Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root
The List STX-161 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- STX-161
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Green
- Artist
- Jesper Ejsing
- Market price
- $1.37
What it does
Menace, lifelink
If a nontoken creature an opponent controls would die, exile it instead. When you do, you may pay 2 generic mana. If you do, create a 1/1 black and green Pest creature token with "When this token dies, you gain 1 life."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Valentin, Dean of the Vein and Lisette, Dean of the Root were introduced in the 2021 Magic: The Gathering set Strixhaven: School of Mages, representing the dual-faced legendary creatures that serve as the deans of the Witherbloom College. This institution focuses on the balance between life and death, reflecting the duality of the card's two sides: Valentin, a vampire focused on draining the life force of opponents, and Lisette, a druid dedicated to strengthening allies through lifegain. The card was designed to mechanically illustrate the philosophy of the Witherbloom mage, offering players the strategic flexibility to switch between offensive and supportive playstyles during a game.
Artist Jesper Ejsing crafted the intricate illustrations for this card, employing his signature high-fantasy style to capture the morbid yet verdant aesthetic of the Witherbloom aesthetic. Ejsing focused on contrasting the sharp, predatory appearance of Valentin with the earthen, grounded demeanor of Lisette, ensuring both sides felt cohesive within the set's academic theme. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its thematic resonance and its utility in the Commander format, where the ability to flip between two distinct legendary identities provides unique tactical advantages for decks built around black and green mana colors.
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