Quick Answer

Dazzling Lights is a common Instant from GRN (GRN) costing {U}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Dazzling Lights MTG card

Dazzling Lights

Instant

Card Text

Target creature gets -3/-0 until end of turn. Surveil 2. (Look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.)

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 GRN GRN 🎨 Robbie Trevino
Surveil

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.31
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.03
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.12
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dazzling Lights? Basics

Dazzling Lights is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature gets -3/-0 until end of turn. Surveil 2. (Look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.)"

How much mana does Dazzling Lights cost to cast? Basics

Dazzling Lights has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Dazzling Lights's mana cost of {U} 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.

Dazzling Lights 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.

Dazzling Lights's current oracle text is: "Target creature gets -3/-0 until end of turn. Surveil 2. (Look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.)"

What is the current price of Dazzling Lights? Pricing

The current market price for Dazzling Lights is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.31 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Dazzling Lights? Pricing

You can purchase Dazzling Lights 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.

Dazzling Lights normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.31

Is Dazzling Lights legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dazzling Lights in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dazzling Lights legal in Modern? Legality

Dazzling Lights is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Dazzling Lights legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dazzling Lights 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 Dazzling Lights legal in Pioneer? Legality

Dazzling Lights is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Dazzling Lights legal in Legacy? Legality

Dazzling Lights is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dazzling Lights legal in Vintage? Legality

Dazzling Lights 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 Dazzling Lights legal in Pauper? Legality

Dazzling Lights 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 Dazzling Lights from? Details

This printing of Dazzling Lights is from GRN (GRN), with collector number 34.

Dazzling Lights may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dazzling Lights's rarity? Details

Dazzling Lights is a common card in GRN.

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

Who illustrated Dazzling Lights? Details

Dazzling Lights was illustrated by Robbie Trevino.

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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