Goblin Balloon Brigade from Magic Alpha is worth about $142.00 raw (Near Mint) as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $85–$121 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $142.00 | $85 – $121 |
| Lightly Played | $113.60 | $68 – $97 |
| Moderately Played | $85.20 | $51 – $72 |
| Heavily Played | $56.80 | $34 – $48 |
| Damaged | $35.50 | $21 – $30 |
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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9.5 | $550 | $330 – $467 |
| PSA 9 | $253 | $152 – $215 |
| PSA 8 | $179 | $108 – $152 |
| PSA 7 | $147 | $88 – $125 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $85–$121 | $0 | $0 | $85–$121 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $142.00 | −$18.82 | −$0.00 | $123.18 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $134.90 | −$14.69 | −$0.00 | $120.21 | 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.
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The Goblin Balloon Brigade from Magic Alpha is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $142.00. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.