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Kaervek the Merciless
ARC · Archenemy #88 · Rare · released 2010-06-18
{5}{B}{R}
Legendary Creature — Human Shaman
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, Kaervek deals damage equal to that spell's mana value to any target.
"Rats and jackals feast in his swath, but even they will not walk with him."
—Mangara
Kaervek the Merciless is a rare black-red creature from Archenemy (2010). It has been printed 7 times across 6 sets, from 2006 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.34 to $9.49 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.43
Format legality
Where you can play Kaervek the Merciless in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (7)
Prices range from $0.34 to $9.49 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Starter Commander Decks at $0.34.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time Spiral | 242 | Rare | $0.38 | $9.49 |
| Archenemy This page | 88 | Rare | $0.43 | — |
| Time Spiral Remastered | 257 | Rare | $0.41 | $0.83 |
| Double Masters 2022 | 512 | Rare | — | — |
| Double Masters 2022 | 236 | Rare | $0.39 | $0.53 |
| Starter Commander Decks | 233 | Rare | $0.34 | — |
| Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander | 222 | Rare | $0.36 | — |
More from Archenemy
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2021-03-19An ability that triggers when a player casts a spell resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered.
- 2021-03-19Alternative costs, additional costs, and cost reductions don't change a spell's mana value. Its mana value is still based on its mana cost.
- 2021-03-19For spells with {X} in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaervek the Merciless legal in Commander?
Yes — Kaervek the Merciless is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Kaervek the Merciless legal in?
Kaervek the Merciless is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Kaervek the Merciless been printed?
Kaervek the Merciless has been printed 7 times across 6 sets, from 2006 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Kaervek the Merciless?
The cheapest printing is Starter Commander Decks (#233) at about $0.34.
Who illustrated Kaervek the Merciless?
This printing of Kaervek the Merciless was illustrated by rk post.