Magic: The Gathering

Molten-Tail Masticore

Scars of Mirrodin 177 • mythic

Set: Scars of Mirrodin
Collector number: 177
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 4 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Whit Brachna
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$0.37market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$0.34 – $0.40 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a mythic rare from the Scars of Mirrodin set, the Molten-Tail Masticore represents the return of an iconic artifact creature type that rewards players for managing their hand size. Its design by Whit Brachna highlights the metallic, high-stakes aesthetic of the Mirrodin plane, making it a distinct piece for those who appreciate the evolution of mechanical threats in card history.

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What it does

At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this creature unless you discard a card.

4 generic mana, Exile a creature card from your graveyard: This creature deals 4 damage to any target.

2 generic mana: Regenerate this creature.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Molten-Tail Masticore was released in 2010 as part of the Scars of Mirrodin set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set marked a return to the metal-dominated plane of Mirrodin, focusing on the conflict between the native inhabitants and the invading Phyrexians. As a mythic rare artifact creature, the card was designed to embody the brutal, regenerative mechanical aesthetic that defined the Masticore lineage in earlier sets, providing players with a versatile tool for both aggressive play and graveyard interaction.

The card’s illustration was created by artist Whit Brachna, who emphasized the creature's jagged, industrial composition and molten-core power source. The design sought to balance the visual themes of salvage and corruption inherent to the Scars of Mirrodin narrative. Upon its release, the card was noted by the competitive community for its high mana cost relative to its potential for recurring damage, positioning it as a significant card for control and midrange archetypes in the standard format of the time.

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