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@shadow618Riftbound writer and deckbuilderJoined Apr 2026
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JUL 2 2026 Shadow618

Vendetta Preview: Everything We Know So Far

Nine New Legends, Three Forbidden Domain Pairs, and the First Global Launch

Everything confirmed about Riftbound's fourth set before previews begin July 6: the July 31 global release, the rivalries theme, the three never-printed domain pairs, the champions we know, products, and what it means for Barcelona.

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JUN 22 2026 Shadow618

Hartford Regional Qualifier Breakdown

Factor Gives Master Yi His First Title as Unleashed Bows Out

Post-event breakdown of the last Unleashed Regional Qualifier: Factor's 14-1-1 Master Yi run to a 2-0 finals over Diana, Bradykin's undefeated Swiss on Ezreal, and a Hartford Top 8 led by Mind and Chaos decks.

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JUN 16 2026 Shadow618

Utrecht Regional Qualifier Breakdown

Squirtle Goes Back-to-Back in Europe Without Dropping a Game

Post-event breakdown of Europe's first Unleashed Regional Qualifier: Squirtle's 15-0-1 Azir title defense, 59% of Master Yi players reaching Day 2, and a Top 8 that briefly had no Chaos in it.

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JUN 2 2026 Shadow618

Vancouver Regional Qualifier Breakdown

Alanzq1 Becomes the Game's First Two-Time Champion

Post-event breakdown of the Vancouver Regional Qualifier: Alanzq1's 14-0-2 Diana run to a historic second title, SAMDSHERMAN's breakout Rengar finals, and three former champions in one Top 8.

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MAY 19 2026 Shadow618

Sydney Price Watch

Irelia Won. Sivir Got Expensive. Do Not Chase Blindly.

Post-Sydney market watch for Unleashed singles: Irelia's win, Sivir Aurora's expensive finals run, Diana's fast decks with low-cost disruption, Baited Hook LeBlanc, and the cards to buy carefully instead of chasing hype.

Experienced PlayerUnleashed

MAY 18 2026 Shadow618

Sydney Regional Qualifier Results Breakdown

Irelia Wins the 1,405-Player Main Event

Post-event breakdown of Australia's first Unleashed Regional Qualifier: EDG Rico1997's Irelia win, TSS SouledOut's Sivir finals run, the Top 8 spread, and what Sydney proved.

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APR 30 2026 Shadow618

Unleashed Pre-Rift Cheat Sheet

The fast visual guide to the six seeded kits

A visual quick-reference for Unleashed Pre-Rift: power rankings, best upgrades, first cuts, and what each seeded kit actually wants.

New PlayerUnleashed

APR 29 2026 Shadow618

Unleashed Pre-Rift: Which Seeded Legend Should You Pick?

A deck-by-deck breakdown of all six Unleashed Pre-Rift seeded kits

Diana and Master Yi are the clear picks. Jhin and Vi are fighting uphill. Full breakdown of every seeded kit before your Pre-Rift.

Experienced PlayerUnleashed

APR 28 2026 Shadow618

Atlanta Regional Qualifier Breakdown

Prismaticismism Finally Gets His Trophy in the League of Draven

Post-event breakdown of the last Spiritforged Regional Qualifier: Prismaticismism's first title on Annie, a game-three finals against Draven in a 1,832-player Atlanta, and Alanzq1's fourth straight Top 8.

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APR 21 2026 Shadow618

Lille Regional Qualifier Breakdown

The First Post-Ban Major Crowned an Undefeated Azir

Post-event breakdown of Europe's second Regional Qualifier and the first major after the March 31 bans: Squirtle's undefeated Azir run, three Irelia flopping in the Top 8, and what Lille says about post-ban Spiritforged.

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MAR 2 2026 Shadow618

Las Vegas Regional Qualifier Breakdown

Bologna Asked Whether the Meta Could Answer Draven and Vegas Said No

Post-event breakdown of the second US Regional Qualifier: 1,600 players in Las Vegas, Draven sweeping the entire top five, SAMDSHERMAN's winning Fury/Chaos list, and how often each Legend reached Day 2.

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FEB 25 2026 Shadow618

Bologna Regional Qualifier Breakdown

Europe's First Regional Qualifier Crowned an Unlikely Champion

Full breakdown of the first European Riftbound Regional Qualifier. 1,719 players, 28 Champions, and an Ezreal win nobody saw coming.

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FEB 21 2026 Shadow618

Bologna Price Watch

What to Buy Before Results Drop

How Bologna's results will move the Spiritforged market. What to buy before results drop, what to hold, and what the promo cards are worth.

Experienced PlayerSpiritforged

FEB 19 2026 Shadow618

Bologna Meta Preview

One Week After Spiritforged, Here's What to Expect

The Spiritforged meta days after global launch. Tier rankings, Chinese Regional data, the Miracle Draven problem, and what to watch for in Europe's first Regional Qualifier.

Experienced PlayerSpiritforged

FEB 18 2026 Shadow618

What Happens at a Regional Qualifier

A First-Timer's Guide to Bologna and Beyond

Never been to a Riftbound tournament? Here's what actually happens across three days, 1,600 players, and a $25K prize pool.

New PlayerSpiritforged

DEC 9 2025 Shadow618

Houston Regional Qualifier Breakdown

A Third of the Room Played Kai'Sa and a Starter Deck Legend Beat Them All

Post-event breakdown of the first English Regional Qualifier: 1,129 players in Houston, Kai'Sa at 33% of the field, Dhawally's winning Annie starter build, and how often each Legend reached Day 2.

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