1) No. In any zone other than the battlefield, the game can only see the front face of a DFC. On the battlefield, only the face that's currently up exists as far as the game is concerned.
2) Also no. When playing a MDFC that has a land face, you can choose to play it as a land, but other than that, only the front face exists. The effect doesn't see the other side. You cannot choose, because you are not getting to play a land with it, just the option of putting a land on the battlefield, which is not the same.
Ok. So if it says "put" (like the examples above or show and tell) only front face applies.
And if it says "play", I could consider the back side...
For example a) I know Crucible of Worlds could allow me to play Sea Gate, Reborn (land side of Sea Gate Restoration). b) I think back sides are allowed for exiled cards you may play with Commune with Lava...
I've read rule 711 but still not 100% sure...
1)
Say I have Sisay, Weatherlight Captain buffed to be a 10/10.
Could her activated ability find The Primastic Bridge (technically the back side of the Modal Double-Faced Card)?
I think not and only Esika, God of the Tree, but prefer to confirm...
2)
If Aminatou's Augury reveals Sea Gate Restoration // Sea Gate, Reborn, may I consider the Land side for the "you may put a land card"?
Thanks!
2) Also no. When playing a MDFC that has a land face, you can choose to play it as a land, but other than that, only the front face exists. The effect doesn't see the other side. You cannot choose, because you are not getting to play a land with it, just the option of putting a land on the battlefield, which is not the same.
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"Any sufficiently analyzed magic is indistinguishable from science."
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And if it says "play", I could consider the back side...
For example a) I know Crucible of Worlds could allow me to play Sea Gate, Reborn (land side of Sea Gate Restoration). b) I think back sides are allowed for exiled cards you may play with Commune with Lava...
But what about if it says "casts"?
For example If I Release to the Wind an Esika, God of the Tree, can I cast as any of the sides?
And what if I Release to the Wind the back side "The prismatic bridge"? which side do I see in exile?
Thanks Immortal one!
Former Rules Advisor
"Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge
(The Gamers: Dorkness Rising)
"Any sufficiently analyzed magic is indistinguishable from science."
(Girl Genius - Fairy Tale Theater Break - Cinderella, end of volume 8)