Magic: The Gathering

Kaervek the Merciless

Archenemy 88 • rare

Set: Archenemy
Collector number: 88
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 5 generic mana black mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black · Red
Artist: rk post
Market price: $0.46

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What it's worth

$0.46market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.37 – $0.46 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare creature card holds a distinct place in collections due to its origin in a series focused on asymmetric play, where one player faces off against a team. As a notable piece of art, it showcases a striking visual style that resonates with those who appreciate the aesthetic history of the game.

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Card face

What it does

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

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Kaervek the Merciless was first introduced in the 2006 expansion Mirage as a central antagonist, a powerful mage hailing from the plane of Jamuraa. His narrative role focused on his corrupting influence and strategic brilliance, leading to his return as a featured card in the 2010 Archenemy set. This re-release positioned him as an iconic figurehead for the Archenemy format, which was designed to facilitate a one-versus-many cooperative play experience.

The card illustration was provided by the prolific fantasy artist rk post, known for his distinct, moody, and highly textured style. For this iteration, post sought to emphasize Kaervek's chaotic and malevolent nature through an imposing pose and dark, swirling magical effects. The design was well-received by players for capturing the character's essence as a high-mana red-black threat that directly punished opponents for casting their own spells.

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