Deck legality and floor rules at ranked level
Higher-tier Palworld events apply the same comprehensive rules and errata as store play, plus the full Bushiroad TCG Floor Rules — the document judges use for deck checks, slow play, marked cards and penalties.
Updated 2026-08-14
- ✓Comprehensive rules
- ✓Floor rules
- ✓Errata are universal
- ✓Deck checks
Comprehensive rules
The official Rules & Q&A page hosts the comprehensive rules for organizers, judges and advanced players; it was last updated 30 July 2026.
Floor rules
Bushiroad TCG Floor Rules is a separate PDF, updated 9 July 2026, covering tournament conduct rather than card interactions.
Errata are universal
Errata amend text or numbers on printed cards due to production error, and apply in official tournaments, unofficial tournaments and free play alike.
Deck checks
Expect deck checks at Challengers Cup level and above. A registered Deck Log list that matches your physical deck exactly is the simplest way to pass one.
Sleeves and markings
Identical opaque sleeves in good condition are non-negotiable at ranked level; a scuffed sleeve on a key card is treated as a marked card.
Basic rules, comprehensive rules, floor rules and errata.