Rule evolution

Rule 103.2

Previously numbered 103.1.

Earliest archived Rules release: 2009-10-01 · 3 wording revisions · 1 renumbering

  1. Earliest archived Rules release103.1Details
    At the start of a game, each player shuffles his or her deck so that the cards are in a random order. Each player may then shuffle or cut his or her opponents' decks. The players' decks become their libraries.
  2. Wording changed103.1Details
    At the start of a game, each player shuffles histheir or her deck so that the cards are in a random order. Each player may then shuffle or cut histheir or her opponents' decks. The players' decks become their libraries.
  3. Wording changed & Renumbered103.1 → 103.2Details

    Previously
    1. Game Concepts
    103. Starting the Game

    Then
    1. Game Concepts
    103. Starting the Game

    AtAfter the startstarting ofplayer ahas gamebeen determined, each player shuffles their deck so that the cards are in a random order. Each player may then shuffle or cut their opponents' decks. The players' decks become their libraries.
  4. Wording changed103.2Details
    After the starting player has been determined, each player shuffles their deck so that the cards are in a random order. Some games require additional steps that are taken after the starting player has been determined. Each player may then shuffle or cut their opponents' decks. Perform the actions listed in 103.2a–e in order, as applicable.The players' decks become their libraries.

Current in the latest available Rules
Unchanged since 2026-08-07.