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Hindering Light

{W}{U}

Instant

Shards of Alara·ala #173·Common·2008·Art by Chris Rahn
StandardNot Legal
ModernLegal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerNot Legal
VintageLegal
Hindering Light
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Oracle Text

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

Draw a card.

Centuries of careful practice have elevated the casting of protective spells to an art form. What little offensive magic remains on Bant stands little chance of breaching them.

Set
Shards of Alara (ALA)
Number
#173
Rarity
Common
Artist
Chris Rahn
Frame
2003
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
USD
$0.24
USD Foil
$1.57
EUR
€0.32
EUR Foil
€0.58
MTGO Tix
0.03

Indicative figures.

Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerNot Legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings2

10/1/2008·wotc

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.

10/1/2008·wotc

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.

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