Hindering Light (173)
ALA · Shards of Alara · common
| Mana cost |   |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 2.0 |
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | common |
| Colors | U, W |
| EDHREC rank | 5517 |
Counter target spell that targets you or a permanent you control. Draw a card.
Centuries of careful practice have elevated the casting of protective spells to an art form. What little offensive magic remains on Bant stands little chance of breaching them.
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $0.30 | $1.67 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.15 | $0.95 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.25 | $1.10 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.49 | $2.99 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $0.05 | $0.75 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.03 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| 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
- 2008-10-01: Hindering Light can target a spell that has multiple targets, as long as at least one of those targets is you or a permanent you control.
- 2008-10-01: You may choose to target a spell that “can’t be countered.” If you do, the first part of Hindering Light’s effect won’t do anything, but you’ll still get to draw a card.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 阻碍之光 |
| French | Lumière obstruante |
| German | Behinderndes Licht |
| Italian | Luce Intralciante |
| Japanese | 妨げる光 |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Luz Obstruidora |
| Russian | Световая Преграда |
| Spanish | Luz obstaculizadora |