Local Legends Card Show · August 23, 2026
MetaZoo Classic Tournament Rules
These event-specific rules apply to MetaZoo Classic Tournament I at the Local Legends Card Show. They supplement the linked Nightfall-era gameplay rulebook and do not replace MetaZoo’s general gameplay rules.
- Capacity
- 32 players maximum
- Structure
- Swiss · No top cut
- Matches
- Best-of-3
- Round Length
- 60 minutes
- Legal Sets
- Cryptid Nation · Nightfall
- Spellbook
- Registered before Round 1
Format & Card Pool
This standalone format recreates MetaZoo’s earliest competitive environment. It does not use the full Cryptid Nation Block card pool.
Legal Expansion Sets
- Cryptid Nation
- Nightfall
No other expansion sets are legal.
Illegal Expansion Sets
- Wilderness
- UFO
- Seance
- Native
- Kuromi’s Cryptid Carnival
- Any expansion or mini set released after Nightfall
Legal Promotional Cards
Only original printings of the promotional cards listed below are legal. Unless a promotional card is specifically listed here, it is not legal for this event.
Spellbook Promos
- All Cryptid Nation Spellbook Promos
- All Nightfall Spellbook Promos
Blister Pack Promos
- All Cryptid Nation Blister Pack Promos
- All Nightfall Blister Pack Promos
Theme Deck Promos
- All Cryptid Nation Theme Deck Promos
- All Nightfall Theme Deck Promos
Release Event Decks and Promos
- All Cryptid Nation Release Event Decks and Promos
- All Nightfall Release Event Decks and Promos
Box Topper Promos
- All Cryptid Nation Box Topper Promos
Holiday and Special Promos
- Halloween 2020
- Christmas 2020
- First Anniversary
- Father Sam BBQ Revolutionary
Illegal Promotional Cards
- Sample cards
- Unofficially released promotional cards
- Fan-made or proxy cards
- Any promotional card released after Nightfall
Spellbook Registration & 4th Wall Items
Spellbooks must follow the Nightfall-era construction rules. Every player must complete registration before Round 1.
Registration and Spellbook Lock
Registration must include:
- Player name
- Caster ID
- Complete Spellbook list
- Declared 4th Wall items
The registered Spellbook may not be changed after check-in. Spellbooks must be returned to their registered configuration after each match.
Declared 4th Wall Items
Players may declare up to four active 4th Wall items. Each item must appear on the player’s registration and cannot be changed after Round 1 begins.
Always-Active 4th Wall Effects
The following effects are always active for this event:
- It is not a Full Moon tonight.
- A Real Fire is within eyesight.
- Casters are in a City.
- Mosquitos are within eyesight.
- A Real Tree is within eyesight.
Match & End-of-Round Procedures
Matches are Best-of-3 and each round lasts 60 minutes.
Match Structure
- Best-of-3 matches
- 60-minute rounds
- Return the Spellbook to its registered configuration after every match
When Time Is Called
- The active player finishes Turn 0.
- Players complete three additional turns, beginning with the opposing player as Turn 1.
- If neither player wins, the player with the higher Life Points wins the game.
- If Life Points are tied, the game is a draw.
Sportsmanship, Judges & Organizer Authority
Players must respect opponents, judges, spectators, and staff; maintain a legal game state; and promptly report match results.
Sportsmanship
Unsporting conduct, cheating, bribery, outside assistance, or intentionally disrupting the tournament may result in disqualification.
Judge Authority
The Head Judge has final authority on all tournament rulings.
Tournament Organizer Rights
The Tournament Organizer reserves the right to interpret these rules and resolve situations not specifically covered on this page.
Supporting References
Use these references for gameplay, Spellbook construction, and claimable 4th Wall effects. The event rules above and Head Judge decisions control tournament-specific questions.