Kaervek the Merciless (ARC #88) MTG

Kaervek the Merciless is a rare printing from Archenemy (ARC #88), a Legendary Creature — Human Shaman. Illustrated by rk post.

Card text

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

Mana cost	{5}{B}{R}
Type	Legendary Creature — Human Shaman
Power / Toughness	5 / 4
Rarity	Rare
Set	Archenemy (ARC)
Collector number	88
Artist	rk post
Released	2010-06-18

As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.40 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.

March 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.
March 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.
March 19, 2021 — For spells with {X} in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.

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