Quick Answer

Channel Harm is a uncommon Instant from FRF (FRF) costing {5}{W}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Channel Harm MTG card

Channel Harm

Instant

Card Text

Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you and permanents you control this turn by sources you don't control. If damage is prevented this way, you may have Channel Harm deal that much damage to target creature.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 6.0 FRF FRF 🎨 David Gaillet

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.39
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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€0.18
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Channel Harm? Basics

Channel Harm is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you and permanents you control this turn by sources you don't control. If damage is prevented this way, you may have Channel Harm deal that much damage to target creature."

How much mana does Channel Harm cost to cast? Basics

Channel Harm has a mana cost of {5}{W}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Channel Harm's mana cost of {5}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Channel Harm has a mana value of 6.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Channel Harm's current oracle text is: "Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you and permanents you control this turn by sources you don't control. If damage is prevented this way, you may have Channel Harm deal that much damage to target creature."

What is the current price of Channel Harm? Pricing

The current market price for Channel Harm is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.39 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Channel Harm? Pricing

You can purchase Channel Harm from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Channel Harm normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.39

Is Channel Harm legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Channel Harm in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Channel Harm legal in Modern? Legality

Channel Harm is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Channel Harm legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Channel Harm is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Channel Harm legal in Pioneer? Legality

Channel Harm is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Channel Harm legal in Legacy? Legality

Channel Harm is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Channel Harm legal in Vintage? Legality

Channel Harm is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Channel Harm legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Channel Harm in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Channel Harm from? Details

This printing of Channel Harm is from FRF (FRF), with collector number 7.

Channel Harm may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Channel Harm's rarity? Details

Channel Harm is a uncommon card in FRF.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Channel Harm? Details

Channel Harm was illustrated by David Gaillet.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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