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
- $1.43
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 // Lisette, Dean of the Root was originally released as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion in 2021. The card represents the dual nature of the Witherbloom College, which focuses on the essence of life and death through the lens of biology and necromancy. It serves as a mechanical centerpiece for the set's graveyard-focused themes, illustrating the college's balance between decay and regrowth through its transforming double-faced design.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game known for his expressive, atmospheric fantasy style. Voss designed the piece to emphasize the stark contrast between Valentin’s predatory, vampiric leanings and Lisette’s connection to botanical vitality. Upon its release, it was well-received by players for its versatility, finding a significant place in the Commander format where its ability to drain opponents and provide board-wide buffs offers sustained tactical advantage.
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