Hindering Light 173Shards of Alara #173
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Shards of AlaraMagic: The GatheringC
Market price · Normal
US market estimate from TCGplayer · Nov 1, 2026
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Prices by printing
| Printing | Market | Low listing | High listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $0.30 | $0.10 | $20.00 |
| Foil | $1.70 | $0.58 | $3.24 |
Market is the estimate from recent sales. Low and high are the range of current listings; high listings are often outliers.
Value by condition
- Near Mint (NM)$0.30
- Lightly Played (LP)$0.22 – $0.27
- Moderately Played (MP)$0.15 – $0.22
- Heavily Played (HP)$0.08 – $0.15
- Damaged (DMG)$0.03 – $0.08
Estimates from typical condition discounts, not sales of this card. Rare cards often keep more value when played. Condition guide
Price history
Daily market price for the last 11 days we have recorded. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
- Normal$0.30
- Foil$1.70
Show price history as a table
| Date | Printing | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | Foil | $1.70 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Normal | $0.30 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Foil | $1.70 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Normal | $0.30 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Foil | $1.70 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Normal | $0.30 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Foil | $1.70 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Normal | $0.29 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Foil | $1.70 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Normal | $0.29 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Foil | $1.70 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Normal | $0.30 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Foil | $1.70 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Normal | $0.30 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Foil | $1.70 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Normal | $0.29 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Foil | $1.66 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Normal | $0.27 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Foil | $1.66 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Normal | $0.25 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Foil | $1.61 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Normal | $0.25 |
Card details
- Creature Type or Sub Type
- Instant
- Rules Text Contains
- Counter target spell that targets you or a permanent you control. Draw a card.
- Flavor
- 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.
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Prices are US market estimates in USD, from TCGplayer sales data, last updated Nov 1, 2026. They are a guide, not an offer to buy or sell. How we price cards.
