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Hindering Light — Shards of Alara Magic: The Gathering card
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Hindering Light

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Shards of Alara, 2008 · #173
Hindering Light's Near Mint price is down 3.2% ($0.01) over the past 30 days.
Fresh· Updated Oct 28, 2026
Card Details
TypeInstant
Mana CostWU
ArtistChris Rahn
Card TextCounter 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.
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inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$0.30
moderate
$0.28
$0.49
Condition?
Confidencehigh
Prices as ofOct 28
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inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$0.30
Movement
7D Change+0.0% (+$0.00)
30D Change-3.2% (-$0.01)
Freshness
Prices as ofOct 28
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$0.30NM · compare before you buy
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How much is Hindering Light worth?
The current Near Mint price for Hindering Light from Shards of Alara (Magic: The Gathering) is $0.30. The price has been stable over the past 7 days.
What set is Hindering Light from?
Hindering Light is from the Shards of Alara set, released October 2008. It is a common in Magic: The Gathering.
What rarity is Hindering Light?
Hindering Light is a common card from Shards of Alara in Magic: The Gathering.
How has the price of Hindering Light changed over the past 30 days?
Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Hindering Light has fallen 3.2% ($0.01) to $0.30.