Quick Answer

Barrin, Master Wizard is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Wizard from USG (USG) costing {1}{U}{U}. Current price: $4.97 USD. Legal in Commander.

Barrin, Master Wizard MTG card

Barrin, Master Wizard

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

{2}, 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

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 3.0 USG USG 🎨 Michael Sutfin

Market Prices

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$4.97
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$4.99
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€4.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barrin, Master Wizard? Basics

Barrin, Master Wizard is a Legendary Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}, Sacrifice a permanent: Return target creature to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Barrin, Master Wizard cost to cast? Basics

Barrin, Master Wizard has a mana cost of {1}{U}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Barrin, Master Wizard's mana cost of {1}{U}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Barrin, Master Wizard has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Barrin, Master Wizard's current oracle text is: "{2}, Sacrifice a permanent: Return target creature to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Barrin, Master Wizard? Pricing

The current market price for Barrin, Master Wizard is approximately $4.97 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Barrin, Master Wizard? Pricing

You can purchase Barrin, Master Wizard from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Barrin, Master Wizard legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Barrin, Master Wizard in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Barrin, Master Wizard legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Barrin, Master Wizard in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Barrin, Master Wizard legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Barrin, Master Wizard is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Barrin, Master Wizard legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Barrin, Master Wizard in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Barrin, Master Wizard legal in Legacy? Legality

Barrin, Master Wizard is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Barrin, Master Wizard legal in Vintage? Legality

Barrin, Master Wizard is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Barrin, Master Wizard legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Barrin, Master Wizard in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Barrin, Master Wizard from? Details

This printing of Barrin, Master Wizard is from USG (USG), with collector number 63.

Barrin, Master Wizard may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Barrin, Master Wizard's rarity? Details

Barrin, Master Wizard is a rare card in USG.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Barrin, Master Wizard? Details

Barrin, Master Wizard was illustrated by Michael Sutfin.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Barrin, Master Wizard's power and toughness? Details

Barrin, Master Wizard is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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