Hi Mark, could the rules batch cards that have two different spells on them? Can they mechanically group together split cards, certain MDFCs, cards with adventures?

We for sure can list it out. I don’t know if the rules can handle the description.

So you said a solid Maybe on the ability for cards to be printed with the same name as spells on split cards, but what about Adventure Spell names? Would that follow the same thinking?

The whole minicard as a separate entity is not something we’ve codified.

What happens if I cast one half of a split card, and instead of going to the graveyard, it becomes plotted? Can I only cast the half that I originally played?

If you plot a card, you are allowed to cast any spell on that card. This also applies to MDFCs.

Wait why do fuse cards need to cost more? I don’t understand how both effects costing more makes it better to cast at the same time

Let’s say I have a traditional split card with effect A and effect B. Usually A costs a little more than A would cost in a vacuum as you have the alternative to play B. Likewise for B. Now some effects don’t quite equal the cost of their mana cost because we have to cost things in whole numbers, so sometimes the individual costs don’t change because there was some “wiggle room” in the cost.If the card has fuse, you now have a third ability, which means that the cost of A and the cost of B have to account for that. Again, if there’s some wiggle room, maybe you can keep costs the same, but the ability to play the second ability is substantial, so most likely that means an increase in the cost of A or B, often both.

Is there any chance to have Showcase Treatment for Split cards?

There is a chance, yes.

Is it possible to have a permanent card with Aftermath rule-wise? My intuition would be yes because Adventures exist but I'd like to confirm.

I believe Aftermath specifically needs to use instants or sorceries. It was designed as a split card variant.

The reason that people dislike the orientation of battles is that it makes them need to turn their head to read them thus revealing information, so how about including a piece of paper in each booster that explains what checklist cards are so those people can finally realize that this is a non-issue.

This issue was also true for split cards, and those were pretty beloved. It’s an issue, but not a major one.

Semi-related to the topic of split cards - could the backsides of TDFCs be printed with a different front?

The rules don’t allow it. I have tried (multiple times).

Why are there no split cards that are Story Spotlights?

Smaller art boxes and usually no room for flavor text. Also, the nature of a split card with two minicards don’t lend itself well to a story spotlight.

Would it be possible to reprint one half of a split card on a different split card?

I’m not sure that’s been decided.