If the contest is run the same way as last year, you will be told what cards you have access to, how many rares you can have, and if you can use Promos or not etc.
Here is round 1 from last time
http://pokegym.net/forums/showpost.php?p=1537909&postcount=100
It gets more complicated later on with imaginary trade binders and a card you find on the floor (yes really), but that gives you an idea of how it goes. You are always told what you can use, then it's up to you to follow the rules.
Wow, thanks. So this is basically like that redshark tournament nnannn hosted except more restricted.
Here is round 1 from last time
http://pokegym.net/forums/showpost.php?p=1537909&postcount=100
It gets more complicated later on with imaginary trade binders and a card you find on the floor (yes really), but that gives you an idea of how it goes. You are always told what you can use, then it's up to you to follow the rules.
In fact, just look at some of the posts on there, starting around post 300 or so. You'll get a VERY good idea of what you're in store for with this thing.