The Gilded Light trading card from Magic: The Gathering's 2019 Modern Horizons set, featuring white mana shroud and cycling utility.
Gilded Light
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Modern Horizons
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Gilded Light is a white instant card from Magic: The Gathering's 2019 Modern Horizons expansion, identified as card number 12 in the MH1 set. This card appeals to collectors of vintage-legal formats and those who appreciate the strategic depth of the game's history. The card features a mana cost of one white mana and one generic mana, providing a mana value of two. Its primary effect grants the caster shroud until the end of the turn, preventing opponents from targeting the caster with spells or abilities. This defensive capability is particularly useful for protecting key creatures or the player from removal spells. Beyond its defensive utility, Gilded Light includes the cycling ability, allowing players to discard the card for two mana to draw a new card. This dual functionality makes it a flexible tool in many decks, balancing protection with card advantage. The card was illustrated by John Avon, whose artwork contributes to the visual identity of the Modern Horizons set. Collectors often seek this card for its design, flavor text, and place within the broader Magic: The Gathering canon. For investors and hobbyists, Gilded Light represents a piece of the game's rich history. It is a common rarity, making it accessible for building collections or completing sets. The card's straightforward mechanics and iconic white mana symbol make it a staple in many casual and competitive environments. Whether you are looking to add it to your library or complete your Modern Horizons collection, this card offers both strategic value and nostalgic appeal.
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Gilded Light
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
John Avon
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Instant
W
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You gain shroud until end of turn. (You can't be the target of spells or abilities.) Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
Whoever survives the first blow lives to land the second.









