Molten-Core Maestro
SOSSecrets of Strixhaven/#125/2026Rare
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.39
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.38
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.49Low $0.49▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.38TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 2.6%30d▼ 7.3%90d▲ 15.2%
90d high
$0.62
90d low
$0.31
Paper printings priced
3
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.38
Secrets of Strixhaven
- Down 7.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 39% below its 90 day high of $0.62.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (3 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 11% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Goblin Bard
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 equal to this creature's power.
2 / 2
Keywords
MenaceOpus
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc20 Mar 2026
Molten-Core Maestro's last ability is not a mana ability. It uses the stack and can be responded to.
wotc20 Mar 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.
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About this card
Molten-Core Maestro
Molten-Core Maestro is a Creature — Goblin Bard, with mana cost {1}{R} (mana value 2). Printed 3 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.38 (down 7.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Molten-Core Maestro FAQ
How much is Molten-Core Maestro worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Molten-Core Maestro is $0.38. It is down 7.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.31 to $0.62.
What is the cheapest printing of Molten-Core Maestro?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.38 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Molten-Core Maestro?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven Promos at $1.04 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Molten-Core Maestro are there?
Molten-Core Maestro has been printed 3 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Molten-Core Maestro first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOS #125, released 2026-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Molten-Core Maestro?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.42 versus $0.38 for nonfoil, which is 11% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Molten-Core Maestro legal in Commander?
Yes, Molten-Core Maestro is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Molten-Core Maestro legal in Modern?
Yes, Molten-Core Maestro is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.