Gilded Light
Gilded Light is a Common Instant from Modern Horizons (12) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.17 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Gilded Light suits collectors and players working on Modern Horizons who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Gilded Light from Modern Horizons?
Gilded Light is a Instant in Modern Horizons numbered 12. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Gilded Light (12) from Modern Horizons should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Modern Horizons. Collector number 12 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Gilded Light worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.17 for Gilded Light. Low and high spread runs $0.17 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.17; Normal: $0.04. This printing is from Modern Horizons. Collector number 12 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Modern Horizons |
|---|---|
| Number | 12 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.17 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.09 |
| cardmarket | $0.09 |
| foil | $0.17 |
| Normal | $0.04 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|
How collectible is Gilded Light?
Gilded Light is a Common printing in Modern Horizons. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Modern Horizons. Collector number 12 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Gilded Light?
Gilded Light lists as Instant with keywords Cycling. Artist: John Avon. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Modern Horizons. Collector number 12 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Gilded Light (12) from Modern Horizons should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Gilded Light is catalogued as Common Instant in Modern Horizons, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.17 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.17; Normal: $0.04).
- Mana cost {1}{W} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Gilded Light from Modern Horizons?
Gilded Light is a Common Instant from Modern Horizons numbered 12 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Gilded Light worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.17 for ungraded Gilded Light. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Gilded Light?
Gilded Light is catalogued as Common in Modern Horizons. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Gilded Light legal in Commander or Standard?
Gilded Light shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Gilded Light near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.17. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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