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Molten-Core Maestro Secrets of Strixhaven MTG card
SOS #125 · Art by Aleksi Briclot
SOS set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven#125Rare

Molten-Core Maestro

Creature · Goblin BardMenace, Opus
TCGplayer market · SOS #125 nonfoil
$0.40 +2.6% +$0.01, 7 days
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#7,483 Up 252 in 30 days
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Molten-Core Maestro Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.40, up 2.6% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 14.3% over 90 days.

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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.

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Molten-Core Maestro Rules Text & Legality

Molten-Core Maestro

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.

"My media? Fury and flame."

Molten-Core Maestro is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.

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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.

  • Apr 24, 2026SOS set symbol, RareSecrets of StrixhavenSOS #125
  • Apr 24, 2026SOS set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven · Extended Art, foilSOS #335
  • Apr 24, 2026SOS set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven · Extended ArtSOS #335
  • Apr 24, 2026SOS set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven · foilSOS #125

Molten-Core Maestro in Commander

Molten-Core Maestro is the #7,483 most-played card on EDHREC, up 252 places over the last 30 days.

#7,483 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 252 in 30 days

Molten-Core Maestro FAQ

How much is Molten-Core Maestro worth?

Molten-Core Maestro is worth about $0.40 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

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 $0.40; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,483 on EDHREC).