Restrictions
In order to maintain a healthy game environment, the following restrictions will apply for all games played in the respective format.
Standard
Banned
You may not include cards in this list when using decks of the designated class.
Effective as of May 22, 2026
Restricted to 1
You may include only a single copy of cards in this list when using decks of the designated class.
Effective as of November 21, 2025
Planetary Fracture
Effective as of August 22, 2025
Gingerbread House
Effective as of August 15, 2025
Vortex Dragon
Effective as of November 29, 2024
Curse Crafter (unevolved)
*Up to 3 copies of the evolved form may be included in an evolve deck.
Effective as of December 8, 2023
Shenlong (unevolved)
*Up to 3 copies of the evolved form may be included in an evolve deck.
Cross Craft
Banned
You may not include cards in this list when using decks of the designated class.
Effective as of May 22, 2026
Restricted to 1
You may include only a single copy of cards in this list when using decks containing the designated class.
Effective as of March 22, 2025
Tin Soldier
Gloryfinder
Choice-Restricted
You may only include one card from each pair in your main deck.
Effective as of August 8, 2025
Effective as of March 22, 2025
Use of Non-English Cards
Players may not use cards from the Japanese or Chinese edition of Shadowverse: Evolve for official tournaments.
*This does not apply to unofficial tournaments or free play as long as each player agrees on the usage of these cards beforehand.