Blightsteel Colossus // Blightsteel Colossus #1079 (Magic Secret Lair Drop)
Blightsteel Colossus // Blightsteel Colossus #1079 from Magic Secret Lair Drop is worth about $50.40 raw (Near Mint) and $84 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $30–$43 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $50.40 | $30 – $43 |
| Lightly Played | $40.32 | $24 – $34 |
| Moderately Played | $30.24 | $18 – $26 |
| Heavily Played | $20.16 | $12 – $17 |
| Damaged | $12.60 | $8 – $11 |
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 | $84 | $50 – $71 |
| PSA 9.5 | $77 | $46 – $65 |
| PSA 9 | $70 | $42 – $60 |
| BGS 10 | $109 | $65 – $93 |
| CGC 10 | $16 | $10 – $14 |
| SGC 10 | $50 | $30 – $42 |
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 | $30–$43 | $0 | $0 | $30–$43 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $50.40 | −$6.68 | −$5.00 | $38.72 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $47.88 | −$5.21 | −$4.00 | $38.67 | 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% | $84 | $25 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $70 | $13 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $50 | $-4 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $50 | $-4 |
"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 Blightsteel Colossus // Blightsteel Colossus #1079
The Blightsteel Colossus // Blightsteel Colossus #1079 from Magic Secret Lair Drop is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $50.40. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $84. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.