MTG IPG Exam Practice 2025 – Complete Study Resource

The section of the IPG that addresses infractions resulting from a player's intentional actions is Section 6: Cheating. This section is specifically focused on behaviors that violate the integrity of the game, depicting a clear intent to gain an unfair advantage. These actions can include things like manipulating game state, misrepresenting a card's effect, or other forms of deception directly aimed at undermining the fair play principles of Magic: The Gathering.

By categorizing these infractions under cheating, the IPG distinguishes them from unintentional mistakes or misunderstandings that a player may encounter during gameplay. Such clarity is essential for both judges and players to maintain a fair and competitive environment. Other sections, like Game Play Errors or Tournament Errors, primarily deal with mistakes or procedural violations that are not born out of malice or intent to cheat, which is why the focus of infractions in these categories is different from those that fall under cheating. Unsporting Conduct also covers inappropriate behavior that affects the atmosphere of the tournament but does not necessarily imply a player is intentionally trying to cheat the game itself.