Quick Answer

Light of Day is a uncommon Enchantment from TMP (TMP) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.35 USD. Legal in Commander.

Light of Day MTG card

Light of Day

Enchantment

Card Text

Black creatures can't attack or block.

"I do not miss sunlight. The very memory of it burns my eyes." —Volrath

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 TMP TMP 🎨 Drew Tucker

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€0.39
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Light of Day? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Black creatures can't attack or block."

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

Light of Day has a mana cost of {3}{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 of Day's mana cost of {3}{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 of Day 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 of Day's current oracle text is: "Black creatures can't attack or block."

What is the current price of Light of Day? Pricing

The current market price for Light of Day is approximately $0.35 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.39 EUR.

Where can I buy Light of Day? Pricing

You can purchase Light of Day 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.

Is Light of Day legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Light of Day legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Light of Day in Modern is not available.

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

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

Light of Day 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 of Day legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Light of Day in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Light of Day legal in Legacy? Legality

Light of Day is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Light of Day legal in Vintage? Legality

Light of Day 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 of Day legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Light of Day 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 of Day from? Details

This printing of Light of Day is from TMP (TMP), with collector number 27.

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

What is Light of Day's rarity? Details

Light of Day is a uncommon card in TMP.

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

Who illustrated Light of Day? Details

Light of Day was illustrated by Drew Tucker.

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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