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Puncturing Light
SOI · Shadows over Innistrad #35 · Common · released 2016-04-08
{1}{W}
Instant
Destroy target attacking or blocking creature with power 3 or less.
"If you refuse to see the light, then you will feel it."
Puncturing Light is a common white instant from Shadows over Innistrad (2016). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2010 to 2023. Recent market prices range from $0.04 to $0.50 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.07
USD Foil$0.18
Format legality
Where you can play Puncturing Light in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.04 to $0.50 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Shadows over Innistrad at $0.04.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise of the Eldrazi | 41 | Common | $0.20 | $0.50 |
| Shadows over Innistrad This page | 35 | Common | $0.04 | $0.19 |
| Shadows over Innistrad Remastered | 40 | Common | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2010-06-15The power of the targeted creature is checked both as you target it and as Puncturing Light resolves.
- 2010-06-15An “attacking creature” is one that has been declared as an attacker this combat, or one that was put onto the battlefield attacking this combat. Unless that creature leaves combat, it continues to be an attacking creature through the end of combat step.
- 2010-06-15A “blocking creature” is one that has been declared as a blocker this combat, or one that was put onto the battlefield blocking this combat. Unless that creature leaves combat, it continues to be a blocking creature through the end of combat step, even if the creature or creatures that it was blocking are no longer on the battlefield or have otherwise left combat by then.
Frequently asked questions
Is Puncturing Light legal in Commander?
Yes — Puncturing Light is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Puncturing Light legal in?
Puncturing Light is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Puncturing Light been printed?
Puncturing Light has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2010 to 2023.
What is the cheapest printing of Puncturing Light?
The cheapest printing is Shadows over Innistrad (#35) at about $0.04.
Who illustrated Puncturing Light?
This printing of Puncturing Light was illustrated by Greg Staples.