Quick Answer

Glaring Spotlight is a rare Artifact from GTC (GTC) costing {1}. Current price: $1.45 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Glaring Spotlight MTG card

Glaring Spotlight

Artifact

Card Text

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.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 GTC GTC 🎨 Adam Paquette

Market Prices

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$1.45
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TCGPlayer
$4.59
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$2.99
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$5.99
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€1.01
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€3.32
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glaring Spotlight? Basics

Glaring Spotlight is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability 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."

How much mana does Glaring Spotlight cost to cast? Basics

Glaring Spotlight has a mana cost of {1}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Glaring Spotlight's mana cost of {1} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Glaring Spotlight has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Glaring Spotlight's current oracle text is: "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."

What is the current price of Glaring Spotlight? Pricing

The current market price for Glaring Spotlight is approximately $1.45 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.59 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.01 EUR.

Where can I buy Glaring Spotlight? Pricing

You can purchase Glaring Spotlight from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Glaring Spotlight normal: $1.45 | foil: $4.59

Is Glaring Spotlight legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Glaring Spotlight in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Glaring Spotlight legal in Modern? Legality

Glaring Spotlight is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Glaring Spotlight legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Glaring Spotlight is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Glaring Spotlight legal in Pioneer? Legality

Glaring Spotlight is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Glaring Spotlight legal in Legacy? Legality

Glaring Spotlight is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Glaring Spotlight legal in Vintage? Legality

Glaring Spotlight is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Glaring Spotlight legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Glaring Spotlight in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Glaring Spotlight from? Details

This printing of Glaring Spotlight is from GTC (GTC), with collector number 229.

Glaring Spotlight may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Glaring Spotlight's rarity? Details

Glaring Spotlight is a rare card in GTC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Glaring Spotlight? Details

Glaring Spotlight was illustrated by Adam Paquette.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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