Molten-Core Maestro (Secrets of Strixhaven #125)

Molten-Core Maestro {1}{R}

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 {R} equal to this creature’s power.

“My media? Fury and flame.”

2/2

Watermark: Prismari

Illustrated by Aleksi Briclot

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Historic
Modern
Brawl
Legacy
Timeless
Vintage
Pauper
Commander
Penny
Oathbreaker
Notes and Rules Information for Molten-Core Maestro:
  • Molten-Core Maestro's last ability is not a mana ability. It uses the stack and can be responded to. (2026-03-20)
  • 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. (2026-03-20)