Palworld prototype deck FAQ
Short answers about the free Palworld card game prototype deck.
Updated for the current Palworld patch
Key takeaways
- ✓Can I use prototype cards in a tournament?
- ✓Is the prototype deck the same as a trial deck?
- ✓How many cards are in the prototype deck?
- ✓Can I still get a prototype deck from a demo?
Can I use prototype cards in a tournament?
No. Bushiroad states prototype cards cannot be mixed with product cards and cannot be used at tournaments or events. More rules questions are answered in our /guides.
Is the prototype deck the same as a trial deck?
No. Trial Decks are retail, tournament-legal products with printed card codes. The prototype deck was a free demo deck with development-stage cards.
How many cards are in the prototype deck?
Sixty: a 50-card main deck and a 10-card Soul deck.
Can I still get a prototype deck from a demo?
No. From July 30, 2026, demos switched to giving out a foldable deck case alongside the Chillet Soul promo.
Are prototype cards fake?
No, they are official Bushiroad giveaways. They are just early versions that were never meant for competitive play.