Please never unban Channel in Commander | EDH | Casual Compliance | Episode 42

In Commander, the phrase "life is a resource" is more true than in any other format. 40 life gives you a lot of room to move, and Channel makes the most of this by turning it directly into colourless mana. Is this too much for the modern state of the game? What about the pseudo-reprint it got in Secrets of Strixhaven? You can find an audio-only version of this episode at https://audio.casualcompliance.fun/ep... Support the show! https://casualcompliance.fun Looking for TCG accessories? Head to Palms Off Gaming using the link below and use code CasualCompliance to get 10% off your order! https://palmsoffgaming.com.au/#casual... (this is an affiliate link) Social links: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/casualcompli... TikTok:   / casualcompliance   Instagram:   / casual_compliance   Email us at [email protected] 00:00 First impressions of Channel 08:15 Why is Channel banned? 10:26 Channel is too much for too little too early in the game 18:21 Is High Tide also bad in the same way Channel is? 21:28 Is Channel worse than Fastbond? 24:32 Final thoughts on Channel