Hindering Light #173 – Shards of Alara (Common)

Magic: The Gathering · Shards of Alara · Common

Hindering Light #173 Price

Hindering Light (#173, Common) from Shards of Alara is worth $0.31 to $1.67 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €1.02.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $1.67
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €1.02
30-day change: +4.4%
Printings: 2

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Hindering Light prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$1.67	€1.02
Normal	$0.31	€0.19

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Shards of Alara
Card number: 173
Rarity: Common
Released: October 3, 2008
Illustrator: Chris Rahn
Type line: Instant
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.

Hindering Light: common questions

How much is Hindering Light #173 worth?

Hindering Light (#173, Common) from Shards of Alara is worth $0.31 to $1.67 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €1.02.

What set is Hindering Light from?

Hindering Light is card 173 in Shards of Alara, released October 3, 2008. Its rarity is Common. Illustrated by Chris Rahn.

Is Hindering Light going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $1.60 (September 5, 2026) to $1.67 (October 3, 2026), a change of +4.4%. The 30-day low was $1.60 and the high $1.67.

How do I check what my Hindering Light is worth?

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