Kaervek the Merciless
~$0.31 low · ~$9.49 high
Multicolor. Legendary Creature — Human Shaman
Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander #222 · Illustrated by Heonhwa
Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander #222 · Illustrated by HeonhwaWhat is Kaervek the Merciless worth?
TCGplayer, eBay and Amazon links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you buy.
TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, Kaervek deals damage equal to that spell's mana value to any target.
5/4
"Rats and jackals feast in his swath, but even they will not walk with him." —Mangara
Format legality
All 7 printings of Kaervek the Merciless
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Etched foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander dsc #222· 2024rare· Cardmarket €0.35 | rare | $0.35 | No foil printing | No etched foil printing | €0.35 | |
 Starter Commander Decks scd #233· 2022rare· Cardmarket €0.31 | rare | $0.31 | No foil printing | No etched foil printing | €0.31 | |
 Double Masters 2022 2x2 #236· 2022rare· Cardmarket €0.30 · €0.67 foil | rare | $0.38 | $0.53 | No etched foil printing | €0.30€0.67 foil | |
 Double Masters 2022 2x2 #512· 2022rare | rare | No non-foil printing | No foil printing | $5.45 | — | |
 Time Spiral Remastered tsr #257· 2021rare· Cardmarket €0.28 · €0.84 foil | rare | $0.40 | $0.83 | No etched foil printing | €0.28€0.84 foil | |
 Archenemy arc #88· 2010rare· Cardmarket €0.49 | rare | $0.43 | No foil printing | No etched foil printing | €0.49 | |
 Time Spiral tsp #242· 2006rare· Cardmarket €0.47 · €1.57 foil | rare | $0.39 | $9.49 | No etched foil printing | €0.47€1.57 foil |
Prices are TCGplayer market prices in USD for each printing and finish, via Scryfall. They are a guide, not an appraisal.
Where to buy Kaervek the Merciless
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We also take part in the TCGplayer (via Impact) and eBay Partner Network affiliate programs. Links to TCGplayer, eBay and Amazon are affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Cardmarket links are not affiliate links.
Card details
- First printed
- 2006
- Printings
- 7
- Mana value
- 7
- EDHREC rank
- #2,679 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Heonhwa, rk post
Rulings (3)
2021-03-19
For spells with
in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.2021-03-19
An ability that triggers when a player casts a spell resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered.
2021-03-19
Alternative costs, additional costs, and cost reductions don't change a spell's mana value. Its mana value is still based on its mana cost.
Browse more: Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander · all sets · search cards