Can you sacrifice after your battle phase?
Yes, you can sacrifice a creature after the battle phase, during the end of combat step or in the main phase, as long as it’s still alive and you have a valid reason to do so, such as to activate an ability or trigger an effect. The key is to understand the game’s timing and the specific rules governing creature sacrifice, which can be influenced by various factors, including card effects and game state.
Understanding Sacrifice in Different Contexts
To grasp the concept of sacrificing after the battle phase, it’s essential to explore related questions and scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following FAQs provide valuable insights into the intricacies of sacrificing creatures in various situations:
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Can you sacrifice a creature after combat damage? You can only sacrifice a creature after the damage step if it’s still alive after that step, but remember that neither player gets priority during this step, so there’s no time between when damage is dealt and when creatures die from that damage for you to cast a spell or activate an ability.
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Can you sacrifice creatures at any time? Sacrifice is a keyword action, and you can’t just choose to do keyword actions any time you feel like it; you need something on a card to enable or trigger it.
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Can you sacrifice a monster after it attacks? Yes, you can have a monster attack during the Battle Phase, then during Main Phase 2, Tribute it for a Tribute Summon, use it as Fusion/Synchro/Xyz/Link Materials, or use it for a Ritual Summon.
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Can you sacrifice a creature before end of combat? Yes, you can sacrifice a creature that has been assigned to block an attacking creature and then, before combat damage is dealt, sacrifice it using an ability like Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord’s activated ability.
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Can you sacrifice during combat? No, you cannot sacrifice a creature after it has been dealt lethal combat damage, but you can sacrifice it right before combat damage is dealt.
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Can you sacrifice a creature with 0 toughness? No, you cannot sacrifice a creature that has been reduced to 0 toughness; instead, it is put into its owner’s graveyard as a state-based action.
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Can you be forced to sacrifice a creature with shroud? Yes, when your opponent casts something like Diabolic Edict, if the only creature you control is a shroud creature, you have to sacrifice it.
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Can I tribute a monster after summoning it? Not if your monster already on the field is normal summoned; then, no, you cannot use that monster to tribute summon in the same turn.
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What happens if you sacrifice a creature with regenerate? Regenerate, like Indestructible, is an ability that triggers/reacts if a creature would be destroyed through damage or instant destruction, but not if a creature would be sacrificed or die through getting its toughness reduced to 0.
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What is the best animal to sacrifice? In historical contexts, such as Ancient Roman religion, the most potent offering was animal sacrifice, typically of domesticated animals like cattle, sheep, and pigs.
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Does totem armor protect from sacrifice? Totem armor only works with destroy effects, like damage or spells that say “destroy,” and does not protect against sacrifice, exile, or other removal effects.
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Why is animal sacrifice wrong? Animal sacrifice is considered wrong because it normalizes killing and desensitizes children to violence against animals, and all religions call for compassion, not the killing or eating of animals.
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Does sacrificing a creature trigger death triggers? Yes, sacrificing a creature does trigger death triggers because death is an event, an object moving from the battlefield to the graveyard, and sacrifice is an action that typically causes death.
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Can you sacrifice a creature multiple times? No, you cannot sacrifice a creature multiple times; once a creature is sacrificed, it is gone from the battlefield and cannot be sacrificed again.
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Does protection stop sacrifice? No, protection from everything does not prevent a creature from being sacrificed in response to a spell or ability that demands sacrifice, such as All is Dust.
Conclusion
In conclusion, understanding when and how you can sacrifice creatures after the battle phase is crucial for strategic gameplay, especially considering the various card effects and game states that can influence your decisions. By grasping these concepts and knowing how to apply them effectively, players can enhance their gameplay experience and make more informed strategic choices.