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Kaervek the Merciless

Kaervek the Merciless

{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

5/4

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Nov 11, 2026
Market$0.39
Median$0.51
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Legality

LegalCommanderNot legalStandardLegalModernNot legalPremodernLegalLegacyLegalVintageNot legalBrawlNot legalPioneer
LegalOathbreaker
Not legalPauperNot legalHistoric
Not legalTimeless

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.