Valentin, Dean of the Vein (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

Valentin, Dean of the Vein
3 decks (0.000%) Rank #1740
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Arnaud Gompertz
Sep 3, 2025
How to Build Golgari Without Being Golboring
Like to think outside the color box in Commander? This edition of Branching Out gives you some great ideas for unique Golgari builds.
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Chrome Mox
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Necropotence
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Ancient Tomb
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33% of 3 decks +22% synergy
Demonic Tutor
33% of 3 decks +18% synergy
Creatures
Spike Feeder
100% of 3 decks +100% synergy
Essence Warden
100% of 3 decks +93% synergy
Birds of Paradise
100% of 3 decks +79% synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
100% of 3 decks +92% synergy
Defiler of Vigor
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Scavenging Ooze
67% of 3 decks +62% synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
67% of 3 decks +48% synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
67% of 3 decks +62% synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Courser of Kruphix
67% of 3 decks +64% synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
67% of 3 decks +63% synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
67% of 3 decks +53% synergy
Devoted Druid
67% of 3 decks +62% synergy
Gala Greeters
67% of 3 decks +60% synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Benevolent Hydra
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Prize Pig
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Deathgorge Scavenger
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Deathrite Shaman
33% of 3 decks +19% synergy
Blood Artist
33% of 3 decks +13% synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Skull Prophet
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Elvish Mystic
33% of 3 decks +7% synergy
Walking Ballista
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Tyrant Guard
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Mosswood Dreadknight
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Razorlash Transmogrant
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Beast Whisperer
33% of 3 decks +20% synergy
Lurking Roper
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Vault Skirge
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Froghemoth
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Llanowar Elves
33% of 3 decks +1% synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Social Climber
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Haywire Mite
33% of 3 decks +16% synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
33% of 3 decks +12% synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Witch of the Moors
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Bighorner Rancher
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
100% of 3 decks +55% synergy
Tear Asunder
67% of 3 decks +52% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
67% of 3 decks +57% synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
67% of 3 decks +59% synergy
Revitalizing Repast
50% of 2 decks +31% synergy
Veil of Summer
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Abrupt Decay
33% of 3 decks +18% synergy
Heroic Intervention
33% of 3 decks +3% synergy
Krosan Grip
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Dark Ritual
33% of 3 decks +17% synergy
Cabal Ritual
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Infuse with Vitality
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Nature's Claim
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Beast Within
33% of 3 decks -4% synergy
Inspiring Call
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Nightmare's Thirst
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Inscription of Abundance
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
67% of 3 decks +41% synergy
Three Visits
67% of 3 decks +48% synergy
Cultivate
67% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Reanimate
67% of 3 decks +48% synergy
Sign in Blood
67% of 3 decks +59% synergy
Diabolic Intent
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Urborg Repossession
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Culling Ritual
33% of 3 decks +13% synergy
Pest Infestation
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Read the Bones
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Scheming Symmetry
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Nature's Lore
33% of 3 decks +8% synergy
Night's Whisper
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Exsanguinate
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Toxic Deluge
33% of 3 decks +12% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33% of 3 decks +22% synergy
Grim Tutor
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Chain of Smog
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
100% of 3 decks +94% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
The Ozolith
67% of 3 decks +62% synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
67% of 3 decks +62% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Lightning Greaves
67% of 3 decks +44% synergy
Bow of Nylea
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33% of 3 decks +13% synergy
Whip of Erebos
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Shadowspear
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Viridian Longbow
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Profane Memento
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33% of 3 decks +8% synergy
Staff of Domination
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
100% of 3 decks +90% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
67% of 3 decks +59% synergy
Black Market Connections
67% of 3 decks +58% synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Utopia Sprawl
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Court of Garenbrig
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Carpet of Flowers
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Guardian Project
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Wild Growth
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Sanguine Bond
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Journey to Eternity
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Parallel Lives
33% of 3 decks +20% synergy
Exquisite Blood
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Call of the Ring
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Hardened Scales
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Presence of Gond
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Trudge Garden
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
33% of 3 decks +20% synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Revenge of Ravens
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33% of 3 decks +19% synergy
Well Rested
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Virtue of Persistence
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
67% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Witch's Clinic
67% of 3 decks +64% synergy
Radiant Fountain
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Sapseep Forest
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
67% of 3 decks +39% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67% of 3 decks +43% synergy
Rogue's Passage
67% of 3 decks +43% synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33% of 3 decks +19% synergy
Vesuva
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Cabal Coffers
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
High Market
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Inventors' Fair
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Glimmerpost
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33% of 3 decks +21% synergy
Castle Locthwain
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33% of 3 decks +15% synergy
Reliquary Tower
33% of 3 decks +10% synergy
Temple of the False God
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67% of 3 decks +4% synergy
Sol Ring
67% of 3 decks -14% synergy
Staff of Compleation
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Pristine Talisman
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Lotus Petal
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Basalt Monolith
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Mox Amber
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Fellwar Stone
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Gilded Lotus
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Thran Dynamo
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Mox Opal
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 3 decks +14% synergy
Swamp
100% of 3 decks +3% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100% of 3 decks +71% synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
100% of 3 decks +61% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
100% of 3 decks +55% synergy
Forest
100% of 3 decks +2% synergy
Wastewood Verge
100% of 1 decks +85% synergy
Exotic Orchard
67% of 3 decks +40% synergy
Llanowar Wastes
67% of 3 decks +15% synergy
Jungle Hollow
67% of 3 decks +42% synergy
Darkbore Pathway
67% of 3 decks +46% synergy
Nurturing Peatland
67% of 3 decks +54% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
67% of 3 decks +57% synergy
Woodland Cemetery
67% of 3 decks +7% synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Revitalizing Repast
50% of 2 decks +31% synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
33% of 3 decks -2% synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33% of 3 decks +22% synergy
Twilight Mire
33% of 3 decks -0% synergy
Deathcap Glade
33% of 3 decks +4% synergy
Tainted Wood
33% of 3 decks -10% synergy