Trostani Discordant — ruling 1

The owner of a token is the player who created it.

Trostani Discordant — ruling 2

Because damage remains marked on a creature until it's removed as the turn ends, nonlethal damage dealt to other creatures you control may become lethal if Trostani leaves the battlefield during that turn.

Trostani Discordant — ruling 3

If a creature has an ability that triggers at the beginning of each end step and Trostani's ability causes you to gain control of it, the ability of that creature is still controlled by the creature's former controller. If the creature has an ability that triggers at the beginning of your end step, that ability doesn't trigger when you gain control of it.

Trostani Discordant : règles, fonctionnement et interactions (MTG)

Trostani Discordant is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

Official card text

Other creatures you control get +1/+1. When Trostani enters, create two 1/1 white Soldier creature tokens with lifelink. At the beginning of your end step, each player gains control of all creatures they own.

Complete guide

Trostani Discordant is a powerful Selesnya leader that brings reinforcements and ensures your army remains loyal. This legendary dryad provides a global buff to your team while punishing opponents who try to steal your creatures. It is a cornerstone for token strategies and a nightmare for control players relying on theft effects.

What it Does

Trostani Discordant provides three distinct benefits. First, it acts as an 'anthem' by giving other creatures you control +1/+1. Second, it creates two 1/1 white Soldier creature tokens with lifelink when it enters the battlefield. Finally, it features a unique cleanup effect at the beginning of your end step that returns all creatures to their rightful owners.

Step-by-Step Resolution

When Trostani Discordant enters the battlefield, its triggered ability goes on the stack. Once it resolves, you create two Soldier tokens. Because Trostani is already on the battlefield, these tokens immediately benefit from the +1/+1 buff. Later, when you reach your end step, Trostani's third ability triggers. This ability checks the ownership of every creature on the battlefield and moves control of those creatures back to the players who started the game with them in their deck (or who created them, in the case of tokens).

Common Mistakes

A common mistake involves timing and state-based actions. Because the +1/+1 buff is a continuous effect, if Trostani leaves the battlefield, your other creatures lose the bonus immediately. If those creatures had taken damage earlier in the turn that now equals or exceeds their original toughness, they will be destroyed. Additionally, remember that Trostani's control-shifting ability happens at the start of the end step; if you steal a creature later in that same end step, it won't be returned until the next turn's end step.

When to Play it

Play Trostani Discordant when you need to stabilize the board or reclaim assets. It is particularly effective against decks using 'Threaten' effects or cards like Agent of Treachery. Since it produces multiple bodies, it is also a great choice for decks that benefit from having a high creature count or lifelink synergies.

Interaction examples

Reclaiming Your Golem

Solemn Simulacrum

If an opponent uses a spell to take control of your Solemn Simulacrum, Trostani Discordant will fix the situation. At the beginning of your end step, Trostani's ability triggers, recognizing that you are the owner of the Solemn Simulacrum. Control is immediately restored to you.

Doubling the Reinforcements

Roaming Throne

If you control Roaming Throne and have chosen 'Dryad' as its type, Trostani Discordant will trigger twice when it enters the battlefield. Instead of two Soldier tokens, you will create four. Furthermore, because Roaming Throne is a creature you control, it will receive the +1/+1 buff from Trostani.

Empowering the Tokens

Soldier

When Trostani Discordant enters, it creates two 1/1 Soldier tokens. Because of Trostani's static ability, these tokens are actually 2/2 creatures with lifelink as long as Trostani remains on the battlefield. If Trostani is removed, the Soldier tokens immediately revert to being 1/1 creatures.

Guide written with AI from the official text and rulings. Official English text prevails.

How it works : Trostani Discordant

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

#1October 5, 2018· Wizards of the Coast
The owner of a token is the player who created it.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#2October 5, 2018· Wizards of the Coast
Because damage remains marked on a creature until it's removed as the turn ends, nonlethal damage dealt to other creatures you control may become lethal if Trostani leaves the battlefield during that turn.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#3October 5, 2018· Wizards of the Coast
If a creature has an ability that triggers at the beginning of each end step and Trostani's ability causes you to gain control of it, the ability of that creature is still controlled by the creature's former controller. If the creature has an ability that triggers at the beginning of your end step, that ability doesn't trigger when you gain control of it.
No other card is named in this ruling.