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Elspeth, Storm Slayer [Showcase] #401 (Magic Tarkir: Dragonstorm)
Elspeth, Storm Slayer [Showcase] #401 from Magic Tarkir: Dragonstorm is worth about $93.77 raw (Near Mint) and $112 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $56–$80 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $93.77 | $56 – $80 |
| Lightly Played | $75.02 | $45 – $64 |
| Moderately Played | $56.26 | $34 – $48 |
| Heavily Played | $37.51 | $23 – $32 |
| Damaged | $23.44 | $14 – $20 |
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 | $112 | $67 – $95 |
| BGS 10 | $146 | $88 – $124 |
| CGC 10 | $67 | $40 – $57 |
| SGC 10 | $67 | $40 – $57 |
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 | $56–$80 | $0 | $0 | $56–$80 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $93.77 | −$12.42 | −$5.00 | $76.35 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $89.08 | −$9.70 | −$4.00 | $75.38 | 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% | $112 | $54 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $94 | $33 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $94 | $33 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $94 | $33 |
"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 Elspeth, Storm Slayer [Showcase] #401
The Elspeth, Storm Slayer [Showcase] #401 from Magic Tarkir: Dragonstorm is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $93.77. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $112. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.