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Aether Channelerutility$1.10Provides flexible tempo by bouncing a creature or planeswalker, similar to Barrin’s enters-the-battlefield bounce mode. It also gives additional utility depending on the chosen mode.Man-o'-WarutilityBudget$0.13A classic blue bounce creature that returns a creature to hand on entry, closely matching Barrin’s primary battlefield-tempo function. It lacks the card-draw rider but is cheaper.Aether AdeptutilityBudget$0.12Straightforward creature bounce on a body, serving the same tempo role as Barrin’s ETB ability. It is simpler but has the same core play pattern.Reflector Mageremoval$6.65Bounces a creature and helps keep it off the board for a turn, filling a similar tempo/removal role. It is stronger against creatures specifically, though it cannot hit planeswalkers.Venser, Shaper Savantutility$0.72Bounces any spell or permanent and is a premium blue tempo tool, overlapping with Barrin’s flexible bounce role. It is more versatile and instant-speed.RavenformremovalBudget$0.22Blue removal that temporarily exiles a creature or artifact, functioning as a tempo answer similar to bouncing a threat. It is not a creature, but it serves the same interactive slot in blue decks.WithdrawremovalBudget$0.17Can bounce a creature and also punish overextension by returning another small creature, fitting blue tempo strategies. It is more conditional but can create a strong swing.Repulsecard_drawBudget$0.21Simple blue instant-speed bounce that buys tempo and can replace itself by drawing a card. It mirrors Barrin’s interest in returning permanents to hand, though only hits creatures.
