---
name: "Channel"
mana_cost: "{G}{G}"
cmc: 2
type_line: "Sorcery"
colors: ["G"]
color_identity: ["G"]
keywords: []
set: "4ED"
set_name: "Fourth Edition"
collector_number: "236"
rarity: "uncommon"
artist: "Richard Thomas"
oracle_id: "d1b815d1-2848-40d4-a555-66822d1becbc"
canonical_url: "https://avascry.com/printing/channel-4ed"
legalities:
  commander: "banned"
  standard: "not_legal"
  modern: "not_legal"
  pioneer: "not_legal"
  legacy: "banned"
  vintage: "restricted"
  pauper: "not_legal"
  penny: "not_legal"
---

# Channel
- **Mana Cost:** `{G}{G}` (CMC: 2)
- **Type:** Sorcery

## Oracle Text
Until end of turn, any time you could activate a mana ability, you may pay 1 life. If you do, add {C}.

## Top 4096-Dim Neural Synergies
1. [Kozilek's Channeler](/printing/kozileks-channeler-bfz.md) — Creature — Eldrazi
2. [Ezzaroot Channeler](/printing/ezzaroot-channeler-prm.md) — Creature — Treefolk Druid
3. [Geistchanneler](/printing/geistchanneler-ymid.md) — Creature — Human Wizard
4. [Cryptolith Rite](/printing/cryptolith-rite-inr.md) — Enchantment
5. [Hydro-Channeler](/printing/hydro-channeler-sos.md) — Creature — Merfolk Wizard
6. [Pristine Talisman](/printing/pristine-talisman-c14.md) — Artifact

## Printing Details
- **Set:** Fourth Edition (4ED) #236
- **Rarity:** Uncommon
- **Artist:** Richard Thomas
- **Total Printings:** 45 across all historical editions

## Format Legalities
Commander: `banned` | Standard: `not_legal` | Modern: `not_legal` | Pioneer: `not_legal` | Legacy: `banned` | Vintage: `restricted` | Pauper: `not_legal` | Penny: `not_legal`