Molten-Core Maestro
Molten-Core Maestro Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Molten-Core Maestro is $0.35 (SOS #125), and the most expensive is $2.35 (PSOS #125p, Promo Pack, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.35, down 45.3% over 7 days, up 2.9% over 30 days, down 78.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $12.81 (2026).
Molten-Core Maestro Printings & Prices
Molten-Core Maestro has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack and extended art treatments.
Sell Molten-Core Maestro: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.38 cash for PSOS #125p (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 74% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PSOS #125p | Foil | $0.38 | $1.49 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #335 | Foil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #125 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #335 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.69 | 91% |
| Card Kingdom | PSOS #125p | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #125 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Molten-Core Maestro Rules Text & Legality
Menace
Opus — Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. If five or more mana was spent to cast that spell, add an amount of {R} equal to this creature's power.
Molten-Core Maestro is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Molten-Core Maestro Rulings
- Mar 20, 2026 An opus ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered or otherwise leaves the stack.
- Mar 20, 2026 Molten-Core Maestro's last ability is not a mana ability. It uses the stack and can be responded to.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Molten-Core Maestro has been reprinted 4 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven reprint cut the price 42% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOS #125 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | $0.95 | $2.09 | $1.88 | $0.69 |
| SOS #335 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Extended Art | $4.84 | $2.68 | $2.80 | $1.02 |
| SOS #335 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Extended Art | $3.33 | $3.21 | $3.54 | $0.79 |
| SOS #125 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | $0.92 | $1.88 | $1.14 | $0.40 |
SOS #125 Molten-Core Maestro in Commander
Molten-Core Maestro is the #9,026 most-played card on EDHREC, up 945 places over the last 30 days.
Molten-Core Maestro FAQ
How much is Molten-Core Maestro worth?
Molten-Core Maestro is worth about $0.35 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $0.35 to $2.35 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Molten-Core Maestro legal in Commander?
Yes — Molten-Core Maestro is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Molten-Core Maestro been reprinted?
Yes — Molten-Core Maestro has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Molten-Core Maestro cheap?
Molten-Core Maestro trades at about $0.35 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,026 on EDHREC).