Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
Core Set 2021 45 • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2021
- Collector number
- 45
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Ryan Pancoast
- Market price
- $0.33
What it does
When Barrin enters, return up to one other target creature or planeswalker to its owner's hand.
At the beginning of your end step, if a permanent was put into your hand from the battlefield this turn, draw a card.
"There is no age at which you stop learning."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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, Tolarian Archmage on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage was introduced in the Core Set 2021 expansion for Magic: The Gathering, released in July 2020. The card depicts a legendary character from the game's deep lore, Barrin, who served as the headmaster of the Tolarian Academy and was a pivotal figure during the Phyrexian Invasion arc. This iteration was designed to capture his expertise in defensive blue magic and his protective bond with his daughter, Rayne.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game known for his expressive and atmospheric style. Voss aimed to portray the archmage in a moment of scholarly command, balancing his powerful mastery of elemental magic with a sense of historical gravitas. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its versatile utility in the commander format and its ability to synergize with 'enter the battlefield' effects, solidifying its place as a functional tribute to one of the game's classic protagonists.
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, Tolarian Archmage
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Core Set 2021 45 • 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, Tolarian Archmage on collecto.rs?
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage 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, Tolarian Archmage?
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, Tolarian Archmage catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Barrin, Tolarian Archmage 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
