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Average Deck for Valentin, Dean of the Vein - Expensive Upgraded
Valentin, Dean of the Vein
Rank #1,842
2decks

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Average Decklist
- 1 Valentin, Dean of the VeinValentin, Dean of the Vein
- 1 Aetherflux ReservoirAetherflux Reservoir
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Benevolent HydraBenevolent Hydra
- 1 Black Market ConnectionsBlack Market Connections
- 1 Blizzard BrawlBlizzard Brawl
- 1 Boar UmbraBoar Umbra
- 1 Bolas's CitadelBolas's Citadel
- 1 Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1 Bow of NyleaBow of Nylea
- 1 City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Courser of KruphixCourser of Kruphix
- 1 Court of GarenbrigCourt of Garenbrig
- 1 Dark ConfidantDark Confidant
- 1 Dark FavorDark Favor
- 1 Darkbore PathwayDarkbore Pathway
- 1 Deathrite ShamanDeathrite Shaman
- 1 Defiler of VigorDefiler of Vigor
- 1 Disciple of FreyaliseDisciple of Freyalise
- 1 Elves of Deep ShadowElves of Deep Shadow
- 1 Essence WardenEssence Warden
- 1 ExsanguinateExsanguinate
- 1 Forced AdaptationForced Adaptation
- 4 ForestForest
- 1 Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1 Gift of FangsGift of Fangs
- 1 HarmonizeHarmonize
- 1 HatredHatred
- 1 Haywire MiteHaywire Mite
- 1 Helm of the GodsHelm of the Gods
- 1 Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1 Hydra's GrowthHydra's Growth
- 1 Innkeeper's TalentInnkeeper's Talent
- 1 Insatiable AvariceInsatiable Avarice
- 1 Inscription of AbundanceInscription of Abundance
- 1 Llanowar WastesLlanowar Wastes
- 1 Malakir RebirthMalakir Rebirth
- 1 Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1 Molting SnakeskinMolting Snakeskin
- 1 Mosswood DreadknightMosswood Dreadknight
- 1 Myth UnboundMyth Unbound
- 1 Nature's ClaimNature's Claim
- 1 Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1 NecrologiaNecrologia
- 1 NecropotenceNecropotence
- 1 NettlecystNettlecyst
- 1 Night's WhisperNight's Whisper
- 1 Nurturing PeatlandNurturing Peatland
- 1 Ordeal of NyleaOrdeal of Nylea
- 1 Overgrown TombOvergrown Tomb
- 1 Prey UponPrey Upon
- 1 RancorRancor
- 1 Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1 Savage PunchSavage Punch
- 1 Scavenging OozeScavenging Ooze
- 1 Season of GrowthSeason of Growth
- 1 Selvala, Heart of the WildsSelvala, Heart of the Wilds
- 1 Sensei's Divining TopSensei's Divining Top
- 1 Sheoldred, the ApocalypseSheoldred, the Apocalypse
- 1 Sign in BloodSign in Blood
- 2 Snow-Covered ForestSnow-Covered Forest
- 2 Snow-Covered SwampSnow-Covered Swamp
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Spike FeederSpike Feeder
- 1 Staff of CompleationStaff of Compleation
- 1 Starting TownStarting Town
- 3 SwampSwamp
- 1 Sword of Fire and IceSword of Fire and Ice
- 1 Sword of Hearth and HomeSword of Hearth and Home
- 1 Sylvan LibrarySylvan Library
- 1 Tainted WoodTainted Wood
- 1 Tear AsunderTear Asunder
- 1 The Great HengeThe Great Henge
- 1 The Meathook MassacreThe Meathook Massacre
- 1 The One RingThe One Ring
- 1 The OzolithThe Ozolith
- 1 Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1 Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1 Thrull RetainerThrull Retainer
- 1 Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1 Twilight MireTwilight Mire
- 1 Tyrant GuardTyrant Guard
- 1 Undergrowth StadiumUndergrowth Stadium
- 1 Unholy Annex // Ritual ChamberUnholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
- 1 Unholy StrengthUnholy Strength
- 1 Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1 Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1 Vorinclex, Monstrous RaiderVorinclex, Monstrous Raider
- 1 Vow of MaliceVow of Malice
- 1 Wastewood VergeWastewood Verge
- 1 Witch's ClinicWitch's Clinic
- 1 Yavimaya, Cradle of GrowthYavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Benevolent Hydra
Benevolent Hydra
Courser of Kruphix
Courser of Kruphix
Dark Confidant
Dark Confidant
Deathrite Shaman
Deathrite Shaman
Defiler of Vigor
Defiler of Vigor
Disciple of Freyalise
Disciple of Freyalise
Elves of Deep Shadow
Elves of Deep Shadow
Essence Warden
Essence Warden
Haywire Mite
Haywire Mite
Mosswood Dreadknight
Mosswood Dreadknight
Scavenging Ooze
Scavenging Ooze
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Spike Feeder
Spike Feeder
Tyrant Guard
Tyrant Guard
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
Instants (7)
Hatred
Hatred
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Inscription of Abundance
Inscription of Abundance
Malakir Rebirth
Malakir Rebirth
Nature's Claim
Nature's Claim
Necrologia
Necrologia
Tear Asunder
Tear Asunder
Sorceries (11)
Blizzard Brawl
Blizzard Brawl
Exsanguinate
Exsanguinate
Harmonize
Harmonize
Insatiable Avarice
Insatiable Avarice
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Night's Whisper
Night's Whisper
Prey Upon
Prey Upon
Savage Punch
Savage Punch
Sign in Blood
Sign in Blood
Three Visits
Three Visits
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Artifacts (15)
Aetherflux Reservoir
Aetherflux Reservoir
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Bolas's Citadel
Bolas's Citadel
Bow of Nylea
Bow of Nylea
Helm of the Gods
Helm of the Gods
Nettlecyst
Nettlecyst
Sensei's Divining Top
Sensei's Divining Top
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Staff of Compleation
Staff of Compleation
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Hearth and Home
Sword of Hearth and Home
The Great Henge
The Great Henge
The One Ring
The One Ring
The Ozolith
The Ozolith
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Enchantments (20)
Black Market Connections
Black Market Connections
Boar Umbra
Boar Umbra
Court of Garenbrig
Court of Garenbrig
Dark Favor
Dark Favor
Forced Adaptation
Forced Adaptation
Gift of Fangs
Gift of Fangs
Hydra's Growth
Hydra's Growth
Innkeeper's Talent
Innkeeper's Talent
Molting Snakeskin
Molting Snakeskin
Myth Unbound
Myth Unbound
Necropotence
Necropotence
Ordeal of Nylea
Ordeal of Nylea
Rancor
Rancor
Season of Growth
Season of Growth
Sylvan Library
Sylvan Library
The Meathook Massacre
The Meathook Massacre
Thrull Retainer
Thrull Retainer
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
Unholy Strength
Unholy Strength
Vow of Malice
Vow of Malice
Lands (19)
Boseiju, Who Endures
Boseiju, Who Endures
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Darkbore Pathway
Darkbore Pathway
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Llanowar Wastes
Llanowar Wastes
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Nurturing Peatland
Nurturing Peatland
Overgrown Tomb
Overgrown Tomb
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Starting Town
Starting Town
Tainted Wood
Tainted Wood
Twilight Mire
Twilight Mire
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 (4)
Forest
4 Forests
Snow-Covered Forest
2 Snow-Covered Forests
Snow-Covered Swamp
2 Snow-Covered Swamps
Swamp
3 Swamps