Barrin, Master Wizard
Urza's Saga 63 • rare
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 63
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Michael Sutfin
- Market price
- $3.99
What it does
2 generic mana, Sacrifice a permanent: Return target creature to its owner's hand.
"Knowledge is no more expensive than ignorance, and at least as satisfying."— Barrin, master wizard
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Barrin, Master Wizard was released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the first set in the Urza Block, it served as a narrative centerpiece for the game, focusing on the character Barrin, a legendary archmage and the headmaster of the Tolarian Academy. The card was designed to reflect his formidable presence in the game’s lore, particularly his role in the complex conflicts surrounding the artificer Urza.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Ron Spencer, whose dynamic and intense style was a staple of the era. The design aimed to capture Barrin's tactical mastery and his mastery over sacrifice, evidenced by the card's ability to bounce permanents at the cost of sacrificing his own resources. Upon release, the card became a significant focal point for players interested in control-oriented strategies, and it remains a well-recognized figure among collectors of mid-nineties trading card game art.
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