Animate Dead (Magic Alpha)
Animate Dead from Magic Alpha is worth about $324.94 raw (Near Mint) as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $195–$276 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $324.94 | $195 – $276 |
| Lightly Played | $259.95 | $156 – $221 |
| Moderately Played | $194.96 | $117 – $166 |
| Heavily Played | $129.98 | $78 – $110 |
| Damaged | $81.23 | $49 – $69 |
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 9.5 | $1,675 | $1,005 – $1,424 |
| PSA 9 | $481 | $288 – $409 |
| PSA 8 | $406 | $244 – $345 |
| PSA 7 | $287 | $172 – $244 |
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 | $195–$276 | $0 | $0 | $195–$276 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $324.94 | −$43.05 | −$0.00 | $281.89 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $308.69 | −$33.62 | −$0.00 | $275.07 | 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.
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About Animate Dead
The Animate Dead from Magic Alpha is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $324.94. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.