Kaervek, the Punisher
Outlaws of Thunder Junction 289 • rare
- Set
- Outlaws of Thunder Junction
- Collector number
- 289
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Pedro Potier
- Market price
- $0.37
What it does
Whenever you commit a crime, exile up to one target black card from your graveyard and copy it. You may cast the copy. If you do, you lose 2 life. (Targeting opponents, anything they control, and/or cards in their graveyards is a crime. Copies of permanent spells become tokens.)
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Kaervek, the Punisher was released in the 2024 set Outlaws of Thunder Junction, a Magic: The Gathering expansion that introduced a western-themed plane populated by iconic villains from the game's long history. The card reinterprets the character Kaervek, a classic antagonist originally from the Mirage block, placing him within the high-stakes, outlaw-centric narrative of the new setting.
The artwork was commissioned from artist Pedro Potier, who emphasized a gritty, dangerous aesthetic to suit the set's thematic shift. The design reflects the character's traditional role as an agent of chaos and misery, utilizing mechanics that punish opponents for their spellcasting. Upon its release, the card was received as a flavorful addition to the set, effectively blending nostalgic character lore with modern deck-building utility.
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