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Tournament Rules section 503 — 13 rules. From Riot's Tournament Rules for sanctioned events, last updated October 9, 2026.

503.1.: In competitions, players may take actions that skip parts of the technically precise play sequence without explicitly announcing that sequence.
503.2.: The most common type of shortcut is skipping one or more parts of a turn, phase, or step to the mutual understanding of all involved players.
503.3.: Players may request to use a new shortcut in a game but must be clear about the game state at the start and end of the shortcut.
503.4.: Players may interrupt shortcuts by explaining where they want to intervene to take an action.
503.5.: Players may interrupt their own shortcuts.
503.6.: Players can’t use shortcuts they haven’t previously announced or modify existing shortcuts without announcement.
503.7.: Players can’t interrupt a shortcut with the intent to do nothing.
503.8.: When resolving spells or abilities, players can’t assume their opponents are using shortcuts without asking.
503.9.: The following are common shortcuts for Riftbound competitions:
503.9.a.: When a player channels runes or draws a card at the start of their turn, it is assumed that they have passed through the Beginning Phase.
503.9.b.: When a player places a spell or ability on the chain, they are assumed to be passing priority unless they explicitly announce they intend to retain it.
503.9.c.: When a player puts a spell or ability on the chain and announces choices for it that are normally made upon resolution, they must adhere to those choices unless their opponents react.
503.9.d.: When a player asks about choices normally made upon resolution, they are assumed to be passing priority and allowing the spell or ability to resolve.