Trinket Mage
Commander 2016 102 • common
- Set
- Commander 2016
- Collector number
- 102
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Scott Chou
- Market price
- $0.43
What it does
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Trinket Mage on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Trinket Mage was first introduced in the original Mirrodin block in 2003, designed as a utility creature capable of tutoring for low-cost artifacts. By the time it was reprinted in the Commander 2016 set, the card had become a staple in various blue-aligned formats for its ability to provide card advantage and consistency by pulling essential tools like Sol Ring or Sensei's Divining Top from a player's library.
The art for the Commander 2016 version utilizes the illustration by Matthew D. Wilson, which captures the mage amidst his collection of magical apparatus. The design intent behind the card remains focused on the 'toolbox' philosophy of gameplay, where the player sacrifices raw power for the flexibility to find the exact answer needed for the board state, a strategy that has kept it relevant in long-form multiplayer formats for years.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Trinket Mage
Trinket Mage is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Commander 2016 102 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Trinket Mage on collecto.rs?
Trinket Mage doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Trinket Mage?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Trinket Mage catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Trinket Mage is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
