Academy Rector (Magic Urzas Destiny)
Academy Rector from Magic Urzas Destiny is worth about $66.57 raw (Near Mint) and $213 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $40–$57 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $66.57 | $40 – $57 |
| Lightly Played | $53.26 | $32 – $45 |
| Moderately Played | $39.94 | $24 – $34 |
| Heavily Played | $26.63 | $16 – $23 |
| Damaged | $16.64 | $10 – $14 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $213 | $128 – $181 |
| PSA 9.5 | $178 | $107 – $151 |
| PSA 9 | $74 | $44 – $62 |
| PSA 8 | $64 | $38 – $54 |
| PSA 7 | $51 | $31 – $43 |
| BGS 10 | $277 | $166 – $235 |
| CGC 10 | $105 | $63 – $89 |
| SGC 10 | $252 | $151 – $214 |
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 | $40–$57 | $0 | $0 | $40–$57 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $66.57 | −$8.82 | −$5.00 | $52.75 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $63.24 | −$6.89 | −$4.00 | $52.35 | 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% | $213 | $142 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $74 | $16 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $64 | $7 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $67 | $10 |
"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
The Academy Rector from Magic Urzas Destiny is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $66.57. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $213. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.