Channel
Sorcery
Until end of turn, any time you could activate a mana ability, you may pay 1 life. If you do, add {C}.
First printed in Limited Edition Alpha
Legality
| Format | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Commander | Banned | June 1, 2010 |
| Commander Bracket 1: Exhibition | Banned | February 11, 2025 |
| Commander Bracket 2: Core | Banned | February 11, 2025 |
| Commander Bracket 3: Upgraded | Banned | February 11, 2025 |
| Commander Bracket 4: Optimized | Banned | February 11, 2025 |
| Commander Bracket 5: cEDH | Banned | February 11, 2025 |
| Legacy | Banned | September 1, 2004 |
| Modern | Not legal | |
| Oathbreaker | Legal | |
| Old School 93/94 | Not legal | |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal | |
| Pioneer | Not legal | |
| Premodern | Banned | July 1, 2023 |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal | |
| Tiny Leaders: Reborn | Banned | October 5, 2026 |
| Vintage | Restricted | September 1, 2000 |
Ban history
- Banned in Tiny Leaders: Reborn
- Banned in Commander Bracket 1: Exhibition
- Banned in Commander Bracket 2: Core
- Banned in Commander Bracket 3: Upgraded
- Banned in Commander Bracket 4: Optimized
- Banned in Commander Bracket 5: cEDH
- Unbanned in Oathbreaker
- Unrestricted in Old School 93/94
- Banned in Premodern
- Restricted in Old School 93/94
- Banned in Oathbreaker
- Banned in Commander
- Banned in Legacy
- Unbanned in Vintage
- Restricted in Vintage
- Banned in Vintage
- Unrestricted in Vintage
- Restricted in Vintage