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Hindering Light

{W}{U}

Instant

OTPBreaking News#46uncommon
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Hats Off! Quick-Thinking Sterling Merc Puts a Cap on Surprise Attack

Finishes
Nonfoil · Foil
Border
borderless
Frame
2015
Pull rate
~1 in 20–30
Illustrator
Magnus Jansson
Found in
Outlaws of Thunder Junction Collector Booster Pack · Outlaws of Thunder Junction Collector Booster Sample Pack · Outlaws of Thunder Junction Play Booster Pack
Printings2EDHREC rank#5,467
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 finishspark updated 32m ago · prices as of 2026-08-30
Nonfoil0.0%
$0.20
$0.01 low$0.00 gapTCGplayer
Foil-18.5%
$0.22
$0.05 low-$0.03 gapTCGplayer
Cheapest playable copy$0.20· across 2 printings· you're viewing it

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.