Competitive decks with Kaervek, the Spiteful | MTG Deck With
Kaervek, the Spiteful
CreatureRare
Traditional (Bo1)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
23226
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo1)
MTGA ranked player
23226
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Planeswalkers(1)
1Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
Instants(18)
2Cling to Dust
1Erebos's Intervention
2Disdainful Stroke
1Essence Scatter
4Heartless Act
2Negate
1Mystical Dispute
2Saw It Coming
1Soul Shatter
2Behold the Multiverse
Sorceries(5)
1Bloodchief's Thirst
3Extinction Event
1Shadows' Verdict
Artifacts(5)
3Mazemind Tome
2Midnight Clock
Enchantments(5)
1Elspeth's Nightmare
4Shark Typhoon
Lands(26)
1Castle Vantress
4Clearwater Pathway // Murkwater Pathway
2Crawling Barrens
3Field of Ruin
5Island
7Swamp
4Temple of Deceit
Planeswalkers(1)
1Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
Sorceries(5)
1Bloodchief's Thirst
3Extinction Event
1Shadows' Verdict
Artifacts(5)
3Mazemind Tome
2Midnight Clock
Enchantments(5)
1Elspeth's Nightmare
4Shark Typhoon
Instants(18)
2Cling to Dust
1Erebos's Intervention
2Disdainful Stroke
1Essence Scatter
4Heartless Act
2Negate
1Mystical Dispute
2Saw It Coming
1Soul Shatter
2Behold the Multiverse
Lands(26)
1Castle Vantress
4Clearwater Pathway // Murkwater Pathway
2Crawling Barrens
3Field of Ruin
5Island
7Swamp
4Temple of Deceit
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(3)
2Kaervek, the Spiteful
1Lochmere Serpent
Planeswalkers(1)
1Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
Instants(7)
2Lash of Malice
1Eliminate
1Test of Talents
2Mystical Dispute
1Soul Shatter
Sorceries(3)
2Duress
1Shadows' Verdict
Artifacts(1)
1Mazemind Tome
Creatures(3)
2Kaervek, the Spiteful
1Lochmere Serpent
Sorceries(3)
2Duress
1Shadows' Verdict
Artifacts(1)
1Mazemind Tome
Planeswalkers(1)
1Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
Instants(7)
2Lash of Malice
1Eliminate
1Test of Talents
2Mystical Dispute
1Soul Shatter
Competitive insights for Kaervek, the Spiteful
Overview
Kaervek, the Spiteful appears in 143 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 91.6% of lists. Coverage spans September 2020 to February 2025.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
131
91.6%
1
0.7%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 7.7%
Often played with
Recent events
Pro Tour Phyrexia Pioneer Decklists L-R — 1 deck (2/17/2023)
MPL Gauntlet Standard Decklists — 1 deck (9/3/2021)
Challenger Gauntlet Standard Decklists — 3 decks (8/6/2021)
July Strixhaven League Weekend – MPL Standard Decklists — 3 decks (7/3/2021)
July Strixhaven League Weekend – Rivals Standard Decklists — 8 decks (7/3/2021)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Kaervek, the Spiteful?
Our database currently tracks 143 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Kaervek, the Spiteful most?
Standard leads (91.6%), followed by Pioneer (0.7%).
What cards pair with Kaervek, the Spiteful?
Top co-played cards include Heartless Act (86%) and Extinction Event (84%).
When was Kaervek, the Spiteful last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Pro Tour Phyrexia Pioneer Decklists L-R (Feb 17, 2023).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2020 through February 2025.
Is Kaervek, the Spiteful played in Standard?
Yes — 131 competitive Standard lists include Kaervek, the Spiteful (91.6% of tracked lists).
About competitive deck data
Lists are sourced from competitive Magic: The Gathering events ingested from magic.gg and related feeds. Card names, oracle text, and images are provided via Scryfall. Synergy rates show how often another card appears in the same decklist. Data is updated as new events are imported.
Data updated through February 2025 · Last decklist seen: Pro Tour Phyrexia Pioneer Decklists L-R, Feb 17, 2023
