Hindering Light
Magic: The Gathering | Shards of Alara - Singles
| Rarity | C |
| Number | 173 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Shards of Alara |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 82 items |
| From | £0.22 |
| Type | Instant |
| Seller | Product Information | Price | Qty | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LP | £0.22 | 8 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
NM | £0.39 | 31 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
LP | £0.39 | 36 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
MP | £0.39 | 4 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
DM | £0.39 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
LPFoil | £1.18 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
NMFoil | £1.30 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country |
About Hindering Light
Hindering Light from Shards of Alara is currently available from around £0.21. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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Counter target spell that targets you or a permanent you control.
Draw a card.
Flavor Text
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Hindering Light worth?
Hindering Light is currently shown on Card Synced from about £0.21 for Shards of Alara. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Hindering Light has 1 other tracked printing in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Hindering Light legal in Commander?
Hindering Light is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Hindering Light legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Hindering Light on the Reserved List?
No. Hindering Light is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Hindering Light in-game text?
In game, Hindering Light is a Instant with text that starts: "Counter target spell that targets you or a permanent you control.".
How popular is Hindering Light in Commander decks?
Hindering Light ranks #5,608 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Hindering Light
This card has been printed in 1 other set. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Hindering Light legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.