Kaervek the Merciless
Time Spiral 242 • rare
- Set
- Time Spiral
- Collector number
- 242
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- rk post
- Market price
- $0.39
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
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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Where it came from
Kaervek the Merciless was introduced in the 2006 Magic: The Gathering set Time Spiral. As a legendary creature, the card draws upon the lore of the Invasion block, where the character served as a primary antagonist—a powerful and cruel sorcerer from the plane of Urborg who sought to plunge Dominaria into darkness. His appearance in this set was part of a broader thematic design choice to revisit iconic figures and events from the game’s earlier history.
The card’s artwork was provided by rk post, a long-time contributor to the game known for a distinct, gritty aesthetic. Post illustrated Kaervek to reflect the character's manipulative and destructive nature, emphasizing his ability to punish opponents for casting spells. Upon its release, the card was received as a flavorful and potent addition to both Commander and casual formats, valued for its ability to act as a direct damage engine.
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