Rule evolution
Rule 712.7
Previously numbered 711.6, 711.7.
Earliest archived Rules release: 2011-09-30 · 4 wording revisions · 2 renumberings
Added711.6Details
A double-faced permanent always has the status "face up" (see rule 110.6). Double-faced permanents can't be turned face down. If a spell or ability tries to turn a double-faced permanent face down, nothing happens.
Wording changed711.6Details
A double-faced permanent always has the status "face up" (see rule 110.6).If a double-faced card is cast as a spell, it's put on the stack with its front face up.Double-faced permanents can't be turned face down.See rule 601, "Casting Spells."If a spell or ability tries to turn a double-faced permanent face down, nothing happens.Renumbered
711.6→ 711.7DetailsPreviously
7. Additional Rules
711. Double-Faced CardsThen
7. Additional Rules
711. Double-Faced CardsIf a double-faced card is cast as a spell, it’s put on the stack with its front face up. See rule 601, “Casting Spells.”
Wording changed711.7Details
If a transforming double-faced card is cast as a spell, it's put on the stack with its front face up. A player casting a modal double-faced card as a spell chooses which face they are casting before putting it onto the stack. See rule 601, "Casting Spells."
Renumbered
711.7→ 712.7DetailsPreviously
7. Additional Rules
711. Double-Faced CardsThen
7. Additional Rules
712. Double-Faced CardsIf a transforming double-faced card is cast as a spell, it’s put on the stack with its front face up. A player casting a modal double-faced card as a spell chooses which face they are casting before putting it onto the stack. See rule 601, “Casting Spells.”
Wording changed712.7Details
If a transforming double-faced card is cast as a spell, it's put on the stack with its front face up by default. If a transforming double-faced card is cast "transformed," it's put on the stack with its back face up. A player casting a modal double-faced card as a spell chooses which face they are casting before putting it onto the stack. See rule 601, "Casting Spells."
Wording changed712.7Details
If a transforming double-faced card is cast as a spell, it's put on the stack with its front face up by default. If a transforming double-faced card is cast "transformed" or "converted," it's put on the stack with its back face up. A player casting a modal double-faced card as a spell chooses which face they are casting before putting it onto the stack. See rule 601, "Casting Spells."
Removed712.7Details
If a transforming double-faced card is cast as a spell, it’s put on the stack with its front face up by default. If a transforming double-faced card is cast “transformed” or “converted,” it’s put on the stack with its back face up. A player casting a modal double-faced card as a spell chooses which face they are casting before putting it onto the stack. See rule 601, “Casting Spells.”