The oracle ruling on It that betrays only refers to instant-speed removal from a graveyard, which is different from a replacement effect like Anafenza's.
Sacrifice triggers don't require the permanent to actually go to the graveyard even if that is clearly the assumption, as evidenced by the fact that I can still sacrifice a creature to pay a cost when my opponent has an Anafenza.
Importantly, the return clause doesn't specify which zone it must be returned from, meaning It that betrays should even be able to steal sacrificed commanders.
The oracle ruling on It that betrays only refers to instant-speed removal from a graveyard, which is different from a replacement effect like Anafenza's.
Sacrifice triggers don't require the permanent to actually go to the graveyard even if that is clearly the assumption, as evidenced by the fact that I can still sacrifice a creature to pay a cost when my opponent has an Anafenza.
Importantly, the return clause doesn't specify which zone it must be returned from, meaning It that betrays should even be able to steal sacrificed commanders.
- Rabid Wombat
- Rabid Wombat