Valentin, Dean of the Vein (Card)

Valentin, Dean of the Vein
In 12776 decks 0.90% of 1417728 decks
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MTGStocks
Dina, Soul Steeper
41.24% of 8012 decks 3304 decks
Beledros Witherbloom
38.66% of 3839 decks 1484 decks
Savra, Queen of the Golgari
30.18% of 4042 decks 1220 decks
Willowdusk, Essence Seer
49.95% of 1876 decks 937 decks
Indominus Rex, Alpha
8.70% of 7806 decks 679 decks
Jodah, the Unifier
1.53% of 24579 decks 376 decks
Esika, God of the Tree
1.61% of 20751 decks 335 decks
Betor, Ancestor's Voice
3.69% of 8257 decks 305 decks
Gyome, Master Chef
6.81% of 3743 decks 255 decks
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
3.84% of 6047 decks 232 decks
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tymna the Weaver
27.81% of 802 decks 223 decks
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
0.87% of 19754 decks 171 decks
Blex, Vexing Pest
24.85% of 684 decks 170 decks
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
0.77% of 20737 decks 160 decks
Kathril, Aspect Warper
3.41% of 3516 decks 120 decks
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
0.66% of 18105 decks 120 decks
Zimone and Dina
1.79% of 6540 decks 117 decks
Ygra, Eater of All
0.74% of 14656 decks 109 decks
Cleopatra, Exiled Pharaoh
4.85% of 1795 decks 87 decks
Sapling of Colfenor
17.67% of 464 decks 82 decks
New Cards
Haliya, Guided by Light
11% of 421 decks +10% synergy
Vernal Fen
5% of 1567 decks +5% synergy
Norman Osborn
5% of 21 decks +4% synergy
Terrasymbiosis
4% of 1580 decks +3% synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
4% of 1540 decks +3% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cultivate
55% of 12776 decks +54% synergy
Mortality Spear
47% of 12776 decks +47% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44% of 2776 decks +43% synergy
Rampant Growth
44% of 12776 decks +43% synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
42% of 12776 decks +42% synergy
Pest Infestation
42% of 12776 decks +42% synergy
Blood Artist
40% of 12776 decks +39% synergy
Essence Warden
40% of 12776 decks +39% synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
40% of 922 decks +39% synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
38% of 12776 decks +37% synergy
Top Cards
Sakura-Tribe Elder
38% of 12776 decks +37% synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
37% of 12776 decks +37% synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
36% of 12776 decks +35% synergy
Sanguine Bond
35% of 12776 decks +34% synergy
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
34% of 987 decks +33% synergy
Assassin's Trophy
34% of 12776 decks +33% synergy
Blight Mound
34% of 12776 decks +33% synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
33% of 12776 decks +32% synergy
Beast Within
33% of 12776 decks +32% synergy
Kodama's Reach
32% of 12776 decks +31% synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
24% of 12776 decks +23% synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
13% of 2093 decks +12% synergy
Demonic Tutor
11% of 12776 decks +10% synergy
Teferi's Protection
11% of 2776 decks +10% synergy
Smothering Tithe
10% of 2776 decks +9% synergy
Rhystic Study
9% of 2093 decks +9% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8% of 2093 decks +7% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8% of 12776 decks +7% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8% of 2093 decks +7% synergy
Deflecting Swat
6% of 1193 decks +6% synergy
Creatures
Dina, Soul Steeper
32% of 12776 decks +31% synergy
Veinwitch Coven
30% of 12776 decks +29% synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
30% of 12776 decks +29% synergy
Venomthrope
29% of 2093 decks +29% synergy
Hajar, Loyal Bodyguard
29% of 1193 decks +28% synergy
Soul Warden
28% of 2776 decks +27% synergy
Kefnet the Mindful
28% of 2093 decks +27% synergy
Plargg, Dean of Chaos
28% of 987 decks +27% synergy
Valki, God of Lies
27% of 1193 decks +26% synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
26% of 12776 decks +25% synergy
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
26% of 2776 decks +25% synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25% of 12776 decks +24% synergy
Mila, Crafty Companion
25% of 987 decks +24% synergy
Witch of the Moors
23% of 12776 decks +23% synergy
Viscera Seer
23% of 12776 decks +22% synergy
Soul's Attendant
23% of 2776 decks +22% synergy
Gala Greeters
23% of 12776 decks +22% synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
23% of 932 decks +22% synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
22% of 1193 decks +22% synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
22% of 932 decks +21% synergy
Nightveil Predator
22% of 2093 decks +21% synergy
Eternal Witness
22% of 12776 decks +21% synergy
Llanowar Elves
22% of 12776 decks +21% synergy
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
22% of 1021 decks +21% synergy
Deathgreeter
22% of 12776 decks +21% synergy
Archangel Avacyn
21% of 987 decks +20% synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
21% of 1021 decks +20% synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
21% of 12776 decks +20% synergy
Vega, the Watcher
21% of 1021 decks +20% synergy
Scavenging Ooze
20% of 12776 decks +20% synergy
Sagu Mauler
20% of 2093 decks +19% synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
20% of 2776 decks +19% synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
20% of 12776 decks +19% synergy
Starscape Cleric
19% of 8221 decks +18% synergy
Leyline Prowler
19% of 12776 decks +18% synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
19% of 12776 decks +18% synergy
Weeping Angel
19% of 2090 decks +18% synergy
Deathrite Shaman
19% of 12776 decks +18% synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19% of 12776 decks +18% synergy
Birds of Paradise
19% of 12776 decks +18% synergy
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
18% of 1021 decks +18% synergy
Baleful Strix
18% of 2093 decks +17% synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
18% of 922 decks +17% synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
17% of 2776 decks +16% synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
17% of 1193 decks +16% synergy
Djeru and Hazoret
17% of 987 decks +16% synergy
Archangel of Thune
16% of 2776 decks +15% synergy
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
16% of 2776 decks +15% synergy
Poison-Tip Archer
16% of 12776 decks +15% synergy
Jodah, the Unifier
16% of 922 decks +15% synergy
Instants
Tend the Pests
32% of 12776 decks +31% synergy
Putrefy
31% of 12776 decks +30% synergy
Path to Exile
29% of 2776 decks +28% synergy
Village Rites
26% of 12776 decks +25% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24% of 2776 decks +24% synergy
Valakut Awakening
23% of 1193 decks +22% synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
20% of 12776 decks +20% synergy
Counterspell
19% of 2093 decks +18% synergy
Heroic Intervention
18% of 12776 decks +17% synergy
Infuse with Vitality
18% of 12776 decks +17% synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
17% of 12776 decks +16% synergy
Revitalizing Repast
15% of 9049 decks +15% synergy
Deadly Dispute
15% of 12776 decks +14% synergy
Legion Leadership
14% of 692 decks +13% synergy
Rush of Inspiration
13% of 659 decks +12% synergy
Negate
13% of 2093 decks +12% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12% of 12776 decks +11% synergy
Dark Ritual
12% of 12776 decks +11% synergy
Generous Gift
11% of 2776 decks +10% synergy
Golgari Charm
11% of 12776 decks +10% synergy
Growth Spiral
10% of 2093 decks +9% synergy
Despark
10% of 2776 decks +9% synergy
Moment of Truth
10% of 2093 decks +9% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10% of 2093 decks +9% synergy
Abrupt Decay
10% of 12776 decks +9% synergy
Corrupted Conviction
9% of 12776 decks +8% synergy
Deathsprout
9% of 12776 decks +8% synergy
Fell the Profane
9% of 9061 decks +8% synergy
Arcane Denial
9% of 2093 decks +8% synergy
Tear Asunder
9% of 12776 decks +8% synergy
Sink into Stupor
9% of 1440 decks +8% synergy
Pongify
8% of 2093 decks +7% synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8% of 1193 decks +7% synergy
Utter End
8% of 2776 decks +7% synergy
Nature's Claim
8% of 12776 decks +7% synergy
Spikefield Hazard
8% of 1193 decks +7% synergy
Pulse of Murasa
7% of 12776 decks +7% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7% of 1439 decks +6% synergy
Mortify
7% of 2776 decks +6% synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7% of 2019 decks +6% synergy
Swan Song
6% of 2093 decks +6% synergy
Abzan Charm
6% of 2776 decks +6% synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
6% of 12776 decks +5% synergy
Weather the Storm
6% of 12776 decks +5% synergy
Infernal Grasp
6% of 12776 decks +5% synergy
Rushed Rebirth
6% of 12776 decks +5% synergy
Mythos of Nethroi
6% of 2776 decks +5% synergy
Akroma's Will
6% of 2776 decks +5% synergy
Krosan Grip
6% of 12776 decks +5% synergy
Terminate
6% of 1193 decks +5% synergy
Sorceries
Culling Ritual
26% of 12776 decks +26% synergy
Nature's Lore
25% of 12776 decks +24% synergy
Farseek
25% of 12776 decks +24% synergy
Deadly Brew
21% of 12776 decks +20% synergy
Toxic Deluge
21% of 12776 decks +20% synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
20% of 2776 decks +20% synergy
Exsanguinate
20% of 12776 decks +19% synergy
Feed the Swarm
17% of 12776 decks +16% synergy
Three Visits
17% of 12776 decks +16% synergy
Essence Pulse
17% of 12776 decks +16% synergy
Sign in Blood
16% of 12776 decks +15% synergy
Victimize
16% of 12776 decks +15% synergy
Time Wipe
15% of 1021 decks +14% synergy
Ondu Inversion
13% of 2776 decks +12% synergy
Fumigate
13% of 2776 decks +12% synergy
Stump Stomp
13% of 835 decks +12% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13% of 12776 decks +12% synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
13% of 2776 decks +12% synergy
Sundering Eruption
12% of 835 decks +11% synergy
Suppression Ray
12% of 724 decks +11% synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
12% of 835 decks +11% synergy
Deadly Tempest
12% of 12776 decks +11% synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
12% of 2776 decks +11% synergy
Reanimate
11% of 12776 decks +11% synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
11% of 12776 decks +10% synergy
Damn
11% of 2776 decks +10% synergy
Strategic Planning
10% of 2093 decks +9% synergy
Pest Summoning
9% of 12776 decks +8% synergy
Night's Whisper
9% of 12776 decks +8% synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9% of 1193 decks +8% synergy
Read the Bones
9% of 12776 decks +8% synergy
Harmonize
8% of 12776 decks +7% synergy
Diabolic Intent
8% of 12776 decks +7% synergy
Gaze of Granite
7% of 12776 decks +7% synergy
Healing Technique
7% of 12776 decks +7% synergy
Dig Up
7% of 12776 decks +6% synergy
Blasphemous Act
7% of 1193 decks +6% synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
7% of 1193 decks +6% synergy
Dread Return
7% of 12776 decks +6% synergy
Urborg Repossession
7% of 12776 decks +6% synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7% of 6463 decks +6% synergy
Witherbloom Command
7% of 12776 decks +6% synergy
Damnable Pact
6% of 12776 decks +5% synergy
Casualties of War
6% of 12776 decks +5% synergy
Damnation
6% of 12776 decks +5% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
6% of 987 decks +5% synergy
Austere Command
6% of 2776 decks +5% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6% of 2093 decks +5% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6% of 12776 decks +5% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6% of 12776 decks +5% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
26% of 12776 decks +25% synergy
Skullclamp
25% of 12776 decks +24% synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21% of 12776 decks +20% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
19% of 12776 decks +18% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16% of 12776 decks +15% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16% of 12776 decks +15% synergy
Lightning Greaves
15% of 12776 decks +14% synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
14% of 12776 decks +13% synergy
Pestilent Cauldron
12% of 12776 decks +11% synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8% of 12776 decks +7% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
8% of 12776 decks +7% synergy
Bontu's Monument
8% of 12776 decks +7% synergy
Fountain of Renewal
7% of 12776 decks +7% synergy
Venser's Journal
7% of 12776 decks +6% synergy
The Wind Crystal
7% of 673 decks +6% synergy
Whip of Erebos
7% of 12776 decks +6% synergy
The Great Henge
6% of 12776 decks +5% synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5% of 12776 decks +4% synergy
Sun Droplet
5% of 12776 decks +4% synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
29% of 12776 decks +28% synergy
Exquisite Blood
22% of 12776 decks +21% synergy
Trudge Garden
20% of 12776 decks +19% synergy
Annie Joins Up
19% of 749 decks +18% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19% of 12776 decks +18% synergy
Cleric Class
18% of 2776 decks +17% synergy
Vampiric Rites
16% of 12776 decks +15% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14% of 2776 decks +13% synergy
Revenge of Ravens
13% of 12776 decks +12% synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
13% of 1943 decks +12% synergy
Witness Protection
12% of 2093 decks +11% synergy
Deathreap Ritual
11% of 12776 decks +10% synergy
Greed
11% of 12776 decks +10% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11% of 12776 decks +10% synergy
Black Market Connections
10% of 12776 decks +9% synergy
Sylvan Library
10% of 12776 decks +9% synergy
Insidious Roots
10% of 10908 decks +9% synergy
Druid Class
9% of 12776 decks +8% synergy
Hadana's Climb
9% of 2093 decks +8% synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
9% of 1193 decks +8% synergy
Lunar Convocation
9% of 1861 decks +8% synergy
Dawn of Hope
8% of 2776 decks +8% synergy
Search for Azcanta
8% of 2093 decks +7% synergy
Parallel Lives
8% of 12776 decks +7% synergy
Lifegift
8% of 12776 decks +7% synergy
Blind Obedience
8% of 2776 decks +7% synergy
Grave Pact
7% of 12776 decks +7% synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
7% of 782 decks +7% synergy
Retreat to Hagra
7% of 12776 decks +6% synergy
Journey to Eternity
7% of 12776 decks +6% synergy
Mystic Remora
7% of 2093 decks +6% synergy
Doubling Season
7% of 12776 decks +6% synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7% of 2776 decks +6% synergy
Kellan Joins Up
7% of 782 decks +6% synergy
Glasswing Grace
7% of 2023 decks +6% synergy
Legion's Landing
7% of 2776 decks +6% synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
6% of 903 decks +5% synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6% of 12776 decks +5% synergy
Bitterblossom
5% of 12776 decks +5% synergy
The Kenriths' Royal Funeral
5% of 2776 decks +5% synergy
Strength of the Harvest
5% of 2023 decks +4% synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5% of 12776 decks +4% synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
5% of 2362 decks +4% synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Golgari Queen
16% of 12776 decks +15% synergy
Dihada, Binder of Wills
12% of 987 decks +12% synergy
Arlinn Kord
12% of 1193 decks +11% synergy
Arlinn, the Pack's Hope
10% of 1193 decks +9% synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
9% of 2776 decks +8% synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
9% of 932 decks +8% synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6% of 2776 decks +5% synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
5% of 932 decks +4% synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5% of 12776 decks +4% synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
32% of 12776 decks +32% synergy
High Market
29% of 12776 decks +28% synergy
Radiant Fountain
21% of 12776 decks +20% synergy
Reliquary Tower
19% of 12776 decks +18% synergy
Sapseep Forest
18% of 12776 decks +17% synergy
Rogue's Passage
16% of 12776 decks +16% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16% of 12776 decks +15% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16% of 12776 decks +15% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
15% of 2776 decks +14% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12% of 12776 decks +11% synergy
Grim Backwoods
12% of 12776 decks +11% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11% of 12776 decks +10% synergy
Restless Cottage
10% of 12776 decks +9% synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
10% of 12776 decks +9% synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
9% of 2093 decks +8% synergy
Lumbering Falls
9% of 2093 decks +8% synergy
Temple of the False God
9% of 12776 decks +8% synergy
Witch's Clinic
9% of 12776 decks +8% synergy
The Shire
9% of 12776 decks +8% synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
8% of 2093 decks +8% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8% of 12776 decks +7% synergy
Castle Locthwain
8% of 12776 decks +7% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8% of 2093 decks +7% synergy
Cabal Coffers
7% of 12776 decks +7% synergy
Gavony Township
7% of 2776 decks +6% synergy
Westvale Abbey
6% of 12776 decks +6% synergy
Witch's Cottage
6% of 12776 decks +5% synergy
Minas Tirith
5% of 2776 decks +5% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5% of 2776 decks +4% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76% of 12776 decks +75% synergy
Arcane Signet
64% of 12776 decks +63% synergy
Pristine Talisman
25% of 12776 decks +24% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
24% of 12776 decks +23% synergy
Golgari Signet
19% of 12776 decks +18% synergy
Commander's Sphere
10% of 12776 decks +9% synergy
Timeless Lotus
9% of 922 decks +8% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
8% of 2776 decks +7% synergy
Fellwar Stone
7% of 12776 decks +6% synergy
Paradise Plume
7% of 12776 decks +6% synergy
Talisman of Unity
7% of 2776 decks +6% synergy
Simic Signet
6% of 2093 decks +6% synergy
Orzhov Signet
6% of 2776 decks +6% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6% of 12776 decks +5% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
86% of 12776 decks +85% synergy
Llanowar Wastes
49% of 12776 decks +48% synergy
Opulent Palace
48% of 2093 decks +47% synergy
Woodland Cemetery
46% of 12776 decks +45% synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
43% of 2776 decks +42% synergy
Tainted Wood
42% of 12776 decks +41% synergy
The World Tree
40% of 922 decks +39% synergy
Exotic Orchard
40% of 12776 decks +39% synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
39% of 12776 decks +38% synergy
Jungle Hollow
39% of 12776 decks +38% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
38% of 12776 decks +37% synergy
Temple of Malady
38% of 12776 decks +37% synergy
Temple Garden
36% of 2776 decks +35% synergy
Jungle Shrine
36% of 987 decks +35% synergy
Seaside Citadel
35% of 1021 decks +34% synergy
Frontier Bivouac
35% of 932 decks +34% synergy
Godless Shrine
34% of 2776 decks +34% synergy
Savage Lands
34% of 1193 decks +33% synergy
Indatha Triome
32% of 2776 decks +31% synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
31% of 12776 decks +31% synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
31% of 12776 decks +30% synergy
Canopy Vista
30% of 2776 decks +29% synergy
Caves of Koilos
30% of 2776 decks +29% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
28% of 932 decks +27% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
27% of 987 decks +26% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
27% of 1021 decks +26% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26% of 2093 decks +25% synergy
Isolated Chapel
26% of 2776 decks +25% synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
25% of 1193 decks +24% synergy
Blightstep Pathway
25% of 1193 decks +24% synergy
Evolving Wilds
25% of 12776 decks +24% synergy
Sunken Hollow
24% of 2093 decks +23% synergy
Breeding Pool
24% of 2093 decks +23% synergy
Deathcap Glade
24% of 12776 decks +23% synergy
Stomping Ground
23% of 1193 decks +22% synergy
Brushland
23% of 2776 decks +22% synergy
Valakut Awakening
23% of 1193 decks +22% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
23% of 2776 decks +22% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22% of 12776 decks +22% synergy
Zagoth Triome
22% of 2093 decks +21% synergy
Myriad Landscape
21% of 12776 decks +21% synergy
Watery Grave
21% of 2093 decks +21% synergy
Cinder Glade
21% of 1193 decks +20% synergy
Temple of Mystery
21% of 2093 decks +20% synergy
Vault of Champions
20% of 2776 decks +19% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
20% of 2776 decks +19% synergy
Darkbore Pathway
20% of 12776 decks +19% synergy
Twilight Mire
19% of 12776 decks +18% synergy
Mystic Monastery
19% of 922 decks +18% synergy
Temple of Deceit
19% of 2093 decks +18% synergy