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Channel
4BB · Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border #236 · Uncommon · released 1995-04-01
{G}{G}
Sorcery
Until end of turn, any time you could activate a mana ability, you may pay 1 life. If you do, add {C}.
Channel is an uncommon green sorcery from Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border (1995). It has been printed 18 times across 16 sets, from 1993 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $0.30 to $87.94 depending on printing and finish.
USD$5.27
Format legality
Where you can play Channel in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyBanned
VintageRestricted
CommanderBanned
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerBanned
HistoricBanned
BrawlBanned
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (18)
Prices range from $0.30 to $87.94 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Fourth Edition at $0.30.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | 188 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 189 | Uncommon | $87.94 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 189 | Uncommon | $8.07 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 189 | Uncommon | $2.74 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 189 | Uncommon | $6.50 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 188 | Uncommon | $13.99 | — |
| Revised Edition | 188 | Uncommon | $0.69 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 188 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border This page | 236 | Uncommon | $5.27 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 236 | Uncommon | $0.30 | — |
| From the Vault: Exiled | 3 | Mythic | — | $9.96 |
| Masters Edition IV | 145 | Rare | — | — |
| Vintage Masters | 200 | Mythic | — | — |
| Iconic Masters | 157 | Mythic | $1.34 | $5.82 |
| Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 113 | Mythic | $11.91 | $19.87 |
| Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 50 | Mythic | $0.53 | $2.55 |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 481 | Uncommon | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 184 | Uncommon | $0.42 | — |
More from Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2017-11-17Once your life total is 0, you can't pay any more life, even if you've somehow not lost the game yet.
Frequently asked questions
Is Channel legal in Commander?
No — Channel is banned in Commander.
What formats is Channel legal in?
Channel is not currently legal in any major constructed format.
How many times has Channel been printed?
Channel has been printed 18 times across 16 sets, from 1993 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of Channel?
The cheapest printing is Fourth Edition (#236) at about $0.30.
Who illustrated Channel?
This printing of Channel was illustrated by Richard Thomas.