The Molten-Tail Masticore foil mythic rare from Magic: The Gathering's 2010 Scars of Mirrodin expansion. Card number 177, featuring powerful artifact creature gameplay.
Molten-Tail Masticore
2010 • Magic: The Gathering • Scars of Mirrodin
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Released in 2010 as part of the Scars of Mirrodin expansion, Molten-Tail Masticore stands out as a formidable artifact creature within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Carrying the mythic rare designation and printed as card number 177, this foil version offers a distinct visual appeal for collectors seeking high-rarity pieces from the era. Designed by Whit Brachna, the card represents a key component of the Masticore subtype, embodying the industrial, mechanical aesthetic that defined the Mirrodin plane. From a gameplay perspective, Molten-Tail Masticore presents a unique strategic challenge. With a mana cost of four and a power and toughness of 4/4, it demands careful management. Players must choose between sacrificing the creature during their upkeep or discarding a card to keep it in play. This mechanic forces difficult decisions, adding a layer of depth to the card's utility. Its ability to exile a creature from the graveyard to deal four damage to any target provides a versatile removal option, while its regeneration ability offers resilience. For collectors building a Scars of Mirrodin collection, the foil mythic rare variant of Molten-Tail Masticore is a prized addition, representing both the set's artistic direction and its complex mechanical design.
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Molten-Tail Masticore
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Whit Brachna
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}
Artifact Creature — Masticore
4 / 4
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At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this creature unless you discard a card. {4}, Exile a creature card from your graveyard: This creature deals 4 damage to any target. {2}: Regenerate this creature.