So long as you have 4-5 valid targets each to tutor for, Trinket Mage and Tribute Mage have always pulled their weight for me, so I have no issue recommending them for any blue deck looking for an efficient tutor that also improves your battlefield presence
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Kulrath KnightKulrath Knight - 15,863 decks Dealing damage in the form of -1/-1 counters just isn't that groundbreaking of an ability in Commander, unless you're ratcheting up certain synergies
Besides, I could easily imagine Merfolk decks not even playing it
It's an excellent choice for TCG players and makes for a top-notch gift!
Maybe it's because I like more linear forms of play