Grand Release Tournament: format, rules and results

A launch-celebration tournament held at three Japanese shops in August 2026 (Osaka, Tokyo and Nagoya). It was pitched at both seasoned and brand-new players, with a lesson session and free play alongside the main event. Always confirm details with the organiser before you travel.

Format

Stage	Pairing	Games	Time limit	Rounds
StageMain tournament	PairingSwiss	GamesBest-of-1	Time limit30 minutes per match, and the result report must be filed inside that time or the match counts as timed out	Rounds4 fixed rounds; no top cut is listed

Entry

Sign up in advance through Bushi Navi. The application window ran from 22 July to 31 July 2026, with winners announced on 31 July and first-come entry after the window closed. Players beyond capacity were waitlisted and moved up after check-in.
The entry fee was one Dawn of Palpagos booster pack.
A timed-out match is a loss for both players.
Register your deck on Bushi Navi, use opaque sleeves with different sleeves for main and soul decks, and do not play two events at once.
Capacity was 94 in Osaka (8 August), 112 in Tokyo (15 August) and 112 in Nagoya (29 August).
Schedule on the day: check-in 11:00 to 12:00, opening and round 1 at 12:15, round 4 ends and closing ceremony about 15:45.

Prizes

Everyone: one lottery ticket and one PR Card Pack Vol. 1.
3-1 or better after round 4: a set of three PR cards (SOUL-005, SOUL-006, SOUL-007).
Perfect 4-0: a deck recipe on the official website and a Lily and Lilyquin rubber mat.
Lottery at the closing ceremony: four more Lily and Lilyquin rubber mats, open to every ticket holder.
Side events: a free beginner lesson (lottery ticket and a foil PR soul card) and free play (two matches earn a ticket and a PR pack).