Kaervek the Merciless #222
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Whenever an opponent casts a spell, Kaervek 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 Heonhwa Choe
Rulings (3)
Mar 19, 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.
Mar 19, 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.
Mar 19, 2021
For spells with 
in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.
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