Average Deck for Valentin, Dean of the Vein - Expensive +1/+1 Counters
Valentin, Dean of the Vein
Rank #1,880
4decks
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Average Decklist
- 1 Valentin, Dean of the VeinValentin, Dean of the Vein
- 1 Aetherflux ReservoirAetherflux Reservoir
- 1 Agadeem's AwakeningAgadeem's Awakening
- 1 Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Ashnod's AltarAshnod's Altar
- 1 Assassin's TrophyAssassin's Trophy
- 1 Astarion's ThirstAstarion's Thirst
- 1 Bala Ged RecoveryBala Ged Recovery
- 1 BayouBayou
- 1 Bear UmbraBear Umbra
- 1 Beast WhispererBeast Whisperer
- 1 Beledros WitherbloomBeledros Witherbloom
- 1 Binding the Old GodsBinding the Old Gods
- 1 Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1 Bolas's CitadelBolas's Citadel
- 1 Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1 Bow of NyleaBow of Nylea
- 1 Branching EvolutionBranching Evolution
- 1 Call of the RingCall of the Ring
- 1 Carpet of FlowersCarpet of Flowers
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Courser of KruphixCourser of Kruphix
- 1 Court of GarenbrigCourt of Garenbrig
- 1 Darkbore PathwayDarkbore Pathway
- 1 Deathrite ShamanDeathrite Shaman
- 1 Defiler of VigorDefiler of Vigor
- 1 Dig UpDig Up
- 1 Dina, Soul SteeperDina, Soul Steeper
- 1 Elves of Deep ShadowElves of Deep Shadow
- 1 Essence WardenEssence Warden
- 1 Excalibur IIExcalibur II
- 1 ExsanguinateExsanguinate
- 1 Forced AdaptationForced Adaptation
- 5 ForestForest
- 1 Gala GreetersGala Greeters
- 1 Gift of DoomGift of Doom
- 1 GreedGreed
- 1 Haywire MiteHaywire Mite
- 1 Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1 High MarketHigh Market
- 1 Inscription of AbundanceInscription of Abundance
- 1 Kami of Whispered HopesKami of Whispered Hopes
- 1 Llanowar WastesLlanowar Wastes
- 1 Malakir RebirthMalakir Rebirth
- 1 Mikaeus, the UnhallowedMikaeus, the Unhallowed
- 1 Mosswood DreadknightMosswood Dreadknight
- 1 Nature's ClaimNature's Claim
- 1 Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1 Nurturing PeatlandNurturing Peatland
- 1 Oath of the Ancient WoodOath of the Ancient Wood
- 1 Overgrown TombOvergrown Tomb
- 1 Ozolith, the Shattered SpireOzolith, the Shattered Spire
- 1 Phyrexian AltarPhyrexian Altar
- 1 Plaza of HeroesPlaza of Heroes
- 1 Prosperous InnkeeperProsperous Innkeeper
- 1 Radiant FountainRadiant Fountain
- 1 Revitalizing RepastRevitalizing Repast
- 1 Sapseep ForestSapseep Forest
- 1 Season of GrowthSeason of Growth
- 1 Sensei's Divining TopSensei's Divining Top
- 1 Sheoldred, the ApocalypseSheoldred, the Apocalypse
- 1 Sign in BloodSign in Blood
- 1 Social ClimberSocial Climber
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Spike FeederSpike Feeder
- 5 SwampSwamp
- 1 Sylvan LibrarySylvan Library
- 1 Talisman of ResilienceTalisman of Resilience
- 1 Talon Gates of MadaraTalon Gates of Madara
- 1 Tamiyo's SafekeepingTamiyo's Safekeeping
- 1 The Great HengeThe Great Henge
- 1 The Meathook MassacreThe Meathook Massacre
- 1 Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1 Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1 Tyrant GuardTyrant Guard
- 1 Umbral Collar ZealotUmbral Collar Zealot
- 1 Undergrowth StadiumUndergrowth Stadium
- 1 Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1 Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1 Village RitesVillage Rites
- 1 Vito, Thorn of the Dusk RoseVito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
- 1 Vorinclex, Monstrous RaiderVorinclex, Monstrous Raider
- 1 Walking BallistaWalking Ballista
- 1 Wastewood VergeWastewood Verge
- 1 Well RestedWell Rested
- 1 Whip of ErebosWhip of Erebos
- 1 Wild GrowthWild Growth
- 1 Witch's ClinicWitch's Clinic
- 1 Woodland CemeteryWoodland Cemetery
- 1 Yavimaya, Cradle of GrowthYavimaya, Cradle of Growth
- 1 Zulaport CutthroatZulaport Cutthroat
Beast Whisperer
Beast Whisperer
Beledros Witherbloom
Beledros Witherbloom
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
Courser of Kruphix
Courser of Kruphix
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
Gala Greeters
Gala Greeters
Haywire Mite
Haywire Mite
Kami of Whispered Hopes
Kami of Whispered Hopes
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
Mosswood Dreadknight
Mosswood Dreadknight
Prosperous Innkeeper
Prosperous Innkeeper
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Social Climber
Social Climber
Spike Feeder
Spike Feeder
Tyrant Guard
Tyrant Guard
Umbral Collar Zealot
Umbral Collar Zealot
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
Walking Ballista
Walking Ballista
Zulaport Cutthroat
Zulaport Cutthroat
Instants (9)
Assassin's Trophy
Assassin's Trophy
Astarion's Thirst
Astarion's Thirst
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Inscription of Abundance
Inscription of Abundance
Malakir Rebirth
Malakir Rebirth
Nature's Claim
Nature's Claim
Revitalizing Repast
Revitalizing Repast
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
Village Rites
Village Rites
Sorceries (8)
Agadeem's Awakening
Agadeem's Awakening
Bala Ged Recovery
Bala Ged Recovery
Dig Up
Dig Up
Exsanguinate
Exsanguinate
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Sign in Blood
Sign in Blood
Three Visits
Three Visits
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Artifacts (13)
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
Excalibur II
Excalibur II
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
Phyrexian Altar
Phyrexian Altar
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 (15)
Bear Umbra
Bear Umbra
Binding the Old Gods
Binding the Old Gods
Branching Evolution
Branching Evolution
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
Oath of the Ancient Wood
Oath of the Ancient Wood
Season of Growth
Season of Growth
Sylvan Library
Sylvan Library
The Meathook Massacre
The Meathook Massacre
Well Rested
Well Rested
Wild Growth
Wild Growth
Lands (20)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Bayou
Bayou
Boseiju, Who Endures
Boseiju, Who Endures
Command Tower
Command Tower
Darkbore Pathway
Darkbore Pathway
High Market
High Market
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
Talon Gates of Madara
Talon Gates of Madara
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
Woodland Cemetery
Woodland Cemetery
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Basics (2)
Forest
5 Forests
Swamp
5 Swamps