Epic Kai’Sa Victory at Chongqing Riftbound TCG Regional

The Chongqing Riftbound TCG Regional Open has wrapped up, and once again, the finals came down to the two champions that have defined the competitive season: Kai’Sa and Master Yi.

After an intense showdown, George’s Kai’Sa deck claimed the championship title, while MYZ’s Master Yi list fought its way into the runner-up spot. The results reinforce the dominance of Tempo decks in the current meta, mirroring what we saw in Guangzhou and Beijing.

First Place – Kai’Sa (George)

George’s list stuck to the proven Kai’Sa Tempo formula, but with a few unique touches like Dr. Mundo, Expert in the main deck and flexible sideboard tools such as Progress Day and Time Warp.

Highlights of the deck:

Powerful late-game scaling with Thousand-Tailed Watcher.
Disruption and tempo tools like Stupefy, Hextech Ray, and Smoke Screen.
Landmark variety (Zaun Warrens, Targon’s Peak, Void Gate) provided multiple win angles.

📋 Full Decklist – Kai’Sa Tempo (George)

1 Kai’Sa, Daughter of the Void
2 Kai’Sa, Survivor
3 Stupefy
2 Cleave
3 Hextech Ray
2 Retreat
1 Pouty Poro
3 Ravenbloom Student
3 Falling Star
2 Smoke Screen
3 Watchful Sentry
2 Lecturing Yordle
3 Void Seeker
3 Noxus Hopeful
2 Sprite Mother
2 Darius, Trifarian
3 Thousand-Tailed Watcher
1 Dr. Mundo, Expert
1 Zaun Warrens
1 Targon’s Peak
1 Void Gate
6 Fury Rune
6 Mind Rune

Sideboard:
1 Cleave, 1 Retreat, 1 Smoke Screen, 1 Darius, 1 Progress Day, 1 Singularity, 1 Icathian Rain,
1 Time Warp

Second Place – Master Yi (MYZ)

MYZ piloted Master Yi Tempo, a deck that continues to thrive as Kai’Sa’s main rival. His list leaned on flexible disruption, resilient mid-game followers, and heavy sideboard tech.

Highlights of the deck:

Find Your Center and Charm gave reliable answers to aggressive opponents.
Strong mid-game curve with Qiyana, Tasty Faefolk, and Whiteflame Protector.
Sideboard versatility with Rune Prison and Unyielding Spirit for grindy matchups.

📋 Full Decklist – Master Yi Tempo (MYZ)

1 Master Yi, Wuju Bladesman
1 Master Yi, Honed
3 Defy
2 En Garde
3 Charm
2 Pit Rookie
3 Stalwart Poro
3 Discipline
3 Clockwork Keeper
2 Zhonya’s Hourglass
3 Find Your Center
3 First Mate
3 Qiyana, Victorious
3 Tasty Faefolk
3 Whiteflame Protector
3 Deadbloom Predator
1 Grove of the God-Willow
1 Aspirant’s Climb
1 Obelisk of Power
6 Calm Rune
6 Body Rune

Sideboard:
3 Unyielding Spirit, 2 Sabotage, 2 Rune Prison, 1 Miss Fortune, Captain

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What We Learned from Chongqing

Kai’Sa continues her reign. With another Regional win, Kai’Sa firmly cements her spot as the most dominant champion in Riftbound right now.
Master Yi remains the consistent rival. Yi decks continue to appear in every top cut, proving they can go toe-to-toe with Kai’Sa.
Sideboard tech is critical. George’s Time Warp and MYZ’s Miss Fortune highlight how small choices can change tournament outcomes.
The meta is stable but narrow. With Kai’Sa and Master Yi taking almost every top slot, players may need to innovate if they want to shake up the field.

Takeaways for Players (Use Kai'Sa)

If you’re preparing for Regionals, expect to face Kai’Sa or Master Yi in nearly every round.
Study the small differences between these lists — the tech cards are where innovation happens.
Ask yourself: What is my plan against both Kai’Sa and Master Yi? If you don’t have one, you’re already behind.

The Chongqing Riftbound Regional Open confirms what Guangzhou and Beijing already showed: this is the era of Kai’Sa and Master Yi. Until a new strategy rises, these two Tempo giants are here to stay.

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