Can a card with shroud target itself?
William Jenkins
Updated on February 16, 2026
No. Creatures with shroud can’t be targeted by anything.
Can you target a creature with shroud in the graveyard?
Shroud only affects creatures on the battlefield. The Sphinx can be targeted while in the graveyard.
Can you copy a creature with shroud?
It can copy a shrouded creature. Unless it reads “target” in the oracle text, it does not target. Clone reads “You may have Clone enter the battlefield as a copy of any creature on the battlefield.” As such, Clone does not target.
Do board wipes kill shroud?
Just the usual answers to shroud/hexproof, including board wipes like Supreme Verdict and spells that don’t have the word target in them. If you already have removal in your deck, you might want to sideboard in Arcane Lighthouse, which is useful for being able to get rid of shroud/hexproof creatures.
Does shroud protect from Deathtouch?
Deathtouch does no such thing, and does not interact with shroud. Indeed, deathtouch is a static ability, and therefore cannot target.
Can you activate abilities of creatures with shroud?
All that aside, Shroud is an ability that specifically applies to permanents and players [CR 702.18a]. Even if an object on the stack has Shroud (such as an Algae Gharial spell), that object can still be the target of spells and abilities.
Does Deathtouch kill Hexproof?
No it doesn’t. Deathtouch on a creature just means that if that creature deals damage to another creature, be it combat or non-combat, that the creature dealt damage will be destroyed. The deathtouch ability doesn’t target anything so hexproof will not save a creature dealt damage with deathtouch.
Can you target your own creature with Hexproof?
A creature with Hexproof cannot become the target of spells or abilities your opponents control. You may target it with your own spells and abilities as normal.
Can Progenitus be copied?
yes it can. since Progenitus is a legendary creature, Clone comes into play as a legendary creature and kills Progenitus.
Can you copy a Hexproof creature?
Yes, a Clone can copy any creature on the battlefield.
Can a card enchant a creature with shroud?
An Aura’s target is specified by its enchant keyword ability (see rule 702.5, “Enchant”). If the aura is entering the battlefield due to some ability or spell just putting it there (like Starfield of Nyx’s triggered ability) you can put it on a creature with shroud, because the aura is not on the stack, therefore it doesn’t target.
What does shroud mean in Magic The Gathering?
In terms of flavour, shroud can represent a creature being “magically” elusive. You can’t shoot at a guy if you don’t know where he is in a building, but he’ll still die if you blow the whole building up. – Samthere Sep 9 ’16 at 14:26 Yes, Wrath of God will kill all creatures with shroud.
What does shroud mean in wrath of God?
Shroud means: “this creature can’t be the target of spells or abilities”. Protection means (among other things): “this creature can’t be the target of spells or abilities of the colour in question”. Wrath of God just says “Destroy all creatures”.
Can the card ” suppression bonds ” enchant a creature with?
So the description of Suppression Bonds states: Enchant non land permanent. Enchanted permanent can’t attack or block, and it’s activated abilities can’t be activated. The card doesn’t use the word target so basically I was confused on whether or not I could use it on a creature with shroud. Any clarification is welcome and appreciated. P.S.