{"id":354689,"date":"2025-03-07T03:42:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T03:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=354689"},"modified":"2025-03-07T03:42:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T03:42:02","slug":"does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/","title":{"rendered":"Does sacrifice work on shroud?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#Does_Sacrifice_Work_on_Shroud_A_Comprehensive_Guide\" title=\"Does Sacrifice Work on Shroud? A Comprehensive Guide\">Does Sacrifice Work on Shroud? A Comprehensive Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#Understanding_Shroud_and_Sacrifice\" title=\"Understanding Shroud and Sacrifice\">Understanding Shroud and Sacrifice<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#What_is_Shroud\" title=\"What is Shroud?\">What is Shroud?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#What_is_Sacrifice\" title=\"What is Sacrifice?\">What is Sacrifice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#The_Key_Difference_Targeting\" title=\"The Key Difference: Targeting\">The Key Difference: Targeting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#Practical_Implications_and_Strategy\" title=\"Practical Implications and Strategy\">Practical Implications and Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#1_Does_Hexproof_also_fail_against_Sacrifice\" title=\"1. Does Hexproof also fail against Sacrifice?\">1. Does Hexproof also fail against Sacrifice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#2_Can_a_creature_with_Shroud_be_affected_by_Board_Wipes\" title=\"2. Can a creature with Shroud be affected by Board Wipes?\">2. Can a creature with Shroud be affected by Board Wipes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#3_Does_Deathtouch_work_on_creatures_with_Shroud\" title=\"3. Does Deathtouch work on creatures with Shroud?\">3. Does Deathtouch work on creatures with Shroud?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#4_Does_Exile_work_on_Shroud\" title=\"4. Does Exile work on Shroud?\">4. Does Exile work on Shroud?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#5_Does_Sacrifice_get_through_Shield_Counters\" title=\"5. Does Sacrifice get through Shield Counters?\">5. Does Sacrifice get through Shield Counters?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#6_How_do_you_get_around_Shroud_in_general\" title=\"6. How do you get around Shroud in general?\">6. How do you get around Shroud in general?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#7_Does_Hexproof_stop_Deathtouch\" title=\"7. Does Hexproof stop Deathtouch?\">7. Does Hexproof stop Deathtouch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#8_What_is_better_Hexproof_or_Indestructible\" title=\"8. What is better, Hexproof or Indestructible?\">8. What is better, Hexproof or Indestructible?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#9_What_is_the_difference_between_Hexproof_Shroud_and_Ward\" title=\"9. What is the difference between Hexproof, Shroud, and Ward?\">9. What is the difference between Hexproof, Shroud, and Ward?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#10_Does_Sacrifice_go_through_Totem_Armor\" title=\"10. Does Sacrifice go through Totem Armor?\">10. Does Sacrifice go through Totem Armor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#11_Can_I_sacrifice_a_creature_in_response_to_it_being_destroyed\" title=\"11. Can I sacrifice a creature in response to it being destroyed?\">11. Can I sacrifice a creature in response to it being destroyed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#12_Does_sacrificing_a_creature_count_as_it_being_destroyed\" title=\"12. Does sacrificing a creature count as it being destroyed?\">12. Does sacrificing a creature count as it being destroyed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#13_Can_Hexproof_be_affected_by_board_wipes\" title=\"13. Can Hexproof be affected by board wipes?\">13. Can Hexproof be affected by board wipes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#14_Does_Deathtouch_beat_Indestructible\" title=\"14. Does Deathtouch beat Indestructible?\">14. Does Deathtouch beat Indestructible?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#15_Can_you_Exile_Indestructible\" title=\"15. Can you Exile Indestructible?\">15. Can you Exile Indestructible?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Sacrifice_Work_on_Shroud_A_Comprehensive_Guide\"><\/span>Does Sacrifice Work on Shroud? A Comprehensive Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Yes, <strong>sacrifice effects work on creatures with shroud<\/strong>. Shroud only prevents a permanent from being <strong>targeted<\/strong> by spells or abilities. Sacrificing a creature, whether it has shroud or not, doesn&#8217;t involve targeting that creature. The sacrifice effect targets the <em>player<\/em> and compels them to sacrifice a creature they control. Since the creature itself isn&#8217;t being targeted, shroud offers no protection against it. This distinction is crucial in understanding how these mechanics interact in card games like Magic: The Gathering.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Shroud_and_Sacrifice\"><\/span>Understanding Shroud and Sacrifice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Shroud\"><\/span>What is Shroud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Shroud<\/strong> is an ability that prevents a permanent (usually a creature) from being the <strong>target of spells or abilities<\/strong>. Think of it like a magical invisibility cloak, but only for targeted effects. A spell like &#8220;Lightning Bolt,&#8221; which says &#8220;Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target,&#8221; cannot be cast targeting a creature with shroud.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Sacrifice\"><\/span>What is Sacrifice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Sacrifice<\/strong>, on the other hand, is an action where a player chooses a permanent they control and puts it into their graveyard. This is often done as a cost to activate an ability or as the result of a spell or ability. Cards like &#8220;Diabolic Edict,&#8221; which says &#8220;Target player sacrifices a creature,&#8221; force a player to sacrifice a creature.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Key_Difference_Targeting\"><\/span>The Key Difference: Targeting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The crucial point is that <strong>sacrifice effects don&#8217;t target the creature being sacrificed<\/strong>. They target the <em>player<\/em> who then chooses which creature to sacrifice. Shroud only protects against being targeted directly. Therefore, a creature with shroud can absolutely be sacrificed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Implications_and_Strategy\"><\/span>Practical Implications and Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Understanding this interaction is vital for crafting effective strategies. You can&#8217;t rely on shroud to protect your creatures from sacrifice effects. Instead, you need to consider other forms of protection or evasion.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, if your opponent is playing a deck with many sacrifice effects, you might consider strategies like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Generating tokens<\/strong>: Having multiple creatures makes it more difficult for your opponent to control which creature they&#8217;re forcing you to sacrifice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Using indestructible<\/strong>: Creatures with indestructible can survive some sacrifice effects that might otherwise destroy them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Playing cards that prevent sacrifice<\/strong>: Some cards specifically prevent you from sacrificing creatures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are 15 frequently asked questions about sacrifice, shroud, and related mechanics to further clarify the interactions:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Does_Hexproof_also_fail_against_Sacrifice\"><\/span>1. Does Hexproof also fail against Sacrifice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, just like shroud, <strong>hexproof offers no protection against sacrifice effects<\/strong>. Hexproof also prevents being targeted by your <em>opponent&#8217;s<\/em> spells and abilities, but sacrifice effects target the player, not the creature.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_a_creature_with_Shroud_be_affected_by_Board_Wipes\"><\/span>2. Can a creature with Shroud be affected by Board Wipes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>board wipes affect creatures with shroud<\/strong>. Board wipes are spells that affect all creatures or permanents on the battlefield, and they typically don&#8217;t target. Examples include &#8220;Wrath of God&#8221; or &#8220;Damnation.&#8221; Since these spells don&#8217;t target, shroud provides no protection.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Does_Deathtouch_work_on_creatures_with_Shroud\"><\/span>3. Does Deathtouch work on creatures with Shroud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>deathtouch works on creatures with shroud<\/strong>. Deathtouch is an ability that states any amount of damage dealt by a creature with deathtouch is enough to destroy a creature. Deathtouch doesn&#8217;t target; it&#8217;s an effect applied during combat damage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Does_Exile_work_on_Shroud\"><\/span>4. Does Exile work on Shroud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Exile can bypass shroud<\/strong> if the exile effect doesn&#8217;t target. A spell like &#8220;Swords to Plowshares&#8221; targets a creature, and therefore cannot be cast on a creature with shroud. However, a spell that exiles all creatures, such as &#8220;Farewell&#8221;, affects creatures with shroud because it doesn&#8217;t target them individually.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Does_Sacrifice_get_through_Shield_Counters\"><\/span>5. Does Sacrifice get through Shield Counters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Shield counters do not prevent players from sacrificing creatures<\/strong>. Shield counters prevent damage or destruction, but sacrifice is neither. When a creature with a shield counter is targeted by a destroy effect, the shield counter is removed instead of destroying the creature. Sacrificing bypasses the shield counter mechanic entirely.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_do_you_get_around_Shroud_in_general\"><\/span>6. How do you get around Shroud in general?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are several ways to get around shroud:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Board wipes<\/strong>: Spells that affect all creatures simultaneously.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Edict effects<\/strong>: Spells that force your opponent to sacrifice a creature.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-targeting removal<\/strong>: Spells that exile or destroy without targeting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Removing shroud<\/strong>: Spells or abilities that remove shroud from a creature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Does_Hexproof_stop_Deathtouch\"><\/span>7. Does Hexproof stop Deathtouch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>hexproof does not stop deathtouch<\/strong>. Hexproof prevents targeting, while deathtouch is an ability that applies during combat or when damage is dealt.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_is_better_Hexproof_or_Indestructible\"><\/span>8. What is better, Hexproof or Indestructible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Hexproof and indestructible have different strengths and weaknesses<\/strong>. Hexproof protects against targeted removal, while indestructible protects against destruction effects, but not exile. The &#8220;better&#8221; ability depends on the context of the game and what your opponent is playing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_is_the_difference_between_Hexproof_Shroud_and_Ward\"><\/span>9. What is the difference between Hexproof, Shroud, and Ward?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Hexproof<\/strong> prevents a permanent from being the target of spells or abilities your opponents control. <strong>Shroud<\/strong> prevents a permanent from being the target of any spell or ability, regardless of who controls it. <strong>Ward<\/strong> makes opponents pay an additional cost to target the permanent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Does_Sacrifice_go_through_Totem_Armor\"><\/span>10. Does Sacrifice go through Totem Armor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Totem armor does not protect against sacrifice<\/strong>. Totem armor only prevents destruction by destroying the aura instead. Sacrifice is not a destroy effect, so the totem armor is ineffective.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Can_I_sacrifice_a_creature_in_response_to_it_being_destroyed\"><\/span>11. Can I sacrifice a creature in response to it being destroyed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can <strong>sacrifice a creature in response to a destroy effect<\/strong>. This is a common play to get value from a creature before it&#8217;s destroyed. You can&#8217;t respond <em>during<\/em> the resolution of a spell, but you can respond to the spell being cast.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Does_sacrificing_a_creature_count_as_it_being_destroyed\"><\/span>12. Does sacrificing a creature count as it being destroyed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>sacrificing a creature is not the same as destroying it<\/strong>. Sacrifice is a distinct game action. Effects that trigger upon destruction won&#8217;t trigger when a creature is sacrificed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Can_Hexproof_be_affected_by_board_wipes\"><\/span>13. Can Hexproof be affected by board wipes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, a creature with <strong>hexproof can be affected by board wipes<\/strong>. Board wipes typically don&#8217;t target, so hexproof offers no protection.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Does_Deathtouch_beat_Indestructible\"><\/span>14. Does Deathtouch beat Indestructible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>deathtouch does not defeat indestructible<\/strong>. Indestructible creatures cannot be destroyed by damage or effects that say &#8220;destroy.&#8221; Therefore, even if a creature with deathtouch deals damage, the indestructible creature will survive.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Can_you_Exile_Indestructible\"><\/span>15. Can you Exile Indestructible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can <strong>exile an indestructible creature<\/strong>. Indestructible only protects against effects that destroy, not exile.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Understanding the nuances of shroud, sacrifice, and related mechanics is critical for successful gameplay in trading card games. While shroud offers protection against targeted effects, it&#8217;s powerless against sacrifice. By mastering these interactions, you can improve your strategic thinking and decision-making in the game. Be sure to also check out the <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong> at <strong>GamesLearningSociety.org<\/strong> for more in-depth discussions on game mechanics and educational applications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does Sacrifice Work on Shroud? A Comprehensive Guide Yes, sacrifice effects work on creatures with shroud. Shroud only prevents a permanent from being targeted by spells or abilities. Sacrificing a creature, whether it has shroud or not, doesn&#8217;t involve targeting that creature. The sacrifice effect targets the player and compels them to sacrifice a creature &#8230; <a title=\"Does sacrifice work on shroud?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sacrifice-work-on-shroud\/\" aria-label=\"More on Does sacrifice work on shroud?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-354689","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/354689","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=354689"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/354689\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=354689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=354689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=354689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}