(2021-06-18) If some of the targets are illegal as the triggered ability tries to resolve, the original division of damage still applies, but the damage that would have been dealt to the illegal targets isn't dealt at all
Barret Wallace Barret Wallaces real value comes from its equipment synergy: Whenever it attacks, Barret Wallace deals damage to the defending player based on how many equipped creatures you control
Oftentimes its finding the Tendrils of Agony or similar effect that actually wins
Its a riff on the classic flashback mechanic, which lets you tap a creature in play to reduce the cost to cast the spell from the graveyard
By turning any Elf spell, including Kindred ones, into card draw, this ability amps up this archetypes potential massively
You can find his previous stuff at Gizmodo and Paste if you look hard enough.