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Hindering Light Breaking News Showcase MTG card
OTP #46 · Art by Magnus Jansson
OTP set symbol, UncommonBreaking News#46Uncommon

Hindering Light

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TCGplayer market · OTP #46 nonfoil
$0.14 −6.7% −$0.01, 7 days
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30 days
−12.5%
EDHREC rank
#5,541 Down 6 in 30 days
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Hindering Light Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.14, down 6.7% over 7 days, down 12.5% over 30 days, down 26.3% over 90 days.

Hindering Light Price History

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Hindering Light in Sealed Products

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Hindering Light Printings & Prices

Hindering Light has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.

OTP set symbol, UncommonOTP #46
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ALA set symbol, CommonALA #173

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Card KingdomOTP #46Nonfoil

Hindering Light Rules Text & Legality

Hindering Light

Counter target spell that targets you or a permanent you control.

Draw a card.

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Hindering Light is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.

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Hindering Light Rulings

  • Oct 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.

  • Oct 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.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Hindering Light has been reprinted 4 times. The Breaking News reprint cut the price 81% in 30 days.

  • Oct 3, 2008ALA set symbol, CommonShards of AlaraALA #173
  • Oct 3, 2008ALA set symbol, CommonShards of Alara · foilALA #173
  • Apr 19, 2024OTP set symbol, UncommonBreaking News · Showcase, foilOTP #46
  • Apr 19, 2024OTP set symbol, UncommonBreaking News · ShowcaseOTP #46

Hindering Light in Commander

Hindering Light is the #5,541 most-played card on EDHREC, down 6 places over the last 30 days.

#5,541 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 6 in 30 days

Hindering Light FAQ

How much is Hindering Light worth?

Hindering Light is worth about $0.14 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Hindering Light legal in Commander?

Yes. Hindering Light is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Hindering Light been reprinted?

Yes. Hindering Light has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Hindering Light cheap?

Hindering Light trades at about $0.14; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,541 on EDHREC).