Kaervek the Merciless

Archenemy (ARC) #88 · Rare · Legendary Creature — Human Shaman

Mana cost: {5}{B}{R}

Whenever an opponent casts a spell, Kaervek deals damage equal to that spell's mana value to any target.

"Rats and jackals feast in his swath, but even they will not walk with him."
—Mangara

Power/toughness 5/4 · Illustrated by rk post · Released June 18, 2010

Prices

Nonfoil price since August 29, 2026: down $0.03 USD (6.5%) to $0.43 USD; low $0.43 USD, high $0.46 USD.

Printings

  1. Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander #222 (DSC) · Rare · 2024 · $0.36 USD
  2. Starter Commander Decks #233 (SCD) · Rare · 2022 · $0.33 USD
  3. Double Masters 2022 #236 (2X2) · Rare · 2022 · $0.39 USD
  4. Double Masters 2022 #512 (2X2) · Rare · 2022 · $5.45 USD etched
  5. Time Spiral Remastered #257 (TSR) · Rare · 2021 · $0.41 USD
  6. Archenemy #88 (this printing) · Rare · 2010 · $0.43 USD
  7. Time Spiral #242 (TSP) · Rare · 2006 · $0.38 USD

Legality

Rulings

  1. 2021-03-19 · wotc — For spells with {X} in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.
  2. 2021-03-19 · wotc — An ability that triggers when a player casts a spell resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered.
  3. 2021-03-19 · wotc — Alternative costs, additional costs, and cost reductions don't change a spell's mana value. Its mana value is still based on its mana cost.

Played in these commander decks

  1. Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls · in 50% of 50 decks
  2. Deadpool, Trading Card · in 10% of 48 decks
  3. Dihada, Binder of Wills · in 6% of 49 decks

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