What is the ruling on transform cards in commander?

Asked by chrizzilla 11 years ago

I was just thinking of this. Could I play a card that transforms into something that couldn't be played normally?

For instance, say my commander is Derevi, Master Tactician. Can I play with Daybreak Ranger  ^Flip in my deck?

GreatSword says... Accepted answer #1

No, sorry.

• 903.4c The back face of a double-faced card (see rule 711) is included when determining a cards color identity.

December 6, 2013 11:48 a.m.

chrizzilla says... #2

Great, Thanks!

December 6, 2013 11:49 a.m.

MagicalHacker says... #3

No. Unfortunately the back side counts for colors, so Elbrus, the Binding Blade  ^Flip can only be played in commander decks with black, Garruk Relentless  ^Flip can only be played in decks with green and black, Civilized Scholar  ^Flip can only be played in decks with red and blue, and Daybreak Ranger  ^Flip can only be played in decks with green and red.

There are more examples, but you get the point.

Additionally, you can't play Crimson Kobolds in a deck without red, even though it costs 0.

December 6, 2013 11:54 a.m.