EDH Optimizer
Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root
Legendary Creature — Vampire Warlock // Legendary Creature — Human Druid
Color identity: Black · Green
Average lands in decks for Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root: 35
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The highest-synergy cards in decks for Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Essence Warden | 58% | +50% |
| Dina, Soul Steeper | 55% | +48% |
| Mortality Spear | 51% | +44% |
| Prosperous Innkeeper | 52% | +43% |
| Pristine Talisman | 39% | +37% |
| Basking Broodscale | 36% | +35% |
| Gala Greeters | 39% | +34% |
| Bogwater Lumaret | 45% | +34% |
| Spike Feeder | 34% | +34% |
| Scavenging Ooze | 37% | +34% |
| Radiant Fountain | 35% | +34% |
| Inspiring Call | 39% | +33% |
| Virulent Emissary | 43% | +33% |
| Pest Infestation | 46% | +32% |
| Sapseep Forest | 33% | +31% |
| Jungle Hollow | 53% | +30% |
| Tend the Pests | 35% | +30% |
| Social Climber | 30% | +30% |
| Kami of Whispered Hopes | 34% | +29% |
| Moseo, Vein's New Dean | 40% | +29% |
| Evolution Witness | 32% | +28% |
| Beledros Witherbloom | 41% | +27% |
| Blood Researcher | 28% | +27% |
| Blossoming Bogbeast | 30% | +27% |
💰 The best cards for your Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Dina, Soul Steeper
- Mortality Spear
- Prosperous Innkeeper
- Pristine Talisman
- Basking Broodscale
- Gala Greeters
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Essence Warden
- Kami of Whispered Hopes
- Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
- Tamiyo's Safekeeping
- Creeping Bloodsucker
- Sedgemoor Witch
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Aetherflux Reservoir
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
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Frequently asked questions
How many lands should a Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root deck run?
Real Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root decks run 35 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root?
The three highest-synergy cards are Essence Warden, Dina, Soul Steeper, Mortality Spear. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root decks.
What combos does Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root have?
We have no known combos catalogued for Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root. That does not mean there are none — just that they do not show up in the public combo databases.
How much does a Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root deck cost?
You can start cheap: Dina, Soul Steeper, Mortality Spear, Prosperous Innkeeper are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.