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Deep dives, official announcements and the organized play roadmap. Updated as new things drop.
8 August 2026
Articolo Vendetta Errata: the 8 Updated Riftbound Cards Explained
Riot updates the text of 8 cards across Spiritforged, Unleashed and Vendetta: Astral Heron, Gangplank Naval, Resonating Strike and more. What changes in play.
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8 August 2026
Articolo Riftbound in Lucca 2026: Showdown Series & Lucca Comics & Games
Riftbound comes to Italy twice: the Lucca Fiere Showdown Series on September 11-13 and Lucca Comics & Games from October 28, right after Radiance launches.
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8 August 2026
Articolo Riftbound 2027 Organized Play: Continentals, Worlds & Skirmish Retiring
Riot redraws Riftbound's competitive scene: Challenge Series, Regionals, Continentals and the first World Championship. Plus $50,000 on the line in Stuttgart.
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8 August 2026
Articolo Riftbound 2027 Sets: Radiance, Legacy, The Reckoning & Bandle City
Every announced Riftbound set: Radiance on October 23 with the Ultimate rarity, Legacy in January with redesigned boosters, The Reckoning, Bandle City and bundles.
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8 August 2026
Articolo Ahri Gumiho: Riftbound's Korean-Exclusive Alternate Art
First photos of the Ahri Gumiho (OGN 303a/298 KR): the Korean launch's exclusive alternate art for Riftbound, with hanbok, taegeuk orb and Allen Song's art.
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8 August 2026
Articolo T1 Signature Edition Drawing: Riftbound's First Serialized Cards
Register August 14-17 on the Riot Merch Store for the $360 T1 Signature Edition: serialized cards 1-2025, gold signatures, 10,125 copies per language.
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19 July 2026
Articolo Riftbound × Wild Rift: Vendetta's 6 Crystal Rose Alt Art Cards
Six SP special cards with Wild Rift's Crystal Rose skins arrive in Riftbound Vendetta boosters: Kai'Sa, Sona, Ahri, Sett, Ezreal and Lux. How to pull them.
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19 July 2026
Articolo Riven, Shattered Free at Gen Con 2026: How to Get the Promo
Complete a Riftbound demo or event at Gen Con 2026 and take home the Riven, Shattered promo (VEN 041a): one per player, while supplies last. How it works.
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17 July 2026
Articolo Vendetta Rules Explained: Empower, Flow, Burn & Skip — Patch Notes
Vendetta's Core Rules patch notes explained: how Empower, Flow, Burn and Skip work, the signature and token changes, Best-of-5 and 2v2 rules. Effective July 24, 2026.
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17 July 2026
Articolo July 2026 Ban List: Riftbound Bans Stealthy Pursuer, Two Battlefields & Master Yi in 2v2
Riot bans Stealthy Pursuer, The Arena's Greatest and Aspirant's Climb from Riftbound Standard and creates a 2v2 ban list with Master Yi, Wuju Bladesman. Effective July 24, 2026: here is what changes.
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16 July 2026
Articolo How to Get the Metal Cards at RQ Barcelona: Best-of & Plated Legend
How to get the metal cards at RQ Barcelona (August 21-23): the Best-of Legend is won through Main Event placement, the Plated Legend redeemed with 40 Prize Wall tickets.
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14 July 2026
Articolo Er Della TCG: Copied Guide Sold for $12 and Banned from Metafy
The Er Della TCG case: his $12 Master Yi guide copied barczek's free guide word for word. The admission, the Metafy ban, and how buyers can get a free guide back.
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5 July 2026
Articolo Teemo GGEZ: First Edition or Reprint? The Difference That Could Pay Off
Riftbound Nexus Night packs (with the Teemo "GGEZ") come in two editions. Foil, wrapper size and "Made in Japan" vs "Made in Singapore": how to tell them apart.
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2 July 2026
Articolo $20,000 for a Teemo: the BGS 10 Black Label (Nexus Night Prize Pack)
A Teemo Scout "GGEZ" from the Nexus Night Prize Pack, graded BGS 10 Black Label (Pop 10), sold for $20,000: why condition, not print run, sets the price.
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2 July 2026
Articolo Monday Nexus Nights in Rome: Riftbound at Dragon Legend
Every Monday evening at Dragon Legend in Rome (Via Acca Larenzia): a 1v1 Constructed Riftbound Nexus with a Swiss phase from 8:30 PM, in a comic shop–pub with craft beer on tap. Info and sign-up.
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1 July 2026
Articolo Vendetta Printed Below Unleashed: Will It Sell Out?
Rumors on the print run of Riftbound Vendetta (Set 4): printed below Unleashed, closer to Spiritforged and never like Origins. The boxes will be around — but September is when we find out if the game bounces back.
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30 June 2026
Articolo Shipping Cards with BRT (Bartolini)? Why You Should Avoid It
BRT (Bartolini) treats collectible cards as goods that are not accepted for transport and not insurable: no refund for damage or loss. What it means and how to ship cards safely.
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26 June 2026
Articolo Riftbound Tournaments in Rome: the Saturday Nexus at Dark Zone
Every Saturday at Dark Zone in Rome (Via Statilio Ottato): a 1v1 Constructed Riftbound Nexus with a Swiss phase. €10 entry into the prize pool, promo packs for all, and an Origins box up for grabs.
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26 June 2026
Articolo Hartford Top Decks: the Meta of the Final Best-Of
Every top deck from Riftbound's Hartford Regional Qualifier, imported into the Riftbound Zone deck builder. Factor wins with Master Yi; full meta breakdown of the final Best-Of.
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26 June 2026
Articolo Korea Enters the Rift: Riftbound Launches in Korean
Korean will be Riftbound's next print language, with Origins in Korean launching September 2026, a special collection for world champions T1, and localized demo decks at the MSI Fan Fest.
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26 June 2026
Articolo Riftbound × T1 Worlds Champion Collection: Cards, Price & Lottery
The Riftbound x T1 2025 Worlds Champion Collection: Signature Edition ($360, 10,125 copies per language, August lottery) and $70 Player Bundle with the five cards picked by the T1 players.
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22 June 2026
Articolo Lux With Heart, Not Loops: Emmie's First Regional in Utrecht
A human story from RQ Utrecht: Emmie plays blue Jhin/Lux without the loop and reaches Day 2 on her first Regional.
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18 June 2026
Articolo RQ Utrecht Meta: the Best Deck for Every Legend
The best Top 32 decklist for every Legend from RQ Utrecht, all imported into the Riftbound Zone deck builder.
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18 June 2026
Articolo Riftbound Secret Garden Gift Box: Contents, Gen Con Debut & Promos
What's inside Riftbound's Secret Garden gift box: Ivern, Lillia and Ultrasoft Poro Alt Arts, 5 alt-art tokens, 3 Unleashed packs. English debut at Gen Con 2026.
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17 June 2026
Articolo $100,000 for a Card: the Miss Fortune 1/1, Riftbound's Priciest
The Miss Fortune 1/1 from RQ Houston sells for $100,000, becoming the most expensive Riftbound card to date.
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17 June 2026
Articolo $250,000 Deal in London: Riftbound Collecting Goes Big
A ~$250,000 deal in London marks the moment Riftbound collecting enters the big leagues of the TCG market.
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14 June 2026
Articolo RQ Utrecht: Squirtle, Back-to-Back European Champion
Squirtle wins again at RQ Utrecht, claiming back-to-back titles and the European crown in Riftbound.
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10 June 2026
Articolo RQ Vancouver: Alanzq Becomes Riftbound's First Back-to-Back Champion
At RQ Vancouver, Alanzq beats Samdsherman and becomes the first back-to-back champion in Riftbound history.
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1 June 2026
Articolo Riftbound 2026 Roadmap: Sets, Regional Qualifiers & Events
The Riftbound 2026 roadmap: upcoming sets, Regional Qualifiers and organized-play events through the end of the year.
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29 May 2026
Articolo Riftbound Showdown Series & Le Rift Tour: Organized Play Expands
Riot expands Riftbound organized play with the Showdown Series and Le Rift Tour: formats, dates and what it means for players.
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