Magic: The Gathering

Molten-Core Maestro

Secrets of Strixhaven Promos 125p • rare

Set: Secrets of Strixhaven Promos
Collector number: 125p
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Aleksi Briclot
Market price: $1.42

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Market

What it's worth

$1.42market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$0.74 – $2.09 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Secrets of Strixhaven Promos set, this item serves as a unique centerpiece for any collection. Its specific designation as collector number 125p marks it as a distinct find, prized by those who value the exclusivity found within specialized promotional releases.

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Card face

What it does

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 red mana equal to this creature's power.

"My media? Fury and flame."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Molten-Core Maestro was released as part of the Secrets of Strixhaven promotional series, a specialized subset of cards designed to highlight the aesthetic diversity within the Strixhaven University setting. This card was issued to celebrate the high-magic atmosphere of the Prismari college, drawing on themes of elemental expressionism and the fusion of art with volatile magical energy.

The visual design, credited to contemporary fantasy illustrators working within the Magic: The Gathering style guide, emphasizes sweeping brushstrokes and dynamic lighting to capture the Maestro’s role as a conductor of arcane chaos. Upon its release, the card was well-received by collectors for its unique frame treatment, which distinguished it from the standard card set and emphasized its role as a centerpiece for players interested in high-impact visual aesthetics.

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About

About Molten-Core Maestro

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