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Hindering Light

{W}{U}

Instant

ALAShards of Alara#173common

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.

Finishes
Nonfoil · Foil
Border
black
Frame
2003
Illustrator
Chris Rahn
CommanderLegalModernLegalStandardNot legal
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
Counter target spell that targets you or a permanent you control. Draw a card.
Plays as:
Counterspell
Market · per finishtrend updated 6h ago · prices as of Oct 15, 2026
$0.10 low$0.07 gap
$0.59 low-$0.16 gap
Cheapest playable copy$0.15· across 2 printings· view the cheapest printing ›

Price history

last 30 days · set by the window above · each finish on its own scale
Nonfoil$0.30+11.1%30D
30D range$0.27to$0.31Since Feb 2024:H $0.43L $0.21
Foil$1.67+0.6%30D5.57× nonfoil
30D range$1.66to$1.67Since Feb 2024:H $2.26L $1.19

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Found in

5 productsRounded odds
  • Shards of Alara MTGO Redemption

    Box Set · —

    Nonfoil 1+ copiesFoil —
  • Shards of Alara MTGO Redemption Foil

    Box Set · —

    Nonfoil —Foil 1+ copies
  • Shards of Alara Tournament Pack

    Limited Aid Tool · $61.74

    Nonfoil under 50%Foil under 1%
  • Shards of Alara Booster Pack

    Booster Pack · $23.36

    Nonfoil under 10%Foil under 1%
  • Shards of Alara Premium Foil Booster Pack

    Booster Pack · $60.25

    Nonfoil —Foil under 10%

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.