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Academy Rector [Foil] #1 (Magic Urzas Destiny)
Academy Rector [Foil] #1 from Magic Urzas Destiny is worth about $537.80 raw (Near Mint) and $2,095 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $323–$457 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $539.38 | $324 – $458 |
| Lightly Played | $819.99 | $492 – $697 |
| Moderately Played | $460.00 | $276 – $391 |
| Heavily Played | $482.25 | $289 – $410 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $2,095 | $1,257 – $1,781 |
| PSA 9.5 | $2,000 | $1,200 – $1,700 |
| PSA 9 | $1,056 | $634 – $898 |
| PSA 8 | $555 | $333 – $472 |
| PSA 7 | $450 | $270 – $382 |
| BGS 10 | $2,724 | $1,634 – $2,315 |
| CGC 10 | $1,257 | $754 – $1,068 |
| SGC 10 | $1,257 | $754 – $1,068 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $323–$457 | $0 | $0 | $323–$457 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $537.80 | −$71.26 | −$0.00 | $466.54 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $510.91 | −$55.64 | −$0.00 | $455.27 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $2,095 | $1,774 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $1,056 | $873 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $555 | $438 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $538 | $424 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Academy Rector [Foil] #1
The Academy Rector [Foil] #1 from Magic Urzas Destiny is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $537.80. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,095. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.