Channel
Strixhaven Mystical Archive 50 • mythic
- Set
- Strixhaven Mystical Archive
- Collector number
- 50
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- green mana green mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Kristina Collantes
- Market price
- $0.50
What it does
Until end of turn, any time you could activate a mana ability, you may pay 1 life. If you do, add colorless mana.
"As long as you are breathing, you always have something more to give."— Valentin, Witherbloom dean
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyBanned
- VintageRestricted
- CommanderBanned
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlBanned
- HistoricBanned
- TimelessRestricted
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerBanned
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Where it came from
The Channel card, originally printed in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, was reimagined for the 2021 Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion as part of the Mystical Archive, a special subset of 63 iconic instant and sorcery spells. This iteration features bespoke art by Magali Villeneuve, designed to reflect the scholarly and magical aesthetic of the Strixhaven university setting while honoring the card's history as one of the most powerful and controversial spells in the game's competitive legacy.
The Mystical Archive was received as a milestone for its Japanese-inspired aesthetic and frame treatments, which set these cards apart from standard printings. The specific design of this Channel card emphasizes the raw, primal energy inherent in the spell, which allows a player to convert their life total into mana. While the card is famously restricted or banned in many tournament formats due to its sheer potency, the Strixhaven release cemented its status as a sought-after collectible for players who appreciate the intersection of high-level game mechanics and distinct artistic illustration.
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