Kaervek the Merciless (Archenemy #88)

Kaervek the Merciless {5}{B}{R}

Legendary Creature — Human Shaman

Whenever an opponent casts a spell, Kaervek the Merciless deals damage equal to that spell’s mana value to any target.

“Rats and jackals feast in his swath, but even they will not walk with him.”
—Mangara

5/4

Illustrated by rk post

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Explorer
Modern
Historic
Legacy
Brawl
Vintage
Timeless
Commander
Pauper
Oathbreaker
Penny
Notes and Rules Information for Kaervek the Merciless:
  • 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. (2021-03-19)
  • For spells with {X} in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value. (2021-03-19)