Toluz points to a heavy discard strategy with mechanics like loot, connive, cycling, channel, and the like
It also was an excellent topdeck in the late game because of its Monstrosity X ability, which often amounted to a double removal spell, and would sometimes even straight-up Plague Wind the opponent while putting a 12/12 or bigger creature onto the battlefield
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While a 0/4 with defender may not seem like much at first, whenever you cast an instant or sorcery, you can remove one of these ice counters
Emeria's Call / Emeria, Shattered Skyclave At 7 mana, Emeria's Call gives you two 4/4 flying Angel Warriors and protects your non-angel creatures with indestructibility until your next turnperfect for setting up a swing