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Kaervek, the Punisher
Price tag $0.14

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

#1257 Current Rank
#1250 Last Week
#1306 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.

Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
+6% Synergy $0.77
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $62.47
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
+2% Synergy $0.55
Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+2% Synergy $0.29
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $2.21

High Synergy Cards

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

Merrow Bonegnawer Merrow Bonegnawer
+61% Synergy $0.19
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+48% Synergy $1.12
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+46% Synergy $1.41
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+43% Synergy $0.47
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+37% Synergy $0.17
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+32% Synergy $4.29
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+32% Synergy $3.76
Cremate Cremate
+30% Synergy $0.10
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+28% Synergy $16.95
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+28% Synergy $4.61

Top Cards

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

Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+27% Synergy $0.74
Defile Defile
+26% Synergy $0.59
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+26% Synergy $0.32
Reanimate Reanimate
+21% Synergy $5.15
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+20% Synergy $0.22
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+16% Synergy $0.43
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+14% Synergy $3.43
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+13% Synergy $13.60
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+10% Synergy $7.91
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+10% Synergy $1.02

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+16% Synergy $30.57
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+10% Synergy $19.90
Necropotence Necropotence
+9% Synergy $17.41
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+5% Synergy $14.25
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $78.29
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+5% Synergy $125.49
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+4% Synergy $48.71
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $54.04
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $109.39
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $716.12

Creatures

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

Vadmir, New Blood Vadmir, New Blood
+27% Synergy $0.12
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+25% Synergy $9.87
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+24% Synergy $2.31
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+23% Synergy $0.16
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+22% Synergy $1.22
Tetzimoc, Primal Death Tetzimoc, Primal Death
+22% Synergy $0.50
Raven of Fell Omens Raven of Fell Omens
+21% Synergy $0.11
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+20% Synergy $0.73
Servant of the Stinger Servant of the Stinger
+20% Synergy $0.11
Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+17% Synergy $0.38
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+16% Synergy $0.28
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+15% Synergy $8.99
Oriq Loremage Oriq Loremage
+14% Synergy $0.48
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+14% Synergy $0.25
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+13% Synergy $5.78
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.26
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+13% Synergy $0.39
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+12% Synergy $2.05
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+12% Synergy $4.86
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+12% Synergy $3.02
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+12% Synergy $1.38
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+11% Synergy $0.58
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+11% Synergy $0.37
Rattleback Apothecary Rattleback Apothecary
+11% Synergy $0.11
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+10% Synergy $1.03
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+10% Synergy $4.29
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+10% Synergy $0.15
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+9% Synergy $0.11
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+8% Synergy $68.66
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+8% Synergy $7.92
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+8% Synergy $2.10
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+7% Synergy $0.56
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+7% Synergy $6.30
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+6% Synergy $5.53
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+6% Synergy $0.22
Grief Grief
+6% Synergy $1.93
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+5% Synergy $0.52
Necrotic Ooze Necrotic Ooze
+5% Synergy $2.12
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+5% Synergy $0.23
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+4% Synergy $0.35
Chainer, Dementia Master Chainer, Dementia Master
+3% Synergy $0.20
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+2% Synergy $0.48
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+2% Synergy $4.38
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+1% Synergy $0.72
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+1% Synergy $4.44
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
-1% Synergy $6.93
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
-2% Synergy $25.36
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-5% Synergy $0.40
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-10% Synergy $2.06
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-14% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+28% Synergy $2.17
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+27% Synergy $13.78
Entomb Entomb
+27% Synergy $18.03
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+25% Synergy $0.12
Cling to Dust Cling to Dust
+24% Synergy $0.26
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+23% Synergy $2.46
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+22% Synergy $0.26
Dismember Dismember
+22% Synergy $5.85
Darkblast Darkblast
+20% Synergy $0.40
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+18% Synergy $2.52
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+16% Synergy $1.44
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+15% Synergy $19.11
Shoot the Sheriff Shoot the Sheriff
+15% Synergy $0.46
Long Goodbye Long Goodbye
+15% Synergy $0.22
Cut Down Cut Down
+14% Synergy $0.36
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+14% Synergy $8.14
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+13% Synergy $1.23
Aphotic Wisps Aphotic Wisps
+12% Synergy $0.50
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+11% Synergy $2.94
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+11% Synergy $0.30
Bile Blight Bile Blight
+11% Synergy $0.11
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+10% Synergy $4.12
Power Word Kill Power Word Kill
+10% Synergy $0.11
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+10% Synergy $0.17
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+9% Synergy $1.17
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+9% Synergy $0.95
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+9% Synergy $0.09
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+9% Synergy $0.42
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $4.36
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+8% Synergy $3.98
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+8% Synergy $0.19
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+7% Synergy $4.90
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+7% Synergy $9.68
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+7% Synergy $0.14
Pile On Pile On
+7% Synergy $0.13
Darkness Darkness
+6% Synergy $22.62
Crypt Incursion Crypt Incursion
+6% Synergy $0.40
Ulcerate Ulcerate
+6% Synergy $0.12
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+5% Synergy $2.28
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+5% Synergy $0.12
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+4% Synergy $13.91
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $0.94
Erebos's Intervention Erebos's Intervention
+4% Synergy $0.36
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+4% Synergy $4.89
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+3% Synergy $0.11
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.78
Murder Murder
0% Synergy $0.03
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-5% Synergy $0.68
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-12% Synergy $0.37
Village Rites Village Rites
-16% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

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

Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+24% Synergy $4.52
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+20% Synergy $2.30
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+17% Synergy $0.42
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+17% Synergy $0.44
Diresight Diresight
+17% Synergy $0.09
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+16% Synergy $2.19
Duress Duress
+13% Synergy $0.16
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+13% Synergy $6.39
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+12% Synergy $0.35
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+11% Synergy $0.93
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+10% Synergy $7.05
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+10% Synergy $0.27
Raven's Crime Raven's Crime
+10% Synergy $0.32
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+9% Synergy $8.75
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+9% Synergy $0.30
Stargaze Stargaze
+9% Synergy $0.11
Fell Fell
+8% Synergy $0.49
Invoke Despair Invoke Despair
+8% Synergy $0.21
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+8% Synergy $0.12
Inquisition of Kozilek Inquisition of Kozilek
+7% Synergy $0.40
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+7% Synergy $0.06
Ransack the Lab Ransack the Lab
+7% Synergy $0.11
Nighthaze Nighthaze
+7% Synergy $0.25
Commune with Evil Commune with Evil
+7% Synergy $0.08
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+6% Synergy $5.92
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+5% Synergy $24.46
Extract the Truth Extract the Truth
+5% Synergy $0.07
Funeral Rites Funeral Rites
+5% Synergy $0.07
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+5% Synergy $0.24
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+4% Synergy $2.27
Hymn to Tourach Hymn to Tourach
+4% Synergy $0.57
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $18.91
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+3% Synergy $6.53
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+2% Synergy $4.97
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $21.95
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+2% Synergy $2.26
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $5.94
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+1% Synergy $0.49
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+1% Synergy $14.87
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $24.15
Final Parting Final Parting
+1% Synergy $0.32
Mutilate Mutilate
0% Synergy $1.70
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.47
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
0% Synergy $0.59
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.21
Dark Deal Dark Deal
-1% Synergy $5.84
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-5% Synergy $11.31
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-6% Synergy $3.45
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-9% Synergy $1.77
Victimize Victimize
-13% Synergy $0.49

Utility Artifacts

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

Glasses of Urza Glasses of Urza
+24% Synergy $51.15
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+23% Synergy $0.26
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+22% Synergy $19.62
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+14% Synergy $1.06
Scrabbling Claws Scrabbling Claws
+12% Synergy $0.13
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+11% Synergy $2.20
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+9% Synergy $4.02
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+8% Synergy $1.06
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+8% Synergy $3.66
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.84
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+7% Synergy $21.95
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+7% Synergy $4.38
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+7% Synergy $5.77
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $32.17
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+6% Synergy $15.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.21
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+5% Synergy $0.28
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+4% Synergy $22.23
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+2% Synergy $0.28
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
0% Synergy $11.90
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.14
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-18% Synergy $5.69

Enchantments

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

Animate Dead Animate Dead
+26% Synergy $7.45
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+26% Synergy $5.38
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+24% Synergy $15.35
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+18% Synergy $0.49
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+15% Synergy $0.43
Necromancy Necromancy
+14% Synergy $8.21
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+8% Synergy $0.11
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+6% Synergy $14.69
Oubliette Oubliette
+6% Synergy $1.31
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+5% Synergy $11.69
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+5% Synergy $0.20
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+2% Synergy $6.76
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+1% Synergy $20.04
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-1% Synergy $21.80
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
-1% Synergy $1.39
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $2.32
Waste Not Waste Not
-3% Synergy $7.76
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-4% Synergy $17.82
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-4% Synergy $0.91
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-5% Synergy $3.34
Black Market Black Market
-7% Synergy $3.41

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 $5.27

Utility Lands

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

Urborg Urborg
+16% Synergy $11.78
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+10% Synergy $0.65
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $3.03
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $7.03
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $7.61
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $35.36
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+7% Synergy $2.78
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+6% Synergy $1.16
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+6% Synergy $1.24
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.93
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $48.20
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+5% Synergy $25.21
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+5% Synergy $18.47
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $9.33
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+5% Synergy $0.18
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.51
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $94.95
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $22.81
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.60
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+1% Synergy $89.54
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-2% Synergy $11.96
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $39.21
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-5% Synergy $0.68
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-5% Synergy $2.82
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-9% Synergy $18.46
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-10% Synergy $1.04
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+30% Synergy $2.08
Séance Board Séance Board
+21% Synergy $0.56
Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+14% Synergy $0.06
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.05
Bounty Board Bounty Board
+6% Synergy $0.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.49
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $32.95
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $26.71
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $38.46
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $78.39
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $181.24
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $8.70
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $64.47
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $23.37
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-1% Synergy $16.72
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.25
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.46
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.13
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-5% Synergy $3.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.04

Lands

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

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+21% Synergy $7.10
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+10% Synergy $1.03
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $4.36
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.52
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+5% Synergy $25.34
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $2.02
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $0.94
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $38.48
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.43
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.78
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $24.15
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.16

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