Channel (IMA #157)
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Channel is a mythic printing from Iconic Masters (IMA #157), a Sorcery. Illustrated by Rebecca Guay.
Card text
Until end of turn, any time you could activate a mana ability, you may pay 1 life. If you do, add {C}.
To some mages, the meaning of life is less important than how much is left.
Details
| Mana cost | {G}{G} |
|---|---|
| Type | Sorcery |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| Set | Iconic Masters (IMA) |
| Collector number | 157 |
| Artist | Rebecca Guay |
| Released | 2017-11-17 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $1.32, foil $5.82 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Banned |
| Timeless | Restricted |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Banned |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Restricted |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Banned |
| Oathbreaker | Banned |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Banned |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Banned |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Banned |
| PrEDH | Banned |
| TLR | Banned |
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Rulings
- November 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.
Other printings of Channel
Every MTGBrew page for another printing of Channel:
- Channel (2ED #189)
- Channel (3ED #188)
- Channel (4BB #236)
- Channel (4ED #236)
- Channel (FBB #188)
- Channel (LEA #188)
- Channel (LEB #189)
- Channel (ME4 #145)
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