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Barrin, Master Wizard
Price tag $4.09

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

#2560 Current Rank
#2364 Last Week
#2550 Last Month

New Cards

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

Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+6% Synergy $3.27
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+4% Synergy $17.74
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+3% Synergy $0.96
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+1% Synergy $0.47
Sewer-veillance Cam Sewer-veillance Cam
-1% Synergy $0.27

High Synergy Cards

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+66% Synergy $0.63
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+56% Synergy $0.38
Hatching Plans Hatching Plans
+56% Synergy $0.33
Induced Amnesia Induced Amnesia
+48% Synergy $0.26
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+46% Synergy $6.85
Aura Thief Aura Thief
+46% Synergy $16.29
Magus of the Unseen Magus of the Unseen
+45% Synergy $0.98
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+43% Synergy $2.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+40% Synergy $0.27
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+38% Synergy $0.45

Top Cards

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

Training Grounds Training Grounds
+38% Synergy $7.37
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+36% Synergy $0.35
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+36% Synergy $0.24
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+35% Synergy $1.17
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+25% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+10% Synergy $10.56
High Tide High Tide
+4% Synergy $0.93
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.43
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $5.58
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $2.48

Game Changers

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

Force of Will Force of Will
+4% Synergy $69.18
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $438.54
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $108.93
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $122.46
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-2% Synergy $32.19
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $67.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.42
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $98.98
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $17.03
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $56.33

Creatures

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

Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+35% Synergy $0.29
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+32% Synergy $0.30
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+31% Synergy $179.60
Callous Oppressor Callous Oppressor
+31% Synergy $1.60
Floodgate Floodgate
+26% Synergy $0.11
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+25% Synergy $0.41
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+24% Synergy $0.35
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+24% Synergy $0.27
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+23% Synergy $0.95
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+22% Synergy $0.93
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+20% Synergy $0.44
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+20% Synergy $0.21
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+18% Synergy $0.27
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+18% Synergy $12.38
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+17% Synergy $0.68
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+17% Synergy $0.34
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+17% Synergy $0.20
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+17% Synergy $0.27
Malcator's Watcher Malcator's Watcher
+17% Synergy $0.11
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+16% Synergy $0.38
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+16% Synergy $2.65
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+16% Synergy $4.41
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+15% Synergy $17.47
Perplexing Chimera Perplexing Chimera
+15% Synergy $2.13
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+13% Synergy $1.79
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+13% Synergy $1.05
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+13% Synergy $0.58
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+12% Synergy $2.53
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+11% Synergy $0.64
Palinchron Palinchron
+11% Synergy $43.92
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+11% Synergy $1.86
Palace Familiar Palace Familiar
+10% Synergy $0.07
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+9% Synergy $0.38
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+9% Synergy $5.39
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+9% Synergy $0.33
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+7% Synergy $14.76
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+7% Synergy $0.37
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+6% Synergy $0.39
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+5% Synergy $0.39
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+4% Synergy $16.28
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $5.75
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+2% Synergy $0.45
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+2% Synergy $2.45
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.80
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
0% Synergy $0.39
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-4% Synergy $0.37
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-5% Synergy $11.15
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
-6% Synergy $0.58
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-9% Synergy $5.88
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-9% Synergy $1.89

Instants

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

Reins of Power Reins of Power
+17% Synergy $2.29
Abjure Abjure
+14% Synergy $2.09
Domineering Will Domineering Will
+13% Synergy $0.67
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+9% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+7% Synergy $1.22
Capsize Capsize
+6% Synergy $0.96
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+6% Synergy $0.34
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+5% Synergy $1.41
Rewind Rewind
+5% Synergy $0.47
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+5% Synergy $2.39
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+4% Synergy $2.40
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+4% Synergy $6.13
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+4% Synergy $14.41
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+4% Synergy $3.00
Turnabout Turnabout
+4% Synergy $0.30
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+4% Synergy $3.45
Perilous Research Perilous Research
+4% Synergy $0.53
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+3% Synergy $1.83
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+3% Synergy $0.35
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+3% Synergy $0.27
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+3% Synergy $1.81
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+2% Synergy $0.69
See Double See Double
+2% Synergy $0.75
Access Denied Access Denied
+2% Synergy $2.69
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $52.08
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
0% Synergy $2.82
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $7.19
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
-1% Synergy $5.35
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-1% Synergy $1.78
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.37
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
-1% Synergy $0.39
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.45
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
-2% Synergy $6.33
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-2% Synergy $2.19
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-3% Synergy $18.29
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-4% Synergy $1.51
Resculpt Resculpt
-5% Synergy $0.36
Snap Snap
-6% Synergy $3.64
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-6% Synergy $47.88
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $5.64
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-7% Synergy $0.31
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.05
Pongify Pongify
-11% Synergy $1.71
Opt Opt
-13% Synergy $0.21
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-14% Synergy $1.37
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-14% Synergy $0.50
Negate Negate
-15% Synergy $0.20
Aetherize Aetherize
-16% Synergy $0.41
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-18% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

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

Bribery Bribery
+10% Synergy $5.88
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+10% Synergy $96.32
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.34
Step Through Step Through
+8% Synergy $0.21
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $13.41
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+6% Synergy $2.77
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+5% Synergy $8.88
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+4% Synergy $14.97
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+4% Synergy $4.11
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.35
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+2% Synergy $12.49
Windfall Windfall
+1% Synergy $4.79
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.27
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+1% Synergy $5.75
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
0% Synergy $4.50
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $3.17
Wash Out Wash Out
0% Synergy $0.41
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
0% Synergy $0.24
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
0% Synergy $3.38
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.64
Fabricate Fabricate
-3% Synergy $8.93
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-4% Synergy $33.89
Preordain Preordain
-6% Synergy $0.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Prized Statue Prized Statue
+30% Synergy $0.31
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+28% Synergy $0.25
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+25% Synergy $0.16
Heartstone Heartstone
+22% Synergy $3.40
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+20% Synergy $0.63
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+18% Synergy $0.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.30
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+12% Synergy $5.69
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+12% Synergy $15.53
Trading Post Trading Post
+12% Synergy $0.37
Lifeline Lifeline
+10% Synergy $47.84
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+9% Synergy $1.09
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+8% Synergy $0.65
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+8% Synergy $1.31
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+7% Synergy $30.77
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+6% Synergy $4.89
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+6% Synergy $4.00
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+6% Synergy $7.77
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+6% Synergy $2.30
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+5% Synergy $3.88
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+1% Synergy $7.34
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
-1% Synergy $0.26
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
-2% Synergy $0.97
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
-3% Synergy $0.49
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-5% Synergy $44.58
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-7% Synergy $12.44
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Launch Launch
+15% Synergy $0.15
Chamber of Manipulation Chamber of Manipulation
+13% Synergy $1.05
Reality Acid Reality Acid
+13% Synergy $0.19
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+12% Synergy $1.10
Treachery Treachery
+12% Synergy $42.23
Homarid Spawning Bed Homarid Spawning Bed
+8% Synergy $0.23
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+8% Synergy $3.48
Ordeal of Thassa Ordeal of Thassa
+7% Synergy $0.19
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+6% Synergy $41.81
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+6% Synergy $4.20
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+6% Synergy $9.50
False Demise False Demise
+6% Synergy $0.26
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+5% Synergy $5.71
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+5% Synergy $0.74
Confiscate Confiscate
+5% Synergy $0.12
Control Magic Control Magic
+4% Synergy $0.87
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+1% Synergy $4.76
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
0% Synergy $1.18
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-1% Synergy $8.96
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
-2% Synergy $2.53
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-2% Synergy $1.01
Omniscience Omniscience
-3% Synergy $5.15
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-6% Synergy $0.29
Propaganda Propaganda
-10% Synergy $3.44

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+7% Synergy $1.58
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+4% Synergy $10.61
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
0% Synergy $22.44
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-4% Synergy $2.62

Utility Lands

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

Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+28% Synergy $0.20
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+24% Synergy $9.05
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+21% Synergy $1.91
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+15% Synergy $1.81
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+13% Synergy $2.17
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+13% Synergy $0.86
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.36
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+10% Synergy $0.24
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $51.64
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.36
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+5% Synergy $22.89
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+5% Synergy $2.64
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+4% Synergy $0.20
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+4% Synergy $3.30
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.28
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.95
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+2% Synergy $0.57
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
0% Synergy $0.57
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $39.96
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
0% Synergy $0.76
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $0.80
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-1% Synergy $4.64
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.25
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-3% Synergy $12.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $1.13
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
-4% Synergy $9.65
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $28.81
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-8% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+17% Synergy $1.97
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+10% Synergy $10.98
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+10% Synergy $0.35
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $4.45
Terrarion Terrarion
+8% Synergy $0.19
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.63
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $3.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.33
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.62
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.34
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.24
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.87
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $72.62
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.56
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-2% Synergy $0.36
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-2% Synergy $0.49
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $215.47
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $157.73
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.43
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-3% Synergy $4.77
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-4% Synergy $0.74
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.89

Lands

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

Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+4% Synergy $1.26
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $5.75
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.26
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.80
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $19.07
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $33.01
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $35.36
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $14.49
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.27
Island Island
-4% Synergy $0.07
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-4% Synergy $33.89
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $5.64

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