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Appendix A — Infraction Identification Guide

SituationLikely Infraction
A player intentionally breaks rules to gain advantageCheating
A player offers money or prizes for a concessionBribery
A player pressures an opponent to concede after time is calledImproper Concession
A player manipulates rules interactions to trap an opponent into an infractionRules Sharking
A player intentionally delays gameplay to run down the clockStalling
A player behaves disruptively or disrespectfullyUnsporting Conduct
A player or spectator bets on tournament resultsWagering
A player performs an illegal gameplay actionGame Rules Violation
A player notices an opponent’s illegal play but does not say anythingFailure to Maintain Game State
A player mixes private cards and their original location cannot be determinedHidden Card Error
A player accidentally sees cards they were not supposed to seeLooking at Extra Cards
A player forgets to resolve a triggered ability they controlMissed Trigger
A player presents an incorrect deck before the game beginsPresenting Cards Error
A player incorrectly shuffles or randomizes cards illegallyShuffling Error
A player’s physical card pool does not match their decklistCard Pool Contents Error
A player provides incorrect public game informationCommunicating Incorrect Game Information
A player’s submitted decklist is illegal or incorrectDecklist Error
A player violates drafting procedure during a draftDraft Procedure Violation
A player fails to properly randomize a deckInsufficient Shuffling
Cards in a player’s deck are distinguishable from othersMarked Cards
A player receives strategic help from outside the matchOutside Assistance
A player plays excessively slowly without intentSlow Play
A player is late to their seat or matchTardiness