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Kaervek the Merciless
Price tag $0.22

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

#1307 Current Rank
#1267 Last Week
#1184 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.

Oft-Nabbed Goat Oft-Nabbed Goat
+2% Synergy $0.63
Aberrant Return Aberrant Return
+2% Synergy $0.31
Soulbright Seeker Soulbright Seeker
+1% Synergy $0.25
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
0% Synergy $1.60
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-2% Synergy $16.08

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 $2.33
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+45% Synergy $1.16
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+42% Synergy $2.12
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+35% Synergy $2.42
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+34% Synergy $3.43
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+34% Synergy $9.59
Obosh, the Preypiercer Obosh, the Preypiercer
+30% Synergy $0.24
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce
+30% Synergy $1.10
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+30% Synergy $0.19
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+28% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+28% Synergy $5.48
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+28% Synergy $1.47
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+16% Synergy $1.17
Terminate Terminate
+14% Synergy $0.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.38
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+12% Synergy $0.31
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.45
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+7% Synergy $4.25
Bedevil Bedevil
+6% Synergy $2.05

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $100.35
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $85.02
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $46.44
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
0% Synergy $38.16
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $57.74
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $61.04
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-5% Synergy $12.74

Creatures

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

Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+28% Synergy $0.16
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+27% Synergy $0.51
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+24% Synergy $23.22
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+24% Synergy $9.70
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+23% Synergy $0.72
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+23% Synergy $0.18
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+21% Synergy $0.22
Zo-Zu the Punisher Zo-Zu the Punisher
+21% Synergy $8.06
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+20% Synergy $3.05
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+20% Synergy $5.03
Tor Wauki the Younger Tor Wauki the Younger
+20% Synergy $0.66
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+20% Synergy $5.11
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+18% Synergy $0.66
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+18% Synergy $0.37
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+17% Synergy $0.17
Kederekt Parasite Kederekt Parasite
+16% Synergy $3.52
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+16% Synergy $0.98
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+15% Synergy $0.21
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+15% Synergy $1.00
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+14% Synergy $0.56
Magmatic Force Magmatic Force
+14% Synergy $0.29
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+13% Synergy $0.23
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+13% Synergy $4.19
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+13% Synergy $5.93
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+13% Synergy $4.58
Lightning Reaver Lightning Reaver
+13% Synergy $0.62
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+12% Synergy $0.33
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+11% Synergy $10.60
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+11% Synergy $28.01
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+11% Synergy $0.18
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+10% Synergy $0.60
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+9% Synergy $0.25
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+9% Synergy $0.32
Scythe Specter Scythe Specter
+9% Synergy $0.52
Viashino Heretic Viashino Heretic
+9% Synergy $0.50
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+8% Synergy $8.97
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+8% Synergy $86.58
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+8% Synergy $5.38
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+8% Synergy $13.70
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+7% Synergy $3.01
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+6% Synergy $2.14
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+6% Synergy $0.24
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+6% Synergy $0.73
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+5% Synergy $0.75
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+3% Synergy $3.48
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+3% Synergy $30.70
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $0.92
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+2% Synergy $7.88
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+2% Synergy $0.27
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+2% Synergy $29.87

Instants

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

Unlicensed Disintegration Unlicensed Disintegration
+26% Synergy $0.13
Breath of Malfegor Breath of Malfegor
+19% Synergy $0.22
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+17% Synergy $3.39
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+17% Synergy $0.33
Seething Song Seething Song
+14% Synergy $9.71
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+10% Synergy $1.74
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+9% Synergy $1.40
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+9% Synergy $0.54
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+8% Synergy $0.40
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+8% Synergy $5.83
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+7% Synergy $5.32
Abrade Abrade
+6% Synergy $0.11
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+6% Synergy $0.49
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+5% Synergy $8.50
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+5% Synergy $0.10
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+4% Synergy $0.10
Shock Shock
+4% Synergy $0.06
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.05
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+2% Synergy $61.89
Feign Death Feign Death
+2% Synergy $0.99
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+2% Synergy $2.42
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+2% Synergy $0.15
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+1% Synergy $3.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $9.00
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $12.53
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-1% Synergy $9.51
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.69
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-1% Synergy $0.54
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-2% Synergy $7.73
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-5% Synergy $8.58
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.45
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-6% Synergy $3.17
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-9% Synergy $6.74
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-10% Synergy $22.17
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-10% Synergy $0.12

Sorceries

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

Read the Bones Read the Bones
+23% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+19% Synergy $1.00
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+18% Synergy $0.38
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+15% Synergy $0.41
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+12% Synergy $0.34
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+11% Synergy $2.31
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+11% Synergy $0.25
Profane Command Profane Command
+11% Synergy $0.34
Dredge the Mire Dredge the Mire
+11% Synergy $0.24
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+9% Synergy $0.81
Browbeat Browbeat
+9% Synergy $0.31
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+8% Synergy $0.57
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+8% Synergy $1.59
Explosion of Riches Explosion of Riches
+8% Synergy $0.12
Reign of the Pit Reign of the Pit
+8% Synergy $0.15
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+7% Synergy $2.27
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+7% Synergy $0.14
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $18.78
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+6% Synergy $24.51
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+6% Synergy $1.88
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.12
Banefire Banefire
+5% Synergy $0.63
Earthquake Earthquake
+4% Synergy $0.63
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+3% Synergy $0.24
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+3% Synergy $0.11
Boltwave Boltwave
+2% Synergy $2.15
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $5.82
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+1% Synergy $0.22
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $1766.64
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $7.18
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.57
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-1% Synergy $1.99
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.20
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-4% Synergy $5.81
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-4% Synergy $0.19
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-7% Synergy $0.20
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.23
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $6.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+22% Synergy $0.23
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+11% Synergy $24.31
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+8% Synergy $0.44
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $41.34
Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+7% Synergy $6.69
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $5.23
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+6% Synergy $6.38
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+6% Synergy $12.87
Nihil Spellbomb Nihil Spellbomb
+6% Synergy $1.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.52
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $6.26
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.78
Isolation Cell Isolation Cell
+5% Synergy $0.32
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+4% Synergy $10.69
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $9.56
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $5.30
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.57
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
0% Synergy $10.95

Enchantments

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

Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+28% Synergy $2.11
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+27% Synergy $23.62
Spiteful Visions Spiteful Visions
+24% Synergy $0.76
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+19% Synergy $0.43
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+18% Synergy $1.40
City on Fire City on Fire
+17% Synergy $10.43
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+16% Synergy $17.85
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+16% Synergy $4.62
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+16% Synergy $0.45
Spellshock Spellshock
+16% Synergy $2.70
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+15% Synergy $9.81
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+13% Synergy $4.91
Pain Magnification Pain Magnification
+13% Synergy $1.07
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+13% Synergy $0.35
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+12% Synergy $0.29
Repercussion Repercussion
+12% Synergy $6.93
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+11% Synergy $4.05
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+11% Synergy $0.13
No Mercy No Mercy
+11% Synergy $21.94
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+10% Synergy $5.73
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+8% Synergy $3.32
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+8% Synergy $8.98
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+8% Synergy $1.26
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+7% Synergy $0.47
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+7% Synergy $3.07
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+6% Synergy $0.30
Everlasting Torment Everlasting Torment
+6% Synergy $0.24
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+6% Synergy $12.91
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+5% Synergy $16.19
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+4% Synergy $1.11
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+4% Synergy $0.59
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+4% Synergy $0.18
Black Market Black Market
+3% Synergy $4.39
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+3% Synergy $4.02
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+2% Synergy $6.44
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+1% Synergy $0.79
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
0% Synergy $1.23
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $13.49
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $8.06

Planeswalkers

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

Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+16% Synergy $0.25
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+8% Synergy $3.14
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+7% Synergy $0.72

Utility Lands

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

Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+17% Synergy $0.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+14% Synergy $0.11
Stensia Bloodhall Stensia Bloodhall
+12% Synergy $0.23
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+7% Synergy $0.94
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $28.49
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $5.49
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $53.85
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+4% Synergy $9.12
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.65
Lavaclaw Reaches Lavaclaw Reaches
+3% Synergy $0.32
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.82
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.20
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.13
Barren Moor Barren Moor
0% Synergy $0.10
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.76
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+31% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+28% Synergy $0.12
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+18% Synergy $3.47
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+18% Synergy $0.87
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+10% Synergy $0.46
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+7% Synergy $0.17
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+6% Synergy $0.22
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+6% Synergy $0.15
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+6% Synergy $0.27
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+5% Synergy $0.29
Rakdos Keyrune Rakdos Keyrune
+4% Synergy $0.12
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.23
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.28
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.30
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-1% Synergy $1.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.84
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $2.05
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-7% Synergy $2.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.75
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.22
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+20% Synergy $0.37
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+17% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+13% Synergy $0.22
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+13% Synergy $0.08
Urborg Volcano Urborg Volcano
+12% Synergy $0.27
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+9% Synergy $0.23
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+5% Synergy $0.13
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.16
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.14
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.13
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.21
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
0% Synergy $0.47
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.08
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $9.00
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.57
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.69
Badlands Badlands
-2% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.23
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-3% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $5.06
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.45
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-6% Synergy $22.19
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-6% Synergy $0.15
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-6% Synergy $6.52
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-7% Synergy $2.43
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.97
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-7% Synergy $1.26
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-8% Synergy $8.53
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-8% Synergy $5.65
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-8% Synergy $10.25
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-10% Synergy $0.51
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-10% Synergy $14.95
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-11% Synergy $0.24
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-12% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.11
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-13% Synergy $9.07
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-16% Synergy $0.83

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