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Kaervek, the Punisher
Price tag $0.19

Legendary CreatureHuman Warlock

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1483 Current Rank
#1377 Last Week
#1313 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kaervek, the Punisher.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kaervek, the Punisher decks.

Scarblade Scout Scarblade Scout
+2% Synergy $0.20
Lamentation Lamentation
+2% Synergy $0.26
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+1% Synergy $0.44
Oft-Nabbed Goat Oft-Nabbed Goat
+1% Synergy $0.64
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
-1% Synergy $1.58

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kaervek, the Punisher's abilities and overall game plan.

Merrow Bonegnawer Merrow Bonegnawer
+62% Synergy $0.20
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+48% Synergy $1.48
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+46% Synergy $1.86
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+43% Synergy $0.54
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+40% Synergy $0.20
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+32% Synergy $5.52
Cremate Cremate
+32% Synergy $0.08
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+31% Synergy $4.35
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+31% Synergy $5.03
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+30% Synergy $11.77

Top Cards

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

Defile Defile
+27% Synergy $1.04
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+27% Synergy $0.53
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+26% Synergy $0.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+20% Synergy $0.20
Reanimate Reanimate
+20% Synergy $6.67
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+16% Synergy $2.42
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+14% Synergy $4.24
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+14% Synergy $13.42
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+10% Synergy $9.63
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+9% Synergy $2.34

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+16% Synergy $37.86
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+10% Synergy $20.52
Necropotence Necropotence
+9% Synergy $21.85
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+5% Synergy $12.63
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+5% Synergy $57.52
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $99.32
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+5% Synergy $136.78
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $61.04
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $115.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $98.84

Creatures

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

Vadmir, New Blood Vadmir, New Blood
+26% Synergy $0.17
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+24% Synergy $3.07
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+24% Synergy $8.34
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+22% Synergy $0.17
Tetzimoc, Primal Death Tetzimoc, Primal Death
+22% Synergy $0.44
Raven of Fell Omens Raven of Fell Omens
+22% Synergy $0.06
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+21% Synergy $1.26
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+20% Synergy $0.91
Servant of the Stinger Servant of the Stinger
+20% Synergy $0.09
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+17% Synergy $0.19
Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+17% Synergy $0.67
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+15% Synergy $7.63
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+14% Synergy $4.52
Oriq Loremage Oriq Loremage
+14% Synergy $0.52
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+14% Synergy $0.27
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.26
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+13% Synergy $0.55
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+12% Synergy $1.61
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+12% Synergy $3.53
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+12% Synergy $3.80
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+11% Synergy $0.39
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+11% Synergy $1.44
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+10% Synergy $1.19
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+10% Synergy $0.72
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+10% Synergy $0.16
Rattleback Apothecary Rattleback Apothecary
+10% Synergy $0.10
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+9% Synergy $87.13
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+9% Synergy $5.77
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+9% Synergy $7.35
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+9% Synergy $0.14
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+8% Synergy $4.82
Blood Hustler Blood Hustler
+8% Synergy $0.07
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+6% Synergy $6.28
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+6% Synergy $0.34
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+6% Synergy $7.15
Grief Grief
+6% Synergy $3.09
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+5% Synergy $0.63
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+5% Synergy $0.36
Necrotic Ooze Necrotic Ooze
+5% Synergy $1.98
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+4% Synergy $0.21
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+2% Synergy $0.43
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+1% Synergy $0.99
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+1% Synergy $5.61
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+1% Synergy $4.69
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
0% Synergy $7.48
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
-1% Synergy $30.71
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-6% Synergy $0.53
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-9% Synergy $1.69
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-11% Synergy $1.94
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-14% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+28% Synergy $0.76
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+27% Synergy $10.31
Entomb Entomb
+27% Synergy $13.85
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+25% Synergy $0.15
Cling to Dust Cling to Dust
+25% Synergy $0.25
Dismember Dismember
+22% Synergy $5.16
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+22% Synergy $4.93
Darkblast Darkblast
+22% Synergy $0.38
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+21% Synergy $0.15
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+18% Synergy $3.91
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+17% Synergy $1.67
Shoot the Sheriff Shoot the Sheriff
+16% Synergy $0.41
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+15% Synergy $21.94
Cut Down Cut Down
+15% Synergy $0.51
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+14% Synergy $7.98
Long Goodbye Long Goodbye
+14% Synergy $0.21
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+12% Synergy $1.38
Aphotic Wisps Aphotic Wisps
+12% Synergy $0.51
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+11% Synergy $0.11
Bile Blight Bile Blight
+11% Synergy $0.10
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+11% Synergy $0.37
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+10% Synergy $0.80
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+10% Synergy $4.06
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+10% Synergy $1.21
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+10% Synergy $0.16
Power Word Kill Power Word Kill
+10% Synergy $0.09
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+9% Synergy $4.49
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+9% Synergy $0.07
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+9% Synergy $0.76
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $3.81
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+8% Synergy $0.21
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+7% Synergy $5.30
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+7% Synergy $0.17
Pile On Pile On
+7% Synergy $0.16
Darkness Darkness
+6% Synergy $22.90
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+6% Synergy $5.00
Crypt Incursion Crypt Incursion
+6% Synergy $0.36
Ulcerate Ulcerate
+6% Synergy $0.11
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+5% Synergy $3.00
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+5% Synergy $0.13
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+5% Synergy $0.89
Erebos's Intervention Erebos's Intervention
+4% Synergy $0.39
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+4% Synergy $8.23
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+3% Synergy $11.72
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+3% Synergy $0.10
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.50
Murder Murder
-1% Synergy $0.05
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-4% Synergy $1.03
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-14% Synergy $0.29
Village Rites Village Rites
-17% Synergy $0.25

Sorceries

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

Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+24% Synergy $6.90
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+20% Synergy $3.12
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+18% Synergy $0.24
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+17% Synergy $0.60
Diresight Diresight
+17% Synergy $0.14
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+16% Synergy $2.41
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+14% Synergy $5.49
Duress Duress
+13% Synergy $0.12
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+12% Synergy $0.44
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+11% Synergy $0.84
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+10% Synergy $7.90
Raven's Crime Raven's Crime
+10% Synergy $0.35
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+9% Synergy $0.31
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+9% Synergy $11.51
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+9% Synergy $0.14
Stargaze Stargaze
+9% Synergy $0.15
Fell Fell
+8% Synergy $0.51
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+8% Synergy $0.27
Ransack the Lab Ransack the Lab
+8% Synergy $0.11
Invoke Despair Invoke Despair
+7% Synergy $0.29
Inquisition of Kozilek Inquisition of Kozilek
+7% Synergy $0.42
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+7% Synergy $0.07
Nighthaze Nighthaze
+7% Synergy $0.21
Commune with Evil Commune with Evil
+7% Synergy $0.08
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+6% Synergy $5.83
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+6% Synergy $0.12
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+5% Synergy $24.60
Hymn to Tourach Hymn to Tourach
+5% Synergy $0.54
Funeral Rites Funeral Rites
+5% Synergy $0.06
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $18.65
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+4% Synergy $2.29
Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
+4% Synergy $1.05
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+3% Synergy $2.05
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+2% Synergy $5.60
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $25.19
Final Parting Final Parting
+2% Synergy $0.47
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+2% Synergy $3.46
Persist Persist
+2% Synergy $0.41
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $6.86
Mutilate Mutilate
+1% Synergy $1.80
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+1% Synergy $0.38
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+1% Synergy $18.05
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $19.74
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.23
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
0% Synergy $0.24
Dark Deal Dark Deal
-1% Synergy $3.59
Unearth Unearth
-1% Synergy $0.50
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-5% Synergy $11.12
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-6% Synergy $3.62
Victimize Victimize
-14% Synergy $0.48

Utility Artifacts

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

Glasses of Urza Glasses of Urza
+26% Synergy $49.38
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+23% Synergy $19.38
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+23% Synergy $0.32
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+15% Synergy $0.82
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+13% Synergy $3.49
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+12% Synergy $2.37
Scrabbling Claws Scrabbling Claws
+12% Synergy $0.09
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+10% Synergy $0.73
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+8% Synergy $2.60
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+8% Synergy $29.48
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.63
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+7% Synergy $24.41
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+7% Synergy $5.16
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $34.49
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+6% Synergy $17.69
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.23
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+5% Synergy $0.33
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+5% Synergy $0.11
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+4% Synergy $26.32
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+3% Synergy $0.36
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+2% Synergy $0.34
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
0% Synergy $11.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.58
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-19% Synergy $8.77

Enchantments

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

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+28% Synergy $6.26
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+26% Synergy $4.87
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+25% Synergy $7.94
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+18% Synergy $0.87
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+14% Synergy $0.40
Necromancy Necromancy
+13% Synergy $10.99
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+7% Synergy $0.14
Oubliette Oubliette
+6% Synergy $2.00
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+5% Synergy $14.97
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+5% Synergy $0.17
Fire Nation Occupation Fire Nation Occupation
+5% Synergy $0.55
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+4% Synergy $13.23
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+3% Synergy $7.12
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+2% Synergy $16.93
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
-1% Synergy $1.19
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-2% Synergy $22.51
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $3.28
Waste Not Waste Not
-3% Synergy $7.36
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-4% Synergy $16.80
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-4% Synergy $1.17
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-5% Synergy $6.46
Black Market Black Market
-8% Synergy $4.37

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-5% Synergy $7.85

Utility Lands

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

Urborg Urborg
+16% Synergy $13.12
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+9% Synergy $0.82
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $5.27
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $8.55
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $7.91
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+7% Synergy $1.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $35.94
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+7% Synergy $4.45
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.85
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+6% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $6.96
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $53.21
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+5% Synergy $34.22
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+5% Synergy $0.46
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+5% Synergy $21.55
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+5% Synergy $0.12
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $27.86
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+1% Synergy $90.99
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.16
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-1% Synergy $12.12
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.09
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $45.08
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-5% Synergy $0.64
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-5% Synergy $1.05
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-10% Synergy $0.64
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-10% Synergy $22.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+30% Synergy $4.51
Séance Board Séance Board
+21% Synergy $1.00
Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+14% Synergy $0.15
Bounty Board Bounty Board
+6% Synergy $2.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.32
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $42.22
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $39.31
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $33.69
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $86.10
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $832.25
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $175.80
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $8.99
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $65.66
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $55.31
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $31.84
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.23
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-1% Synergy $16.99
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.23
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.71

Lands

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

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+21% Synergy $7.15
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+10% Synergy $1.19
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $3.81
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.27
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.49
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+5% Synergy $0.89
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+5% Synergy $30.05
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $41.20
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.47
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.50
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $19.74
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.21

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