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Barrin, Master Wizard
Price tag $5.48

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2344 Current Rank
#1776 Last Week
#2327 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Barrin, Master Wizard decks.

Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+28% Synergy $0.20
Tractor Beam Tractor Beam
+10% Synergy $0.10
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+9% Synergy $1.30
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+9% Synergy $0.08
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+8% Synergy $1.40

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Barrin, Master Wizard's abilities and overall game plan.

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+68% Synergy $0.67
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+57% Synergy $0.29
Hatching Plans Hatching Plans
+56% Synergy $0.31
Induced Amnesia Induced Amnesia
+55% Synergy $0.17
Magus of the Unseen Magus of the Unseen
+52% Synergy $1.14
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+49% Synergy $5.07
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+48% Synergy $1.13
Aura Thief Aura Thief
+48% Synergy $5.56
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+43% Synergy $0.21
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+42% Synergy $0.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Barrin, Master Wizard decks.

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+41% Synergy $0.26
Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+39% Synergy $0.23
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+39% Synergy $0.52
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+37% Synergy $4.68
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+35% Synergy $199.24
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+26% Synergy $0.32
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $3.79
High Tide High Tide
+2% Synergy $1.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.75
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Force of Will Force of Will
+4% Synergy $57.48
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+4% Synergy $11.76
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $372.38
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $94.69
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $71.05
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $48.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $48.08
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-2% Synergy $33.99
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $67.99
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-4% Synergy $2.58

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Barrin, Master Wizard's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Callous Oppressor Callous Oppressor
+31% Synergy $1.51
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+31% Synergy $0.94
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+28% Synergy $0.22
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+27% Synergy $0.29
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+26% Synergy $0.87
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+26% Synergy $0.52
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+24% Synergy $0.59
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+23% Synergy $0.24
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+22% Synergy $8.44
Floodgate Floodgate
+22% Synergy $0.06
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+20% Synergy $0.95
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+20% Synergy $0.28
Malcator's Watcher Malcator's Watcher
+19% Synergy $0.06
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+17% Synergy $0.84
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+16% Synergy $1.36
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+16% Synergy $1.49
Perplexing Chimera Perplexing Chimera
+16% Synergy $1.08
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+15% Synergy $0.27
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+15% Synergy $0.25
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+14% Synergy $0.30
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+14% Synergy $0.63
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+14% Synergy $14.73
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+14% Synergy $0.49
Palace Familiar Palace Familiar
+14% Synergy $0.05
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+12% Synergy $0.91
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+12% Synergy $3.60
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+11% Synergy $4.68
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+11% Synergy $1.09
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+11% Synergy $1.35
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+10% Synergy $0.30
Palinchron Palinchron
+10% Synergy $40.07
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+9% Synergy $0.15
Surveilling Sprite Surveilling Sprite
+9% Synergy $0.16
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.23
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+8% Synergy $7.43
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+8% Synergy $0.15
Inga Rune-Eyes Inga Rune-Eyes
+8% Synergy $0.05
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+6% Synergy $0.82
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $0.98
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+5% Synergy $0.25
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+5% Synergy $0.19
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $3.91
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+4% Synergy $2.68
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+2% Synergy $12.30
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
-1% Synergy $1.64
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-2% Synergy $10.14
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
-2% Synergy $0.48
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
-3% Synergy $0.47
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-8% Synergy $0.68
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-9% Synergy $2.18

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Barrin, Master Wizard safe.

Domineering Will Domineering Will
+15% Synergy $0.46
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+14% Synergy $1.79
Abjure Abjure
+13% Synergy $1.53
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+11% Synergy $0.17
Perilous Research Perilous Research
+7% Synergy $0.36
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+7% Synergy $0.31
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+6% Synergy $0.22
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.22
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+5% Synergy $0.29
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+4% Synergy $1.26
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+4% Synergy $2.35
Capsize Capsize
+4% Synergy $1.37
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+4% Synergy $0.72
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $42.96
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+3% Synergy $7.15
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+3% Synergy $8.78
Filter Out Filter Out
+3% Synergy $0.17
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $6.09
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.27
Access Denied Access Denied
+2% Synergy $3.45
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+2% Synergy $1.16
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+2% Synergy $3.95
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+1% Synergy $0.34
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+1% Synergy $4.49
Rewind Rewind
0% Synergy $0.45
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
0% Synergy $0.49
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-1% Synergy $49.42
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-1% Synergy $1.36
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-1% Synergy $0.81
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
-1% Synergy $6.96
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.64
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-2% Synergy $1.59
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
-2% Synergy $3.56
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-2% Synergy $14.89
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $11.92
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
-4% Synergy $5.49
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $0.34
Resculpt Resculpt
-6% Synergy $0.29
Snap Snap
-6% Synergy $1.54
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $1.46
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $42.63
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy $2.10
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-12% Synergy $1.15
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-12% Synergy $0.18
Opt Opt
-13% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-14% Synergy $1.51
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-15% Synergy $15.68
Negate Negate
-16% Synergy $0.24
Aetherize Aetherize
-17% Synergy $0.29
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-18% Synergy $0.25

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Barrin, Master Wizard's game plan and control the board.

Bribery Bribery
+11% Synergy $5.14
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+10% Synergy $0.37
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+8% Synergy $2.16
Time Warp Time Warp
+7% Synergy $13.00
Step Through Step Through
+7% Synergy $0.17
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+7% Synergy $96.90
Tempted by the Oriq Tempted by the Oriq
+5% Synergy $0.15
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+4% Synergy $12.11
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+4% Synergy $15.86
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+4% Synergy $4.02
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+3% Synergy $8.86
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+2% Synergy $0.26
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.19
Fabricate Fabricate
-1% Synergy $7.90
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $3.95
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-2% Synergy $0.21
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-2% Synergy $2.92
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
-2% Synergy $10.10
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.65
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $34.20
Ravenform Ravenform
-3% Synergy $0.18
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-3% Synergy $1.68
Preordain Preordain
-7% Synergy $0.61

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Prized Statue Prized Statue
+34% Synergy $0.19
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+27% Synergy $0.13
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+24% Synergy $0.51
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+24% Synergy $0.18
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+22% Synergy $0.22
Trading Post Trading Post
+21% Synergy $0.38
Heartstone Heartstone
+19% Synergy $1.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+18% Synergy $0.24
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+17% Synergy $5.02
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+13% Synergy $8.99
Lifeline Lifeline
+13% Synergy $28.91
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+12% Synergy $27.08
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+12% Synergy $1.87
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+7% Synergy $2.23
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.92
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+6% Synergy $4.01
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+6% Synergy $1.37
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+6% Synergy $4.19
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+6% Synergy $3.46
Deathrender Deathrender
+6% Synergy $4.84
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.98
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+4% Synergy $0.76
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+4% Synergy $54.66
Meekstone Meekstone
+4% Synergy $12.30
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+2% Synergy $4.72
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+1% Synergy $2.42
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-2% Synergy $29.26
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
-2% Synergy $0.31
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-10% Synergy $14.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Barrin, Master Wizard's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Reality Acid Reality Acid
+18% Synergy $0.16
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+14% Synergy $0.86
Chamber of Manipulation Chamber of Manipulation
+14% Synergy $1.30
Launch Launch
+14% Synergy $0.34
Treachery Treachery
+11% Synergy $40.16
Homarid Spawning Bed Homarid Spawning Bed
+10% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $8.34
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+9% Synergy $3.90
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+8% Synergy $0.80
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+7% Synergy $3.73
Fool's Demise Fool's Demise
+7% Synergy $0.28
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+6% Synergy $40.77
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+5% Synergy $21.31
Ordeal of Thassa Ordeal of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.10
False Demise False Demise
+5% Synergy $0.22
Control Magic Control Magic
+4% Synergy $0.94
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+3% Synergy $5.58
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $1.77
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+2% Synergy $1.17
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
-1% Synergy $0.65
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-2% Synergy $0.75
Omniscience Omniscience
-3% Synergy $3.83
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-6% Synergy $0.16
Propaganda Propaganda
-11% Synergy $2.01

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Barrin, Master Wizard to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+7% Synergy $0.97
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+5% Synergy $13.44
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+4% Synergy $15.68

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+39% Synergy $0.53
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+33% Synergy $0.19
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+28% Synergy $7.74
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+23% Synergy $7.23
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+16% Synergy $0.79
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.46
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+14% Synergy $1.22
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+12% Synergy $2.85
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+12% Synergy $0.17
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $34.54
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $2.73
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+8% Synergy $1.53
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+5% Synergy $14.84
Soldevi Excavations Soldevi Excavations
+4% Synergy $10.56
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+3% Synergy $0.18
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.63
High Market High Market
+3% Synergy $4.50
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+2% Synergy $1.33
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $1.41
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+1% Synergy $0.58
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $38.71
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+1% Synergy $0.23
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $9.47
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $19.28
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-1% Synergy $0.86
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.20
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $5.43
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
-3% Synergy $0.77
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.14
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-6% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+14% Synergy $1.78
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+12% Synergy $0.17
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+11% Synergy $7.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $1.12
Terrarion Terrarion
+8% Synergy $0.10
Arcum's Astrolabe Arcum's Astrolabe
+7% Synergy $0.11
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $2.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.07
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.22
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.24
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+5% Synergy $0.05
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+5% Synergy $0.13
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.14
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $67.47
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $1.29
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.21
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.19
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+2% Synergy $0.84
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+2% Synergy $0.26
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.61
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+1% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.51
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-1% Synergy $1.28
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-1% Synergy $153.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.33
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-3% Synergy $2.82
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-4% Synergy $92.16

Lands

The mana base foundation for Barrin, Master Wizard decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+9% Synergy $0.83
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $0.98
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $25.51
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $3.91
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $24.04
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $15.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $13.72
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.50
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.18
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.64
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $34.20
Island Island
-8% Synergy $0.05

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