Can you flip a hidden card at one battlefield in response to an effect targeting a different battlefield, even if the hidden card's effect can't target that other battlefield?

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FAQ #7624·asked by 303771214751465473·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: You can flip a hidden card in response to effects at other battlefields, but the hidden card can only affect things at the battlefield where it is located.

Sequence:

  • Hidden cards can be flipped at reaction speed in response to effects at other battlefields
  • When flipped, the card must target something at its own battlefield (if it requires a target)
  • Units do not need a valid target to be played, so they can be flipped even if their effect won't be useful

Nuances:

  • Hidden cards include reaction speed as part of the hidden keyword
  • A hidden card at one battlefield cannot affect things at a different battlefield
  • For units specifically, they can be flipped without needing a valid target, but any targeting effect must still target something at the same battlefield

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