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Channel
Fourth Edition · Uncommon · Illustrated by Richard Thomas · 1995
Price History
Price history
Daily NM closing price · TCGplayer
By Condition
| Condition | Price | vs NM | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NM | $0.30 | 100% | Scryfall |
| LP | $0.26 | 87% | - |
| MP | $0.22 | 73% | - |
| HP | $0.17 | 58% | - |
| DMG | $0.12 | 41% | - |
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Format Profile
⚡Banned in Legacy - too powerful for the format
⚡Restricted in Vintage - limited to one copy per deck
Lore & Trivia
Card Lore
Channel is an ability word introduced in Saviors of Kamigawa that allows cards to be discarded for special effects, representing spirits expending their energy for one-time powerful abilities. The mechanic has influenced numerous future mechanics and made a return in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty as a more versatile mechanic available on various card types.
Ability word allowing cards to be discarded for an effect, introduced in Saviors of KamigawaOriginally featured only on spirit creatures with effects resonant to their abilitiesHad two cycles in original set: uncommon Ghost-Lit cycle (numerical effects) and common Shinen (keyword abilities)Flavorwise represents spirits gathering energy for a one-time special effectReturned in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty on enchantments, artifacts, and legendary lands with variable effects
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Richard Thomas
Fourth Edition · #236 · 1995
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