Kaervek the Merciless
$0.21
$0.21Legendary Creature — Human Shaman
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1367
Current Rank
#1366
Last Week
#1129
Last Month
Rakdos Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Kaervek the Merciless.
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More Kaervek the Merciless VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kaervek the Merciless decks.
Mai, Scornful Striker+2% Synergy
$1.59
Combustion Man+1% Synergy
$0.16
Ozai, the Phoenix King+1% Synergy
$8.09
Redirect Lightning-2% Synergy
$8.72
Fated Firepower-2% Synergy
$7.98
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Kaervek the Merciless's abilities and overall game plan.
Dictate of the Twin Gods+46% Synergy
$1.71
Painful Quandary+45% Synergy
$1.15
Brash Taunter+43% Synergy
$0.76
Heartless Hidetsugu+36% Synergy
$2.46
Basilisk Collar+34% Synergy
$3.67
Wound Reflection+33% Synergy
$7.51
Obosh, the Preypiercer+31% Synergy
$0.19
Underworld Dreams+30% Synergy
$2.02
Vial Smasher the Fierce+30% Synergy
$0.90
Burnished Hart+30% Synergy
$0.08
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kaervek the Merciless decks.
The Lord of Pain+28% Synergy
$5.06
Mana Geyser+27% Synergy
$1.67
Solemn Simulacrum+17% Synergy
$0.23
Blasphemous Act+16% Synergy
$1.43
Terminate+13% Synergy
$0.50
Lightning Greaves+12% Synergy
$3.82
Rakdos Charm+11% Synergy
$0.26
Chaos Warp+9% Synergy
$0.39
Bedevil+7% Synergy
$0.53
Dark Ritual+6% Synergy
$3.45
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Mana Vault+2% Synergy
$83.43
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
$90.17
Jeska's Will-1% Synergy
$30.85
Demonic Tutor-1% Synergy
$48.67
Vampiric Tutor-1% Synergy
$58.03
Orcish Bowmasters-1% Synergy
$30.07
Bolas's Citadel-5% Synergy
$12.19
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Kaervek the Merciless's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Angrath's Marauders+28% Synergy
$0.35
Scytheclaw Raptor+28% Synergy
$0.17
Indulgent Tormentor+27% Synergy
$0.50
Harmonic Prodigy+24% Synergy
$9.65
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus+23% Synergy
$19.31
Harsh Mentor+23% Synergy
$0.17
Stormfist Crusader+22% Synergy
$0.40
Guttersnipe+21% Synergy
$0.19
Zo-Zu the Punisher+21% Synergy
$9.23
Mogis, God of Slaughter+20% Synergy
$3.07
Tor Wauki the Younger+20% Synergy
$0.58
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell+19% Synergy
$4.95
Archfiend of Depravity+19% Synergy
$5.38
Sin Prodder+19% Synergy
$0.33
Kardur, Doomscourge+17% Synergy
$0.49
Kederekt Parasite+16% Synergy
$2.82
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs+16% Synergy
$0.13
Rug of Smothering+15% Synergy
$0.52
Bloodgift Demon+15% Synergy
$1.03
Sangromancer+15% Synergy
$0.79
Combustible Gearhulk+14% Synergy
$0.23
Stuffy Doll+14% Synergy
$6.37
Lightning Reaver+14% Synergy
$0.62
Tectonic Giant+13% Synergy
$0.17
Master of Cruelties+13% Synergy
$3.78
Magmatic Force+13% Synergy
$0.28
Toralf, God of Fury+13% Synergy
$3.15
Sepulchral Primordial+12% Synergy
$0.27
Vampire Nighthawk+11% Synergy
$0.13
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls+10% Synergy
$8.46
Twinflame Tyrant+10% Synergy
$23.25
Rampaging Ferocidon+9% Synergy
$0.50
Neheb, the Eternal+9% Synergy
$4.78
Wildfire Devils+9% Synergy
$0.24
Viashino Heretic+9% Synergy
$0.54
Scythe Specter+9% Synergy
$0.49
Crypt Ghast+8% Synergy
$15.04
Rakshasa Debaser+8% Synergy
$0.36
Razorkin Needlehead+7% Synergy
$7.67
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+7% Synergy
$1.66
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse+7% Synergy
$73.47
Thermo-Alchemist+6% Synergy
$0.21
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames+6% Synergy
$0.60
Fate Unraveler+5% Synergy
$1.65
Rakdos, Lord of Riots+5% Synergy
$0.43
Magus of the Wheel+4% Synergy
$0.71
Gleeful Arsonist+3% Synergy
$3.51
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might+3% Synergy
$25.34
Scrawling Crawler+2% Synergy
$6.23
Florian, Voldaren Scion+2% Synergy
$0.25
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kaervek the Merciless safe.
Unlicensed Disintegration+26% Synergy
$0.16
Breath of Malfegor+19% Synergy
$0.21
Soul Shatter+17% Synergy
$3.03
Wild Ricochet+17% Synergy
$0.34
Seething Song+13% Synergy
$8.08
Lightning Bolt+11% Synergy
$1.28
Not Dead After All+10% Synergy
$1.25
Undying Malice+9% Synergy
$0.46
Stinging Study+9% Synergy
$5.85
Risk Factor+9% Synergy
$0.47
Sudden Spoiling+8% Synergy
$4.70
Kolaghan's Command+6% Synergy
$0.49
Abrade+5% Synergy
$0.12
Blood for the Blood God!+5% Synergy
$8.11
Hero's Downfall+5% Synergy
$0.11
Supernatural Stamina+4% Synergy
$0.15
Murder+4% Synergy
$0.07
Shock+4% Synergy
$0.03
Tainted Strike+3% Synergy
$1.33
Deflecting Swat+2% Synergy
$49.12
Return the Favor+2% Synergy
$2.26
Feign Death+2% Synergy
$0.71
Tragic Slip+2% Synergy
$0.13
Bolt Bend+1% Synergy
$3.24
Valakut Awakening0% Synergy
$11.26
Go for the Throat0% Synergy
$0.52
Red Elemental Blast-1% Synergy
$10.46
Malakir Rebirth-2% Synergy
$8.17
Pyroblast-2% Synergy
$7.48
Tibalt's Trickery-4% Synergy
$7.41
Fell the Profane-6% Synergy
$4.85
Withering Torment-7% Synergy
$3.16
Untimely Malfunction-9% Synergy
$5.69
Thrill of Possibility-10% Synergy
$0.11
Deadly Rollick-11% Synergy
$18.52
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Kaervek the Merciless's game plan and control the board.
Read the Bones+23% Synergy
$0.16
Deadly Tempest+19% Synergy
$0.95
Syphon Mind+18% Synergy
$0.42
Fiery Confluence+14% Synergy
$0.38
Exsanguinate+12% Synergy
$0.30
Ambition's Cost+11% Synergy
$0.25
Sign in Blood+10% Synergy
$0.47
Prisoner's Dilemma+10% Synergy
$0.76
Profane Command+10% Synergy
$0.29
Dredge the Mire+10% Synergy
$0.20
Browbeat+10% Synergy
$0.33
Imposing Grandeur+9% Synergy
$1.53
Explosion of Riches+8% Synergy
$0.08
Reign of the Pit+8% Synergy
$0.19
Vandalblast+7% Synergy
$2.28
Torment of Hailfire+7% Synergy
$23.14
Dreadbore+7% Synergy
$0.51
Damnation+6% Synergy
$17.14
Diabolic Tutor+6% Synergy
$1.81
Hate Mirage+6% Synergy
$0.11
Banefire+6% Synergy
$0.59
Chain Reaction+5% Synergy
$0.17
Earthquake+4% Synergy
$0.77
Boltwave+3% Synergy
$2.43
Decree of Pain+3% Synergy
$0.21
Wheel of Misfortune+2% Synergy
$4.68
Risky Shortcut+2% Synergy
$0.17
Wheel of Fortune0% Synergy
$1499.99
Toxic Deluge-1% Synergy
$6.43
Bloodsoaked Insight-1% Synergy
$0.17
Disrupt Decorum-1% Synergy
$1.67
Blasphemous Edict-4% Synergy
$5.05
Light Up the Stage-4% Synergy
$0.16
Night's Whisper-5% Synergy
$0.28
Faithless Looting-7% Synergy
$0.24
Reanimate-8% Synergy
$5.05
Feed the Swarm-9% Synergy
$0.26
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Wayfarer's Bauble+23% Synergy
$0.19
Mithril Coat+12% Synergy
$20.10
Mask of Griselbrand+8% Synergy
$0.43
Shadowspear+7% Synergy
$36.66
Ankh of Mishra+7% Synergy
$6.73
Darksteel Plate+7% Synergy
$4.43
Resurrection Orb+7% Synergy
$11.50
Crawlspace+6% Synergy
$5.91
Nihil Spellbomb+6% Synergy
$1.52
Expedition Map+5% Synergy
$0.96
Howling Mine+5% Synergy
$6.14
Isolation Cell+5% Synergy
$0.31
Jet Medallion+4% Synergy
$8.79
Swiftfoot Boots+3% Synergy
$1.25
Ruby Medallion+3% Synergy
$9.75
Whispersilk Cloak+3% Synergy
$2.01
Whip of Erebos+2% Synergy
$5.70
Helm of the Host+1% Synergy
$8.31
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Kaervek the Merciless's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Fiery Emancipation+27% Synergy
$13.74
Spiteful Visions+23% Synergy
$0.67
Havoc Festival+19% Synergy
$0.36
Sulfuric Vortex+18% Synergy
$1.48
City on Fire+17% Synergy
$8.96
Gratuitous Violence+17% Synergy
$0.58
Descent into Avernus+16% Synergy
$9.51
Manabarbs+16% Synergy
$4.41
Spellshock+16% Synergy
$3.36
Exquisite Blood+15% Synergy
$17.78
Court of Ire+15% Synergy
$0.27
Polluted Bonds+13% Synergy
$4.53
Pain Magnification+13% Synergy
$0.80
Sunbird's Invocation+13% Synergy
$0.33
Phyrexian Arena+12% Synergy
$2.99
Theater of Horrors+12% Synergy
$0.09
No Mercy+12% Synergy
$19.48
Repercussion+12% Synergy
$6.53
Furnace of Rath+10% Synergy
$5.65
Citadel of Pain+8% Synergy
$3.37
Mechanized Warfare+8% Synergy
$0.52
Tainted Remedy+8% Synergy
$6.83
Mana Flare+8% Synergy
$1.09
Possibility Storm+7% Synergy
$3.76
Bloodchief Ascension+6% Synergy
$11.48
Grievous Wound+6% Synergy
$0.31
Everlasting Torment+6% Synergy
$2.75
Price of Glory+6% Synergy
$11.58
Kaya's Ghostform+5% Synergy
$0.91
Warlock Class+5% Synergy
$0.15
Captive Audience+4% Synergy
$4.32
The Rollercrusher Ride+4% Synergy
$0.51
Phyresis+4% Synergy
$1.67
Black Market+2% Synergy
$3.51
Sanguine Bond+2% Synergy
$5.08
Curse of Opulence+1% Synergy
$0.62
Roiling Vortex0% Synergy
$1.07
Animate Dead-4% Synergy
$7.72
Black Market Connections-5% Synergy
$11.65
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Kaervek the Merciless to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ob Nixilis Reignited+17% Synergy
$0.26
Chandra, Torch of Defiance+7% Synergy
$2.98
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted+7% Synergy
$0.56
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Molten Slagheap+17% Synergy
$0.11
Temple of the False God+15% Synergy
$0.16
Stensia Bloodhall+13% Synergy
$0.23
Spinerock Knoll+8% Synergy
$0.74
Command Beacon+6% Synergy
$4.85
Cabal Coffers+5% Synergy
$25.88
Witch's Clinic+5% Synergy
$6.26
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+3% Synergy
$47.10
Lavaclaw Reaches+3% Synergy
$0.30
Maze of Ith+3% Synergy
$7.19
Bojuka Bog+1% Synergy
$0.62
Castle Locthwain0% Synergy
$2.94
Forgotten Cave0% Synergy
$0.14
Barren Moor0% Synergy
$0.11
Reliquary Tower-2% Synergy
$2.04
Rogue's Passage-10% Synergy
$0.35
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Worn Powerstone+32% Synergy
$0.24
Commander's Sphere+28% Synergy
$0.14
Gilded Lotus+19% Synergy
$0.88
Thran Dynamo+18% Synergy
$3.26
Glittering Stockpile+11% Synergy
$0.35
Rakdos Locket+7% Synergy
$0.25
Hedron Archive+7% Synergy
$0.23
Rakdos Cluestone+6% Synergy
$0.10
Coveted Jewel+6% Synergy
$0.21
Darksteel Ingot+5% Synergy
$0.28
Skyclave Relic+5% Synergy
$1.17
Rakdos Keyrune+4% Synergy
$0.12
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
$1.16
Everflowing Chalice+3% Synergy
$0.17
Charcoal Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.29
Fire Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.27
Mind Stone0% Synergy
$0.16
Rakdos Signet-2% Synergy
$0.82
Thought Vessel-3% Synergy
$1.17
Cursed Mirror-4% Synergy
$1.93
Talisman of Indulgence-8% Synergy
$1.58
Fellwar Stone-9% Synergy
$0.85
Arcane Signet-12% Synergy
$0.43
Lands
The mana base foundation for Kaervek the Merciless decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Myriad Landscape+21% Synergy
$0.16
Akoum Refuge+20% Synergy
$0.37
Bloodfell Caves+17% Synergy
$0.05
Temple of Malice+14% Synergy
$0.21
Cinder Barrens+13% Synergy
$0.08
Urborg Volcano+12% Synergy
$0.23
Foreboding Ruins+9% Synergy
$0.20
Rakdos Carnarium+5% Synergy
$0.41
Rakdos Guildgate+3% Synergy
$0.19
Smoldering Marsh+2% Synergy
$0.20
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.09
Evolving Wilds+1% Synergy
$0.07
Jagged Barrens+1% Synergy
$0.52
Swamp0% Synergy
$0.09
Terramorphic Expanse0% Synergy
$0.13
Valakut Awakening0% Synergy
$11.26
Bloodsoaked Insight-1% Synergy
$0.17
Malakir Rebirth-2% Synergy
$8.17
Geothermal Bog-2% Synergy
$0.15
Command Tower-3% Synergy
$0.23
Badlands-3% Synergy
Fabled Passage-3% Synergy
$4.58
Canyon Slough-5% Synergy
$0.09
Graven Cairns-6% Synergy
$2.18
Mount Doom-6% Synergy
$5.14
Fell the Profane-6% Synergy
$4.85
Luxury Suite-7% Synergy
$18.79
Blightstep Pathway-7% Synergy
$4.40
Blackcleave Cliffs-7% Synergy
$0.66
Blood Crypt-8% Synergy
$17.32
Raucous Theater-8% Synergy
$9.51
Haunted Ridge-9% Synergy
$5.49
Dragonskull Summit-10% Synergy
$0.83
Bloodstained Mire-10% Synergy
$13.94
Shadowblood Ridge-11% Synergy
$0.22
Tainted Peak-12% Synergy
$0.27
Exotic Orchard-12% Synergy
$0.13
Blazemire Verge-14% Synergy
$6.27
Sulfurous Springs-17% Synergy
$0.56
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