Barrin
Vanguard Series 201 • rare
- Set
- Vanguard Series
- Collector number
- 201
- Rarity
- Rare
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Christopher Rush
- Market price
- $14.79
What it does
Sacrifice a permanent: Return target creature to its owner's hand.
An old and powerful wizard living on the mysterious isle of Tolaria, Barrin is the teacher who trained the young Ertai. He is also Hanna's father, but for reasons known only to the two of them neither acknowledges the other—or their strained relationship.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Barrin on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Barrin was released as part of the Vanguard series in 1997, a specialized expansion for the Magic: The Gathering card game. This set introduced oversized cards representing legendary characters from the game’s lore, designed to be used as starting avatars in a unique variant format. These cards were intended to reshape gameplay by providing players with static abilities and modified hand sizes and life totals.
The artwork for this specific card was commissioned by Wizards of the Coast to depict Barrin, Master Wizard, a pivotal figure in the Tolarian Academy storyline. The illustration emphasizes his scholarly yet formidable presence, aligning with his reputation as a powerful archmage within the game's evolving narrative. Upon release, the set was received as an experimental departure from traditional gameplay, largely appreciated by narrative-focused collectors for its character-driven design.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Barrin
Barrin is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Vanguard Series 201 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Barrin on collecto.rs?
Barrin doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Barrin?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Barrin catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Barrin is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
