Does shroud block destroy all?
Yes, "destroy all creatures" effects (board wipes) do destroy creatures with shroud because shroud only prevents targeting, while these spells affect all creatures without singling any out as a "target," so they bypass shroud's protection. Effects that don't use the word "target," like "destroy all" or "sacrifice all creatures," get around shroud, as do global damage effects, but effects that specifically say "target creature" (like a Doom Blade) won't work.Does shroud block destroy all creatures?
No, Shroud does not protect against "destroy all creatures" effects like {!nav}Wrath of God, because these spells don't use the word "target"; they affect every creature, so they bypass Shroud and Hexproof entirely, killing even shrouded creatures unless they have Indestructible or Protection. Shroud only stops spells/abilities that specifically name a creature as a "target," not global effects or sacrifices.What does shroud block?
Shroud is a keyword ability that prevents a permanent or player from being the target of spells or abilities.Does Shroud stop the blasphemous act?
Blasphemous act isn't targeting anything. It's just dealing damage to each creature. So shroud would not protect Missy.Does shroud block board wipe?
No, shroud does not protect from most board wipes because board wipes (like Wrath of God or Damnation) don't use the word "target," they have a global effect that destroys all creatures, meaning shroud's protection from being targeted doesn't apply. Shroud only stops spells and abilities that specifically name a "target," so you need Indestructible or a way to exile/return the creature to truly stop a board wipe.What IS Shroud?!
What's better, shroud or hexproof?
Shroud and Hexproof both protect permanents from being targeted by spells or abilities, but the key difference is who can't target them: Shroud means NO ONE, including you, can target the permanent; Hexproof means only your opponents can't target it, allowing you to target it with your own spells (like enchantments, equipment, or combat tricks). Shroud is more restrictive (universal protection), while Hexproof offers more strategic flexibility for the controller.Does shroud block proliferate?
Proliferate does not target, so permanents with shroud or hexproof can still be chosen and will recieve additional counters.Does Shroud prevent +1 counters?
What you described is a triggered ability. Since the ability says target and shroud prevents targeting, you cannot put the +1/+1 counter on it.Does shroud prevent deathtouch?
No, Shroud does not prevent Deathtouch; a creature with Shroud will still die to a Deathtouch creature because Deathtouch deals lethal damage through combat without targeting, and Shroud only stops spells or abilities from targeting a creature, not non-targeted effects like combat damage. Even if a creature has Shroud, any amount of damage from a Deathtouch blocker or attacker is considered lethal, so the Shroud creature dies.Does Shroud stop Annihilator?
Shroud prohibits the object with it from being a target from something ANYONE controls, even you the controller of that object. Annihilator does NOT use the word target, therefore neither of the two aforementioned abilities will prohibit annihilator.Can I target my own creature with shroud?
No, you cannot target your own creature with Shroud because Shroud prevents a permanent or player from being the target of any spell or ability, including your own. This stops you from enchanting, equipping, buffing, or removing it with targeted spells, but non-targeting effects (like board wipes or certain triggered abilities) still work, and you can still block it.Does Shroud stop auras?
Shroud will stop someone from casting an aura spell targeting it. Shroud will stop a legally cast aura spell targeting it from resolving. However, Shroud will not stop an aura permanent from attaching to it.What does shroud prevent?
In Magic: The Gathering, Shroud protects a creature (or player) by making it an illegal target for any spell or ability, from any source, including your own, stopping things like targeted removal, Auras, or Equipment, but it doesn't stop global effects (like Wrath of God) or static damage/sacrifice effects unless they specifically say "target". Shroud is different from Hexproof, which only stops opponents, and Protection, which prevents targeting, damage, enchanting, and blocking from a specific quality (color/type).What can counter Deathtouch?
A deathtouch counter in Magic: The Gathering is a physical marker placed on a creature, giving it the deathtouch keyword ability (any amount of damage from it is lethal) until the counter is removed, a mechanic introduced in Ikoria: Lair of the Behemoths to provide temporary deathtouch on specific cards like Boot Nipper or to represent ongoing effects. Unlike the evergreen keyword, deathtouch counters can be gained and lost, often removed when the creature deals combat damage to a player to trigger another effect, making them versatile tools for board control or utility.Does Hexproof stop destroying all creatures?
No, Hexproof does not stop effects that say "Destroy all creatures," because those spells don't use the word "target" and affect everything at once; Hexproof only prevents specific creatures from being chosen as a target for spells or abilities. So, a card like Wrath of God or Damnation will still destroy your Hexproof creature.Does Shroud stop destroying all creatures?
No, Shroud does not protect against "destroy all creatures" effects like {!nav}Wrath of God, because these spells don't use the word "target"; they affect every creature, so they bypass Shroud and Hexproof entirely, killing even shrouded creatures unless they have Indestructible or Protection. Shroud only stops spells/abilities that specifically name a creature as a "target," not global effects or sacrifices.Is shroud better than hexproof?
Neither is strictly "better"; Hexproof is generally more useful because it stops opponents from targeting your stuff, while letting you target it for buffs/equipment; Shroud is more restrictive, stopping everyone (including you) from targeting it, making it great for creatures with triggered abilities you don't need to interact with but terrible for equipping. Think of it this way: Hexproof is like a "No Trespassing" sign for your opponents, while Shroud is a "Keep Out" sign for everyone, including yourself.Is shroud blockable?
Shroud only applies to spells and abilities that target, so blocking isn't subject to shroud in any way.Why was Shroud replaced with Hexproof?
According to Magic's head designer Mark Rosewater in an article about evergreen keywords: “We created hexproof because we found players were having problems with shroud. They understood that their opponents couldn't target their creatures but didn't get that they couldn't either.Does shroud prevent sacrifice?
No, shroud generally does not prevent sacrifice in Magic: The Gathering because most sacrifice effects don't use the word "target," and shroud only stops a permanent from being targeted by spells or abilities. You can still sacrifice a creature with shroud as a cost for your own spells or abilities, or if an opponent uses a non-targeting sacrifice effect like {Fleshbag Marauder} or Annihilator.What kills Shroud in MTG?
If a creature has the shroud ability, it simply can't be targeted by a spell or ability. (even by yourself) But anything that removes it without targeting it works. AOE damage will get rid of it.Does Shroud cancel Deathtouch?
No, Shroud does not protect from Deathtouch because Deathtouch is a static ability that applies lethal damage through combat, rather than targeting the Shrouded creature; the Shrouded creature will die if dealt any damage by a Deathtouch source, even just 1 damage, as it's not a targeted spell or ability. Shroud prevents being targeted, but combat damage is not targeting, so Deathtouch's effect still triggers and destroys the creature.Does shroud stop board wipes?
Shroud only protects it from being targeted. A board wipe doesn't target so it would be destroyed.
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