Magic: The Gathering

Molten-Core Maestro

Secrets of Strixhaven 125 • rare

Set: Secrets of Strixhaven
Collector number: 125
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Aleksi Briclot
Market price: $0.45

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What it's worth

$0.45market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$0.32 – $1.14 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Secrets of Strixhaven set, Molten-Core Maestro is a prized find for those curating a complete collection from this series. Its status as a rare entry ensures it remains a sought-after highlight for any enthusiast looking to showcase the thematic depth of this particular collection.

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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

Molten-Core Maestro was introduced in the 2021 Magic: The Gathering set Secrets of Strixhaven, a block focused on the magical academy of Strixhaven. The card represents the fusion of art and elemental magic, designed to reflect the chaotic and expressive nature of the Prismari College, which emphasizes performance and spectacle over rote memorization.

The artwork was commissioned to capture the kinetic energy of a fire-based ritual, highlighting the intense, swirling colors characteristic of the Prismari aesthetic. It was received by players as a thematic staple for red-blue decks, particularly those built around instant and sorcery synergy, and remains a recognizable piece of the expansion's artistic identity.

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About

About Molten-Core Maestro

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