Kaervek's Purge is a black and red sorcery card from Magic: The Gathering's 1996 Mirage expansion, designed to destroy a target creature and deal damage to its controller.
Kaervek's Purge
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirage
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Description
Kaervek's Purge stands as a notable sorcery within the Magic: The Gathering Mirage expansion, released in 1996. As card number 270 in the set, this Uncommon rarity card offers players a strategic tool for board control through its unique interaction with mana value. The card requires a mana cost of {X}{B}{R}, allowing casters to determine the power level of the effect based on their resources. By targeting a creature with a specific mana value, the spell not only removes that threat but also deals damage to its controller equal to the creature's power. This dual effect makes it a compelling choice for decks focusing on black and red mana, particularly those looking to answer high-value threats efficiently. The card's design reflects the aggressive nature of the Mirage era, providing immediate impact in gameplay scenarios. Collectors of vintage Magic cards often seek out Mirage set pieces for their historical significance in the game's early development. For investors and hobbyists alike, Mirage cards represent a pivotal moment in trading card game history, with Kaervek's Purge serving as a functional and collectible piece of that legacy. Whether for nostalgic collecting or completing a Mirage checklist, this card remains a key component of the set's identity.
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Kaervek's Purge
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Richard Kane Ferguson
Card Stock
English
{X}{B}{R}
Sorcery
B, R
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Destroy target creature with mana value X. If that creature dies this way, Kaervek's Purge deals damage equal to the creature's power to the creature's controller.










