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Barrin, Master Wizard
Price tag $3.91

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Control 24% Aristocrats 8% Wizards 8% Combo 7% Bounce 6%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2542 Current Rank
#2345 Last Week
#2631 Past 2 Years

Links & Decks

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New Cards

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

Kang Dynasty Kang Dynasty
+7% Synergy $0.26
Bilbo, Luckwearer Bilbo, Luckwearer
+1% Synergy $2.71
Loki, God of Mischief Loki, God of Mischief
+0% Synergy $2.27
Namor the Sub-Mariner Namor the Sub-Mariner
+0% Synergy $7.50
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
-1% Synergy $0.45

High Synergy Cards

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+65% Synergy $1.14
Hatching Plans Hatching Plans
+57% Synergy $0.41
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+56% Synergy $0.38
Magus of the Unseen Magus of the Unseen
+45% Synergy $0.95
Induced Amnesia Induced Amnesia
+45% Synergy $0.25
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+44% Synergy $7.95
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+42% Synergy $2.20
Aura Thief Aura Thief
+42% Synergy $15.15
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+41% Synergy $0.64
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+38% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

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

Training Grounds Training Grounds
+38% Synergy $8.89
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+38% Synergy $0.28
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+37% Synergy $1.85
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+34% Synergy $0.22
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+32% Synergy $201.50
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+22% Synergy $0.50
High Tide High Tide
+0% Synergy $1.95
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.44
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-2% Synergy $7.45
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $3.77

Game Changers

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

Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+3% Synergy $469.61
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $116.83
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $61.73
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $134.88
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-2% Synergy $30.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $70.04
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $106.86
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $40.33
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $15.76
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $56.01

Creatures

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

Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+33% Synergy $0.29
Callous Oppressor Callous Oppressor
+30% Synergy $1.69
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+29% Synergy $0.30
Floodgate Floodgate
+27% Synergy $0.15
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+25% Synergy $0.34
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+23% Synergy $0.41
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+22% Synergy $0.37
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+22% Synergy $1.08
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+21% Synergy $0.33
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+20% Synergy $0.30
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+20% Synergy $0.63
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+19% Synergy $0.38
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+18% Synergy $0.40
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+17% Synergy $1.06
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+17% Synergy $2.92
Perplexing Chimera Perplexing Chimera
+17% Synergy $2.24
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+16% Synergy $3.09
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+16% Synergy $0.39
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+15% Synergy $5.42
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+15% Synergy $0.75
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+15% Synergy $0.25
Malcator's Watcher Malcator's Watcher
+15% Synergy $0.12
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+14% Synergy $1.07
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+14% Synergy $10.90
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+14% Synergy $0.69
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+12% Synergy $1.74
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+11% Synergy $18.94
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+10% Synergy $0.73
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+10% Synergy $0.28
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+9% Synergy $2.26
Palinchron Palinchron
+9% Synergy $43.75
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+9% Synergy $0.42
Great Whale Great Whale
+8% Synergy $24.45
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+8% Synergy $16.28
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+7% Synergy $4.54
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+7% Synergy $10.84
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+6% Synergy $0.48
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+5% Synergy $4.46
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+5% Synergy $0.28
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+5% Synergy $17.43
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+4% Synergy $0.57
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $6.58
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+3% Synergy $2.11
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+3% Synergy $0.38
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+3% Synergy $14.10
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+2% Synergy $0.40
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+0% Synergy $0.82
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-1% Synergy $0.35
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
-3% Synergy $0.78
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-8% Synergy $5.95

Instants

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

Reins of Power Reins of Power
+15% Synergy $2.98
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+15% Synergy $0.85
Abjure Abjure
+13% Synergy $2.03
Domineering Will Domineering Will
+13% Synergy $0.48
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+9% Synergy $0.26
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+7% Synergy $0.30
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+7% Synergy $0.29
Capsize Capsize
+6% Synergy $0.84
Evacuation Evacuation
+6% Synergy $0.35
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+6% Synergy $2.32
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+6% Synergy $16.04
Catalog Catalog
+5% Synergy $0.07
Rewind Rewind
+4% Synergy $0.41
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+4% Synergy $1.21
Perilous Research Perilous Research
+4% Synergy $0.82
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+3% Synergy $5.69
Turnabout Turnabout
+3% Synergy $0.31
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+2% Synergy $6.17
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+2% Synergy $0.35
Access Denied Access Denied
+2% Synergy $2.57
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+2% Synergy $1.03
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+2% Synergy $2.17
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+2% Synergy $0.34
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+2% Synergy $2.03
See Double See Double
+2% Synergy $0.94
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+0% Synergy $4.60
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+0% Synergy $57.08
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
0% Synergy $2.62
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
0% Synergy $3.94
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.27
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
-2% Synergy $0.26
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
-2% Synergy $5.60
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-3% Synergy $1.89
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-4% Synergy $2.92
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-4% Synergy $1.36
Resculpt Resculpt
-5% Synergy $0.32
Snap Snap
-6% Synergy $3.17
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $10.09
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-7% Synergy $56.60
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $5.83
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-8% Synergy $0.31
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $3.13
Pongify Pongify
-12% Synergy $1.73
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-12% Synergy $0.49
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-15% Synergy $1.18
Opt Opt
-15% Synergy $0.24
Negate Negate
-15% Synergy $0.20
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-16% Synergy $1.50
Aetherize Aetherize
-17% Synergy $0.42
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-17% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Time Spiral Time Spiral
+10% Synergy $97.53
Step Through Step Through
+9% Synergy $0.22
Bribery Bribery
+8% Synergy $6.23
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+6% Synergy $5.47
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+5% Synergy $0.25
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+3% Synergy $8.71
Time Warp Time Warp
+3% Synergy $5.64
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+2% Synergy $12.90
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.34
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+0% Synergy $0.33
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+0% Synergy $4.26
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+0% Synergy $0.18
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+0% Synergy $5.20
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-1% Synergy $5.26
Windfall Windfall
-1% Synergy $4.91
Fabricate Fabricate
-3% Synergy $9.67
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $39.12
Ponder Ponder
-7% Synergy $1.82
Preordain Preordain
-7% Synergy $0.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Prized Statue Prized Statue
+30% Synergy $0.33
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+29% Synergy $0.25
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+26% Synergy $0.17
Heartstone Heartstone
+24% Synergy $3.16
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+17% Synergy $0.53
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+17% Synergy $0.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.35
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+12% Synergy $15.30
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+12% Synergy $1.33
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+12% Synergy $5.21
Lifeline Lifeline
+11% Synergy $49.36
Trading Post Trading Post
+11% Synergy $0.22
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+9% Synergy $1.34
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+8% Synergy $0.84
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+6% Synergy $5.87
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+6% Synergy $1.57
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+6% Synergy $3.93
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+5% Synergy $34.41
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+5% Synergy $5.14
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+5% Synergy $9.15
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+1% Synergy $6.75
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+1% Synergy $0.28
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+0% Synergy $4.14
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
-2% Synergy $0.24
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
-3% Synergy $0.70
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
-3% Synergy $2.76
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-6% Synergy $41.73
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-7% Synergy $10.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

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

Launch Launch
+15% Synergy $0.11
Reality Acid Reality Acid
+13% Synergy $0.29
Treachery Treachery
+13% Synergy $43.29
Chamber of Manipulation Chamber of Manipulation
+13% Synergy $1.38
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+12% Synergy $0.43
Homarid Spawning Bed Homarid Spawning Bed
+8% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+8% Synergy $12.45
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+7% Synergy $3.59
Ordeal of Thassa Ordeal of Thassa
+6% Synergy $0.14
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+5% Synergy $3.93
Confiscate Confiscate
+5% Synergy $0.11
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+4% Synergy $6.53
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+4% Synergy $42.62
Opposition Opposition
+4% Synergy $0.99
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+3% Synergy $5.02
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+0% Synergy $4.08
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
0% Synergy $1.53
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-2% Synergy $6.80
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-5% Synergy $0.31
Propaganda Propaganda
-9% Synergy $2.95

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+6% Synergy $1.79
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
0% Synergy $24.96
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-3% Synergy $1.59

Utility Lands

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

Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+26% Synergy $9.38
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+25% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+20% Synergy $1.76
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+15% Synergy $1.64
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+14% Synergy $0.42
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+12% Synergy $1.93
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+12% Synergy $0.93
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+8% Synergy $0.34
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $55.24
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $4.63
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.10
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+4% Synergy $3.13
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+3% Synergy $0.21
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.30
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+1% Synergy $1.05
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+0% Synergy $43.04
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+0% Synergy $0.83
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
0% Synergy $3.49
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $16.68
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $1.09
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
-4% Synergy $12.34
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $28.86
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-6% Synergy $61.05
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-9% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $4.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+17% Synergy $2.36
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+10% Synergy $0.37
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+9% Synergy $12.56
Terrarion Terrarion
+9% Synergy $0.32
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $4.90
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.35
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+5% Synergy $0.20
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $3.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.36
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.25
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $4.09
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+0% Synergy $241.89
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.65
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-1% Synergy $76.86
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-1% Synergy $4.58
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.34
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $166.10
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.45
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-2% Synergy $0.93
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.68
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-3% Synergy $0.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.32

Lands

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

Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+5% Synergy $1.26
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $6.58
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.24
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+0% Synergy $0.82
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+0% Synergy $19.86
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+0% Synergy $0.28
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $16.13
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $39.98
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $38.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $39.12
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.08
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $5.83

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