The Riftbound development team recently announced a major move for the player community—one that, for many, necessitates changes to their decks. An official update to the banned card list for Standard and 2v2 Constructed formats will take effect on Friday, September 18, 2026.

With the large-scale Los Angeles Regional Qualifier tournament fast approaching, Riftbound sought to fundamentally redefine the game's balance. This will have an immediate impact on the high-stakes competition—featuring a $25,000 prize pool—which is taking place less than two weeks after the announcement.

Here is an analysis of the two targeted cards and what these changes mean for your upcoming in-store events.

Riot Games has released the first details of their new TCG expansion, Vendetta, confirming their desire to further complicate Riftbound's competitive ecosystem. By introducing three new keywords and two new card types, including a hybrid of two existing types, the fourth set not only adds options to the game but will also redefine tempo management, hand values, and, most importantly, interaction with the discard pile.

Here's what we've gleaned from the information on the mechanics that have been released in recent days:

The moment we've all been waiting for is almost here! This Friday, May 1st, our store is launching its Pre-Rift event! This will be your first contact with the new set, but more importantly, your first chance to get your hands on the new cards, test the mechanics, and walk away with exclusive discounts! If you haven't yet participated in a Pre-Rift, here's what you need to know:

The May 1st launch of Riftbound: Unleashed is fast approaching, and this week, we're diving into the details! With the arrival of new Champion Decks and the rewards in promotional packs, we've compiled all the information and their contents in this editorial to make things easier for you.

Last week, we mentioned that TCG news was starting to take its time arriving. It seems UVS Games and Riot have decided to prove me wrong by dropping a bombshell on the meta. If you felt your decks were going in circles or that certain cards were currently impossible to find, this editorial is for you. The competitive landscape of Riftbound has just changed.

The moment we've all been waiting for is approaching, and with the release of the third set just around the corner, Riot Games is starting to reveal the cards for the Unleashed set. While the first two sets were primarily designed to lay the groundwork for the game, this one promises to take the experience to the next level. Here's why the third set will redefine how you play and why you shouldn't miss the launch on May 1st.

Since Riftbound burst onto the scene last October, the game has carved out a special place in the hearts of card gamers. Where many others have failed, it must be said. If you haven't yet tried this new powerhouse, you're probably wondering: "Another TCG? Is it really different from the others?"

Yes.

The release of Riftbound: Origins is almost here! The game's growing community has already started analyzing the best cards awaiting us. To help you prepare your decks for our Nexus Nights or to build your list of must-collect cards, I've analyzed what meta experts are saying to present the 10 cards that will dictate the tempo and value of your games.