Hindering Light
~$0.15 low · ~$1.67 high
Multicolor. Instant
Shards of Alara #173 · Illustrated by Chris Rahn
Shards of Alara #173 · Illustrated by Chris RahnWhat is Hindering Light worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
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.
Format legality
All 2 printings of Hindering Light
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Breaking News otp #46· 2024BorderlessShowcaseuncommon· Cardmarket €0.10 · €0.17 foil | uncommon | $0.15 | $0.26 | €0.10€0.17 foil | |
 Shards of Alara ala #173· 2008common· Cardmarket €0.19 · €0.97 foil | common | $0.30 | $1.67 | €0.19€0.97 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2008
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #5,537 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Magnus Jansson, Chris Rahn
Rulings (2)
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.
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