Quick Answer

Chaos Channeler is a uncommon Creature — Human Shaman from AFR (AFR) costing {2}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Chaos Channeler MTG card

Chaos Channeler

Creature — Human Shaman

Card Text

Wild Magic Surge — Whenever this creature attacks, roll a d20. 1—9 | Exile the top card of your library. You may play it this turn. 10—19 | Exile the top two cards of your library. You may play them this turn. 20 | Exile the top three cards of your library. You may play them this turn.

Card Stats

4/3 uncommon CMC: 4.0 AFR AFR 🎨 David Palumbo

Market Prices

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$0.11
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$0.28
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.12
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€0.25
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chaos Channeler? Basics

Chaos Channeler is a Creature — Human Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Wild Magic Surge — Whenever this creature attacks, roll a d20. 1—9 | Exile the top card of your library. You may play it this turn. 10—19 | Exile the top two cards of your library. You may play them this turn. 20 | Exile the top three cards of your library. You may play them this turn."

How much mana does Chaos Channeler cost to cast? Basics

Chaos Channeler has a mana cost of {2}{R}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Chaos Channeler's mana cost of {2}{R}{R} 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.

Chaos Channeler 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.

Chaos Channeler's current oracle text is: "Wild Magic Surge — Whenever this creature attacks, roll a d20. 1—9 | Exile the top card of your library. You may play it this turn. 10—19 | Exile the top two cards of your library. You may play them this turn. 20 | Exile the top three cards of your library. You may play them this turn."

What is the current price of Chaos Channeler? Pricing

The current market price for Chaos Channeler is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.28 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Chaos Channeler? Pricing

You can purchase Chaos Channeler 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.

Chaos Channeler normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.28

Is Chaos Channeler legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Chaos Channeler in Standard is not available.

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

Is Chaos Channeler legal in Modern? Legality

Chaos Channeler is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Chaos Channeler legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Chaos Channeler 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 Chaos Channeler legal in Pioneer? Legality

Chaos Channeler is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Chaos Channeler legal in Legacy? Legality

Chaos Channeler is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Chaos Channeler legal in Vintage? Legality

Chaos Channeler 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 Chaos Channeler legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Chaos Channeler 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 Chaos Channeler from? Details

This printing of Chaos Channeler is from AFR (AFR), with collector number 136.

Chaos Channeler may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Chaos Channeler's rarity? Details

Chaos Channeler is a uncommon card in AFR.

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

Who illustrated Chaos Channeler? Details

Chaos Channeler was illustrated by David Palumbo.

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

What is Chaos Channeler's power and toughness? Details

Chaos Channeler is a 4/3 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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