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Channel
SORCERY Uncommon
Fourth Edition
$0.31
+3.3%
7 days
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Channel Price Summary
Channel's current headline price is $0.31.
Channel Printings & Prices
14 printings
Channel has 14 tracked printings across 12 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including showcase treatments.
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Sell Channel: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | LEA #188 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEA #188 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | LEB #189 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #189 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #481 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STA #113 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | STA #113 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STA #113 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | STA #113 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STA #113 | Etched | — | — | — |
Channel Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Banned
commander
Banned
pauper
Not legal
Channel Rulings
1 most recent
- 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
16 printings
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 
SUM #188 Showing the 10 most recent of 16 printings.
Channel FAQ
How much is Channel worth?
Channel is worth about $0.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.31 — 16 reprints keep supply plentiful.