Illustrated by Chris Rahn · Card image provided by Scryfall.
ALA 173 · common
Hindering Light
Instant
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Collector number173
SetShards of Alara (ALA)
Raritycommon
Released2008-10-03
Mana cost{W}{U}
Mana value2
ColoursU, W
Power / toughness—
ArtistChris Rahn
Oracle text
Counter target spell that targets you or a permanent you control. Draw a card.
Format legality
historic: legaltimeless: legalgladiator: legalmodern: legallegacy: legalpauper: legalvintage: legalcommander: legaloathbreaker: legalbrawl: legalcompetitivebrawl: legalpaupercommander: legalduel: legalpredh: legaltlr: legal
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