Kaervek the Merciless
Kaervek the Merciless Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Kaervek the Merciless is $0.31 (SCD #233), and the most expensive is $8.23 (TSP #242, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.31, down 3.1% over 7 days, up 34.8% over 30 days, up 34.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.39 (2026).
Kaervek the Merciless Printings & Prices
Kaervek the Merciless has 7 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including inverted treatments.
Sell Kaervek the Merciless: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $5.00 cash for TSP #242 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TSP #242 | Foil | $5.00 | $9.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #512 | Etched | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSP #242 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #512 | Etched | $2.05 | $4.49 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #257 | Foil | $0.53 | $1.49 | 64% |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #236 | Foil | $0.45 | $1.49 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | DSC #222 | Nonfoil | $0.24 | $0.79 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #257 | Nonfoil | $0.24 | $0.79 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #236 | Nonfoil | $0.20 | $0.79 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | SCD #233 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
Kaervek the Merciless Rules Text & Legality
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, Kaervek deals damage equal to that spell's mana value to any target.
Kaervek the Merciless is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Kaervek the Merciless Rulings
- Mar 19, 2021 Alternative costs, additional costs, and cost reductions don't change a spell's mana value. Its mana value is still based on its mana cost.
- Mar 19, 2021 An 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.
- Mar 19, 2021 For spells with {X} in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Kaervek the Merciless has been reprinted 10 times. The Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander reprint cut the price 70% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSC #222 | 2024-09-27 | Rare | Standard | $0.44 | $0.23 | $0.13 | $0.22 |
| SCD #233 | 2022-12-02 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2X2 #236 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2X2 #236 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2X2 #512 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Inverted | — | — | — | — |
| TSR #257 | 2021-03-19 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TSR #257 | 2021-03-19 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| ARC #88 | 2010-06-18 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TSP #242 | 2006-10-06 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TSP #242 | 2006-10-06 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
DSC #222 
SCD #233 
2X2 #236 
TSR #257 
ARC #88 
TSP #242 Kaervek the Merciless in Commander
Kaervek the Merciless is the #2,556 most-played card on EDHREC, up 3 places over the last 30 days.
Kaervek the Merciless FAQ
How much is Kaervek the Merciless worth?
Kaervek the Merciless is worth about $0.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.31 to $8.23 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Kaervek the Merciless legal in Commander?
Yes — Kaervek the Merciless is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Kaervek the Merciless been reprinted?
Yes — Kaervek the Merciless has been reprinted 10 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Kaervek the Merciless cheap?
Kaervek the Merciless trades at about $0.31 — 10 reprints keep supply plentiful.