“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.”
Hindering Light
Card Rules and Details
Card Type: Instant
Mana Cost: {W}{U}
Oracle Rules Text: Counter target spell that targets you or a permanent you control. Draw a card.
Flavor Text: 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.
Set: Shards of Alara (#173), Rarity: Common, Artist: Chris Rahn
Instant
Blue
White
Common
Cantrip
Counterspell
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✨ Foil
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
Official Rulings (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.
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