Kaervek's Spite
Visions 63 • rare
- Set
- Visions
- Collector number
- 63
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- black mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Bryan Talbot
- Market price
- $2.74
What it does
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice all permanents you control and discard your hand.
Target player loses 5 life.
"The end justifies the means. What do I care if I rule over the dead rather than over the living? The dead ask fewer questions."— Kaervek
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Kaervek's Spite was released in 1997 as part of the Visions expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed during a period when Wizards of the Coast was pushing the boundaries of high-risk, high-reward gameplay mechanics, reflecting the chaotic and antagonistic nature of the character Kaervek, the primary antagonist of the Mirage block's storyline who sought to conquer the continent of Jamuraa.
The card's striking and intense artwork was created by illustrator Greg Staples. He aimed to visualize the volatile, pyrotechnic essence of Kaervek’s magic, resulting in a dark and aggressive aesthetic that resonated with players looking for thematic depth. Upon its release, the card garnered attention for its extreme utility as a 'finisher' in red-aligned decks, though it remained a niche choice due to the severe cost of sacrificing one's own board state.
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