Kaervek the Merciless
$0.38
$0.38Legendary 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
#1167
Current Rank
#1142
Last Week
#1220
Past 2 Years
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.
Improvisation Capstone+2% Synergy
$12.85
Blazing Firesinger+1% Synergy
$0.41
Grave Researcher0% Synergy
$2.71
Decorum Dissertation-1% Synergy
$8.91
Flashback-2% Synergy
$5.37
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Kaervek the Merciless's abilities and overall game plan.
Dictate of the Twin Gods+45% Synergy
$2.49
Painful Quandary+45% Synergy
$1.21
Brash Taunter+41% Synergy
$1.93
Basilisk Collar+34% Synergy
$4.03
Heartless Hidetsugu+34% Synergy
$2.86
Wound Reflection+33% Synergy
$11.90
The Lord of Pain+30% Synergy
$7.57
Vial Smasher the Fierce+30% Synergy
$2.72
Obosh, the Preypiercer+28% Synergy
$0.26
Mana Geyser+28% Synergy
$1.26
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kaervek the Merciless decks.
Stormfist Crusader+25% Synergy
$0.84
Solemn Simulacrum+19% Synergy
$0.25
Blasphemous Act+16% Synergy
$0.80
Terminate+14% Synergy
$0.36
Lightning Greaves+14% Synergy
$4.24
Rakdos Charm+12% Synergy
$0.41
Chaos Warp+8% Synergy
$0.35
Dark Ritual+7% Synergy
$3.95
Bedevil+7% Synergy
$0.38
Vandalblast+6% Synergy
$2.51
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Jeska's Will+1% Synergy
$43.41
Mana Vault+1% Synergy
$109.55
Demonic Tutor0% Synergy
$71.60
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
$129.20
Vampiric Tutor-1% Synergy
$60.99
Orcish Bowmasters-1% Synergy
$48.17
Bolas's Citadel-5% Synergy
$17.96
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Kaervek the Merciless's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Burnished Hart+28% Synergy
$0.32
Indulgent Tormentor+27% Synergy
$0.56
Angrath's Marauders+27% Synergy
$0.39
Scytheclaw Raptor+27% Synergy
$0.28
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus+23% Synergy
$26.37
Harmonic Prodigy+22% Synergy
$2.93
Harsh Mentor+22% Synergy
$0.26
Mogis, God of Slaughter+21% Synergy
$4.23
Guttersnipe+21% Synergy
$0.30
Archfiend of Depravity+20% Synergy
$4.10
Zo-Zu the Punisher+20% Synergy
$9.78
Kederekt Parasite+19% Synergy
$6.72
Kardur, Doomscourge+18% Synergy
$1.05
Tor Wauki the Younger+18% Synergy
$0.71
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell+17% Synergy
$3.12
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs+17% Synergy
$0.24
Bloodgift Demon+16% Synergy
$0.89
Combustible Gearhulk+15% Synergy
$0.43
Sin Prodder+15% Synergy
$0.39
Sangromancer+15% Synergy
$0.95
Rug of Smothering+14% Synergy
$0.54
Magmatic Force+14% Synergy
$0.44
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls+13% Synergy
$18.31
Tectonic Giant+13% Synergy
$0.41
Stuffy Doll+12% Synergy
$5.48
Twinflame Tyrant+11% Synergy
$26.38
Master of Cruelties+11% Synergy
$5.35
Vampire Nighthawk+11% Synergy
$0.28
Sepulchral Primordial+11% Synergy
$0.37
Lightning Reaver+11% Synergy
$0.61
Toralf, God of Fury+11% Synergy
$5.62
Rampaging Ferocidon+10% Synergy
$1.46
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse+9% Synergy
$92.10
Wildfire Devils+9% Synergy
$0.37
Scythe Specter+9% Synergy
$0.50
Razorkin Needlehead+8% Synergy
$6.19
Rakshasa Debaser+8% Synergy
$0.37
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+7% Synergy
$4.47
Neheb, the Eternal+7% Synergy
$7.14
Crypt Ghast+7% Synergy
$18.22
Viashino Heretic+7% Synergy
$0.45
Fate Unraveler+6% Synergy
$3.18
Rakdos, Lord of Riots+6% Synergy
$0.70
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames+6% Synergy
$0.65
Geode Rager+6% Synergy
$1.78
Thermo-Alchemist+5% Synergy
$0.33
Gleeful Arsonist+4% Synergy
$5.82
Scrawling Crawler+3% Synergy
$5.85
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent+3% Synergy
$1.40
Hexing Squelcher-2% Synergy
$23.01
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kaervek the Merciless safe.
Unlicensed Disintegration+26% Synergy
$0.20
Breath of Malfegor+18% Synergy
$0.33
Soul Shatter+17% Synergy
$4.13
Wild Ricochet+16% Synergy
$0.32
Seething Song+15% Synergy
$12.78
Lightning Bolt+9% Synergy
$0.82
Risk Factor+9% Synergy
$0.69
Not Dead After All+7% Synergy
$1.72
Sudden Spoiling+7% Synergy
$7.94
Abrade+6% Synergy
$0.24
Undying Malice+6% Synergy
$0.32
Kolaghan's Command+6% Synergy
$0.42
Stinging Study+6% Synergy
$18.44
Blood for the Blood God!+5% Synergy
$10.24
Hero's Downfall+4% Synergy
$0.26
Supernatural Stamina+3% Synergy
$0.24
Murder+3% Synergy
$0.24
Shock+3% Synergy
$0.13
Deflecting Swat+2% Synergy
$70.46
Feign Death+2% Synergy
$1.11
Bolt Bend0% Synergy
$5.05
Return the Favor0% Synergy
$0.76
Valakut Awakening0% Synergy
$15.77
Malakir Rebirth-1% Synergy
$13.73
Redirect Lightning-1% Synergy
$11.59
Red Elemental Blast-1% Synergy
$11.88
Go for the Throat-1% Synergy
$0.61
Pyroblast-3% Synergy
$12.68
Imp's Mischief-3% Synergy
$7.39
Tibalt's Trickery-4% Synergy
$11.24
Withering Torment-6% Synergy
$3.61
Fell the Profane-6% Synergy
$2.81
Untimely Malfunction-8% Synergy
$6.94
Deadly Rollick-9% Synergy
$28.86
Thrill of Possibility-11% Synergy
$0.27
Big Score-15% Synergy
$0.56
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Kaervek the Merciless's game plan and control the board.
Read the Bones+22% Synergy
$0.27
Deadly Tempest+19% Synergy
$0.71
Syphon Mind+18% Synergy
$0.39
Fiery Confluence+15% Synergy
$0.55
Sign in Blood+12% Synergy
$3.20
Exsanguinate+12% Synergy
$0.42
Ambition's Cost+10% Synergy
$0.34
Profane Command+10% Synergy
$0.34
Dredge the Mire+10% Synergy
$0.38
Browbeat+9% Synergy
$0.37
Prisoner's Dilemma+8% Synergy
$6.47
Explosion of Riches+8% Synergy
$0.14
Reign of the Pit+8% Synergy
$0.20
Dreadbore+7% Synergy
$0.84
Hate Mirage+7% Synergy
$0.20
Imposing Grandeur+7% Synergy
$1.60
Damnation+6% Synergy
$20.53
Diabolic Tutor+6% Synergy
$2.11
Torment of Hailfire+5% Synergy
$41.23
Chain Reaction+5% Synergy
$0.28
Banefire+5% Synergy
$0.78
Decree of Pain+3% Synergy
$0.34
Boltwave+2% Synergy
$3.23
Wheel of Misfortune+2% Synergy
$7.73
Mutinous Massacre+2% Synergy
$0.33
Toxic Deluge0% Synergy
$5.41
Disrupt Decorum0% Synergy
$4.16
Wheel of Fortune0% Synergy
$2092.91
Bloodsoaked Insight-1% Synergy
$0.33
Blasphemous Edict-3% Synergy
$4.26
Night's Whisper-4% Synergy
$0.27
Light Up the Stage-4% Synergy
$0.30
Feed the Swarm-7% Synergy
$0.22
Faithless Looting-8% Synergy
$0.29
Reanimate-8% Synergy
$8.51
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Wayfarer's Bauble+21% Synergy
$0.27
Mithril Coat+10% Synergy
$29.00
Mask of Griselbrand+9% Synergy
$0.57
Shadowspear+7% Synergy
$31.59
Darksteel Plate+7% Synergy
$5.94
Ankh of Mishra+6% Synergy
$9.85
Nihil Spellbomb+6% Synergy
$1.99
Howling Mine+6% Synergy
$5.09
Resurrection Orb+6% Synergy
$14.77
Ruby Medallion+5% Synergy
$12.15
Jet Medallion+5% Synergy
$10.81
Crawlspace+5% Synergy
$9.95
Isolation Cell+5% Synergy
$0.30
Swiftfoot Boots+4% Synergy
$2.38
Expedition Map+4% Synergy
$0.79
Whip of Erebos+2% Synergy
$7.49
Whispersilk Cloak+1% Synergy
$4.23
Helm of the Host0% Synergy
$11.23
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Kaervek the Merciless's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Underworld Dreams+28% Synergy
$2.11
Spiteful Visions+26% Synergy
$1.06
Fiery Emancipation+26% Synergy
$16.66
Havoc Festival+18% Synergy
$0.47
Sulfuric Vortex+16% Synergy
$1.52
Gratuitous Violence+16% Synergy
$0.44
Descent into Avernus+15% Synergy
$12.92
Exquisite Blood+15% Synergy
$37.11
City on Fire+15% Synergy
$11.81
Manabarbs+15% Synergy
$5.49
Spellshock+15% Synergy
$3.27
Polluted Bonds+13% Synergy
$8.40
Sunbird's Invocation+13% Synergy
$0.38
Theater of Horrors+12% Synergy
$0.33
Repercussion+12% Synergy
$9.42
Pain Magnification+12% Synergy
$1.18
Court of Ire+12% Synergy
$0.38
No Mercy+11% Synergy
$26.29
Phyrexian Arena+10% Synergy
$4.08
Furnace of Rath+10% Synergy
$6.46
Mana Flare+8% Synergy
$1.21
Possibility Storm+8% Synergy
$2.67
Citadel of Pain+7% Synergy
$4.81
Tainted Remedy+7% Synergy
$8.26
Grievous Wound+6% Synergy
$0.49
Everlasting Torment+6% Synergy
$0.32
Mechanized Warfare+6% Synergy
$0.57
Price of Glory+6% Synergy
$11.99
Bloodchief Ascension+5% Synergy
$20.29
Kaya's Ghostform+4% Synergy
$2.89
Phyresis+4% Synergy
$3.00
Black Market+3% Synergy
$5.88
Sanguine Bond+3% Synergy
$6.00
Captive Audience+3% Synergy
$4.70
The Rollercrusher Ride+3% Synergy
$0.62
Curse of Opulence+1% Synergy
$2.38
Roiling Vortex0% Synergy
$1.78
Black Market Connections-4% Synergy
$20.19
Animate Dead-4% Synergy
$5.02
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Kaervek the Merciless to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ob Nixilis Reignited+15% Synergy
$0.35
Chandra, Torch of Defiance+6% Synergy
$2.99
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted+6% Synergy
$0.75
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Molten Slagheap+17% Synergy
$0.12
Temple of the False God+14% Synergy
$0.26
Stensia Bloodhall+12% Synergy
$0.23
Cabal Coffers+7% Synergy
$33.08
Spinerock Knoll+7% Synergy
$1.23
Command Beacon+7% Synergy
$7.46
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+5% Synergy
$62.43
Witch's Clinic+5% Synergy
$13.26
Maze of Ith+3% Synergy
$10.74
Lavaclaw Reaches+3% Synergy
$0.37
Bojuka Bog+1% Synergy
$0.72
Reliquary Tower0% Synergy
$2.84
Castle Locthwain0% Synergy
$3.58
Rogue's Passage-11% Synergy
$0.38
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Worn Powerstone+30% Synergy
$0.37
Commander's Sphere+27% Synergy
$0.35
Thran Dynamo+18% Synergy
$3.55
Gilded Lotus+16% Synergy
$0.59
Glittering Stockpile+10% Synergy
$0.40
Rakdos Locket+6% Synergy
$0.19
Coveted Jewel+6% Synergy
$0.33
Rakdos Cluestone+6% Synergy
$0.14
Hedron Archive+5% Synergy
$0.22
Darksteel Ingot+5% Synergy
$0.38
Rakdos Keyrune+4% Synergy
$0.26
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
$1.20
Everflowing Chalice+3% Synergy
$0.33
Rakdos Signet+2% Synergy
$2.71
Mind Stone+2% Synergy
$0.29
Fire Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.35
Charcoal Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.32
Thought Vessel0% Synergy
$2.41
Cursed Mirror-4% Synergy
$0.39
Talisman of Indulgence-5% Synergy
$3.05
Fellwar Stone-7% Synergy
$2.16
Arcane Signet-9% Synergy
$0.38
Lands
The mana base foundation for Kaervek the Merciless decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Myriad Landscape+21% Synergy
$0.34
Akoum Refuge+19% Synergy
$0.36
Bloodfell Caves+16% Synergy
$0.19
Temple of Malice+13% Synergy
$0.26
Cinder Barrens+13% Synergy
$0.21
Urborg Volcano+12% Synergy
$0.28
Foreboding Ruins+8% Synergy
$0.36
Rakdos Carnarium+6% Synergy
$0.35
Smoldering Marsh+3% Synergy
$0.37
Rakdos Guildgate+3% Synergy
$0.09
Mountain+1% Synergy
$2.00
Swamp0% Synergy
$2.00
Jagged Barrens0% Synergy
$0.41
Valakut Awakening0% Synergy
$15.77
Evolving Wilds-1% Synergy
$0.36
Terramorphic Expanse-1% Synergy
$0.17
Malakir Rebirth-1% Synergy
$13.73
Bloodsoaked Insight-1% Synergy
$0.33
Badlands-2% Synergy
Geothermal Bog-2% Synergy
$0.31
Command Tower-3% Synergy
$0.23
Fabled Passage-3% Synergy
$1.03
Luxury Suite-4% Synergy
$28.83
Blightstep Pathway-5% Synergy
$5.46
Canyon Slough-5% Synergy
$0.26
Graven Cairns-6% Synergy
$3.44
Blackcleave Cliffs-6% Synergy
$1.60
Mount Doom-6% Synergy
$7.62
Fell the Profane-6% Synergy
$2.81
Haunted Ridge-7% Synergy
$8.70
Raucous Theater-7% Synergy
$10.94
Blood Crypt-8% Synergy
$10.34
Dragonskull Summit-10% Synergy
$0.53
Shadowblood Ridge-10% Synergy
$0.71
Bloodstained Mire-10% Synergy
$18.17
Tainted Peak-11% Synergy
$0.53
Blazemire Verge-11% Synergy
$9.03
Exotic Orchard-12% Synergy
$0.23
Sulfurous Springs-16% Synergy
$0.97
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