Barrin's Codex
Barrin's Codex is a Rare Artifact — Book from Urza's Saga (286) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.47 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Barrin's Codex suits collectors and players working on Urza's Saga who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Barrin's Codex from Urza's Saga?
Barrin's Codex is a Artifact — Book in Urza's Saga numbered 286. Mana cost {4}. Barrin's Codex (286) is a format-relevant Artifact — Book in Urza's Saga with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Barrin's Codex worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.47 for Barrin's Codex. Low and high spread runs $0.47 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.46; Normal: $0.47. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 286 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Urza's Saga |
|---|---|
| Number | 286 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.47 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.46 |
| cardmarket | $0.46 |
| Normal | $0.47 |
How collectible is Barrin's Codex?
Barrin's Codex is a Rare printing in Urza's Saga. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 286 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1998.
What are the key details for Barrin's Codex?
Barrin's Codex lists as Artifact — Book. Artist: DiTerlizzi. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 286 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Barrin's Codex (286) is a format-relevant Artifact — Book in Urza's Saga with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Barrin's Codex is catalogued as Rare Artifact — Book in Urza's Saga, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.47 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.46; Normal: $0.47).
- Mana cost {4} and type line Artifact — Book help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $0.47 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Barrin's Codex from Urza's Saga?
Barrin's Codex is a Rare Artifact — Book from Urza's Saga numbered 286 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Barrin's Codex worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.47 for ungraded Barrin's Codex. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Barrin's Codex?
Barrin's Codex is catalogued as Rare in Urza's Saga. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Barrin's Codex legal in Commander or Standard?
Barrin's Codex shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Barrin's Codex near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.47. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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