And then, X number of years later, the process repeats itself.
Toluz points to a heavy discard strategy with mechanics like loot, connive, cycling, channel, and the like
9 Cultivator Colossus Would you like a big green land/card draw machine
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
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