The Trinket Mage is a 2016 Commander release card (C16/102) in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, designed to search for low mana cost artifacts.
Trinket Mage
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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Trinket Mage is a Human Wizard creature featured in the Magic: The Gathering Commander product line, specifically from the 2016 release known by the set code C16. As card number 102 in this Commander edition, it serves as a functional tool for players seeking to manipulate their library. The card’s primary ability allows you to search your library for an artifact card with a mana value of 1 or less, reveal it to your opponents, add it to your hand, and then shuffle your library. This interaction makes it a staple for decks looking to quickly assemble low-cost artifacts. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often value this piece for its design and gameplay utility within the Commander format. Illustrated by Scott Chou, the card represents a distinct era of the franchise's preconstructed decks. For those building their collection or completing the Commander C16 set, this common rarity card offers both nostalgic appeal and mechanical depth. Whether you are a long-time veteran or new to the hobby, understanding the role of cards like Trinket Mage helps in appreciating the broader ecosystem of the game.
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Trinket Mage
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Scott Chou
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}
Creature — Human Wizard
2 / 2
U
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When this creature enters, you may search your library for an artifact card with mana value 1 or less, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle.