The Strixhaven: School of Mages #161 foil features the double-faced card Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root, designed by Jesper Ejsing.
Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Strixhaven: School of Mages
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Released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion, Magic: The Gathering card #161 is a sought-after foil double-faced card. This rare card features Valentin, Dean of the Vein on one side and Lisette, Dean of the Root on the reverse, offering collectors a unique dual-art presentation. Designed by Jesper Ejsing, the card captures the academic and mystical themes of the Strixhaven setting, making it a distinctive addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. The card functions as a Legendary Creature — Vampire Warlock with a mana cost of one black mana. It possesses menace and lifelink, providing immediate board presence and life gain. The reverse side introduces a powerful replacement effect that exiles a dying nontoken creature controlled by an opponent, potentially creating Pest tokens that gain life upon death. This strategic gameplay combined with the aesthetic appeal of the foil treatment makes the Valentin and Lisette double-faced card a favorite among set builders and collectors of the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion. The foil finish enhances the visual impact of the card, adding to its desirability for those assembling complete sets or seeking high-quality foil cards.
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Magic: The Gathering
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Jesper Ejsing
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English
Foil
{B}
Legendary Creature — Vampire Warlock
1 / 1
B
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Menace, lifelink If a nontoken creature an opponent controls would die, exile it instead. When you do, you may pay {2}. If you do, create a 1/1 black and green Pest creature token with "When this token dies, you gain 1 life."