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Hindering Light
OTP · Breaking News #46 · Uncommon · released 2024-04-19
{W}{U}
Instant
Counter target spell that targets you or a permanent you control.
Draw a card.
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Hindering Light is an uncommon blue-white instant from Breaking News (2024). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2008 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.14 to $1.67 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.15
USD Foil$0.25
Format legality
Where you can play Hindering Light in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.14 to $1.67 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Breaking News at $0.14.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shards of Alara | 173 | Common | $0.29 | $1.67 |
| Breaking News This page | 46 | Uncommon | $0.14 | $0.26 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2008-10-01Hindering 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.
- 2008-10-01You 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hindering Light legal in Commander?
Yes — Hindering Light is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Hindering Light legal in?
Hindering Light is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Hindering Light been printed?
Hindering Light has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2008 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Hindering Light?
The cheapest printing is Breaking News (#46) at about $0.14.
Who illustrated Hindering Light?
This printing of Hindering Light was illustrated by Magnus Jansson.