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Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
Price tag $0.35

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Bounce 30% Wizards 24% Control 10% Blink 6% Card Draw 3%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Barrin, Tolarian Archmage's Bounce builds — cards that lean hardest into the Bounce theme.

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+76% Synergy $0.76
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+72% Synergy $0.30
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+72% Synergy $1.09
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+65% Synergy $3.41
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+62% Synergy $1.82
Trusted Advisor Trusted Advisor
+59% Synergy $0.28
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+59% Synergy $0.24
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+57% Synergy $0.89
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+56% Synergy $0.33
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+55% Synergy $3.71

Top Cards

The staple cards most Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Bounce decks run as their core.

Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+53% Synergy $0.40
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+49% Synergy $0.75
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+47% Synergy $0.28
Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+47% Synergy $0.31
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+44% Synergy $6.49
Cloudkin Seer Cloudkin Seer
+43% Synergy $0.16
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+36% Synergy $2.62
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+34% Synergy $0.31
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+11% Synergy $8.14
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $4.28

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Bounce game on their own.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $18.67
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $39.16
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $119.25
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-5% Synergy $22.51
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $69.59
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $59.96
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $63.43

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Bounce plan in Barrin, Tolarian Archmage decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+56% Synergy $2.52
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+49% Synergy $0.42
Aether Adept Aether Adept
+44% Synergy $0.08
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+41% Synergy $0.38
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+39% Synergy $0.24
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+36% Synergy $0.49
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+35% Synergy $1.77
Stern Proctor Stern Proctor
+33% Synergy $0.27
Exclusion Mage Exclusion Mage
+33% Synergy $0.31
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+31% Synergy $1.01
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+30% Synergy $0.42
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+28% Synergy $28.78
Shrieking Drake Shrieking Drake
+28% Synergy $0.20
Winter Eladrin Winter Eladrin
+28% Synergy $0.20
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+26% Synergy $0.35
Vedalken Mastermind Vedalken Mastermind
+26% Synergy $0.38
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+25% Synergy $7.01
Sea Gate Oracle Sea Gate Oracle
+25% Synergy $0.14
Rimekin Recluse Rimekin Recluse
+25% Synergy $0.20
Disruptor of Currents Disruptor of Currents
+24% Synergy $0.24
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+22% Synergy $0.26
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+22% Synergy $0.30
Voidmage Husher Voidmage Husher
+22% Synergy $0.26
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+21% Synergy $0.14
Overwhelmed Apprentice Overwhelmed Apprentice
+21% Synergy $0.24
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+21% Synergy $13.61
Shipwreck Dowser Shipwreck Dowser
+20% Synergy $0.16
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+19% Synergy $0.85
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+19% Synergy $2.55
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+19% Synergy $0.45
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+19% Synergy $0.49
Quantum Riddler Quantum Riddler
+19% Synergy $34.12
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+19% Synergy $0.31
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+18% Synergy $0.38
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+18% Synergy $5.14
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+18% Synergy $0.30
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+18% Synergy $1.50
Dream Stalker Dream Stalker
+18% Synergy $0.27
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+18% Synergy $21.92
Moonsnare Specialist Moonsnare Specialist
+18% Synergy $0.29
Merchant of Secrets Merchant of Secrets
+18% Synergy $0.33
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+17% Synergy $0.32
Galecaster Colossus Galecaster Colossus
+17% Synergy $2.61
Meloku the Clouded Mirror Meloku the Clouded Mirror
+16% Synergy $0.89
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.35
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+15% Synergy $0.44
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+14% Synergy $2.37
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+14% Synergy $4.04
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+12% Synergy $16.93
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+1% Synergy $5.98

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Barrin, Tolarian Archmage's Bounce deck ahead.

Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+36% Synergy $0.74
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+33% Synergy $0.31
Geistwave Geistwave
+32% Synergy $0.19
Snap Snap
+26% Synergy $3.78
Evacuation Evacuation
+26% Synergy $0.26
Curfew Curfew
+26% Synergy $0.35
Boomerang Boomerang
+24% Synergy $0.13
Unsummon Unsummon
+22% Synergy $0.17
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+20% Synergy $0.49
Filter Out Filter Out
+19% Synergy $0.27
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+18% Synergy $7.98
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+18% Synergy $3.09
Aether Tradewinds Aether Tradewinds
+18% Synergy $0.24
Displace Displace
+15% Synergy $0.34
Aetherize Aetherize
+14% Synergy $0.44
Peel from Reality Peel from Reality
+14% Synergy $0.15
Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+14% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+13% Synergy $1.00
Blink of an Eye Blink of an Eye
+13% Synergy $0.24
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+13% Synergy $0.26
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+13% Synergy $2.80
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+13% Synergy $0.34
This Town Ain't Big Enough This Town Ain't Big Enough
+11% Synergy $0.32
Capsize Capsize
+7% Synergy $0.75
Ephara's Dispersal Ephara's Dispersal
+7% Synergy $0.28
Call to Heel Call to Heel
+7% Synergy $0.05
Expel from Orazca Expel from Orazca
+7% Synergy $0.29
Sweep Away Sweep Away
+7% Synergy $0.16
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+5% Synergy $0.09
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $9.48
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $3.37
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+4% Synergy $0.77
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.27
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+3% Synergy $4.15
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+1% Synergy $2.16
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $5.90
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+1% Synergy $3.15
Essence Flux Essence Flux
-1% Synergy $1.85
Resculpt Resculpt
-6% Synergy $0.34
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.24
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-8% Synergy $49.60
Opt Opt
-14% Synergy $0.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-16% Synergy $56.44
High Tide High Tide
-18% Synergy $1.57
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-19% Synergy $3.07
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-20% Synergy $0.79
Pongify Pongify
-22% Synergy $3.05
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-22% Synergy $0.56
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-24% Synergy $2.09
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-28% Synergy $1.72

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Bounce game plan forward for Barrin, Tolarian Archmage.

Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
+48% Synergy $0.79
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+35% Synergy $0.31
Step Through Step Through
+24% Synergy $0.23
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+19% Synergy $0.55
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+19% Synergy $1.17
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+12% Synergy $0.42
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+8% Synergy $4.60
Inscription of Insight Inscription of Insight
+7% Synergy $0.29
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+7% Synergy $0.48
Anchor to the Aether Anchor to the Aether
+7% Synergy $0.08
Arm with Aether Arm with Aether
+7% Synergy $0.13
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+5% Synergy $0.30
Mass Manipulation Mass Manipulation
+5% Synergy $2.39
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+5% Synergy $0.31
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $3.54
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.29
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+4% Synergy $0.43
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $35.15
Wash Out Wash Out
+2% Synergy $0.39
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-1% Synergy $5.68
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.30
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-4% Synergy $3.64
Preordain Preordain
-5% Synergy $0.86

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Bounce decks.

Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+42% Synergy $0.27
Portal of Sanctuary Portal of Sanctuary
+33% Synergy $0.20
Umbilicus Umbilicus
+22% Synergy $0.31
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+21% Synergy $4.05
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+18% Synergy $17.26
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+15% Synergy $0.99
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+11% Synergy $2.92
Cryptic Coat Cryptic Coat
+11% Synergy $0.25
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+11% Synergy $2.05
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+10% Synergy $0.41
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+6% Synergy $19.77
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $5.75
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $1.43
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+4% Synergy $9.71
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
-1% Synergy $0.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $5.61

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Bounce strategy in Barrin, Tolarian Archmage decks.

Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+40% Synergy $0.37
Sunken Hope Sunken Hope
+33% Synergy $0.21
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+26% Synergy $4.16
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+20% Synergy $5.25
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+17% Synergy $5.40
Seal of Removal Seal of Removal
+14% Synergy $0.29
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+12% Synergy $3.13
Reality Acid Reality Acid
+7% Synergy $0.32
Words of Wind Words of Wind
+7% Synergy $3.07
Omniscience Omniscience
+6% Synergy $6.09
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+6% Synergy $0.28
Confounding Conundrum Confounding Conundrum
+6% Synergy $0.30
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+6% Synergy $0.27
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+4% Synergy $2.93
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+3% Synergy $1.54
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+2% Synergy $0.26
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+1% Synergy $4.65
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
-1% Synergy $4.54
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
-1% Synergy $3.28
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-5% Synergy $0.31
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-10% Synergy $5.63
Propaganda Propaganda
-13% Synergy $2.17
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-19% Synergy $13.77

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Barrin, Tolarian Archmage's Bounce game plan.

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+2% Synergy $4.84
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
0% Synergy $10.72

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Bounce decks.

Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+67% Synergy $0.93
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+31% Synergy $2.48
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+30% Synergy $0.31
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+30% Synergy $0.63
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+22% Synergy $6.86
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $4.23
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $1.34
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+13% Synergy $2.11
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+13% Synergy $1.55
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy $26.55
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+11% Synergy $2.24
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.37
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+10% Synergy $22.04
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+9% Synergy $0.37
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+8% Synergy $7.72
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+8% Synergy $0.29
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $5.22
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+7% Synergy $1.20
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+7% Synergy $35.72
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+6% Synergy $0.24
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+6% Synergy $0.35
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+6% Synergy $0.23
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+6% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $1.79
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $9.86
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $45.74
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+1% Synergy $0.24
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
0% Synergy $9.06
Rivendell Rivendell
0% Synergy $1.04
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.32
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-2% Synergy $58.92
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.32
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-4% Synergy $2.58
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-11% Synergy $0.91

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Barrin, Tolarian Archmage's Bounce strategy.

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+26% Synergy $0.25
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $5.10
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+9% Synergy $0.93
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $2.35
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+8% Synergy $3.87
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+8% Synergy $1.91
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+7% Synergy $5.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.34
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+6% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.49
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.25
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.31
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $29.40
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-3% Synergy $0.59
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-9% Synergy $0.57
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-9% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.34

Lands

The mana base behind Barrin, Tolarian Archmage's Bounce decks.

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+8% Synergy $6.46
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+7% Synergy $51.06
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $9.48
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $35.15
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+2% Synergy $0.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.82
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $1.18
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.34

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Barrin, Tolarian Archmage: Bounce.

Patron of the Moon Patron of the Moon
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Pol Jamaar, Illusionist Pol Jamaar, Illusionist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Sword Coast Sailor Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Sword Coast Sailor
Alexi, Zephyr Mage Alexi, Zephyr Mage
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Haunted One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tormod, the Desecrator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tormod, the Desecrator
Hisoka, Minamo Sensei Hisoka, Minamo Sensei
Taniwha Taniwha
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
Tromokratis Tromokratis
Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Jill, Shiva's Dominant
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
Hakim, Loreweaver Hakim, Loreweaver
Kopala, Warden of Waves Kopala, Warden of Waves
Lady Sun Lady Sun
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
Zhou Yu, Chief Commander Zhou Yu, Chief Commander
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Fluros of Myra's Marvels Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Fluros of Myra's Marvels
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Siani, Eye of the Storm Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Dungeon Delver Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dungeon Delver
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One