
Hindering Light
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −12.5%
- EDHREC rank
- #5,541 Down 6 in 30 days
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Buy OTP #46 nonfoil
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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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Where to Buy and Sell Hindering Light
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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.
Sell Hindering Light: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | ALA #173 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | ALA #173 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | OTP #46 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | ALA #173 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | ALA #173 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | OTP #46 | Nonfoil |
Hindering Light Rules Text & Legality
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.
- BrawlLegal
- CommanderLegal
- Competitive BrawlLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- GladiatorLegal
- HistoricLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PauperLegal
- Pauper CommanderLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- PreDHLegal
- TimelessLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
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, 2008Shards of AlaraALA #173
- Oct 3, 2008Shards of Alara · foilALA #173
- Apr 19, 2024Breaking News · Showcase, foilOTP #46
- Apr 19, 2024Breaking 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.
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).