Magic: The Gathering

Channel

Fourth Edition 236 • uncommon

Set: Fourth Edition
Collector number: 236
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: green mana green mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Green
Artist: Richard Thomas
Market price: $0.31

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What it's worth

$0.31market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.29 – $0.34 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon sorcery from this specific set, Channel represents a pivotal piece of card history that remains highly sought after by those who appreciate its unique impact on gameplay. The work by Richard Thomas adds a distinct aesthetic quality to the card, making it a meaningful addition to any collection focused on classic sorceries.

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Card face

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.

Formats

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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About

About Channel

Channel is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Fourth Edition 236 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.

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