Kaervek the Merciless
TSRTime Spiral Remastered/#257/2021RareReprint
Colour IDMV 7
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.59
Cardmarket€0.31
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.39
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.06
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.59High $1.29Low $0.59▼ 25.3%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.39TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 4.9%90d▲ 21.9%
90d high
$0.42
90d low
$0.32
Paper printings priced
7
Currently 5th
Cheapest paper printing
$0.32
Starter Commander Decks
- Down 4.9% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 7% below its 90 day high of $0.42.
- This printing is the 5th cheapest paper printing currently priced (7 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 113% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Human Shaman
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, Kaervek deals damage equal to that spell's mana value to any target.
5 / 4
Card capabilities
CreatureLegendary creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Digital formats
Rulings (3)
wotc19 Mar 2021
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.
wotc19 Mar 2021
For spells with {X} in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.
wotc19 Mar 2021
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.
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About this card
Kaervek the Merciless
Kaervek the Merciless is a Legendary Creature — Human Shaman, with mana cost {5}{B}{R} (mana value 7). Printed 7 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.39 (down 4.9% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Kaervek the Merciless FAQ
How much is Kaervek the Merciless worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Kaervek the Merciless is $0.39. It is down 4.9% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.32 to $0.42.
What is the cheapest printing of Kaervek the Merciless?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Starter Commander Decks at $0.32 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Kaervek the Merciless?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Double Masters 2022 at $5.55 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Kaervek the Merciless are there?
Kaervek the Merciless has been printed 7 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Kaervek the Merciless first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TSP #242, released 2006-10-06.
What is the newest printing of Kaervek the Merciless?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from DSC #222, released 2024-09-27.
Is there a foil version of Kaervek the Merciless?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.83 versus $0.39 for nonfoil, which is 113% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Kaervek the Merciless legal in Commander?
Yes, Kaervek the Merciless is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.