Huge thank you to all the staff and judges who helped make Calling Memphis a great event! Also a (long overdue) shoutout to the judges and incredible FaB Foundry team from Calling Columbus🐝 You can find both staff photos below. #fabtcg #fabjudges

In an update to the requirements published in 2024, Judge Program Manager Klaus Lassacher goes over the updated requirements and responsibilities for Calling Head Judge and Support Judge roles. Read on to find out! 🔗 👇 #fabjudges

The good answer is B. When a weapon (the attack-source) moves to a new chain link, the attack (attack-proxy) ceases to exist (cr 1.4.3c,) and no longer counts as an attack that Tyler controls. Tyler only controls two attacks when tiger trap defends #fabtcg #fabjudges

Tyler plays Blood on her Hands, choosing each mode twice(1x each for each of two Cintari Sabers(A and B). They attack with A, then B, and then A a second time. On the 3rd attack, Nic plays Tiger Trap. When Tyler attacks with B a second time, how much will it attack for? #fabtcg #fabjudges

The good answer is A. Ripple Away reduces both creation effects. Gold-Baited Hook applies to Scooba's attack, which is separate from Scooba. However, the source is still considered to be Scooba for the purposes of Ripple Away (1.7.1a) since an attack proxy is not a valid source. #fabtcg #fabjudges

Tyler activates Gold-Baited Hook and then Attacks with Scooba, Salty Sea Dog. In response to Scooba's attack trigger, Nic discard Ripple Away and declares no blocks. Tyler bottoms a Yellow card from their grave. Which is most correct if Scooba hits? #fabtcg #fabjudges

For many newer judges, prepping for your first “big” local event can be a bit daunting. Level 2 Judge Damon Terry breaks down everything you need to prep and do during a PQ or RTN so that you can deliver the best experience for your players, your store, and yourself! #fabtcg #fabjudges 🔗👇

The good answer is C. Since turning a card face-up is not part of the cost of the ability, the ability still attempts to resolve. #fabtcg #fabjudges

Tyler, playing Bravo, Flattering Showman, wants to activate their hero ability and then attack with Anothos. Which of the following is most true? #fabtcg #fabjudges

The good answer is A. Pitching a 6{p} to Arcane Barrier enables Skera Strapping, which will be active in time to be applied (if Nic wishes!) to the modified event #fabtcg #fabjudges

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Nic controls Shamanic Shinbones and Skera Strapping. Tyler plays Voltic Bolt (red) and Nic pitches Wrecker Romp (blue) to Arcane Barrier 1. Which is most correct? #fabtcg #fabjudges

The good answer is B. An attack targeting an ally is considered to have a 'defending hero' per the Feb 13th Rules Update. Provoke would add the attack action card to as defending for Riggermortis, and effects that care about this would see it (Commanding Performance, Sabers) #fabtcg #fabjudges

Tyler plays Commanding Performance and then attacks with Cintari Saber, Riggermortis, controlled by Nic. In reactions, Tyler plays Provoke. If Nic reveals an Attack Action Card, what happens next? #fabtcg #fabjudges

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The good answer is C. With the Feb 13th Rules Update, ally attacks count as an 'attacking hero' so Tyler can pay 1{r}. If they do not, hit efects will not happen on Riggermortis' chain link. #fabtcg #fabjudges

Tyler plays Avast Ye! and then attacks with Riggermortis. Nic plays Tripwire Trap. What happens next? #fabtcg #fabjudges

The good answer is D: A and C. In A, combat transitions to the Close Step as a Game State Action, but not until the Attack Step. In B, the Delayed Trigger does not occur until the Close Step of Combat (no priority) #fabtcg #fabjudges

In which of the following cases could Remembrance be played in response to the Watery Grave Trigger? #fabtcg #fabjudges

Answer: B. Upgrade when there is a pattern of malicious, intentional behaviour leading opponents to miss windows or commit infractions. Single incidents are not upgraded. Source: Policy 4.10 Rules Sharking. #fabtcg #fabjudges

Massive thanks to our amazing staff and judges for making the 956-player World Premiere in London such a success! Compendium of Rathe is an outstanding set, and we can’t wait for all the great events coming this year! 🔥🐝 #fabjudges #fabtcg

Policy Time! At a ProQuest, which situation justifies upgrading Rules Sharking to a Game Loss? #fabtcg #fabjudges (Photo © John Brian McCarthy)

One year in, the Learn to Play certification has grown into a global program: 1,300+ judges have earned Basic, and 19 have achieved the aspirational Advanced. Learn to Play Project Lead Émilien Wild reviews 2025 highlights, and what to expect in 2026! 🔗👇 #fabtcg #fabjudges

The good answer is B. Modal abilities, once chosen, are Base Abilities of the card, which are not normally affected by rules modifications like 'cannot gains.' However, the mode of Enlightened Strike gives it the Base Ability 'this gets Go Again' which is affected by Hypothermia #fabtcg #fabjudges

Tyler, under the effect of Hypothermia, plays Enlightened Strike choosing Go Again as the mode. What happens next? #fabtcg #fabjudges

Answer: B. Major DPV = a violation that seriously and irreversibly compromises the integrity of the draft. Accidentally drafting two cards from a pack fits this. Passing the pack wrong way or picking after time are Minor DPV; bribery is a separate infraction. Source: PPG 3.6.2 #fabtcg #fabjudges

Policy Time! At a Calling, which of these is a Draft Procedure Violation (DPV) – Major? #fabtcg #fabjudges (Photo © John Brian McCarthy)

Starting February 13, 2026 (and for events at the Compendium of Rathe World Premiere) there will be a major Comprehensive Rule update to allies, what is considered an attacking/defending hero, and layers resolving when targets are are gone. read below 👇 #fabtcg #fabjudges

The good answer is B! Check out our FAQ on Topsy Turvy so you can tell up from down as you learn its replacement effect! #fabtcg #fabjudges

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The good answer is C. The spectral shield is destroyed due to ward when reckless swing does 2 damage to the attacking hero (1 damage prevented,) and the combat chain closes (7.7.2c) before damage is calculated. Go again never resolves because the Resolution step is not reached. #fabtcg #fabjudges

Tyler attacks Nic with a spectral shield that has a +1{a} counter on it, using Cosmo, Scroll of Ancestral Tapestry and controls no other ward. In reactions, Nic plays Reckless Swing, discarding a Wild Ride (red). What happens next? #fabtcg #fabjudges

Answer: A. This is Presenting Cards Error. Issue a Warning, correct Tyler’s deck to 30 cards for subsequent games, and do not upgrade to Game Loss because the deck is only off by one card from the minimum. Source: Policy 2.7 Presenting Cards Error. #fabtcg #fabjudges

Policy Time! In a ProQuest in Sealed Super Slam, you discover on turn 3 that Tyler presented a 29-card deck. What do you do? #fabtcg #fabjudges (Photo © John Brian McCarthy)

The good answer is B. Horrors of the past will get the base abilities of Creep during trigger resolution in the Attack Step (7.2.5) which is strictly after the point that triggers from attacking (7.2.4), so the inherited base ability never triggers. #fabtcg #fabjudges

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Tyler, on Arakni, 5L!p3d 7hRu 7h3 cR4X, plays Creep, and then on the next chain link plays Horrors of the Past. On chain link Three, Tyler plays Infiltrate. Which is most true? #fabtcg #fabjudges

Answer: C. Upgrade Marked Cards when the Head Judge believes the player could gain a significant advantage from noticing marks (eg all copies of a key card being clearly distinguishable in the deck). Normal wear or promptly self-reported issues usually stay at Warning. (PPG 3.7) #fabtcg #fabjudges

Policy Time! At a Road to Nationals, in which situation is a Game Loss upgrade for Marked Cards most appropriate? #fabtcg #fabjudges (Photo © John Brian McCarthy)

The good answer is B. 5. Romping Club's +1 from discard is a Static Ability, and is always looking for a discarded 6. Smell Fear gives the next Brute attack a similar static effect, but Tyler has only intimidated once this turn. #fabtcg #fabjudges

Tyler, on Rhinar, plays Smell Fear (blue) and does not beat chest. They then attack with Romping Club. In reactions, they activate Bam Bam to discard it. How much does Romping Club attack for? #fabtcg #fabjudges

Answer: A. For Hidden Card Errors where cards were combined before required actions (e.g. “draw before discard”), reveal the combined set, have the opponent assign cards back to their zones, then perform the pending actions in the correct sequence (PPG 2.5 Hidden Card Error) #fabtcg #fabjudges

Policy time! During a Road to Nationals, Tyler plays Portside Exchange, draws first and then discards Tip-Off(TO) (yellow). What’s the fix? #fabtcg #fabjudges (Photo © John Brian McCarthy)

The good answer is A. The 'combat chain closes' event happens at 7.7.3 but the Combat Chain is not Closed for the purposes of determining if there is an attacking hero (7.2.4) until 7.7.7 The cards do not have to be on the chain still in order to resolve the triggered effect. #fabtcg #fabjudges

Tyler attacks with Wartune Herald (red) and Nic defends with Face Purgatory, Look Tuff(red) and Germinate. If Tyler chooses to resolve their triggers first, which is most correct when Nic resolves their triggers? #fabtcg #fabjudges

Answer: C. If the extra cards are part of the player’s fully randomized deck, shuffle the extra cards into the deck to remove the information advantage. There is no longer a downgrade to a caution in this case. Source: Policy 2.4 Looking at Extra Cards. #fabtcg #fabjudges

Policy time! At a Calling, a player accidentally sees 2 cards from their fully randomized deck. What do you do? #fabtcg #fabjudges (Photo © John Brian McCarthy)

The good answer is B. Since Compass of Sunken Depths does not have a {d} property, it doesn't not meet the condition to destroy it by AotD: Scale #fabtcg #fabjudges

Tyler attacks with Art of the Dragon: Scale, after playing Brand with Cinderclaw (red). it hits Nic, who has Compass of Sunken Depths Equipped. Which of these is most true? #fabtcg #fabjudges

The answer is A. GRV 2.1: warn the player. If caught immediately, do a simple rewind. If later actions occurred, try a partial fix; if that’s not possible, rewind. If neither works, leave the game as is and, if a significant advantage was gained, upgrade to IP2. #fabtcg #fabjudges