Bad Moon (Magic Alpha)
Bad Moon from Magic Alpha is worth about $508.91 raw (Near Mint) and $4,197 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $305–$433 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $508.91 | $305 – $433 |
| Lightly Played | $407.13 | $244 – $346 |
| Moderately Played | $305.35 | $183 – $260 |
| Heavily Played | $203.56 | $122 – $173 |
| Damaged | $127.23 | $76 – $108 |
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 | $4,197 | $2,518 – $3,568 |
| PSA 9.5 | $4,113 | $2,468 – $3,496 |
| PSA 9 | $4,116 | $2,470 – $3,499 |
| PSA 8 | $1,402 | $841 – $1,192 |
| PSA 7 | $634 | $380 – $539 |
| BGS 10 | $5,456 | $3,274 – $4,638 |
| CGC 10 | $1,586 | $952 – $1,348 |
| SGC 10 | $2,518 | $1,511 – $2,140 |
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 | $305–$433 | $0 | $0 | $305–$433 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $508.91 | −$67.43 | −$0.00 | $441.48 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $483.46 | −$52.65 | −$0.00 | $430.81 | 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% | $4,197 | $3,598 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $4,116 | $3,528 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $1,402 | $1,173 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $509 | $398 |
"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 Bad Moon
The Bad Moon from Magic Alpha is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $508.91. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $4,197. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.