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Kaervek the Merciless
Price tag $0.30

Legendary CreatureHuman Shaman

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1356 Current Rank
#1386 Last Week
#1190 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kaervek the Merciless.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kaervek the Merciless decks.

Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+4% Synergy $0.38
Oft-Nabbed Goat Oft-Nabbed Goat
+2% Synergy $0.47
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+1% Synergy $0.57
Aberrant Return Aberrant Return
+1% Synergy $0.34
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-3% Synergy $18.70

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kaervek the Merciless's abilities and overall game plan.

Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+46% Synergy $3.47
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+44% Synergy $1.35
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+41% Synergy $1.80
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+35% Synergy $2.65
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+34% Synergy $3.65
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+33% Synergy $11.35
Obosh, the Preypiercer Obosh, the Preypiercer
+31% Synergy $0.21
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce
+30% Synergy $2.11
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+30% Synergy $6.39
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+28% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kaervek the Merciless decks.

Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+28% Synergy $1.91
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+16% Synergy $0.80
Terminate Terminate
+14% Synergy $0.36
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.61
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+12% Synergy $0.44
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.58
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+7% Synergy $4.47
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+7% Synergy $2.51
Bedevil Bedevil
+6% Synergy $1.24

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $99.98
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $44.27
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $61.96
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
0% Synergy $43.96
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $111.11
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $63.69
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-5% Synergy $16.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kaervek the Merciless's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+28% Synergy $0.18
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+28% Synergy $0.21
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+27% Synergy $0.47
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+24% Synergy $1.01
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+24% Synergy $26.98
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+23% Synergy $11.19
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+23% Synergy $0.31
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+22% Synergy $4.49
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+21% Synergy $0.30
Zo-Zu the Punisher Zo-Zu the Punisher
+21% Synergy $8.94
Tor Wauki the Younger Tor Wauki the Younger
+20% Synergy $0.71
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+19% Synergy $4.55
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+19% Synergy $4.67
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+18% Synergy $0.75
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+18% Synergy $0.38
Kederekt Parasite Kederekt Parasite
+17% Synergy $5.04
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+17% Synergy $0.19
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+16% Synergy $0.93
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+15% Synergy $0.31
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+15% Synergy $0.60
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+15% Synergy $0.91
Magmatic Force Magmatic Force
+14% Synergy $0.41
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+13% Synergy $4.87
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+13% Synergy $5.85
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+13% Synergy $6.03
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+12% Synergy $13.16
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+12% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Reaver Lightning Reaver
+12% Synergy $0.62
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+11% Synergy $27.88
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+11% Synergy $0.30
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+11% Synergy $0.31
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+10% Synergy $0.86
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+9% Synergy $0.30
Scythe Specter Scythe Specter
+9% Synergy $0.52
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+8% Synergy $7.29
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+8% Synergy $90.45
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+8% Synergy $7.44
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+8% Synergy $16.84
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+8% Synergy $0.33
Viashino Heretic Viashino Heretic
+8% Synergy $0.48
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+7% Synergy $2.61
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+6% Synergy $0.71
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+5% Synergy $2.80
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+5% Synergy $0.82
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+5% Synergy $0.27
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+3% Synergy $3.73
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $0.97
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+3% Synergy $26.07
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+2% Synergy $7.96
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+2% Synergy $0.32

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kaervek the Merciless safe.

Unlicensed Disintegration Unlicensed Disintegration
+25% Synergy $0.17
Breath of Malfegor Breath of Malfegor
+18% Synergy $0.25
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+17% Synergy $3.76
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+17% Synergy $0.30
Seething Song Seething Song
+15% Synergy $11.82
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+10% Synergy $2.91
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+9% Synergy $2.52
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+9% Synergy $0.55
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+8% Synergy $0.47
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+8% Synergy $5.92
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+8% Synergy $6.27
Abrade Abrade
+6% Synergy $0.17
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+6% Synergy $0.49
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+5% Synergy $9.55
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+5% Synergy $0.30
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+4% Synergy $0.21
Shock Shock
+4% Synergy $0.13
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+3% Synergy $67.94
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.05
Feign Death Feign Death
+2% Synergy $1.13
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+2% Synergy $0.29
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+1% Synergy $1.96
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
0% Synergy $2.49
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $10.56
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-1% Synergy $10.02
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $12.31
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $13.36
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-1% Synergy $0.56
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-3% Synergy $10.32
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $10.38
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.44
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-6% Synergy $3.62
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-8% Synergy $6.53
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-10% Synergy $25.09
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-10% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kaervek the Merciless's game plan and control the board.

Read the Bones Read the Bones
+23% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+19% Synergy $0.93
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+17% Synergy $0.40
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+15% Synergy $0.43
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+12% Synergy $0.43
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+11% Synergy $2.93
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+11% Synergy $0.40
Profane Command Profane Command
+10% Synergy $0.32
Dredge the Mire Dredge the Mire
+10% Synergy $0.32
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+9% Synergy $8.26
Browbeat Browbeat
+9% Synergy $0.31
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+8% Synergy $0.58
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+8% Synergy $1.77
Explosion of Riches Explosion of Riches
+8% Synergy $0.14
Reign of the Pit Reign of the Pit
+8% Synergy $0.14
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+7% Synergy $26.40
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $19.95
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+6% Synergy $1.97
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+6% Synergy $0.14
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.28
Banefire Banefire
+5% Synergy $0.62
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+3% Synergy $0.31
Boltwave Boltwave
+2% Synergy $2.13
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $6.62
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $7.43
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $1907.80
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-1% Synergy $3.95
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.33
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.35
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-4% Synergy $5.38
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-8% Synergy $0.28
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.34
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $8.66

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+22% Synergy $0.31
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+11% Synergy $29.12
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+8% Synergy $0.58
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $39.60
Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+7% Synergy $8.01
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $5.47
Nihil Spellbomb Nihil Spellbomb
+6% Synergy $1.80
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+6% Synergy $12.65
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $5.47
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $10.96
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+5% Synergy $8.83
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.60
Isolation Cell Isolation Cell
+5% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $2.09
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+4% Synergy $11.51
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $6.09
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $3.26
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
0% Synergy $11.03

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kaervek the Merciless's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+28% Synergy $2.38
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+27% Synergy $21.82
Spiteful Visions Spiteful Visions
+24% Synergy $1.38
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+19% Synergy $0.42
City on Fire City on Fire
+17% Synergy $12.35
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+17% Synergy $1.62
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+16% Synergy $24.96
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+16% Synergy $4.81
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+16% Synergy $0.36
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+15% Synergy $14.37
Spellshock Spellshock
+15% Synergy $2.88
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+13% Synergy $0.36
Pain Magnification Pain Magnification
+13% Synergy $1.04
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+13% Synergy $0.40
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+12% Synergy $5.56
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+11% Synergy $3.79
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+11% Synergy $0.30
No Mercy No Mercy
+11% Synergy $23.76
Repercussion Repercussion
+11% Synergy $7.04
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+10% Synergy $5.81
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+8% Synergy $1.29
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+8% Synergy $9.33
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+7% Synergy $4.75
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+7% Synergy $4.08
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+6% Synergy $0.39
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+6% Synergy $0.48
Everlasting Torment Everlasting Torment
+6% Synergy $0.33
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+6% Synergy $12.97
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+5% Synergy $19.75
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $2.04
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+4% Synergy $0.48
Black Market Black Market
+3% Synergy $4.17
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+3% Synergy $7.64
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+3% Synergy $4.56
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+1% Synergy $1.40
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
0% Synergy $1.71
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $8.98
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $16.47

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kaervek the Merciless to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+16% Synergy $0.30
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+7% Synergy $3.03
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+7% Synergy $0.86

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+17% Synergy $0.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+15% Synergy $0.29
Stensia Bloodhall Stensia Bloodhall
+12% Synergy $0.26
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+7% Synergy $1.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $30.18
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $5.56
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $52.32
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+4% Synergy $11.48
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $8.98
Lavaclaw Reaches Lavaclaw Reaches
+3% Synergy $0.32
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $1.07
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.79
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.21
Barren Moor Barren Moor
0% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $3.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.58

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+31% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+27% Synergy $0.30
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+18% Synergy $4.61
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+18% Synergy $0.85
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+10% Synergy $0.39
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+6% Synergy $0.21
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.26
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+6% Synergy $0.11
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+6% Synergy $0.36
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+5% Synergy $0.67
Rakdos Keyrune Rakdos Keyrune
+4% Synergy $0.13
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.27
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+1% Synergy $2.77
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.44
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $1.82
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-6% Synergy $3.12
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.42

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kaervek the Merciless decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+21% Synergy $0.30
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+19% Synergy $0.18
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+16% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+13% Synergy $0.25
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+13% Synergy $0.09
Urborg Volcano Urborg Volcano
+12% Synergy $0.28
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.29
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+6% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.14
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.37
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.24
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.24
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
0% Synergy $0.49
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $10.56
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $13.36
Badlands Badlands
-2% Synergy
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-2% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $2.35
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-5% Synergy $28.86
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.44
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-6% Synergy $3.90
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.99
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-6% Synergy $0.30
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-6% Synergy $6.39
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-7% Synergy $1.33
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-8% Synergy $9.62
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-8% Synergy $7.47
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-8% Synergy $10.71
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-9% Synergy $0.40
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-10% Synergy $0.30
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-10% Synergy $17.03
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-12% Synergy $0.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.31
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-12% Synergy $11.85
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-16% Synergy $1.89

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