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Valentin, Dean of the Vein
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Valentin, Dean of the VeinValentin, Dean of the Vein
Creatures (34)
- 1Armorcraft JudgeArmorcraft Judge
- 1Bogwater LumaretBogwater Lumaret
- 1Corpsejack MenaceCorpsejack Menace
- 1Devoted DruidDevoted Druid
- 1Dina, Soul SteeperDina, Soul Steeper
- 1Dreamdrinker VampireDreamdrinker Vampire
- 1Essence WardenEssence Warden
- 1Evolution SageEvolution Sage
- 1Fetid GargantuaFetid Gargantua
- 1FlensermiteFlensermite
- 1Forgotten AncientForgotten Ancient
- 1Herd BalothHerd Baloth
- 1Heronblade EliteHeronblade Elite
- 1Iridescent HornbeetleIridescent Hornbeetle
- 1Jaddi OffshootJaddi Offshoot
- 1Kalonian HydraKalonian Hydra
- 1Kami of Whispered HopesKami of Whispered Hopes
- 1Kazandu NectarpotKazandu Nectarpot
- 1Marauding Blight-PriestMarauding Blight-Priest
- 1Mer-Ek NightbladeMer-Ek Nightblade
- 1Moseo, Vein's New DeanMoseo, Vein's New Dean
- 1Nighthawk ScavengerNighthawk Scavenger
- 1Overgrown ArchOvergrown Arch
- 1Prosperous InnkeeperProsperous Innkeeper
- 1Raucous AudienceRaucous Audience
- 1Rishkar, Peema RenegadeRishkar, Peema Renegade
- 1Scurry OakScurry Oak
- 1Shopkeeper's BaneShopkeeper's Bane
- 1Social ClimberSocial Climber
- 1Spike FeederSpike Feeder
- 1Teacher's PestTeacher's Pest
- 1Tenured InkcasterTenured Inkcaster
- 1Winding ConstrictorWinding Constrictor
- 1Witch of the MoorsWitch of the Moors
Instants (10)
- 1Assassin's TrophyAssassin's Trophy
- 1Infuse with VitalityInfuse with Vitality
- 1Inspiring CallInspiring Call
- 1Mortality SpearMortality Spear
- 1Origin of MetalbendingOrigin of Metalbending
- 1Plumb the ForbiddenPlumb the Forbidden
- 1PutrefyPutrefy
- 1Snakeskin VeilSnakeskin Veil
- 1Witherbloom CharmWitherbloom Charm
- 1Wrap in VigorWrap in Vigor
Sorceries (7)
- 1CultivateCultivate
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Grapple with DeathGrapple with Death
- 1Kodama's ReachKodama's Reach
- 1Oracle's RestorationOracle's Restoration
- 1Pull from the GravePull from the Grave
- 1Rampant GrowthRampant Growth
Artifacts (9)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Demon's HornDemon's Horn
- 1Fountain of RenewalFountain of Renewal
- 1Prism RingPrism Ring
- 1Pristine TalismanPristine Talisman
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Tablet of the GuildsTablet of the Guilds
- 1Talisman of ResilienceTalisman of Resilience
- 1Wurm's ToothWurm's Tooth
Enchantments (3)
- 1Colossal MajestyColossal Majesty
- 1Comforting CounselComforting Counsel
- 1Lion UmbraLion Umbra
Lands (36)
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 15ForestForest
- 1Necroblossom SnarlNecroblossom Snarl
- 1Radiant FountainRadiant Fountain
- 13SwampSwamp
- 1Twilight MireTwilight Mire
- 1Viridescent BogViridescent Bog
- 1Wastewood VergeWastewood Verge
- 1Woodland CemeteryWoodland Cemetery
Armorcraft Judge
Armorcraft Judge
Bogwater Lumaret
Bogwater Lumaret
Corpsejack Menace
Corpsejack Menace
Devoted Druid
Devoted Druid
Dina, Soul Steeper
Dina, Soul Steeper
Dreamdrinker Vampire
Dreamdrinker Vampire
Essence Warden
Essence Warden
Evolution Sage
Evolution Sage
Fetid Gargantua
Fetid Gargantua
Flensermite
Flensermite
Forgotten Ancient
Forgotten Ancient
Herd Baloth
Herd Baloth
Heronblade Elite
Heronblade Elite
Iridescent Hornbeetle
Iridescent Hornbeetle
Jaddi Offshoot
Jaddi Offshoot
Kalonian Hydra
Kalonian Hydra
Kami of Whispered Hopes
Kami of Whispered Hopes
Kazandu Nectarpot
Kazandu Nectarpot
Marauding Blight-Priest
Marauding Blight-Priest
Mer-Ek Nightblade
Mer-Ek Nightblade
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
Nighthawk Scavenger
Nighthawk Scavenger
Overgrown Arch
Overgrown Arch
Prosperous Innkeeper
Prosperous Innkeeper
Raucous Audience
Raucous Audience
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
Scurry Oak
Scurry Oak
Shopkeeper's Bane
Shopkeeper's Bane
Social Climber
Social Climber
Spike Feeder
Spike Feeder
Teacher's Pest
Teacher's Pest
Tenured Inkcaster
Tenured Inkcaster
Winding Constrictor
Winding Constrictor
Witch of the Moors
Witch of the Moors
Instants (10)
Assassin's Trophy
Assassin's Trophy
Infuse with Vitality
Infuse with Vitality
Inspiring Call
Inspiring Call
Mortality Spear
Mortality Spear
Origin of Metalbending
Origin of Metalbending
Plumb the Forbidden
Plumb the Forbidden
Putrefy
Putrefy
Snakeskin Veil
Snakeskin Veil
Witherbloom Charm
Witherbloom Charm
Wrap in Vigor
Wrap in Vigor
Sorceries (7)
Cultivate
Cultivate
Farseek
Farseek
Grapple with Death
Grapple with Death
Kodama's Reach
Kodama's Reach
Oracle's Restoration
Oracle's Restoration
Pull from the Grave
Pull from the Grave
Rampant Growth
Rampant Growth
Artifacts (9)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Demon's Horn
Demon's Horn
Fountain of Renewal
Fountain of Renewal
Prism Ring
Prism Ring
Pristine Talisman
Pristine Talisman
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Tablet of the Guilds
Tablet of the Guilds
Talisman of Resilience
Talisman of Resilience
Wurm's Tooth
Wurm's Tooth
Enchantments (3)
Colossal Majesty
Colossal Majesty
Comforting Counsel
Comforting Counsel
Lion Umbra
Lion Umbra
Lands (8)
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Necroblossom Snarl
Necroblossom Snarl
Radiant Fountain
Radiant Fountain
Twilight Mire
Twilight Mire
Viridescent Bog
Viridescent Bog
Wastewood Verge
Wastewood Verge
Woodland Cemetery
Woodland Cemetery
Basics (2)
Forest
15 Forest
Swamp
13 Swamp