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Ian Malcolm, Chaotician [Borderless Emblem] #38 (Magic Jurassic World)
Ian Malcolm, Chaotician [Borderless Emblem] #38 from Magic Jurassic World is worth about $299.50 raw (Near Mint) and $340 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $180–$255 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $299.50 | $180 – $255 |
| Lightly Played | $239.60 | $144 – $204 |
| Moderately Played | $179.70 | $108 – $153 |
| Heavily Played | $119.80 | $72 – $102 |
| Damaged | $74.88 | $45 – $64 |
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 | $340 | $204 – $289 |
| BGS 10 | $442 | $265 – $376 |
| CGC 10 | $204 | $122 – $173 |
| SGC 10 | $204 | $122 – $173 |
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 | $180–$255 | $0 | $0 | $180–$255 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $299.50 | −$39.68 | −$0.00 | $259.82 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $284.52 | −$30.98 | −$0.00 | $253.54 | 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% | $340 | $252 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $300 | $217 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $300 | $217 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $300 | $217 |
"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 Ian Malcolm, Chaotician [Borderless Emblem] #38
The Ian Malcolm, Chaotician [Borderless Emblem] #38 from Magic Jurassic World is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $299.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $340. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.