Blessing (Magic Alpha)
Blessing from Magic Alpha is worth about $286.98 raw (Near Mint) and $2,225 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $172–$244 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $286.98 | $172 – $244 |
| Lightly Played | $229.58 | $138 – $195 |
| Moderately Played | $172.19 | $103 – $146 |
| Heavily Played | $114.79 | $69 – $98 |
| Damaged | $71.75 | $43 – $61 |
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 | $2,225 | $1,335 – $1,891 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,625 | $975 – $1,381 |
| PSA 9 | $555 | $333 – $472 |
| PSA 8 | $275 | $165 – $233 |
| PSA 7 | $189 | $113 – $161 |
| BGS 10 | $2,893 | $1,736 – $2,459 |
| CGC 10 | $1,335 | $801 – $1,135 |
| SGC 10 | $1,335 | $801 – $1,135 |
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 | $172–$244 | $0 | $0 | $172–$244 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $286.98 | −$38.02 | −$0.00 | $248.96 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $272.63 | −$29.69 | −$0.00 | $242.94 | 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% | $2,225 | $1,887 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $555 | $438 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $275 | $195 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $287 | $206 |
"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 Blessing
The Blessing from Magic Alpha is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $286.98. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,225. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.