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Channel Fourth Edition MTG card
4ED #236 · Art by Richard Thomas
4ED set symbol, UncommonFourth Edition#236Uncommon

Channel

Sorcery
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · 4ED #236 nonfoil
$0.29 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−3.3%

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Channel Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.29, flat over 7 days, down 3.3% over 30 days, down 9.4% over 90 days.

Channel Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Channel

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Channel Printings & Prices

Channel has 14 tracked printings across 12 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including showcase treatments.

4ED set symbol, Uncommon4ED #236
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STA set symbol, MythicSTA #50
BorderlessShowcase
3ED set symbol, Uncommon3ED #188
IMA set symbol, MythicIMA #157
30A set symbol, Uncommon30A #184
CEI set symbol, UncommonCEI #189
CED set symbol, UncommonCED #189
2ED set symbol, Uncommon2ED #189
STA set symbol, MythicSTA #113
Borderless
V09 set symbol, MythicV09 #3
LEB set symbol, UncommonLEB #189
30A set symbol, Uncommon30A #481
Retro Frame
SUM set symbol, UncommonSUM #188
LEA set symbol, UncommonLEA #188

Sell Channel: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomLEA #188Nonfoil
Card KingdomLEB #189Nonfoil
Card Kingdom30A #481Nonfoil
Card KingdomSTA #113Foil
CoolStuffIncSTA #113Foil
Card KingdomSTA #113Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncSTA #113Nonfoil

Channel Rules Text & Legality

Channel

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.

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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.

  • Jun 21, 1994SUM set symbol, UncommonSummer Magic / EdgarSUM #188
  • Apr 1, 19954ED set symbol, UncommonFourth Edition4ED #236
  • Aug 28, 2009V09 set symbol, MythicFrom the Vault: Exiled · foilV09 #3
  • Nov 17, 2017IMA set symbol, MythicIconic MastersIMA #157
  • Nov 17, 2017IMA set symbol, MythicIconic Masters · foilIMA #157
  • Apr 23, 2021STA set symbol, MythicStrixhaven Mystical Archive · ShowcaseSTA #50
  • Apr 23, 2021STA set symbol, MythicStrixhaven Mystical Archive · Showcase, foilSTA #50
  • Apr 23, 2021STA set symbol, MythicStrixhaven Mystical Archive · Showcase, etchedSTA #50
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Uncommon30th Anniversary Edition30A #184
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Uncommon30th Anniversary Edition30A #481

Showing the 10 most recent of 16 printings.

Channel FAQ

How much is Channel worth?

Channel is worth about $0.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 $0.29; 16 reprints keep supply plentiful.

Where is Channel banned?

Channel is banned in Brawl, Commander, Duel Commander, Historic, Legacy, Oathbreaker, PreDH, Premodern.