This 2008 foil common from the Shards of Alara expansion features the instant spell Hindering Light, designed to counter targeted spells and draw a card.
Hindering Light
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shards of Alara
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The Hindering Light foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2008 Shards of Alara expansion offers a reliable defensive option for collectors and players alike. As a common instant with a mana cost of {W}{U}, this card provides a strategic two-mana interaction that counters a spell targeting you or a permanent you control, while allowing you to draw a card. This dual effect makes it a staple for control strategies that value card advantage and board protection. The foil treatment adds a distinct aesthetic appeal, catching the light with a shimmering finish that elevates its visual presence in any collection. Designed by artist Chris Rahn, the card embodies the intricate magic systems explored in the Shards of Alara block. Collectors often seek out this card number, 173, to complete their Shards of Alara set, whether for raw display or slabbed preservation. Its straightforward functionality and elegant foil print make it a desirable addition for enthusiasts of the format.
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Hindering Light
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Chris Rahn
Card Stock
English
Foil
{W}{U}
Instant
U, W
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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.