Kaervek, the Spiteful
Core Set 2021 358 • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2021
- Collector number
- 358
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Daarken
- Market price
- $0.80
What it does
Other creatures get -1/-1.
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 expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a legendary creature, the card represents a reimagining of a classic antagonist from the game's early lore, specifically the Mirage block. This incarnation serves as a callback to the character's original identity as a powerful, malevolent sorcerer, updated with mechanics that reflect his ruthless influence on the battlefield by weakening opposing creatures.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Bram Sels, who focused on capturing Kaervek’s dark, commanding presence through shadow and ominous magical effects. Within the context of the game's design, the card was developed to provide black-aligned decks with a specific tactical tool to counter token strategies and small-creature tactics. It was received by the player base as a flavorful nod to legacy characters, appreciated for its strategic utility in both casual and competitive formats.
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