Quick Answer

Channel the Suns is a uncommon Sorcery from 5DN (5DN) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.98 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Channel the Suns MTG card

Channel the Suns

Sorcery

Card Text

Add {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}.

To some the birth of the fifth sun was a sign of doom. To others it was a sign of salvation. But to all it was a sign.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 5DN 5DN 🎨 Rob Alexander

Market Prices

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$0.98
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TCGPlayer
$19.78
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$0.35
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$12.99
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€0.41
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€3.61
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Channel the Suns? Basics

Channel the Suns is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Add {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}."

How much mana does Channel the Suns cost to cast? Basics

Channel the Suns has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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 the Suns's mana cost of {3}{G} 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 the Suns has a mana value of 4.0. 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 the Suns's current oracle text is: "Add {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}."

What is the current price of Channel the Suns? Pricing

The current market price for Channel the Suns is approximately $0.98 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $19.78 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.41 EUR.

Where can I buy Channel the Suns? Pricing

You can purchase Channel the Suns 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 the Suns normal: $0.98 | foil: $19.78

Is Channel the Suns legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Channel the Suns in Standard is not available.

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

Is Channel the Suns legal in Modern? Legality

Channel the Suns is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Channel the Suns legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Channel the Suns 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 the Suns legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Channel the Suns in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Channel the Suns legal in Legacy? Legality

Channel the Suns is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Channel the Suns legal in Vintage? Legality

Channel the Suns 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 the Suns legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Channel the Suns 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 the Suns from? Details

This printing of Channel the Suns is from 5DN (5DN), with collector number 84.

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

What is Channel the Suns's rarity? Details

Channel the Suns is a uncommon card in 5DN.

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

Who illustrated Channel the Suns? Details

Channel the Suns was illustrated by Rob Alexander.

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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