Channel
Channel Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Channel is $0.25 (30A #184), and the most expensive is $75.43 (LEB #189). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.32, down 41.8% over 7 days, up 6.7% over 30 days, up 10.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $75.43 (2026).
Channel Printings & Prices
Channel has 14 tracked printings across 12 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including showcase treatments.
Sell Channel: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $140.00 cash for LEA #188; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | LEA #188 | Nonfoil | $160.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEA #188 | Nonfoil | $140.00 | $279.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #189 | Nonfoil | $60.00 | $99.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #481 | Nonfoil | $46.00 | $69.99 | 34% |
| starcitygames | LEB #189 | Nonfoil | $40.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STA #113 | Foil | $18.00 | $29.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | STA #113 | Foil | $12.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STA #113 | Etched | $10.25 | $16.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | STA #113 | Nonfoil | $10.25 | $16.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | STA #113 | Foil | $9.00 | — | — |
Channel Rules Text & Legality
Until end of turn, any time you could activate a mana ability, you may pay 1 life. If you do, add {C}.
Channel is not legal in any of the major constructed formats.
Channel Rulings
- Nov 17, 2017 Once your life total is 0, you can't pay any more life, even if you've somehow not lost the game yet.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Channel has been reprinted 16 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #481 | 2022-11-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 30A #184 | 2022-11-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| STA #50 | 2021-04-23 | Mythic | Showcase |
| STA #50 | 2021-04-23 | Mythic | Showcase |
| STA #50 | 2021-04-23 | Mythic | Showcase |
| IMA #157 | 2017-11-17 | Mythic | Standard |
| IMA #157 | 2017-11-17 | Mythic | Standard |
| V09 #3 | 2009-08-28 | Mythic | Standard |
| 4ED #236 | 1995-04-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SUM #188 | 1994-06-21 | Uncommon | Standard |
30A #481 
STA #50 
IMA #157 
V09 #3 
4ED #236 
SUM #188 Showing the 10 most recent of 16 printings.
Channel FAQ
How much is Channel worth?
Channel is worth about $0.32 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.25 to $75.43 across 14 tracked printings.
Is Channel legal in Commander?
No — Channel is not legal in any of the major constructed formats (Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper).
Has Channel been reprinted?
Yes — Channel has been reprinted 16 times, with 14 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Channel cheap?
Channel trades at about $0.32 — 16 reprints keep supply plentiful.