The #50 mythic rare sorcery Channel from the 2021 Strixhaven Mystical Archive set allows players to generate colorless mana by paying life.
Channel
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Strixhaven Mystical Archive
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Description
Channel is a powerful sorcery card from the 2021 Strixhaven Mystical Archive set, bearing card number 50. Designed by Kristina Collantes, this mythic rare card serves as a critical resource engine for decks built around the Witherbloom college. The card features a green mana cost of {G}{G} and a mana value of 2, making it an early-game staple for players seeking to accelerate their resource generation. The card's unique ability allows you to pay 1 life at any time you could activate a mana ability to add one {C} (colorless mana) to your mana pool. This flexibility is particularly valuable in formats where speed and consistency are paramount. By sacrificing a small amount of life, players can unlock the colorless mana needed to cast expensive spells or activate abilities that require {C}. Collectors appreciate Channel for its high rarity and its role in the competitive meta. As a mythic rare, it is harder to find than common or uncommon cards, making it a sought-after addition for those completing the Strixhaven Mystical Archive set. The card's design and mechanics reflect the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering, offering a trade-off between life total and mana acceleration. In the broader context of the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion, Channel represents the innovative mechanics introduced by the Mystical Archive subset. This card is a favorite among Witherbloom players who rely on life payment effects to fuel their strategies. Whether you are building a competitive deck or collecting for the set, Channel is a key component that exemplifies the strategic choices available in modern Magic: The Gathering.
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Channel
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Kristina Collantes
Card Stock
English
{G}{G}
Sorcery
G
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Until end of turn, any time you could activate a mana ability, you may pay 1 life. If you do, add {C}.
"As long as you are breathing, you always have something more to give." —Valentin, Witherbloom dean
FAQ
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What does the Channel card do in Magic: The Gathering?
Channel is a sorcery that lets you pay 1 life to add one {C} (colorless mana) to your mana pool at any time you could activate a mana ability. This allows for flexible mana acceleration by trading life for resources.
Which set is the Channel card from?
Channel is part of the Strixhaven Mystical Archive subset, which was released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages block. It is card number 50 in the set and is classified as a mythic rare.
What is the mana cost of the Channel card?
The Channel card has a mana cost of {G}{G}, meaning it requires two green mana to cast. It has a mana value of 2, making it an early-game spell that can be played on turn two if you have sufficient green mana sources.
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