Black Lotus from Magic Alpha is worth about $43,639.88 raw (Near Mint) and $90,478 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $26,184–$37,094 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $43,639.88 | $26,184 – $37,094 |
| Lightly Played | $34,911.90 | $20,947 – $29,675 |
| Moderately Played | $26,183.93 | $15,710 – $22,256 |
| Heavily Played | $17,455.95 | $10,474 – $14,838 |
| Damaged | $10,909.97 | $6,546 – $9,273 |
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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $90,478 | $54,287 – $76,906 |
| PSA 9.5 | $82,938 | $49,763 – $70,497 |
| PSA 9 | $75,398 | $45,239 – $64,089 |
| PSA 8 | $70,000 | $42,000 – $59,500 |
| PSA 7 | $56,000 | $33,600 – $47,600 |
| BGS 10 | $117,621 | $70,573 – $99,978 |
| CGC 10 | $54,287 | $32,572 – $46,144 |
| SGC 10 | $54,287 | $32,572 – $46,144 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $26,184–$37,094 | $0 | $0 | $26,184–$37,094 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $43,639.88 | −$5,782.28 | −$0.00 | $37,857.60 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $41,457.89 | −$4,514.76 | −$0.00 | $36,943.13 | 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.
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $90,478 | $78,447 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $75,398 | $65,365 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $70,000 | $60,682 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $43,640 | $37,815 |
"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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The Black Lotus from Magic Alpha is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $43,639.88. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $90,478. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.