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Hindering Light — Shards of Alara #173
Hindering Light is a common Instant from Shards of Alara (2008), collector number 173, illustrated by Chris Rahn.
Hindering Light price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Number
- 173
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- {W}{U}
- Colour
- Blue / White
- Illustrator
- Chris Rahn
- Released
- 3 October 2008
What Hindering Light does
Counter target spell that targets you or a permanent you control.
Draw a card.
Format legality
Other printings of Hindering Light
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 |  Hindering Light Instant | Breaking News 2024 | Uncommon | €0.09 |
All 2 Hindering Light printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Hindering Light from Shards of Alara worth?
About €0.23 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €0.97 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Hindering Light are there?
2 English paper printings, from Breaking News to Shards of Alara. The cheapest right now is the Breaking News printing.
Is Hindering Light legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Hindering Light (Shards of Alara)?
Chris Rahn.
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