Light of Day
Enchantment
Black creatures can't attack or block.
- CMC
- 4
- Mana cost
- Color identity
- W
- Rarity
- uncommon
- Set
- World Championship Decks 2000
- Price
- $0.47
- EDHREC rank
- #21360
Light of Day shuts off every black creature on the battlefield simultaneously — no targeting, no individual answers, just a blanket lockout. Pair it with Painter's Servant naming black and you've locked out every creature your opponents control for four mana spread across two cards.
Format Analysis
Where it lives, where it can’t
| Format | Verdict |
|---|---|
| commander | legal |
| legacy | legal |
| modern | not legal |
| pioneer | not legal |
| standard | not legal |
| vintage | legal |
| pauper | not legal |
| oathbreaker | legal |
Commander is where Light of Day does its best work, because the combination of black-heavy staple creatures and multi-player boards means the lockout hits something relevant almost every game. Legacy sees occasional fringe play in hate-based white strategies, but faster threats and Force of Will make it inconsistent. Vintage is technically legal but far too slow to matter. Oathbreaker shares Commander's multiplayer dynamics, so the card functions similarly there — strong against any black creature-based game plan.
Key Combos
Combo lines featuring this card
Light of DayPainter's Servant
Creatures can't attack; Creatures can't block; Lock
View on Commander Spellbook ↗
Light of DayShifting Sky
Creatures can't attack; Creatures can't block; Lock
View on Commander Spellbook ↗Price Context
Current price
$0.47 bulk tier
At $0.47, Light of Day is deep bulk — it costs less than a sleeve. That price is stable because demand is narrow and supply is plentiful, so don't expect movement in either direction.
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Sources
Updated . Data from Scryfall, EDHREC, and Commander Spellbook.