Format Update - 04/13/25

Summary of Changes

Flawless Maneuver – Removed from Watchlist

After completing two evaluation cycles, we’ve decided to remove Flawless Maneuver from the Watchlist.

While it had a strong showing at February’s NorCal tournament, appearing in 1st, 4th, 7th, and 8th place decks

out of 27 players, its presence dropped significantly in March’s NorCal event (30 players), where it showed up

in just one Top 8 deck (5th place). The card’s impact in the online meta has also diminished.

We believe the metagame has adapted. Flawless Maneuver remains powerful, but it no longer warps games or

stifles interaction. Right now, it doesn’t meet the dominance or format-altering criteria to stay on the Watchlist.

Broadside Bombardiers – Remains on Watchlist

Broadside Bombardiers continues to achieve strong results, consistently appearing in competitive decks. It

contributed to a 1st-place finish at a 30-player NorCal event and featured prominently in undefeated runs

during February and March’s Little League tournaments.

While the card’s inclusion in these successful decks highlights its potential, it hasn’t yet seen widespread

adoption across the metagame. For now, we’ll keep it on the Watchlist, closely monitoring its performance and

presence.

Nadu, Winged Wisdom – Remains on Watchlist

Nadu continues to make an impact, contributing to strong finishes in competitive play. It appeared in two

1st-place decks at NorCal events (27 and 30 players) and enabled a 5-2 record in March’s Weekend Tiny

Brawl.

While some players find Nadu frustrating to play against, we haven’t seen sustained dominance, oppressive

mechanics, or extreme format shifts. We’ll keep an eye on Nadu in the next review cycle but don’t see a need to

escalate its status right now.

Ketramose, the New Dawn – Added to Watchlist

Ketramose has been consistently performing well in both NorCal and online events. Notable results include:

These performances highlight Ketramose’s steady strength across diverse settings. While it hasn’t dominated

in win rates or overall meta share yet, we’re adding it to the Watchlist to acknowledge its growing presence in

competitive play.

Final Thoughts

As always, we base our decisions on principles that prioritize competitive balance, format identity, and

community feedback. Although no cards are being banned this time, these Watchlist updates reflect our

ongoing efforts to foster a healthy and dynamic metagame.

We’re grateful for the community’s input and support. Please keep sharing event results, feedback, and

decklists as we move into the next evaluation phase.

– The Tiny Leaders Reborn Committee

Tiny Leaders: Reborn