Barrin's Codex
Urza's Saga 286 • rare
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 286
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- DiTerlizzi
- Market price
- $0.45
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may put a page counter on this artifact.
4 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw X cards, where X is the number of page counters on this artifact.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Barrin's Codex was released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga set, a pivotal expansion in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed to represent the powerful, arcane artifacts of the character Barrin, a legendary archmage and tutor at the Tolarian Academy. The card reflects the lore-heavy design philosophy of the era, which sought to translate the high-fantasy narrative of the 'Urza' cycle into mechanical gameplay effects.
The artwork was illustrated by rk post, an artist known for his distinctive, stylized approach to the game's aesthetic during the late 1990s. The visual design focuses on the complex, glowing mechanisms of the Codex, emphasizing its role as a vessel for immense magical knowledge. Upon release, the card was noted for its unique utility, allowing players to manipulate their hand size and library in a manner consistent with the blue color identity of the game.
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