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Today we breakdown all the details and the communities questions around the 'Dallas Open, 2025' Badges! 🎫

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FULL BREAKDOWN! Elestrals Dallas Open 2025 - In Person Premier Event!

Today we are officially announcing the Elestrals Dallas Open 2025 (In Person Premier Event)! 🏆 We cannot wait to meet everyone! 

ANNOUNCING Elestrals Dallas Open 2025 - In Person Premier Event!

This is the final update video of 2024! We've had an insane year and (on behalf of the entire Elestrals team) we cannot thank the community enough!

THE FINAL UPDATE! Shattered Stars, New STELLAR, 2025 News and MORE! ✨

Organized Play Series 2 Reveal! Showcasing tons of new Stellar Rares and much more!

AMAZING STELLAR Update! FREE Binder, Organized Play News and More! 💫

The Elestrals Clash! Alpha access is almost upon us!

Elestrals Clash! Alpha Update!🌟

We're making huge updates to our Restricted card listing for Elestrals TCG! ✨

It's Time To SHAKE THINGS UP! (New Card Restriction Update!) 🚫

Elestrals: Organized Play - Series 2 is Approaching! 🏆 This means Brand New Tournament Packs and Exclusive Cards to collect each week! 💫

ANNOUNCING SERIES 2! Brand New STELLARS, Rewards and MUCH MORE! 🏆✨

Elestrals has launched its Biggest BLACK FRIDAY Deals Ever! 🛒 

FREE PACKS! Huge BLACK FRIDAY Sale! Shattered Stars Updates and MORE! 💫

Brand New Prizing and Rewards are being added for Premier Elestrals TCG Tournaments! ✨ 

MASSIVE UPDATE! NEW Tournament PRIZES, Cards and MORE! 🏆

Command the Elements and explore the enchanting world of Elestrals, now available worldwide via TCGplayer! 

ELESTRALS is NOW on TCGPLAYER! 🌟 Top 10 Cards to Pick Up!

The Time Has Come! Elestrals CLASH is officially LIVE on Kickstarter! 🌟

Elestrals Clash! Available NOW on Kickstarter! 🌟

A new dawn is approaching for Elestrals TCG! Witness the ascent of the Lunar Element in Moonrise, the latest arrival in Elestrals TCG! 🌙

The BIGGEST UPDATE YET! MOONRISE Reveals, SS Scorpio, Elestrals Clash! and More! 🌙🌠

We're Sending Drataya to Tartarus! (New BANNED and Limited Card List!) 🚫

Shattered Stars: CELEBRATION is Here! 🌟 This will be the Biggest and Best month of Shattered Stars EVER! With dozens of stunning cards and never before seen Elestrals, this is a set you DON'T want to miss! 

The BIGGEST Shattered Stars Update EVER! New Elestrals, Stellars and More! 💫🌠

We are now developing a new free-to-play digital simulator for the Elestrals TCG... Elestrals CLASH! Check out our Kickstarter page here: https://elestra.ls/clash

Introducing Elestrals Clash! 🌟

So many incredible events and opportunities are taking place across the world for Elestrals TCG! Don't miss your chance to get involved! 💫

MASSIVE UPDATE! New Stellars! FREE Gift Cards, Set 6 Testers, and MORE! 💫

Shattered Stars: LUNAR is Here! 🌙 This month's Shattered Stars features 14x incredible cards and never before seen Lunar Elestrals! 

Introducing ARTEMIS! New LUNAR Cards are Coming to Shattered Stars! 🌙

Can you believe this INSANE Opportunity? 💫

The BIGGEST PRIZE EVER?! How YOU Can Enter Elestriad S3!

Daybreak is officially available to order today for EVERYONE WORLDWIDE! 🌍

DAYBREAK has ARRIVED! Our BEST Set EVER! (Available Now!) ☀️🌙

Super excited to get Organized Play kicked off for Elestrals! Are you ready? 🏆

FREE Exclusive Packs! Elestrals Organized Play Breakdown for 2024! 🏆

Daybreak is now available in Local Game Stores and will be shipping pre-orders around the world from August 16th! ☀️

A HUGE SURPRISE! Daybreak Updates, FREE Booster Boxes, Stellars and More! ☀️💫

Today marks the 2 Year Anniversary of Elestrals and of course with that comes a ton of EPIC reveals! Make sure to watch the ENTIRE video for updates about Daybreak, Shattered Stars, Organized play and...

ELESTRALS DAY 2024 | Set 4 Trailer, New Rare Cards + More! 💫 🎁

We're Sending Sparkitt to Tartarus! (BANNED!)

We've got major updates for you all, including Shattered Stars July benefits, new merch, Organized Play, and much more!

We Put A Stellar In EVERY Pack! 💫 Discounts, New Merch, Organized Play Packs, + More!

A Mega Update for Elestrals including FREE SHIPPING?! Absolutely NUTS. Get excited for the future of competitive play and beyond! Get FREE SHIPPING: http://www.ShopElestrals.com

FREE SHIPPING! Mega Update for Elestrals! IRL Events and MORE!

Lots of updates for the world of Elestrals including Frostfall shipping, future plans, Elestriad and more! Order Frostfall TODAY!: https://www.shopelestrals.com/collections/frostfall

We Need to Talk about FROSTFALL... (Secret Stellars, New Reveals and More!)

Frostfall is here and will be in your hands soon! We also have HUGE updates for Local Game Stores, Organized Play, tournaments, and much more!

MASSIVE UPDATE! New Stellars! Frostfall, Tournament Packs, Shattered Stars and MORE!

Frostfall is coming to the Elestrals TCG Mobile App + more huge updates!

FROSTFALL is Coming! App Release, Learn to Play, Shattered Stars and More!

We've got a huge update for you, including new Stellars, Merch, and how to become a Playtester!

3 INCREDIBLE New Stellars! 💫  Major Elestrals Updates, Local Game Stores, + More! 🤩 🌊 ❄️

A huge update for Elestrals, including a new Stellar promo, Full Art and more!

NEW STELLAR, Full Art and HUGE UPDATES for Elestrals Frostfall, Shattered Stars and LGS!

Preorders are Available now for EVERYONE, don't miss out on your chance to be one of the FIRST to get Frostfall! ❄️🔥🎉 https://www.shopelestrals.com/collections/frostfall

The Time Is NOW! Frostfall Pre-orders Are OPEN for EVERYONE! ❄️ 🎉

Frostfall is officially available to preorder with epic new reveals and more! ❄🌿🔥

FROSTFALL has ARRIVED! Frostfall Pre-orders, New Card Reveals, + More! ❄🔥

We've got HUGE updates on Shattered Stars, new merch like deck boxes and playmats, and EXCITING updates on our Local Game Store initiative! 

THEY'RE FINALLY HERE! New Stellars, Morphrost TERROR! Shattered Stars and More! ❄🤩

Day 4 of 25 of our New Elestrals Reveals for Frostfall features Komagma, the split Ascension line of Nimbug with Charcoon and Flammamoth, and the game changing Nexus Form, Exaltflare! 🔥🦅

Epic New Reveal! Exaltflare Turns Up The Heat! 🔥🦅

Day 3 of 25 of our New Elestrals Reveals for Frostfall kicks off with Findust, 💫Stellar Findust, Hiboofin, and the powerful Invoke Rune, Sandstorm! All amazing cards to add to your Earth and Wind Decks!

These 4 NEW Cards Will BLOW You Away! 💨🏜

Day 2 of 25 of our New Elestrals Reveals for Frostfall and today we're showcasing 2 new Thunder Elestrals, Funglow and Brontoglow! The design process was long but well worth it! 

This NEW Monster took us 40+ Tries to get Right! | Funglow and ....?! ⚡ 📝

25 Days of New Elestrals Reveals for Frostfall and Huge Updates about LGS and More!

1 MONTH of REVEALS! Frostfall Update, Local Stores and More!

Shattered Stars has finally arrived and we've got updates on when you'll get your next pack, when 1st Edition is set to ship out, and when you can finally pre-order Frostfall! 

HUGE ELESTRALS UPDATE! Shattered Stars AVAILABLE NOW, Frostfall Update, and MORE!

Today we've got updates on when you'll finally have your hands on your Shattered Stars packs, when 1st Edition should be shipping out, the relaunch of our merch store, and much more! Get your Elestrals Merch today!: https://elestralsmerch.com/

We Need To Talk About Shattered Stars...

These 3 Cards are going to be HUGE in the first half of the year and beyond! 

3 Cards That Will Change EVERYTHING!

The time you've all been waiting for is finally here! Elestrals 1st Edition pre-orders are LIVE! Let us know what you plan on picking up! Pre-order here: https://www.shopelestrals.com/

It’s Finally Time! Elestrals Base Set 1st Edition Is Available NOW!

2024 is going to be an incredible year for Elestrals! We hope you enjoy our roadmap!

The Year of Elestrals Reveal! - Elestrals 2024 Roadmap #YearofElestrals

A huge update for Elestrals! New Cards added to our App, Last Chance on KS coming and much more! Thank you all for your continued support for Elestrals!

25 Days of Reveals! MEGA UPDATE, New Cards and More!

An update on everything going on with Elestrals, including our Black Friday sale going on Right Now! Shattered Stars subscribers get a huge perk this time around as we move fulfillment warehouses!

HUGE SALE and UPDATE for ELESTRALS! (50% off Black Friday Sale)

A quick update on Shattered Stars, Shipping and a New Elestral Reveal!

We NEED to Talk About Shattered Stars...! New Elestral Reveal, Shipping Update and More!

Shattered Stars is officially here! Check out the incredible new Subscription pack available now! Don't miss out: https://www.shopelestrals.com/products/shattered-stars-presale

SHATTERED STARS is HERE! A MEGA Update for Elestrals! Frostfall New Cards, Elestriad and More!

The First Elestrals Tournaments and the Elestriad Reveal! Exciting things brewing!

The FIRST Elestrals Tournaments and The Elestriad! (HUGE UPDATES)

It's officially time and the Elestrals store is LIVE! Thank you all for the support!

It is FINALLY Here! Shop Elestrals is now OPEN!

How to learn and play Elestrals TCG in just 5 minutes! A quick comprehensive guide to learning the hottest new card game, featuring a dynamic system of Spirits and Creatures!

How to Play Elestrals TCG in 5 Minutes! (Quick Start Guide)

A quick and easy guide on how to Install the New Elestrals mobile app for IOS, Android and PC!

How to Install Elestrals on iOS, Android and PC (BlueStacks) for FREE!

A Mega Update talking about the Elestrals Store, new Frostfall reveals and much more!

MASSIVE UPDATE! Elestrals Shop Grand Opening, New Frostfall Reveals and Production Updates!

The Elestrals TCG Mobile App is officially here and we break down the install process and how to use the app to play games against other Elestrals Casters! Join our: http://www.discord.gg/Elestrals

IT'S FINALLY HERE! The Elestrals TCG Mobile App Guide + Tutorial!

IT'S FINALLY HERE! The Elestrals TCG Mobile App Guide + Tutorial! (DELETE THIS ONE)

An update for all Kickstarter backers on shipping, future plans and much more! Enjoy!

HUGE UPDATES! New Frost Reveal, Shipping Updates, Elestrals Mobile App, Merch and More!

REMOVE THIS ONE

An update on Elestrals Digital App for IOS and Android Devices, Backerkit last chance, shipping updates and more! Thanks so much for supporting Elestrals!

ATTENTION All Kickstarter Backers! App Updates, Backerkit and More!

Celebrating our 1 Year Reveal Anniversary with #ElestralsDay! Showing off a ton of new Elestrals, Updates for 1st Edition, Set 2 and more! We sincerely appreciate your support and cannot wait to share more in the near future!

Celebrating #ElestralsDay! Huge Reveals, Updates and More!

7 23 Update

A quick update for Elestrals to let you know that the cards in the USA are officially on their way and you should start getting confirmation of shipping soon! It's actually happening! 

ITS SHIPPING NOW! Elestrals Kickstarter Update!

A huge update for Elestrals where we talk about the Kickstarter Shipping update, the latest for the mobile app, core rules changes and much more! Strap in, it's about to get SPICY!

MEGA UPDATE! Kickstarter News, Set 2 Teaser, Rule Changes and More!

After months of work it's time to announce the Elestrals Shattered Stars program and gather your feedback and interest! We'd love to hear your thoughts: https://elestrals.typeform.com/shattered-stars?utm_source=youtube

Introducing... ELESTRALS SHATTERED STARS!

Our biggest update yet! Elestrals is now officially delivering to certain parts of the world and the real fun begins! I talk about a ton of stuff including Fulfillment, Mobile App, 1st Edition, and a teaser for the upcoming reveal of Shattered Stars!

IT'S HAPPENING! The FIRST STELLAR, Kickstarter Update, Mobile App and More!

Transparency is a huge pillar at Elestrals and we've demonstrated that during our Kickstarter and will continue to do so moving forward! Enjoy this honest, unfiltered video where I answer questions from the community about Elestrals and more! Thanks so much for being a part of this journey!

Answering Your Toughest Questions as CEO of Elestrals! (Ep 1)

The big update for Elestrals regarding the Shipments and Kickstarter! Breaking down everything that's happened and the launch of the Elestrals Hype Season!

The BIGGEST UPDATE YET! The FUTURE of Elestrals and Kickstarter!

Let's talk Elestrals Video Games and more! I need your feedback! 

The UPDATE you CAN'T MISS! NEW Elestrals Gameplay!

Updating you on everything for production for Elestrals! We are making big progress and just about done with manufacturing! We're going to begin our next print run very soon! Exciting!

IT'S HAPPENING! HUGE UPDATE for ELESTRALS (Production, 1st Edition and More!)

A fun little trailer for Elestrals 2023! Showing off some of the cool stuff we've done! It's an exciting time to be working on Elestrals, thank you all!

Elestrals 2023! Let's Build Something Amazing Together!

Updating you on everything for production for Elestrals! We are making big progress on production but we did hit some small snags! Also showing off some of the work we've been doing behind the scenes!

HUGE PRODUCTION UPDATE for ELESTRALS!

Check out Storm Totem here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dsidd/a-monster-taming-fantasy-novel-and-audiobook-storm-totem?ref=er5wj8

DON'T MISS this ELESTRALS UPDATE!

You have until 7pm ET to finalize your Backerkit! Don't miss this please!

This is your FINAL WARNING!

A new Teaser for Elestrals and an Update regarding Kickstarter and beyond!

NEW TRAILER and KICKSTARTER UPDATE!

A must watch update for all Backers of Elestrals! Please check your emails for your Backerkit Surveys! Be sure to snag some epic Add Ons, this is your only chance to get the founders edition exclusive stamp on these goods!

URGENT BACKERKIT UPDATE for ELESTRALS KICKSTARTER!

Wishing everyone a happy holiday and new year! Backer kit drops soon!

A Magical Holiday Update from Elestrals!

Last reminder to check your card/backing went through!

YOUR FINAL WARNING + We NEED Your Help!

Super important you check to make sure your card processed, head to Kickstarter!

One More SURPRISE! Elestrals Update - What Happens Next!?

This is really it, the final few hours for our Elestrals Kickstarter Campaign!

DON'T MISS IT! The FINAL UPDATE!

1.2 Million looks great but can we push to the World Championship? 48 Hours Left!

It is NOW or NEVER! 48 HOUR WARNING! BIG UPDATE!

We have a lot to talk about so lets get it! Axolotl update and more!

We NEED Your HELP! BIG UPDATE for ELESTRALS!

We have a lot to talk about so lets get it!

The UPDATE you CAN'T MISS for ELESTRALS!

HUGE CHALLENGE! NEW ELESTRAL UPDATE and MORE!

Yall are simply incredible! So proud and excited for what is to come!

$1,000,000 UPDATE REVEAL! The FUTURE of ELESTRALS!

Huge Update with more free stuff for Backers! TELL A FRIEND!

ITS FINALLY TIME! 900K Unlocks, NEW ELESTRAL Binders and More for Elestrals Kickstarter!

MASSIVE CHANGES to ELESTRALS TIERS + FREE UNLOCKS and MORE!

We Need to Talk... Important Elestrals Update for Kickstarter!

Don't miss out on our Epic Kickstarter campaign!

THIS IS INSANE! 700K UPDATE and BEYOND! Update #7

500K MASSIVE UPDATE! CREATE A CARD! Update #6

ELESTRALS VIDEO GAME?! HUGE 400K UPDATE! Update #5

HUGE UPDATE! Free Stellars, New Playmats and More! Updated Tiers! Update #4

Don't miss out on the Epic Artist Collection!

ARTIST COLLECTION + FREE STUFF! UPDATE  #3

New Stellar Blister Packs and MORE for Kickstarter!

STELLAR BLISTER PACKS! UPDATE #2

The time has come! Elestrals is officially LIVE on Kickstarter!

Elestrals is LIVE on KICKSTARTER! UPDATE #1

The full rundown on the first Elestrals Tournament played with Prototype Decks! I can't wait to play with and against you all! Be sure to join our Discord server for more information! 

The FIRST ELESTRALS TOURNAMENT! (Prototype)

The latest update for Elestrals! Introducing Hydrake, Twindra and Penterror, Stellar Rares and our Kickstarter Launch Date! Get excited, Elestrals is coming!

Introducing PENTERROR, Stellar Elestrals and Kickstarter! Elestrals Direct!

The latest update for Elestrals, talking about Starter Deck Success, Raiceros announcement and much more! Enjoy!

Elestrals Direct Mini - Starter Deck Update, Raiceros, the Future!

Breaking down the latest News for Elestrals, including updates on Prototype Starter Decks, New Elestrals like Apheros and our newest Elestral by you!

Elestrals Direct - How to Play, Prototype Decks, New Elestrals and More Updates!

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10/6 Premier Tournament Top Cut Decks

Hello Casters,

Introducing the Elestrals Judge Program!

A Judge is an official referee for the Elestrals Play Network. Judges have an advanced knowledge of the game rules and a robust understanding of tournament policy and how to apply it. They are mediators who can de-escalate delicate situations to put everyone at ease, an investigator who’s able to discover the truth in cases where something afoul is at play, and most importantly someone the players can put their trust in and know they can rely on to have their back.

Being a Judge does not mean just being very good with rulings, it’s the complete package. If you are simply interested in expanding your knowledge of the game rules then you should become a Rules Helper, the intermediate step between a full-blown Judge and a regular player!

All you need to do to become a Rules Helper is take and score 80% or higher on the [Rules Helper Exam](https://elestra.ls/rules-helper-exam), a multiple-choice questionnaire covering various aspects of the game over 20 questions. Please be advised, if you fail the Rules Helper Exam you cannot take the quiz again for two weeks, so you’d better get studying.

Being a Rules Helper signifies enough proficiency with the rules of the game to answer most questions that might come up at a local tournament. It also grants you access to the Elestrals Judges Discord, the main hub for discussion and debate regarding all topics connected to Judging. Most importantly, you get a snazzy role in the Official Elestrals Discord.

The documents that a Rules Helper needs to master are the [How to Play Guide](https://elestra.ls/h2p) and the [Judge Training Modules](https://elestra.ls/judge).

Becoming a Judge is a harder journey. After becoming a Rules Helper you can become a certified Judge by:

* Completing the Advanced Judge Test, which is made up of 12 open questions to be completed in 90 minutes;
* Judging a small number of events (Either online under the supervision of other Judges or in person by providing complementary player and/or Tournament Organizer feedback that you did a good job). Having been a Judge for a different TCG can also satisfy this requirement;
* Completing a brief interview with the Rules Managers in which we’ll look at your general aptitudes and philosophy, as well as putting to the test some skills that are harder to demonstrate in a written exam.

Once you do all of the above, then congratulations! You have just become a certified Elestrals Judge. To be a Judge is to be someone well-versed in even the more technically precise aspects of the rules, who can be trusted to arbitrate tournaments fairly and consistently, and who can be a solid pillar on which everyone in their community can rely. In a sense, you’ll be a steward of the game, so raise that torch high! We don’t expect you to become an overnight expert, but it’s the first step in a long and rewarding journey.

As Judges, you’ll receive some exclusive Judge Rewards, which will be announced at a future date. And of course, an even snazzier role in the Official Elestrals Discord.

The documents that a Judge needs to master are the [Comprehensive Rules](https://drive.google.com/file/d/14utOJ7LOz0BhGtE-wB3dmjwdBdDqJzQb/view?usp=sharing), the [Tournament Rules](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1plH0nSbv9DtFDJ5ZEOwQuPyHE0a6H4jI/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1plH0nSbv9DtFDJ5ZEOwQuPyHE0a6H4jI/view?usp=sharing), and the [Errors, Penalties, and Remedies](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j2EgU1NpZbe6fbCB-Wg6LdRU4H6GLPng/view?usp=sharing).

Elestrals Judge Program

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## Two-part effects that activate “When you do” an instruction are separated

Certain cards (like Equilynx, Kindleo, and Sparkitt) have two-part effects that give an instruction first, then have a condition “when you do” that instruction. Previously these were known as “compound” effects - the second effect was bundled into the first one, meaning the “when you do” portion could be activated even if that Elestral wasn’t Enchanted anymore.

Now these are known as “linked” effects - the “when you do” condition can only be met by the first effect, but otherwise, the two effects activate and resolve separately. This means that like other conditional effects, your Elestral must be Enchanted and cannot be Suppressed for you to activate it. For example, if you activate part one of your Kindleo’s effect and Nexus its only Spirit away to another card, you won’t get to target and destroy an Elestral because that Kindleo no longer has the Spirit it needs.

## Removing the “pending effects” exception to field checks

“Field checks” were introduced during the “Set 1 Rules Update” to organize how illegal game states are handled. After each chain resolves, field checks are performed; any Elestral or Rune that has too few Spirits to meet its Enchantment Cost is sent to its owner’s Underworld. The same happens to any Artifact Runes no longer Empowering an Elestral.

Introducing field checks changed how a few cards worked in some cases. In particular, Gorgon’s Gaze can Negate an Elestral’s effect on the chain, but only if it can still target that Elestral on the field. “Compound” effects like Kindleo’s or Sparkitt’s sometimes allowed that Elestral to chain an effect even if the Elestral was leaving the field during field checks. To make sure Gorgon’s Gaze could still interact with those effects the way it was meant to, an exception was added: “Elestrals or Runes with a conditional effect waiting to be chained are ignored by field checks.”

Now that compound effects are being deprecated (above), this interaction with Gorgon’s Gaze no longer exists. To simplify field checks, this exception is now removed.

## Unusual cases with conditional effects and field checks

Although “when you do” linked effects no longer work this way, there are some rare cases where a Rune or Elestral sent to the Underworld by a field check can still have a conditional effect waiting to be chained. When this happens, that card is sent to the Underworld as usual, then its waiting effect can be activated as the next chain opens.

For example: say you have a Hummbust on your field and you Cast Altar of the Stars. A card is considered “successfully Cast” as soon as it starts to resolve, so before we follow any of Altar’s instructions, Hummbust’s effect has already met its condition of “when a player Casts a Rune”. That effect is added to Limbo and waits to join the next open chain. Now if you Nexus your Hummbust’s last Spirit away from it with that Altar of the Stars, it will be sent to your Underworld during the next set of field checks. But because Hummbust’s effect is already waiting in Limbo it can still be activated when the next chain begins.

The key difference in this example versus linked effects is the timing when a condition is checked. Cards like Kindleo or Sparkitt tell you to Nexus Spirits first, and then check “when you do” to try to activate their second effect. Since this check happens after the Nexus, it won’t work if the Elestral is Misenchanted at this point. But Hummbust’s effect checks as soon as a Rune starts to resolve, before any of its instructions are followed. As long as Hummbust is Enchanted at that point then its effect will be added to Limbo, waiting for the next chain, and any instructions that cause it to be Misenchanted or leave the field are too late to stop the effect at this point.

Linked Effects Rules Update

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