does sacrificing target mtg

[Jupiter]

does sacrificing target? Like can u sacrifice shroud creature?

[Zidarose]

You certainly can sacrifice a creature with shroud, this is actually one of the few ways to get around shroud. Sacrificing only targets when it clearly states "target creature".

[seba1983]

true. there are some effects that are worded "sacrifice target ..." but they are rare. most effect will say "sacrifice a creature" or "target play sacrifices". the last one is one way to kill creatures with shroud as the creature itself in not targeted.

[ShadowSketched]

true. there are some effects that are worded "sacrifice target ..." but they are rare.

One of those cards is Ashling, the Extinguisher.

Her text is:
"Whenever Ashling, the Extinguisher deals combat damage to a player, choose target creature that player controls. He or she sacrifices that creature."

If you can't target a creature, you can't force it to be sacrificed.