Quick Answer

Light from Within is a rare Enchantment from EVE (EVE) costing {2}{W}{W}. Current price: $2.38 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Light from Within MTG card

Light from Within

Enchantment

Card Text

Chroma — Each creature you control gets +1/+1 for each white mana symbol in its mana cost.

"Muscle does not make one strong. It only masks the soul's light. True strength lies in purity of purpose." —Donal Alloway, cenn of Kinscaer

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 EVE EVE 🎨 Aleksi Briclot
Chroma

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$2.38
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$11.00
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$2.79
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Card Kingdom
$11.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€1.18
Normal
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Cardmarket
€4.11
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Light from Within? Basics

Light from Within is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Chroma — Each creature you control gets +1/+1 for each white mana symbol in its mana cost."

How much mana does Light from Within cost to cast? Basics

Light from Within has a mana cost of {2}{W}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

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.

Light from Within's mana cost of {2}{W}{W} 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.

Light from Within has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Light from Within's current oracle text is: "Chroma — Each creature you control gets +1/+1 for each white mana symbol in its mana cost."

What is the current price of Light from Within? Pricing

The current market price for Light from Within is approximately $2.38 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $11.0 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Light from Within? Pricing

You can purchase Light from Within 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.

Light from Within normal: $2.38 | foil: $11.0

Is Light from Within legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Light from Within in Standard is not available.

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

Is Light from Within legal in Modern? Legality

Light from Within is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Light from Within legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Light from Within 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 Light from Within legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Light from Within in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Light from Within legal in Legacy? Legality

Light from Within is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Light from Within legal in Vintage? Legality

Light from Within 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 Light from Within legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Light from Within 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 Light from Within from? Details

This printing of Light from Within is from EVE (EVE), with collector number 10.

Light from Within may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Light from Within's rarity? Details

Light from Within is a rare card in EVE.

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

Who illustrated Light from Within? Details

Light from Within was illustrated by Aleksi Briclot.

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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