Puncturing Light (41)
ROE · Rise of the Eldrazi · common
| Mana cost | |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 2.0 |
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | common |
| Colors | W |
| EDHREC rank | 26981 |
Destroy target attacking or blocking creature with power 3 or less.
"The vampires knew what was coming. I know it. And they did nothing. They deserve to feel the same agony they've caused all of us." —Anitan, Ondu cleric
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Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $0.21 | $0.50 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.15 | $0.15 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.09 | $0.22 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.35 | $0.49 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.04 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Predh | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
Rulings
- 2010-06-15: A “blocking creature” is one that has been declared as a blocker this combat, or one that was put onto the battlefield blocking this combat. Unless that creature leaves combat, it continues to be a blocking creature through the end of combat step, even if the creature or creatures that it was blocking are no longer on the battlefield or have otherwise left combat by then.
- 2010-06-15: The power of the targeted creature is checked both as you target it and as Puncturing Light resolves.
- 2010-06-15: An “attacking creature” is one that has been declared as an attacker this combat, or one that was put onto the battlefield attacking this combat. Unless that creature leaves combat, it continues to be an attacking creature through the end of combat step.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 穿刺光束 |
| French | Lumière perforante |
| German | Durchbohrendes Licht |
| Italian | Luce Perforante |
| Japanese | 刺し込む光 |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Luz Perfurante |
| Russian | Пронзающий Свет |
| Spanish | Luz punzante |