Kaervek the Merciless
Starter Commander Decks 233 • rare
- Set
- Starter Commander Decks
- Collector number
- 233
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Heonhwa
- Market price
- $0.32
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 originally introduced in the 2006 Magic: The Gathering expansion Time Spiral, representing a powerful antagonist from the game's lore. This specific printing comes from the 2022 Starter Commander Decks, a product line designed by Wizards of the Coast to provide accessible, ready-to-play entry points for the Commander format. By reprinting iconic legendary creatures in this standardized format, the company aimed to bridge the gap between veteran players and newcomers interested in social multiplayer games.
The artwork for this version was commissioned from the artist Heonhwa. The illustration captures Kaervek’s reputation as a ruthless strategist, emphasizing his imposing stature and dark magical aura consistent with the character's black-red color identity. Reception of this specific printing has been positive among players who appreciate the card's ability to punish opponents for casting spells, maintaining its status as a staple for aggressive red-black deck archetypes.
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