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Valentin, Dean of the Vein
Rank #1,969
5decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Valentin, Dean of the VeinValentin, Dean of the Vein
Creatures (23)
- 1Beledros WitherbloomBeledros Witherbloom
- 1Benevolent HydraBenevolent Hydra
- 1Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1Bogwater LumaretBogwater Lumaret
- 1Deathrite ShamanDeathrite Shaman
- 1Defiler of VigorDefiler of Vigor
- 1Dina, Soul SteeperDina, Soul Steeper
- 1Elves of Deep ShadowElves of Deep Shadow
- 1Essence WardenEssence Warden
- 1Ezzaroot ChannelerEzzaroot Channeler
- 1Gala GreetersGala Greeters
- 1Haywire MiteHaywire Mite
- 1Kami of Whispered HopesKami of Whispered Hopes
- 1Llanowar ElvesLlanowar Elves
- 1Mosswood DreadknightMosswood Dreadknight
- 1Prosperous InnkeeperProsperous Innkeeper
- 1Scavenging OozeScavenging Ooze
- 1Sheoldred, the ApocalypseSheoldred, the Apocalypse
- 1Social ClimberSocial Climber
- 1Spike FeederSpike Feeder
- 1Umbral Collar ZealotUmbral Collar Zealot
- 1Vito, Thorn of the Dusk RoseVito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
- 1Zulaport CutthroatZulaport Cutthroat
Instants (8)
- 1Assassin's TrophyAssassin's Trophy
- 1Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1Inscription of AbundanceInscription of Abundance
- 1Malakir RebirthMalakir Rebirth
- 1Nature's ClaimNature's Claim
- 1Pulse of MurasaPulse of Murasa
- 1Revitalizing RepastRevitalizing Repast
- 1Tamiyo's SafekeepingTamiyo's Safekeeping
Sorceries (9)
- 1Bala Ged RecoveryBala Ged Recovery
- 1Dig UpDig Up
- 1Essence PulseEssence Pulse
- 1ExsanguinateExsanguinate
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1Sign in BloodSign in Blood
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
Artifacts (14)
- 1Aetherflux ReservoirAetherflux Reservoir
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Ashnod's AltarAshnod's Altar
- 1Bolas's CitadelBolas's Citadel
- 1Bow of NyleaBow of Nylea
- 1Cauldron of EssenceCauldron of Essence
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Ozolith, the Shattered SpireOzolith, the Shattered Spire
- 1Pristine TalismanPristine Talisman
- 1Sensei's Divining TopSensei's Divining Top
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of ResilienceTalisman of Resilience
- 1The Great HengeThe Great Henge
- 1Whip of ErebosWhip of Erebos
Enchantments (13)
- 1Call of the RingCall of the Ring
- 1Carpet of FlowersCarpet of Flowers
- 1Court of GarenbrigCourt of Garenbrig
- 1Forced AdaptationForced Adaptation
- 1Gift of DoomGift of Doom
- 1GreedGreed
- 1Mark of SakikoMark of Sakiko
- 1Phyrexian ArenaPhyrexian Arena
- 1Survival of the FittestSurvival of the Fittest
- 1Sylvan LibrarySylvan Library
- 1Trudge GardenTrudge Garden
- 1Well RestedWell Rested
- 1Wild GrowthWild Growth
Lands (32)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Darkbore PathwayDarkbore Pathway
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 7ForestForest
- 1Golgari Rot FarmGolgari Rot Farm
- 1High MarketHigh Market
- 1Jungle HollowJungle Hollow
- 1Llanowar WastesLlanowar Wastes
- 1Nurturing PeatlandNurturing Peatland
- 1Overgrown TombOvergrown Tomb
- 1Plaza of HeroesPlaza of Heroes
- 1Radiant FountainRadiant Fountain
- 1Sapseep ForestSapseep Forest
- 6SwampSwamp
- 1Undergrowth StadiumUndergrowth Stadium
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Wastewood VergeWastewood Verge
- 1Witch's ClinicWitch's Clinic
- 1Yavimaya, Cradle of GrowthYavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Beledros Witherbloom
Beledros Witherbloom
Benevolent Hydra
Benevolent Hydra
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
Bogwater Lumaret
Bogwater Lumaret
Deathrite Shaman
Deathrite Shaman
Defiler of Vigor
Defiler of Vigor
Dina, Soul Steeper
Dina, Soul Steeper
Elves of Deep Shadow
Elves of Deep Shadow
Essence Warden
Essence Warden
Ezzaroot Channeler
Ezzaroot Channeler
Gala Greeters
Gala Greeters
Haywire Mite
Haywire Mite
Kami of Whispered Hopes
Kami of Whispered Hopes
Llanowar Elves
Llanowar Elves
Mosswood Dreadknight
Mosswood Dreadknight
Prosperous Innkeeper
Prosperous Innkeeper
Scavenging Ooze
Scavenging Ooze
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Social Climber
Social Climber
Spike Feeder
Spike Feeder
Umbral Collar Zealot
Umbral Collar Zealot
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
Zulaport Cutthroat
Zulaport Cutthroat
Instants (8)
Assassin's Trophy
Assassin's Trophy
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Inscription of Abundance
Inscription of Abundance
Malakir Rebirth
Malakir Rebirth
Nature's Claim
Nature's Claim
Pulse of Murasa
Pulse of Murasa
Revitalizing Repast
Revitalizing Repast
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
Sorceries (9)
Bala Ged Recovery
Bala Ged Recovery
Dig Up
Dig Up
Essence Pulse
Essence Pulse
Exsanguinate
Exsanguinate
Farseek
Farseek
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Sign in Blood
Sign in Blood
Three Visits
Three Visits
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Artifacts (14)
Aetherflux Reservoir
Aetherflux Reservoir
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Ashnod's Altar
Ashnod's Altar
Bolas's Citadel
Bolas's Citadel
Bow of Nylea
Bow of Nylea
Cauldron of Essence
Cauldron of Essence
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
Pristine Talisman
Pristine Talisman
Sensei's Divining Top
Sensei's Divining Top
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Resilience
Talisman of Resilience
The Great Henge
The Great Henge
Whip of Erebos
Whip of Erebos
Enchantments (13)
Call of the Ring
Call of the Ring
Carpet of Flowers
Carpet of Flowers
Court of Garenbrig
Court of Garenbrig
Forced Adaptation
Forced Adaptation
Gift of Doom
Gift of Doom
Greed
Greed
Mark of Sakiko
Mark of Sakiko
Phyrexian Arena
Phyrexian Arena
Survival of the Fittest
Survival of the Fittest
Sylvan Library
Sylvan Library
Trudge Garden
Trudge Garden
Well Rested
Well Rested
Wild Growth
Wild Growth
Lands (19)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Command Tower
Command Tower
Darkbore Pathway
Darkbore Pathway
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Golgari Rot Farm
Golgari Rot Farm
High Market
High Market
Jungle Hollow
Jungle Hollow
Llanowar Wastes
Llanowar Wastes
Nurturing Peatland
Nurturing Peatland
Overgrown Tomb
Overgrown Tomb
Plaza of Heroes
Plaza of Heroes
Radiant Fountain
Radiant Fountain
Sapseep Forest
Sapseep Forest
Undergrowth Stadium
Undergrowth Stadium
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Wastewood Verge
Wastewood Verge
Witch's Clinic
Witch's Clinic
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Basics (2)
Forest
7 Forest
Swamp
6 Swamp