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Magic: The Gathering

Blinding Light

Starter 1999 8 • rare

Set
Starter 1999
Collector number
8
Rarity
Rare
Mana cost
2 generic mana white mana
Type
Sorcery
Colors
White
Artist
John Coulthart
Market price
$0.82
$0.82est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
3other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

Tap all nonwhite creatures.

Let the unjust avert their faces and contemplate their peril.
Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Blinding Light was released in 1999 as part of the initial Starter Set for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, a product designed by Media Factory to introduce players to the mechanics of the game following its successful debut in Japan. It functions as a Trainer card, specifically a card type intended to provide strategic utility during a match, reflecting the early design philosophy of keeping interactions simple while establishing the core gameplay loop of the TCG.

The card features an understated aesthetic consistent with the early English-language releases, characterized by clean, functional typography and a straightforward layout that prioritizes readability for new players. While the card is not a rare collectible in terms of rarity tiers, it serves as a significant piece of the game's formative history, representing the essential components that defined the competitive environment during the initial global expansion of the franchise.

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