Tools of the Trade

Tools of the Trade is a 1-cost rare Power card for the Silent that draws 1 card and discards 1 card at the start of each turn. This automatic cycling improves hand quality every turn for the rest of the fight, helping you find the right cards consistently. The discard triggers discard synergies passively.

Tools of the Trade synergizes with Reflex and Tactician, which trigger when discarded for free draws and energy every turn. Sneaky deals damage each turn from the automatic discard. Noxious Fumes layers passive damage on top of the passive cycling. Well-Laid Plans lets you Retain the drawn card if it is valuable, while discarding something less useful.

Silent players should pick Tools of the Trade in discard-synergy builds where the daily discard triggers Reflex and Tactician for enormous recurring value. It also provides general deck quality improvement in any build. The card excels in long boss fights against Knowledge Demon and Doormaker where consistent cycling finds your best cards repeatedly.