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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

#1292 Current Rank
#1444 Last Week
#1089 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.

Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+2% Synergy $0.32
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+1% Synergy $17.22
Ominous Asylum Ominous Asylum
0% Synergy $0.05
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
0% Synergy $8.88
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-3% Synergy $62.71

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
+47% Synergy $0.96
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+46% Synergy $1.17
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+42% Synergy $0.70
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+37% Synergy $1.81
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+34% Synergy $7.70
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+34% Synergy $5.14
Obosh, the Preypiercer Obosh, the Preypiercer
+32% Synergy $0.25
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+31% Synergy $2.17
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce
+30% Synergy $0.87
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+30% Synergy $0.10

Top Cards

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

Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+28% Synergy $1.81
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+23% Synergy $0.21
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+16% Synergy $1.80
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.26
Terminate Terminate
+12% Synergy $0.59
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.03
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+10% Synergy $0.37
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.48
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+7% Synergy $3.44
Bedevil Bedevil
+7% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $78.39
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $28.06
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.56
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $47.94
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $54.04
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-1% Synergy $29.51
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-6% Synergy $13.53

Creatures

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

Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+30% Synergy $0.20
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+27% Synergy $5.59
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+27% Synergy $0.50
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+26% Synergy $0.16
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+25% Synergy $11.40
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+24% Synergy $16.73
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+23% Synergy $0.20
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+21% Synergy $0.36
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+21% Synergy $3.17
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+21% Synergy $0.15
Zo-Zu the Punisher Zo-Zu the Punisher
+21% Synergy $9.81
Tor Wauki the Younger Tor Wauki the Younger
+20% Synergy $0.48
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+20% Synergy $0.30
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+19% Synergy $3.91
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+19% Synergy $6.81
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+16% Synergy $0.51
Kederekt Parasite Kederekt Parasite
+15% Synergy $2.81
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+15% Synergy $0.41
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+15% Synergy $0.12
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+15% Synergy $1.01
Lightning Reaver Lightning Reaver
+15% Synergy $0.61
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+14% Synergy $3.88
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+14% Synergy $0.74
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+14% Synergy $8.57
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+14% Synergy $2.38
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+13% Synergy $0.25
Magmatic Force Magmatic Force
+13% Synergy $0.30
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+12% Synergy $0.15
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+11% Synergy $20.85
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+11% Synergy $0.29
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+10% Synergy $9.43
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+10% Synergy $0.17
Viashino Heretic Viashino Heretic
+10% Synergy $0.60
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+9% Synergy $0.28
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+9% Synergy $0.96
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+8% Synergy $13.60
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+8% Synergy $0.29
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+8% Synergy $0.27
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+7% Synergy $1.12
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+7% Synergy $68.88
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+7% Synergy $0.54
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+6% Synergy $6.59
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+5% Synergy $1.33
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+5% Synergy $0.47
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+5% Synergy $0.22
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+4% Synergy $18.78
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+4% Synergy $0.70
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+3% Synergy $3.45
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+2% Synergy $0.23
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+1% Synergy $4.95

Instants

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

Unlicensed Disintegration Unlicensed Disintegration
+26% Synergy $0.17
Breath of Malfegor Breath of Malfegor
+19% Synergy $0.23
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+17% Synergy $0.30
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+16% Synergy $3.10
Seething Song Seething Song
+14% Synergy $6.37
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+11% Synergy $1.01
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+10% Synergy $1.27
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+10% Synergy $0.50
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+9% Synergy $0.49
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+9% Synergy $4.90
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+9% Synergy $6.18
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+6% Synergy $0.34
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.12
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+5% Synergy $7.14
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+5% Synergy $0.10
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+4% Synergy $0.08
Murder Murder
+4% Synergy $0.03
Shock Shock
+4% Synergy $0.04
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+3% Synergy $52.66
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+3% Synergy $1.55
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+3% Synergy $1.44
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+3% Synergy $0.43
Feign Death Feign Death
+2% Synergy $0.82
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+2% Synergy $0.13
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+1% Synergy $4.27
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.42
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $9.62
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-1% Synergy $0.74
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.13
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-2% Synergy $6.81
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $9.11
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.31
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-7% Synergy $2.27
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-9% Synergy $4.06
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-10% Synergy $19.45
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
+24% Synergy $0.20
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+19% Synergy $0.72
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+17% Synergy $0.49
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+14% Synergy $0.47
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+13% Synergy $0.28
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+10% Synergy $0.52
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+10% Synergy $0.21
Profane Command Profane Command
+10% Synergy $0.25
Browbeat Browbeat
+10% Synergy $0.39
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+10% Synergy $1.48
Dredge the Mire Dredge the Mire
+10% Synergy $0.20
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+9% Synergy $0.43
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+7% Synergy $4.78
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+7% Synergy $0.50
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+7% Synergy $24.45
Reign of the Pit Reign of the Pit
+7% Synergy $0.18
Explosion of Riches Explosion of Riches
+7% Synergy $0.10
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $18.56
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+6% Synergy $1.77
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+6% Synergy $0.12
Banefire Banefire
+6% Synergy $0.46
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.23
Boltwave Boltwave
+4% Synergy $1.82
Earthquake Earthquake
+4% Synergy $0.76
Rakdos's Return Rakdos's Return
+4% Synergy $0.63
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+3% Synergy $0.60
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+3% Synergy $0.09
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $5.11
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+2% Synergy $0.17
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $1486.43
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $5.70
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.17
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-1% Synergy $0.88
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.45
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-4% Synergy $4.96
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-4% Synergy $0.19
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.23
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-9% Synergy $0.21
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $5.49

Utility Artifacts

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

Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+13% Synergy $18.38
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+8% Synergy $0.33
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $35.70
Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+8% Synergy $7.20
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $4.46
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+7% Synergy $14.11
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+6% Synergy $5.20
Nihil Spellbomb Nihil Spellbomb
+6% Synergy $1.51
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $1.06
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $4.43
Isolation Cell Isolation Cell
+5% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.12
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+3% Synergy $7.05
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+3% Synergy $7.23
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $2.08
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+3% Synergy $15.33
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $6.10
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+1% Synergy $9.97

Enchantments

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

Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+27% Synergy $10.79
Spiteful Visions Spiteful Visions
+23% Synergy $0.67
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+20% Synergy $0.32
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+19% Synergy $1.04
City on Fire City on Fire
+18% Synergy $8.14
Spellshock Spellshock
+17% Synergy $3.97
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+17% Synergy $0.77
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+16% Synergy $9.40
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+16% Synergy $17.63
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+16% Synergy $4.03
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+16% Synergy $0.30
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+14% Synergy $4.70
Pain Magnification Pain Magnification
+14% Synergy $0.78
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+12% Synergy $2.27
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+12% Synergy $0.13
No Mercy No Mercy
+12% Synergy $19.12
Repercussion Repercussion
+12% Synergy $6.08
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+12% Synergy $0.28
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+11% Synergy $5.67
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+8% Synergy $4.79
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+8% Synergy $0.41
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+8% Synergy $6.88
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+7% Synergy $0.95
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+7% Synergy $1.55
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+6% Synergy $20.04
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+6% Synergy $0.35
Everlasting Torment Everlasting Torment
+6% Synergy $2.64
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+6% Synergy $10.53
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $0.90
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+5% Synergy $0.10
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+4% Synergy $4.94
Phyresis Phyresis
+4% Synergy $1.31
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+3% Synergy $0.46
Black Market Black Market
+2% Synergy $3.46
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+2% Synergy $3.30
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
0% Synergy $1.02
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
0% Synergy $0.71
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $7.34
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $11.76

Planeswalkers

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

Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+16% Synergy $0.70
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+8% Synergy $0.69
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+7% Synergy $3.92

Utility Lands

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

Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+17% Synergy $0.10
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+15% Synergy $0.12
Stensia Bloodhall Stensia Bloodhall
+12% Synergy $0.22
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+9% Synergy $0.65
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $5.85
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $24.47
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $5.91
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $48.83
Lavaclaw Reaches Lavaclaw Reaches
+4% Synergy $0.35
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.67
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $1.01
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.14
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.58
Barren Moor Barren Moor
0% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.07
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+32% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+28% Synergy $0.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+20% Synergy $1.00
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+18% Synergy $2.54
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+11% Synergy $0.22
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+7% Synergy $0.24
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+7% Synergy $0.27
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+6% Synergy $0.10
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+6% Synergy $0.28
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+5% Synergy $0.18
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+5% Synergy $1.61
Rakdos Keyrune Rakdos Keyrune
+4% Synergy $0.11
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.41
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.25
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.20
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.14
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.02
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-4% Synergy $0.74
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $1.31
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-9% Synergy $1.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.96
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+21% Synergy $0.16
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+20% Synergy $0.41
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+17% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+14% Synergy $0.32
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+13% Synergy $0.09
Urborg Volcano Urborg Volcano
+12% Synergy $0.25
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+9% Synergy $0.19
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+4% Synergy $0.35
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.18
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.04
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.49
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.42
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.16
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.13
Badlands Badlands
-2% Synergy
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-2% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.81
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-5% Synergy $2.21
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-5% Synergy $0.17
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.31
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.37
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-7% Synergy $18.89
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-7% Synergy $0.84
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-7% Synergy $4.78
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-8% Synergy $16.43
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-8% Synergy $4.51
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-8% Synergy $9.49
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-9% Synergy $0.74
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-10% Synergy $12.70
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-11% Synergy $0.18
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-12% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.25
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-14% Synergy $6.68
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-16% Synergy $0.60

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