Blinding Light
Blinding Light is a Rare Sorcery from Starter 1999 (8) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.87 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Blinding Light suits collectors and players working on Starter 1999 who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Blinding Light from Starter 1999?
Blinding Light is a Sorcery in Starter 1999 numbered 8. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Blinding Light (8) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Starter 1999 with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Blinding Light worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.87 for Blinding Light. Low and high spread runs $0.87 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.94; Normal: $0.87. This printing is from Starter 1999. Collector number 8 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Starter 1999 |
|---|---|
| Number | 8 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.87 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.94 |
| cardmarket | $0.94 |
| Normal | $0.87 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|
How collectible is Blinding Light?
Blinding Light is a Rare printing in Starter 1999. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Starter 1999. Collector number 8 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1999.
What are the key details for Blinding Light?
Blinding Light lists as Sorcery. Artist: John Coulthart. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Starter 1999. Collector number 8 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1999.
Cactaur's take
Blinding Light (8) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Starter 1999 with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Blinding Light is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Starter 1999, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.87 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.94; Normal: $0.87).
- Mana cost {2}{W} and type line Sorcery 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: Use $0.87 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Blinding Light from Starter 1999?
Blinding Light is a Rare Sorcery from Starter 1999 numbered 8 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Blinding Light worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.87 for ungraded Blinding Light. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Blinding Light?
Blinding Light is catalogued as Rare in Starter 1999. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Blinding Light legal in Commander or Standard?
Blinding Light shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Blinding Light near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.87. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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