Kaervek, the Spiteful
Core Set 2021 106 • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2021
- Collector number
- 106
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Daarken
- Market price
- $0.28
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 for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The character is a reimagining of Kaervek the Merciless, a primary antagonist from the Mirage block originally released in 1996, who was known for his role in the chaos of the Jamuraa continent's history. This version was designed to reflect his malevolent influence, focusing on a mechanical ability that penalizes opponents by weakening their creatures.
The card was illustrated by the artist Volkan Baga, who rendered the sorcerer with a dark, imposing aesthetic consistent with his high-fantasy roots. Within the competitive community, the card was received as a niche but effective tool for controlling the board state in certain play formats, particularly those where token-based strategies or small creatures are prevalent. Its design represents a bridge between older, classic Magic lore and the modernized power-level standards of the contemporary era.
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