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Kaervek the Merciless
Legendary Creature · Human Shaman
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · SCD #233 nonfoil
$0.32 +3.2% +$0.01, 7 days
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- 0.0%
- EDHREC rank
- #2,723 Down 58 in 30 days
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Kaervek the Merciless Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.32, up 3.2% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 3.2% over 90 days.
Kaervek the Merciless Price History
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Kaervek the Merciless in Sealed Products
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Kaervek the Merciless Printings & Prices
Kaervek the Merciless has 7 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including inverted treatments.
2X2 #236
DSC #222
TSR #257
TSP #242
ARC #88
2X2 #512
Sell Kaervek the Merciless: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TSP #242 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #512 | Etched | |||
| CoolStuffInc | TSP #242 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #512 | Etched | |||
| Card Kingdom | TSR #257 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #236 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #236 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | DSC #222 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #236 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | ARC #88 | Nonfoil |
Kaervek the Merciless Rules Text & Legality
Kaervek the Merciless
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 legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- PreDHLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
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.
- Oct 6, 2006Time SpiralTSP #242
- Oct 6, 2006Time Spiral · foilTSP #242
- Jun 18, 2010ArchenemyARC #88
- Mar 19, 2021Time Spiral RemasteredTSR #257
- Mar 19, 2021Time Spiral Remastered · foilTSR #257
- Jul 8, 2022Double Masters 2022 · Inverted, etched2X2 #512
- Jul 8, 2022Double Masters 20222X2 #236
- Jul 8, 2022Double Masters 2022 · foil2X2 #236
- Dec 2, 2022Starter Commander DecksSCD #233
- Sep 27, 2024Duskmourn: House of Horror CommanderDSC #222
Kaervek the Merciless in Commander
Kaervek the Merciless is the #2,723 most-played card on EDHREC, down 58 places over the last 30 days.
#2,723
EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 58 in 30 days
across all Commander decks Down 58 in 30 days
Kaervek the Merciless FAQ
How much is Kaervek the Merciless worth?
Kaervek the Merciless is worth about $0.32 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.
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 $0.32; 10 reprints keep supply plentiful.
What can I play instead of Kaervek the Merciless?
Cards that fill a similar role include Painful Quandary, Spellshock, Ruric Thar, the Unbowed.
