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Hindering Light
INSTANT Uncommon
Breaking News EDHREC #5,519
$0.15
+0.0%
7 days
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Hindering Light price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.15.
Hindering Light Price Summary
Hindering Light's current headline price is $0.15.
Hindering Light Printings & Prices
2 printings
Hindering Light has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.
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Sell Hindering Light: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | ALA #173 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ALA #173 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OTP #46 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ALA #173 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OTP #46 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Hindering Light Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Counter target spell that targets you or a permanent you control.
Draw a card.
"Hats Off! Quick-Thinking Sterling Merc Puts a Cap on Surprise Attack"
Hindering Light is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Hindering Light Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
4 printings
Hindering Light has been reprinted 4 times. The Breaking News reprint cut the price 81% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTP #46 | 2024-04-19 | Uncommon | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
| OTP #46 | 2024-04-19 | Uncommon | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
| ALA #173 | 2008-10-03 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| ALA #173 | 2008-10-03 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
ALA #173 Hindering Light in Commander
Hindering Light is the #5,519 most-played card on EDHREC, down 73 places over the last 30 days.
Hindering Light FAQ
How much is Hindering Light worth?
Hindering Light is worth about $0.15 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.15 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,519 on EDHREC).