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Kaervek the Merciless
Price tag $0.38

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

#1408 Current Rank
#1590 Last Week
#1222 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.

Sneering Shadewriter Sneering Shadewriter
+3% Synergy $0.09
Tokka & Rahzar, Terrible Twos Tokka & Rahzar, Terrible Twos
+2% Synergy $0.31
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+1% Synergy $11.51
Rearing Embermare Rearing Embermare
+1% Synergy $0.05
Ulna Alley Shopkeep Ulna Alley Shopkeep
+1% Synergy $0.08

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 $2.50
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+45% Synergy $1.05
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+40% Synergy $1.72
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+34% Synergy $3.74
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+34% Synergy $2.46
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+33% Synergy $13.73
Obosh, the Preypiercer Obosh, the Preypiercer
+30% Synergy $0.20
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+30% Synergy $7.62
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce
+30% Synergy $2.49
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+28% Synergy $1.19

Top Cards

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

Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+25% Synergy $0.86
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+15% Synergy $0.68
Terminate Terminate
+14% Synergy $0.40
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $3.52
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+12% Synergy $0.37
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.39
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $6.85
Bedevil Bedevil
+6% Synergy $0.24
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $2.38

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $108.93
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $41.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $69.39
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $122.46
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $63.51
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-1% Synergy $48.30
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-5% Synergy $17.14

Creatures

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

Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+28% Synergy $0.30
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+28% Synergy $0.37
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+27% Synergy $0.47
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+27% Synergy $0.24
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+23% Synergy $27.98
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+23% Synergy $3.10
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+23% Synergy $0.28
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+21% Synergy $4.39
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+21% Synergy $0.31
Zo-Zu the Punisher Zo-Zu the Punisher
+20% Synergy $8.82
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+20% Synergy $4.56
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+18% Synergy $0.76
Kederekt Parasite Kederekt Parasite
+18% Synergy $6.09
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+18% Synergy $5.27
Tor Wauki the Younger Tor Wauki the Younger
+18% Synergy $0.71
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+17% Synergy $0.22
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+16% Synergy $0.39
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+16% Synergy $0.94
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+15% Synergy $0.31
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+15% Synergy $0.97
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+14% Synergy $0.50
Magmatic Force Magmatic Force
+14% Synergy $0.44
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+13% Synergy $15.21
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+12% Synergy $0.24
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+12% Synergy $5.45
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+12% Synergy $5.20
Lightning Reaver Lightning Reaver
+12% Synergy $0.61
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+11% Synergy $21.50
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+11% Synergy $0.25
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+11% Synergy $0.36
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+11% Synergy $5.51
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+10% Synergy $1.15
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+9% Synergy $0.36
Scythe Specter Scythe Specter
+9% Synergy $0.50
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+8% Synergy $6.30
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+8% Synergy $94.55
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+8% Synergy $16.99
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+8% Synergy $0.35
Viashino Heretic Viashino Heretic
+8% Synergy $0.46
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+7% Synergy $3.55
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+7% Synergy $6.85
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+6% Synergy $3.39
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+6% Synergy $0.37
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+6% Synergy $0.72
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+5% Synergy $0.68
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+4% Synergy $4.47
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+3% Synergy $5.67
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $1.14
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+1% Synergy $0.25
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-3% Synergy $17.49

Instants

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

Unlicensed Disintegration Unlicensed Disintegration
+25% Synergy $0.19
Breath of Malfegor Breath of Malfegor
+18% Synergy $0.32
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+16% Synergy $4.21
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+16% Synergy $0.24
Seething Song Seething Song
+15% Synergy $12.68
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+9% Synergy $2.89
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+9% Synergy $0.62
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+8% Synergy $1.98
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+8% Synergy $8.55
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+7% Synergy $0.38
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+7% Synergy $15.43
Abrade Abrade
+6% Synergy $0.35
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+6% Synergy $0.44
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+5% Synergy $9.32
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+4% Synergy $0.27
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+4% Synergy $0.28
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.15
Shock Shock
+3% Synergy $0.17
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+2% Synergy $68.95
Feign Death Feign Death
+2% Synergy $1.02
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+1% Synergy $1.64
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+1% Synergy $0.33
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
0% Synergy $1.89
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $14.68
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $13.72
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-1% Synergy $10.52
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $12.32
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-1% Synergy $0.59
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-3% Synergy $11.13
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $9.74
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-4% Synergy $6.71
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-6% Synergy $3.47
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.14
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-8% Synergy $5.14
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-10% Synergy $26.46
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-11% Synergy $0.25
Big Score Big Score
-15% Synergy $0.68

Sorceries

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

Read the Bones Read the Bones
+22% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+19% Synergy $0.89
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+18% Synergy $0.37
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+15% Synergy $0.37
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+12% Synergy $2.84
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+11% Synergy $0.40
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+11% Synergy $0.36
Profane Command Profane Command
+10% Synergy $0.41
Dredge the Mire Dredge the Mire
+10% Synergy $0.31
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+9% Synergy $6.23
Browbeat Browbeat
+9% Synergy $0.40
Explosion of Riches Explosion of Riches
+8% Synergy $0.12
Reign of the Pit Reign of the Pit
+8% Synergy $0.18
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+7% Synergy $0.67
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+7% Synergy $0.14
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+7% Synergy $2.09
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $20.68
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+6% Synergy $2.07
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+6% Synergy $34.08
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.33
Banefire Banefire
+5% Synergy $0.79
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+3% Synergy $0.23
Boltwave Boltwave
+2% Synergy $1.55
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $7.18
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+1% Synergy $0.33
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $4.77
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $2063.83
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-1% Synergy $3.94
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-3% Synergy $3.53
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.27
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-4% Synergy $0.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-7% Synergy $0.38
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.28
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $9.06

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
+10% Synergy $28.75
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+8% Synergy $0.49
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $35.37
Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+7% Synergy $9.32
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $6.40
Nihil Spellbomb Nihil Spellbomb
+6% Synergy $2.32
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $5.20
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+6% Synergy $14.46
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $10.58
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+5% Synergy $8.15
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.65
Isolation Cell Isolation Cell
+5% Synergy $0.32
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+4% Synergy $11.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.92
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $6.88
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $3.65
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
0% Synergy $10.96

Enchantments

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

Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+28% Synergy $2.17
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+26% Synergy $16.84
Spiteful Visions Spiteful Visions
+25% Synergy $1.06
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+18% Synergy $0.41
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+17% Synergy $1.60
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+16% Synergy $34.45
City on Fire City on Fire
+16% Synergy $11.53
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+16% Synergy $0.37
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+15% Synergy $10.77
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+15% Synergy $5.15
Spellshock Spellshock
+15% Synergy $3.72
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+13% Synergy $0.39
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+12% Synergy $7.14
Pain Magnification Pain Magnification
+12% Synergy $1.08
Repercussion Repercussion
+12% Synergy $8.78
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+12% Synergy $0.39
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+11% Synergy $4.21
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+11% Synergy $0.14
No Mercy No Mercy
+11% Synergy $25.39
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+10% Synergy $5.97
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+8% Synergy $1.10
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+8% Synergy $6.48
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+7% Synergy $5.94
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+7% Synergy $2.61
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+6% Synergy $0.49
Everlasting Torment Everlasting Torment
+6% Synergy $0.48
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+6% Synergy $0.70
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+5% Synergy $11.95
Wild Evocation Wild Evocation
+5% Synergy $2.20
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+4% Synergy $20.71
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+4% Synergy $2.16
Black Market Black Market
+3% Synergy $5.09
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+3% Synergy $6.22
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+3% Synergy $4.82
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+3% Synergy $0.64
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+1% Synergy $1.49
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
-1% Synergy $1.90
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $16.82
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $3.94

Planeswalkers

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

Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+15% Synergy $0.36
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+6% Synergy $3.04
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+6% Synergy $0.66

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 $1.14
Stensia Bloodhall Stensia Bloodhall
+12% Synergy $0.25
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+7% Synergy $1.16
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+7% Synergy $30.11
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $6.06
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $59.22
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $12.78
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $10.04
Lavaclaw Reaches Lavaclaw Reaches
+3% Synergy $0.34
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.49
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.96
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.29
Barren Moor Barren Moor
0% Synergy $0.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+31% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+27% Synergy $0.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+18% Synergy $4.32
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+17% Synergy $0.47
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+10% Synergy $0.39
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+6% Synergy $0.18
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+6% Synergy $0.15
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.17
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+6% Synergy $0.34
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+5% Synergy $0.38
Rakdos Keyrune Rakdos Keyrune
+4% Synergy $0.24
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.34
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+1% Synergy $2.37
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.36
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.88
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-5% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-6% Synergy $3.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.61
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.41

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 $0.28
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+16% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+13% Synergy $0.21
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+12% Synergy $0.13
Urborg Volcano Urborg Volcano
+12% Synergy $0.31
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.36
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+6% Synergy $0.36
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.39
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.11
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.27
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
0% Synergy $0.53
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $14.68
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $13.72
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.12
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.29
Badlands Badlands
-2% Synergy
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-2% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $0.96
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.29
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-5% Synergy $30.76
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-5% Synergy $0.32
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-6% Synergy $2.94
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-6% Synergy $5.43
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-6% Synergy $1.54
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-6% Synergy $7.49
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.14
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-7% Synergy $7.49
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-7% Synergy $10.79
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-8% Synergy $8.75
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-10% Synergy $0.54
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-10% Synergy $0.34
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-10% Synergy $15.88
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-11% Synergy $0.50
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-11% Synergy $8.91
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.28
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-16% Synergy $0.98

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