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.
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 16, 2026
Holy Sanctuary
Effective as of November 2, 2026
Effective as of August 21, 2026
Aenea, Amethyst Rebel (to be lifted on November 2, 2026)
Effective as of August 22, 2025
Gingerbread House (to be lifted on November 2, 2026)
Effective as of August 15, 2025
Vortex Dragon (to be lifted on November 2, 2026)
Cross Craft
Banned
You may not include cards in this list when using decks of the designated class.
Effective as of September 25, 2026
Effective as of July 24, 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 November 16, 2026
Holy Sanctuary
Effective as of November 2, 2026
Jiemon, Thief Lord
Effective as of March 22, 2025
Tin Soldier (to be banned on November 2, 2026)
Gloryfinder
Banned
You may not include cards in this list when using decks of the designated class.
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.