Kaervek, the Spiteful
Core Set 2021 Promos 106p • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2021 Promos
- Collector number
- 106p
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Daarken
- Market price
- $0.41
What it does
Other creatures get -1/-1.
"Defy me and I will burn the flesh from your bones. Betray me and I will steal the breath from your lungs."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Kaervek, the Spiteful was released in the Core Set 2021 as a reimagining of a classic Magic: The Gathering antagonist. Kaervek originally appeared in the 2006 Time Spiral set as a powerful legendary creature, and this 2021 iteration serves as a nod to his history as a sadistic sorcerer from the plane of Jamuraa. This specific version, marked as collector number 106p, belongs to the promotional set releases designed to showcase alternate art styles and frame treatments that differentiate them from the standard booster pack offerings.
The artwork for this card was provided by illustrator Jason Felix, who opted for a high-contrast, atmospheric depiction that emphasizes Kaervek’s malice and dark magical alignment. The design focus was to translate his mechanical identity—a negative static effect on opponents' creatures—into a visual medium that felt both threatening and cohesive with the visual language of Core Set 2021. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional tool for black-aligned control decks, valued primarily for its ability to neutralize low-toughness creatures efficiently in various formats.
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