Magic: The Gathering · Shards of Alara
Hindering Light
French name: Lumière obstruante
Hindering Light (Shards of Alara 173) has a market price of US$0.30 to US$1.70 as of Nov 9, 2026.
Price guide
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Market price
As of Nov 9, 2026 · The market price is TCGplayer’s, in US dollars. It is a guide, not an offer.
Card details
- Type
- Instant
- Mana cost
- {W}{U}
- Artist
- Chris Rahn
Card text
Counter target spell that targets you or a permanent you control. Draw a card.
Flavour text
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.
About this card
Hindering Light is card 173 in Shards of Alara, a Magic: The Gathering set released Oct 3, 2008. Rarity: Common. Finishes: Normal, Foil. Illustrated by Chris Rahn. Reference market price on Nov 9, 2026: US$0.30 (Normal), US$1.70 (Foil). The Normal price did not change over the last 30 days. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.
