Do cards that counteract hexproof or shroud also counteract cards with descriptions that match hexproof or shroud?

Asked by Sledjer 4 years ago

For example, if I were to use a card like Arcane Lighthouse while a creature is protected by Alexi's Cloak , which has a description that matches shroud, but the description does not specifically mention shroud, presumably because it was printed before the term shroud began to be used, would the protected creature be immune to the effect? or no?

Gidgetimer says... Accepted answer #1

Cards are always treated as if they have the current oracle text (from {https://gatherer.wizards.com/](https://gatherer.wizards.com/) though other sites such as scryfall.com are kept updated too) regardless of what is printed on them. In the case of Alexi's Cloak the oracle text is "Enchanted creature has shroud." Most older cards with keyword abilities described are going to have their oracle text changed to have that ability. Though some cards such as Armadillo Cloak seem to have a keyword ability , but their ability functions differently. It is always a good idea to check.

TL:DR; Alexi's Cloak grants shroud and it will be removed with Arcane Lighthouse . Most older cards will function the same way. It is always a good idea to check gatherer for oracle text.

January 18, 2020 1:08 a.m.