Glaring Spotlight
GTCGatecrash/#229/2013Rare
MV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$3.99
Cardmarket€2.37
ManaPool$1.68
TCGplayer$2.21
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$1.50
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $3.99High $4.49Low $2.79▲ 43.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$2.21TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 3.3%30d▼ 3.5%90d▼ 1.3%
90d high
$2.79
90d low
$2.13
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$2.21
Gatecrash
- Down 3.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 21% below its 90 day high of $2.79.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 190% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
Creatures your opponents control with hexproof can be the targets of spells and abilities you control as though they didn't have hexproof.
, Sacrifice this artifact: Creatures you control gain hexproof until end of turn and can't be blocked this turn.
Card capabilities
ArtifactSacrifice outlet
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc24 Jan 2013
Creatures that come under your control after Glaring Spotlight’s last ability resolves won’t have hexproof but they can’t be blocked that turn.
wotc24 Jan 2013
Creatures your opponents control don’t actually lose hexproof, although you will ignore hexproof for purposes of choosing targets of spells and abilities you control.
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About this card
Glaring Spotlight
Glaring Spotlight is an Artifact, with mana cost {1} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $2.21 (down 3.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Glaring Spotlight FAQ
How much is Glaring Spotlight worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Glaring Spotlight is $2.21. It is down 3.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $2.13 to $2.79.
What is the cheapest printing of Glaring Spotlight?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Gatecrash at $2.21 on TCGplayer.
What set was Glaring Spotlight first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from GTC #229, released 2013-02-01.
Is there a foil version of Glaring Spotlight?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $6.42 versus $2.21 for nonfoil, which is 190% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Glaring Spotlight legal in Commander?
Yes, Glaring Spotlight is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Glaring Spotlight legal in Modern?
Yes, Glaring Spotlight is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Glaring Spotlight legal in Standard?
Glaring Spotlight is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Glaring Spotlight do?
Glaring Spotlight is an Artifact with mana cost {1}. Its Oracle text reads: "Creatures your opponents control with hexproof can be the targets of spells and abilities you control as though they didn't have hexproof. {3}, Sacrifice this artifact: Creatures you control gain hexproof until end of turn and can't be blocked this turn.".