Demonic Tutor #398 (Magic 30th Anniversary)
Demonic Tutor #398 from Magic 30th Anniversary is worth about $876.16 raw (Near Mint) and $72 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $526–$745 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $876.16 | $526 – $745 |
| Lightly Played | $700.93 | $421 – $596 |
| Moderately Played | $525.70 | $315 – $447 |
| Heavily Played | $350.46 | $210 – $298 |
| Damaged | $219.04 | $131 – $186 |
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 | $72 | $43 – $61 |
| PSA 9.5 | $55 | $33 – $47 |
| PSA 9 | $50 | $30 – $42 |
| BGS 10 | $94 | $56 – $80 |
| CGC 10 | $43 | $26 – $37 |
| SGC 10 | $43 | $26 – $37 |
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 | $526–$745 | $0 | $0 | $526–$745 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $876.16 | −$116.09 | −$0.00 | $760.07 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $832.35 | −$90.64 | −$0.00 | $741.71 | 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% | $72 | $15 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $50 | $-5 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $876 | $717 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $876 | $717 |
"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 Demonic Tutor #398
The Demonic Tutor #398 from Magic 30th Anniversary is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $876.16. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $72. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.