The 1997 Magic: The Gathering Vanguard Series card featuring Barrin. This Rare entry, numbered 201 with set code PVAN, is illustrated by Christopher Rush.
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Vanguard Series
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The Barrin card from the 1997 Magic: The Gathering Vanguard Series is identified as a Rare card with the set code PVAN and card number 201. Illustrated by Christopher Rush, this Magic: The Gathering trading card game card features a Mana Value of 0. The card type is Vanguard with a Vanguard type line and vanguard layout. Its printed rules text instructs the player to "Sacrifice a permanent: Return target creature to its owner's hand." Flavor text describes Barrin as an old and powerful wizard living on the mysterious isle of Tolaria who trained the young Ertai and is Hanna's father. ## What is the card number for Barrin in the Vanguard Series? The card number for Barrin in the Magic: The Gathering Vanguard Series is 201. This identification is part of the set's catalog structure under set code PVAN. ## Who illustrated the Barrin Vanguard card? The Barrin card in the 1997 Magic: The Gathering Vanguard Series was illustrated by Christopher Rush. His artwork accompanies the card's rules text and flavor description. ## What is the mana value of the Barrin Vanguard card? The Barrin card has a Mana Value of 0. This stat is part of its game data within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game framework.
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Barrin
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Christopher Rush
Card Stock
English
Vanguard
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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.
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The card number for Barrin in the Magic: The Gathering Vanguard Series is 201. This identification is part of the set's catalog structure under set code PVAN.
The Barrin card in the 1997 Magic: The Gathering Vanguard Series was illustrated by Christopher Rush. His artwork accompanies the card's rules text and flavor description.
The Barrin card has a Mana Value of 0. This stat is part of its game data within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game framework.
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