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Hindering Light — Rulings, Legalities & Similar Cards | MTGAssist

Hindering Light

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Hindering Light

{W} {U}

Instantcommon

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.

Illustrated by Chris Rahn · Shards of Alara · #173

Rulings for Hindering Light

2

2008-10-01
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.

2008-10-01
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.

All Printings

2

Breaking News#462024uncommon Shards of Alara#1732008common

Format Legality

14

Duellegal

Brawllegal

Pennylegal

Predhlegal

Futurenot legal

Legacylegal

Modernlegal

Pauperlegal

Alchemynot legal

Pioneernot legal

Vintagelegal

Historiclegal

Standardnot legal

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Timeless

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Commanderlegal

Gladiatorlegal

Old Schoolnot legal

Premodernnot legal

Oathbreakerlegal

Standard Brawlnot legal

Pauper Commanderlegal

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