Channel vs Guardian Angel — MTG Card Comparison
Guardian Angel is the stronger card — it is an instant (can respond at any time), is legal in more formats (4 vs 0).
Channel
Until end of turn, any time you could activate a mana ability, you may pay 1 life. If you do, add {C}.
Guardian Angel
Prevent the next X damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. Until end of turn, you may pay {1} any time you could cast an instant. If you do, prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to that permanent or player this turn.
| Stat | Channel | Guardian Angel |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {G}{G} | {X}{W} |
| CMC | — | — |
| Type | Sorcery | Instant |
| Rarity | Uncommon | Common |
| Set | Unlimited Edition | Limited Edition Alpha |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✓ |
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