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Elspeth, Storm Slayer [Borderless] #398 (Magic Tarkir: Dragonstorm)
Elspeth, Storm Slayer [Borderless] #398 from Magic Tarkir: Dragonstorm is worth about $39.35 raw (Near Mint) and $50 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $24–$33 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $39.35 | $24 – $33 |
| Lightly Played | $31.48 | $19 – $27 |
| Moderately Played | $23.61 | $14 – $20 |
| Heavily Played | $15.74 | $9 – $13 |
| Damaged | $9.84 | $6 – $8 |
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 | $50 | $30 – $43 |
| BGS 10 | $66 | $40 – $56 |
| CGC 10 | $30 | $18 – $26 |
| SGC 10 | $30 | $18 – $26 |
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 | $24–$33 | $0 | $0 | $24–$33 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $39.35 | −$5.21 | −$5.00 | $29.14 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $37.38 | −$4.07 | −$4.00 | $29.31 | 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% | $50 | $-4 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $39 | $-14 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $39 | $-14 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $39 | $-14 |
"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 Elspeth, Storm Slayer [Borderless] #398 (Magic Tarkir: Dragonstorm) currently trades at $39.35 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.