Art by Donato Giancola

Decklist of the Day · Sunday, May 24, 2026

Toluz's Discard Control

Toluz, Clever Conductor

Discard ControlLegendary Creature — Human Rogue

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Decklist

Brightclimb Pathway // Grimclimb Pathway

Caves of Koilos

Cephalid Coliseum

Clearwater Pathway // Murkwater Pathway

Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire

Hengegate Pathway // Mistgate Pathway

Otawara, Soaring City

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire

Deck Guide

Why Play This Deck

Toluz, Clever Conductor offers a unique control strategy that turns card disadvantage into advantage. Unlike traditional control decks that hoard resources, this deck actively discards cards to exile them safely with Toluz, then cashes them in at the perfect moment. The commander's built-in card selection through connive and the ability to convert discarded cards into a protected hand refill creates inevitability against opponents while maintaining interaction.

Play Summary

Deploy Toluz early and begin the discard engine with wheel effects like Dark Deal, Windfall, and Memory Jar to build up a large exile pile. Key payoffs like Archfiend of Ifnir punish opponents for your discard triggers by wiping their boards, while Bone Miser converts each discard into immediate value. Control the game with efficient removal and counterspells while cycling through your deck. Win by either grinding out card advantage through repeated wheel effects or sacrificing Toluz at the optimal moment to flood your hand with exiled cards for a decisive turn.

Key Synergies

Toluz, Clever Conductor+Archfiend of Ifnir

Windfall forces all players to discard their hands and draw fresh cards. Each card you discard triggers Archfiend's ability, putting -1/-1 counters on all opponent creatures while Toluz safely exiles your discarded cards for later use.

Bone Miser+Dark Deal+Memory Jar

Wheel effects with Bone Miser create explosive turns, converting each discarded card into mana, creatures, or card draw while Toluz banks them in exile. A single wheel can generate 5+ resources while clearing opponent hands.

Monument to Endurance+Bag of Holding+Toluz, Clever Conductor

Both artifacts convert your growing pile of exiled cards into repeatable value without needing Toluz to die, providing alternative engines to capitalize on the exile zone while keeping your commander safe.

Frantic Search+Ledger Shredder+Nimble Obstructionist

All three provide card selection while triggering Toluz's exile ability. Frantic Search untaps lands for tempo, Ledger Shredder grows from spell density, and Nimble Obstructionist cycles for value while providing instant-speed disruption.

Unearth+Reanimate+Toluz, Clever Conductor

Cheap reanimation spells target Toluz to re-trigger her connive ability and rebuild the exile zone after removal. This creates resilience and allows you to maintain the discard engine even through heavy interaction.

Opening Hand

Prioritize 3-4 lands including Command Tower or a dual land, Toluz or cheap interaction, and a wheel effect or discard outlet. The ideal opener has Toluz, protection like Counterspell or Swan Song, and either Dark Deal or Windfall to begin building the exile pile immediately. Avoid hands with only expensive spells, no interaction, or insufficient mana sources. Mulligan aggressively for hands that can deploy Toluz on curve with protection, as the entire strategy revolves around the commander's exile ability.