Average Deck for Valentin, Dean of the Vein - Expensive Aristocrats
Valentin, Dean of the Vein
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Valentin, Dean of the VeinValentin, Dean of the Vein
Creatures (29)
- 1Accomplished AlchemistAccomplished Alchemist
- 1Ayara, First of LocthwainAyara, First of Locthwain
- 1Beledros WitherbloomBeledros Witherbloom
- 1Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1Blood ArtistBlood Artist
- 1Bloodthirsty AerialistBloodthirsty Aerialist
- 1Blossoming BogbeastBlossoming Bogbeast
- 1DeathgreeterDeathgreeter
- 1Deathrite ShamanDeathrite Shaman
- 1Defiler of VigorDefiler of Vigor
- 1Dina, Soul SteeperDina, Soul Steeper
- 1Essence WardenEssence Warden
- 1Evolution WitnessEvolution Witness
- 1Ezzaroot ChannelerEzzaroot Channeler
- 1Fetid GargantuaFetid Gargantua
- 1Gala GreetersGala Greeters
- 1Haywire MiteHaywire Mite
- 1Honor TrollHonor Troll
- 1Incubation DruidIncubation Druid
- 1Kami of Whispered HopesKami of Whispered Hopes
- 1Marauding Blight-PriestMarauding Blight-Priest
- 1Mosswood DreadknightMosswood Dreadknight
- 1Prize PigPrize Pig
- 1Prosperous InnkeeperProsperous Innkeeper
- 1Social ClimberSocial Climber
- 1Umbral Collar ZealotUmbral Collar Zealot
- 1Vito, Thorn of the Dusk RoseVito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
- 1Witch of the MoorsWitch of the Moors
- 1Zulaport CutthroatZulaport Cutthroat
Instants (8)
- 1Deadly DisputeDeadly Dispute
- 1Fortifying DraughtFortifying Draught
- 1Inscription of AbundanceInscription of Abundance
- 1Nature's ClaimNature's Claim
- 1Pulse of MurasaPulse of Murasa
- 1Tamiyo's SafekeepingTamiyo's Safekeeping
- 1Village RitesVillage Rites
- 1Weather the StormWeather the Storm
Sorceries (8)
- 1Dig UpDig Up
- 1Essence PulseEssence Pulse
- 1ExsanguinateExsanguinate
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1Rampant GrowthRampant Growth
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
Artifacts (16)
- 1Aetherflux ReservoirAetherflux Reservoir
- 1Ashnod's AltarAshnod's Altar
- 1Bolas's CitadelBolas's Citadel
- 1Bow of NyleaBow of Nylea
- 1Demon's HornDemon's Horn
- 1Excalibur IIExcalibur II
- 1Golgari SignetGolgari Signet
- 1Phyrexian AltarPhyrexian Altar
- 1Pristine TalismanPristine Talisman
- 1Sensei's Divining TopSensei's Divining Top
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of ResilienceTalisman of Resilience
- 1The Great HengeThe Great Henge
- 1Well of Lost DreamsWell of Lost Dreams
- 1Whip of ErebosWhip of Erebos
- 1Wurm's ToothWurm's Tooth
Enchantments (5)
- 1Blight MoundBlight Mound
- 1GreedGreed
- 1LifegiftLifegift
- 1Moldervine ReclamationMoldervine Reclamation
- 1Sylvan LibrarySylvan Library
Lands (33)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1BayouBayou
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Darkbore PathwayDarkbore Pathway
- 1Deathcap GladeDeathcap Glade
- 1Fabled PassageFabled Passage
- 6ForestForest
- 1Grim BackwoodsGrim Backwoods
- 1High MarketHigh Market
- 1Llanowar WastesLlanowar Wastes
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Nurturing PeatlandNurturing Peatland
- 1Overgrown TombOvergrown Tomb
- 1Prismatic VistaPrismatic Vista
- 1Radiant FountainRadiant Fountain
- 1Reflecting PoolReflecting Pool
- 6SwampSwamp
- 1The ShireThe Shire
- 1Underground MortuaryUnderground Mortuary
- 1Undergrowth StadiumUndergrowth Stadium
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Wastewood VergeWastewood Verge
Accomplished Alchemist
Accomplished Alchemist
Ayara, First of Locthwain
Ayara, First of Locthwain
Beledros Witherbloom
Beledros Witherbloom
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
Blood Artist
Blood Artist
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
Blossoming Bogbeast
Blossoming Bogbeast
Deathgreeter
Deathgreeter
Deathrite Shaman
Deathrite Shaman
Defiler of Vigor
Defiler of Vigor
Dina, Soul Steeper
Dina, Soul Steeper
Essence Warden
Essence Warden
Evolution Witness
Evolution Witness
Ezzaroot Channeler
Ezzaroot Channeler
Fetid Gargantua
Fetid Gargantua
Gala Greeters
Gala Greeters
Haywire Mite
Haywire Mite
Honor Troll
Honor Troll
Incubation Druid
Incubation Druid
Kami of Whispered Hopes
Kami of Whispered Hopes
Marauding Blight-Priest
Marauding Blight-Priest
Mosswood Dreadknight
Mosswood Dreadknight
Prize Pig
Prize Pig
Prosperous Innkeeper
Prosperous Innkeeper
Social Climber
Social Climber
Umbral Collar Zealot
Umbral Collar Zealot
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
Witch of the Moors
Witch of the Moors
Zulaport Cutthroat
Zulaport Cutthroat
Instants (8)
Deadly Dispute
Deadly Dispute
Fortifying Draught
Fortifying Draught
Inscription of Abundance
Inscription of Abundance
Nature's Claim
Nature's Claim
Pulse of Murasa
Pulse of Murasa
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
Village Rites
Village Rites
Weather the Storm
Weather the Storm
Sorceries (8)
Dig Up
Dig Up
Essence Pulse
Essence Pulse
Exsanguinate
Exsanguinate
Farseek
Farseek
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Rampant Growth
Rampant Growth
Three Visits
Three Visits
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Artifacts (16)
Aetherflux Reservoir
Aetherflux Reservoir
Ashnod's Altar
Ashnod's Altar
Bolas's Citadel
Bolas's Citadel
Bow of Nylea
Bow of Nylea
Demon's Horn
Demon's Horn
Excalibur II
Excalibur II
Golgari Signet
Golgari Signet
Phyrexian Altar
Phyrexian Altar
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
Well of Lost Dreams
Well of Lost Dreams
Whip of Erebos
Whip of Erebos
Wurm's Tooth
Wurm's Tooth
Enchantments (5)
Blight Mound
Blight Mound
Greed
Greed
Lifegift
Lifegift
Moldervine Reclamation
Moldervine Reclamation
Sylvan Library
Sylvan Library
Lands (21)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Bayou
Bayou
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Darkbore Pathway
Darkbore Pathway
Deathcap Glade
Deathcap Glade
Fabled Passage
Fabled Passage
Grim Backwoods
Grim Backwoods
High Market
High Market
Llanowar Wastes
Llanowar Wastes
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Nurturing Peatland
Nurturing Peatland
Overgrown Tomb
Overgrown Tomb
Prismatic Vista
Prismatic Vista
Radiant Fountain
Radiant Fountain
Reflecting Pool
Reflecting Pool
The Shire
The Shire
Underground Mortuary
Underground Mortuary
Undergrowth Stadium
Undergrowth Stadium
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Wastewood Verge
Wastewood Verge
Basics (2)
Forest
6 Forest
Swamp
6 Swamp