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Kaervek the Merciless
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
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“Punish spellcasters. Kaervek taxes every spell with damage.”
Control
Intermediate
Commander damage, Direct damage
Control, Stax
Strategy
Kaervek the Merciless turns your opponents' spellcasting against them by punishing every spell they cast. Your deck wants to sit back, protect Kaervek, and watch the table damage itself as spells fly around. Since Kaervek scales with spell mana values, you'll naturally benefit from a meta with expensive spells and multiple casters. The deck wins through a mix of commander damage once Kaervek connects, direct damage accumulation from triggered abilities, and controlling the board long enough for opponents to burn themselves out. You're playing a tempo-control shell that grows stronger as the game goes longer.
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Key Synergies
Budget Build
Skip pricey fast mana and focus on efficient removal like Terminate and Damnation; use budget staples like Counterspell alternatives (Mana Leak, Countersquall) and red pingers (Chandra's Spitfire, Electryte).
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