Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
$0.35
$0.35Legendary Creature — Human Wizard
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#3331
Current Rank
#3443
Last Week
#3034
Past 2 Years
164
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Barrin, Tolarian Archmage decks.
Traxos, Academy Guardian+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.20
Yuriko, Hope from the Shadows+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.13
Theorist's Proxy+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.32
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Barrin, Tolarian Archmage's abilities and overall game plan.
Aether Channeler+57% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.33
Riptide Laboratory+56% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.65
Venser, Shaper Savant+55% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$0.96
Naban, Dean of Iteration+54% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.90
Dour Port-Mage+52% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$3.29
Watcher for Tomorrow+51% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.32
Archaeomancer+51% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.36
Trusted Advisor+50% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.27
Crystal Shard+49% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$1.62
Run Away Together+47% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.18
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Barrin, Tolarian Archmage decks.
Aether Channeler+57% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.33
Venser, Shaper Savant+55% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$0.96
Naban, Dean of Iteration+54% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.90
Dour Port-Mage+52% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$3.29
Watcher for Tomorrow+51% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.32
Archaeomancer+51% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.36
Trusted Advisor+50% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.27
Run Away Together+47% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.18
Sapphire Medallion0% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$8.42
Counterspell-9% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$4.36
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Narset, Parter of Veils0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.25
Thassa's Oracle0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$23.55
Mana Vault-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$113.01
Ancient Tomb-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.91
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$39.05
Mystical Tutor-7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$17.68
Force of Will-7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$58.52
Fierce Guardianship-9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$67.28
Rhystic Study-16% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$67.78
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Barrin, Tolarian Archmage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Gadwick, the Wizened+40% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.56
Shrieking Drake+39% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.21
Naru Meha, Master Wizard+37% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$1.11
Aether Adept+35% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.08
Cloudkin Seer+35% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.15
Azami, Lady of Scrolls+34% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.45
Peregrine Drake+34% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.27
Cyclone Summoner+34% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.26
Exclusion Mage+26% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.30
Faerie Seer+26% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.38
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar+24% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.71
Solemn Simulacrum+24% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.55
Man-o'-War+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.13
Portal Mage+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.28
Sea Gate Oracle+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.14
Rimekin Recluse+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.14
Overwhelmed Apprentice+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.23
Starfield Vocalist+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.98
Defiler of Dreams+18% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.55
Mulldrifter+18% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.40
Vedalken Mastermind+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.38
Justice, Vance Astrovik+16% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.13
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir+15% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.17
Vedalken Aethermage+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.42
Cloud of Faeries+13% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.47
Winter Eladrin+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.24
Shipwreck Dowser+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.14
Quickling+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.31
Galecaster Colossus+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.46
Snapcaster Mage+12% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$16.91
Deadeye Navigator+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.62
Stern Proctor+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.29
Archmage of Echoes+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$12.46
Ingenious Prodigy+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.29
Triskaidekaphile+10% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.96
Hullbreaker Horror+10% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$6.96
Meloku the Clouded Mirror+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.81
Stonybrook Banneret+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.65
Thieving Skydiver+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.36
Ninja of the Deep Hours+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.55
Agent of Treachery+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.54
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$27.79
Patron Wizard+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$5.70
Scourge of Fleets+7% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.29
Tishana's Tidebinder+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.37
Spellseeker+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$17.81
Laboratory Maniac+0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$2.12
Thassa's Oracle0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$23.55
Hydroelectric Specimen-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.24
Phyrexian Metamorph-4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.28
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Barrin, Tolarian Archmage safe.
Familiar's Ruse+41% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.63
Ghostly Flicker+34% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$2.30
Evacuation+30% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.40
Wizard's Retort+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.32
Peel from Reality+25% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.15
Engulf the Shore+24% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$3.64
This Town Ain't Big Enough+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.28
Geistwave+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.25
Unsummon+17% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.22
Paradoxical Outcome+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.48
Displace+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.27
Mystic Confluence+14% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.98
Capsize+14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.75
Snap+14% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$3.23
Boomerang+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.13
Unsubstantiate+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.32
Filter Out+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.26
Aetherize+12% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.53
Alchemist's Retrieval+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.18
Cryptic Command+9% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$4.66
Fading Hope+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.23
Illusionist's Stratagem+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.31
Blink of an Eye+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.28
Get Out+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.35
Into the Roil+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.08
Mana Sculpt+5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.88
Blue Sun's Zenith+4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$3.24
Aetherspouts+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.76
Flow of Knowledge+3% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.24
Blur+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.41
Narset's Reversal-1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.72
Negate-1% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.15
Sink into Stupor-3% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$8.91
Archmage's Charm-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.01
Muddle the Mixture-5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.11
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$39.05
Mystical Tutor-7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$17.68
Force of Will-7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$58.52
High Tide-8% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$2.13
Fierce Guardianship-9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$67.28
Opt-10% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.28
Mana Drain-10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$54.54
Pongify-11% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$3.63
Swan Song-12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$12.16
Reality Shift-12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.28
Arcane Denial-16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$2.61
Rapid Hybridization-17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.95
Frantic Search-18% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.77
Brainstorm-20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse-21% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$3.23
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Barrin, Tolarian Archmage's game plan and control the board.
Baral's Expertise+34% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.30
Step Through+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.32
Flood of Tears+20% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.01
Consuming Tide+17% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.50
Boomerang Basics+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.71
River's Rebuke+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.52
Devastation Tide+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.41
Multiversal Recruitment+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.75
Aether Gale+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Ravenform+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.30
Wash Out+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.40
Spectral Deluge+2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$4.24
Rite of Replication+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.30
Lórien Revealed+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.48
Ponder-2% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.85
Solve the Equation-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.54
Curse of the Swine-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Sea Gate Restoration-6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$36.63
Preordain-6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.87
Windfall-8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.34
Fabricate-10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$10.54
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Crystal Shard+49% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$1.62
Panharmonicon+35% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$6.41
Kefnet's Monument+26% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.44
Cloudstone Curio+23% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$17.58
Erratic Portal+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.00
Conjurer's Closet+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$3.83
Robe of the Archmagi+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.45
Altar of the Brood+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$9.57
Cryogen Relic+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.28
Aetherflux Reservoir+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$21.36
Waterbending Scroll+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.30
Wayfarer's Bauble-1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.31
Aether Spellbomb-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.33
The Water Crystal-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.47
Isochron Scepter-6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$13.78
Bident of Thassa-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.49
Lightning Greaves-20% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.97
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Barrin, Tolarian Archmage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Leyline of Anticipation+12% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$4.84
Virtue of Knowledge+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.91
Dissipation Field+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.98
Candlekeep Sage+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.30
Wizard Class+7% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$2.90
Seal of Removal+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.26
Omniscience+6% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.74
Reality Acid+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.33
Inventive Iteration+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.25
Words of Wind+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.56
Reflections of Littjara+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.58
Teferi's Ageless Insight+2% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$5.88
Proft's Eidetic Memory+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.12
Ominous Seas+0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.30
Kindred Discovery0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.12
Mystic Remora-12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$13.36
Propaganda-15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.63
Rhystic Study-16% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$67.78
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Barrin, Tolarian Archmage to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.23
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$10.77
Narset, Parter of Veils0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.25
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Riptide Laboratory+56% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.65
Coral Atoll+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.57
Guildless Commons+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.63
Lonely Sandbar+17% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.23
Castle Vantress+17% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.34
Halimar Depths+16% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.40
Tolaria West+13% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.00
Remote Isle+10% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.22
Sanctum of Eternity+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$7.54
Arid Archway+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.52
Desert of the Mindful+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.29
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$21.82
Scavenger Grounds+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.31
Mystic Sanctuary+5% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$1.31
Otawara, Soaring City+4% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$27.95
Terrain Generator+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.21
Sunken Palace+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.18
Reliquary Tower+2% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$4.38
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+1% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$44.48
Agna Qel'a+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.75
War Room+0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.55
Temple of the False God-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.18
Rivendell-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.33
Academy Ruins-4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.24
Ancient Tomb-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.91
Buried Ruin-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.40
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Sky Diamond+13% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.28
Mind Stone+7% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.33
Decanter of Endless Water+3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$4.53
Heraldic Banner+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.31
Worn Powerstone+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.37
Gilded Lotus+1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.55
Midnight Clock+1% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.61
Commander's Sphere+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.21
Caged Sun+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.89
Fellwar Stone-1% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$11.39
Throne of Eldraine-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$29.44
Thought Vessel-3% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$1.87
Mana Vault-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$113.01
Thran Dynamo-4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.52
Arcane Signet-4% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.39
Everflowing Chalice-9% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.32
Sol Ring-14% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$1.21
Lands
The mana base foundation for Barrin, Tolarian Archmage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Myriad Landscape+10% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.30
Path of Ancestry+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.28
Island+0% Synergy
in 95% of decks
$0.08
Glasspool Mimic+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$7.09
Sink into Stupor-3% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$8.91
Hydroelectric Specimen-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.24
Sea Gate Restoration-6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$36.63
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Deck Stats
Based on 164 Barrin, Tolarian Archmage decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 7 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 2 |
99
cards
- Creature 26
- Instant 16
- Sorcery 5
- Artifact 10
- Enchantment 5
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 26 |
| Instant | 16 |
| Sorcery | 5 |
| Artifact | 10 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 28 basic, 8 nonbasic
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| Month | Rank |
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| 2024-10 | 2248 |
| 2024-11 | 2007 |
| 2024-12 | 2141 |
| 2025-01 | 2999 |
| 2025-02 | 2051 |
| 2025-03 | 2424 |
| 2025-04 | 1959 |
| 2025-05 | 3322 |
| 2025-06 | 2844 |
| 2025-07 | 2553 |
| 2025-08 | 2372 |
| 2025-09 | 2488 |
| 2025-10 | 2462 |
| 2025-11 | 2866 |
| 2025-12 | 2782 |
| 2026-01 | 2997 |
| 2026-02 | 3143 |
| 2026-03 | 2861 |
| 2026-04 | 3504 |
| 2026-05 | 2895 |
| 2026-06 | 3344 |
| 2026-07 | 2783 |
| 2026-08 | 2956 |
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