Glint
Instant
Target creature you control gets +0/+3 and gains hexproof until end of turn. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)
- CMC
- 2
- Mana cost
- Color identity
- U
- Rarity
- common
- Set
- The List
- Price
- $0.11
- EDHREC rank
- #20677
Glint gives a target permanent hexproof until end of turn and puts a +1/+1 counter on it — instant-speed protection that also grows your creature. At one blue mana, it's a narrow but efficient answer to targeted removal when you need your key permanent to survive a specific window.
Format Analysis
Where it lives, where it can’t
| Format | Verdict |
|---|---|
| commander | legal |
| legacy | legal |
| modern | legal |
| pioneer | legal |
| standard | not legal |
| vintage | legal |
| pauper | legal |
| oathbreaker | legal |
In Commander, Glint earns its slot in decks that run a single must-protect threat — voltron builds or commanders that snowball with +1/+1 counters get double value from the single mana investment. In Pauper it's playable but competes with Snakeskin Veil and Slip Out the Back, both of which offer more upside at the same price point. Legacy, Vintage, and Modern have enough efficient protection spells that Glint rarely makes the cut outside of budget or thematic builds. Pioneer sits in a similar spot — functional, but not the first choice. The counter is what keeps Glint relevant; without it, this would be a strictly worse effect.
Key Combos
Combo lines featuring this card
Price Context
Current price
$0.11 bulk tier
At $0.11, Glint is deep bulk — you'll find copies in any common bin without looking hard. Bulk commons rarely move on price, so there's no meaningful floor to worry about; just grab it when you need it.
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Sources
Mentioned
Updated . Data from Scryfall, EDHREC, and Commander Spellbook.