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Hindering Light

Shards of Alara (ALA)

{W}{U}

Instant

Counter target spell that targets you or a permanent you control. Draw a card.
Plays as
Counterspell
Format legality

Constructed

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
PauperLegal

Commander

CommanderLegal
Pauper CommanderLegal
Duel CommanderLegal
PreDHLegal
OathbreakerLegal
Tiny LeadersLegal

Arena

AlchemyNot legal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
BrawlLegal
Standard BrawlNot legal
Competitive BrawlLegal
GladiatorLegal

Other

PremodernNot legal
Old SchoolNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
Future StandardNot legal

Versions

2 printings · from $0.20

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Rulings

2 · latest Oct 1, 2008
  • WotCOct 1, 2008

    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.

  • WotCOct 1, 2008

    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.