I understand that a player does not get to “recut” their deck after an opponent cuts their deck and presents it back to them.

Is it any different if the opponent shuffles instead of merely cuts?

Thanks!

The opponent always has the last touch on the deck. It does not matter if
the opponent shuffles or cuts, you may never “recut” your deck.

This rule was changed a while back as previously you could recut if your
opponent did a shuffle. The rule changed around M10's release if I remember
correctly.

And the reason for this change is that, if you'd be allowed to cut your
deck after your opponent shuffled/cut, then you'd still be able to cut to
the correct card. (If you'd be trying to manipulate this.)

-R.


2013/12/10 George FitzGerald <forum-7413-09fd@apps.magicjudges.org>

If there's any doubt - I have seen a player do exactly as Drijvers described. Said player was DQed, and you of course should do the same if circumstances are sufficiently suspicious.

Edited Colleen Nelson (Dec. 10, 2013 10:29:42 AM)