakni, Marionette) doesn't roll to become an Agent of Chaos. Nic takes a turn. Fixing the missed trigger, Tyler rolls into Arakni, Trap-Door. Do they get its "when you become this" search? #fabtcg #fabjudges (Photo courtesy Eric Lee) 171
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 09/06/2026The road to L2 looks different for every judge! In this new article series, Eric Lee interviews and reflects on the stories of recently certified Level 2 judges from across the program. blog.judge.fabtcg.com/blog/2026/06... #fabtcg #fabjudgesblog.judge.fabtcg.comRoad to L2: Go Before You Feel Ready - Judge BlogThe road to L2 looks different for every judge! In this new article series, Eric Lee interviews and reflects on the stories of recently certified Level 2 judges from across the program. Each installme... 1122
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 05/06/2026We got this one wrong. The good answer is actually "No, you cannot use the Spellvoid on the Lightning Flow." #fabtcg #fabjudges 3377
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 03/06/2026The good answer is A. Yes. The creation of the Lightning Flow token is a sub-event of the prevention, and happens before the original event occurs (6.4.1a) Because it exists before it begins to occur, its prevention effect can be applied to Tap Lessons Past's remaining damage. #fabtcg #fabjudges 3100
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 01/06/2026In a game of Omens of the Third Age limited, Tyler plays Tap Lessons Past (blue). Nic activates Starflow Robes and Prevents 1 of the arcane damage, creating a Lightning Flow token. Since their Lightning Flow has Spellvoid 1, can they apply it to the remaining 1 damage? #fabtcg #fabjudges 161
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 24/05/2026The answer is B — Game Loss. Per PPG 3.6, passing a pack the wrong way is a Minor violation only if discovered before the next pick. Discovered after, it irreversibly compromises the draft and becomes a Major violation. #fabtcg #fabjudges 030
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 23/05/2026Day 1 of World Premiere Prague was fantastic! Huge thank you to all the staff and judges who helped make it such a success. We hope everyone can take the experience from Prague back to their own National events this season! 🐝 #fabtcg #fabjudges 1192
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 23/05/2026At a Road to Nationals, Tyler passes a draft pack the wrong way. The error is discovered after the next draft pick has been made. What is the correct ruling? #fabtcg #fabjudges (Photo © John Brian McCarthy) 150
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 19/05/2026The good answer is It goes on the Queue, of course! Read all about it, in the 2-part rules article below. Check it out! #fabtcg #fabjudges fabtcg.com/articles/rul... fabtcg.com/attack-queue...fabtcg.comRules Update - Flesh and Blood TCGSince Flesh and Blood’s launch, the combat system has been built on a clear foundation: you play or activate an attack, the opponent defends, you calculate damage, and then you move onto the next atta... 0121
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Looking back at the fantastic Pro Tour Yokohama, we’d like to thank all the staff and judges who made it such a success. We’re now looking forward to the World Premiere of the new set in Prague next week. Hope to see many of you there! Below are some photos from PT Yokohama! 180
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Tyler attacks, and immediately after damage attacks. What happens next? #fabtcg #fabjudges 3121
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 16/05/2026You’ve met the Europe team, now meet the Americas Feedback & Mentoring Team! Eric Lee gives an overview to learn how the team is working to make the path to L2 clearer for judges across the region. #fabtcg #fabjudges blog.judge.fabtcg.com/blog/2026/05...blog.judge.fabtcg.comIntroducing the Americas Feedback & Mentoring Team - Judge BlogYou've met the Europe team, now meet the Americas Feedback & Mentoring Team! Eric Lee gives an overview to learn how the team is working to make the path to L2 clearer for judges across the region. 030
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 15/05/2026The good answer is B. An attack-layer is a layer with the attack effect. #fabtcg #fabjudges 020
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 13/05/2026What kind of attack does the emperor's activated ability count as? #fabtcg #fabjudges 131
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Tyler hits with Infiltrate and banishes Sirens of Safe Harbor, then attacks with it. When the combat chain closes, what happens next? #fabtcg #fabjudges 111
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 08/05/2026There's never been a better time to be a judge in Flesh and Blood. To support this, the Judge Program has established regional Feedback & Mentoring teams across all three georegions: the Americas, APAC, and Europe. Emilien Wild introduces the Europe Mentoring Team in this article #fabtcg #fabjudges 183
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 02/05/2026Pro Tours are exciting for players, and for judges as well. The highest-stakes events put our policies to the test, expose edge cases, and drive meaningful improvements to our documentation. This weekend has led to one such change, as Judge Émilien explains. 🔗👇 #fabtcg #fabjudges 1101
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 02/05/2026The answer is B — Only the sideboard compartment is relevant. Per PPG 3.5, in a multi-compartment deckbox, only cards in the same compartment as the presented cards are considered part of the card-pool for Card-Pool Contents Error purposes. #fabtcg #fabjudges 010
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 01/05/2026At Nationals, Jo checks Tyler's card-pool after they have presented. Tyler uses a 2-compartment deckbox: an extra deck in one side, the inventory of the current deck being played left in the other. What is the proper procedure? (Photo © John Brian McCarthy) #fabtcg #fabjudges 141
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 27/04/2026After a Pro Tour for the history books, it’s time for our usual news bulletin! This update will go over a variety of topics, including Level 2 maintenance and incentives, rules and policy updates, and best of all – previews! blog.judge.fabtcg.com/blog/2026/04...blog.judge.fabtcg.comPro Tour Yokohama Update - Judge BlogAfter a Pro Tour for the history books, it's time for our usual news bulletin! This update will go over the topics covered in our news update at the conference, including a summary of recent events an... 020
Judges of Rathe @fabjudges.bsky.social · 25/04/2026The answer is C — The card is revealed to Nic and left in place. Per PPG 2.4, when extra cards belong to the opponent or come from a non-deck zone, they are revealed to the opponent and remain where they were. #fabtcg #fabjudges 060
