Quick Answer

Pillar of Light is a common Instant from M15 (M15) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Pillar of Light MTG card

Pillar of Light

Instant

Card Text

Exile target creature with toughness 4 or greater.

"The vaulted ceiling of our faith rests upon such pillars." —Darugand, banisher priest

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 M15 M15 🎨 Erica Yang

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.38
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Cardmarket
€0.19
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pillar of Light? Basics

Pillar of Light is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Exile target creature with toughness 4 or greater."

How much mana does Pillar of Light cost to cast? Basics

Pillar of Light has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 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.

Pillar of Light's mana cost of {2}{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.

Pillar of Light has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Pillar of Light's current oracle text is: "Exile target creature with toughness 4 or greater."

What is the current price of Pillar of Light? Pricing

The current market price for Pillar of Light is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.38 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Pillar of Light? Pricing

You can purchase Pillar of Light 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.

Pillar of Light normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.38

Is Pillar of Light legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Pillar of Light in Standard is not available.

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

Is Pillar of Light legal in Modern? Legality

Pillar of Light is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Pillar of Light legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Pillar of Light 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 Pillar of Light legal in Pioneer? Legality

Pillar of Light is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Pillar of Light legal in Legacy? Legality

Pillar of Light is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Pillar of Light legal in Vintage? Legality

Pillar of Light 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 Pillar of Light legal in Pauper? Legality

Pillar of Light is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Pillar of Light from? Details

This printing of Pillar of Light is from M15 (M15), with collector number 24.

Pillar of Light may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Pillar of Light's rarity? Details

Pillar of Light is a common card in M15.

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

Who illustrated Pillar of Light? Details

Pillar of Light was illustrated by Erica Yang.

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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