Ice Storm from Magic Alpha is worth about $197.50 raw (Near Mint) and $1,775 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $118–$168 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $197.50 | $118 – $168 |
| Lightly Played | $158.00 | $95 – $134 |
| Moderately Played | $118.50 | $71 – $101 |
| Heavily Played | $79.00 | $47 – $67 |
| Damaged | $49.38 | $30 – $42 |
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 10 | $1,775 | $1,065 – $1,509 |
| PSA 9.5 | $393 | $236 – $334 |
| PSA 9 | $300 | $180 – $255 |
| PSA 8 | $221 | $133 – $188 |
| PSA 7 | $190 | $114 – $162 |
| BGS 10 | $2,308 | $1,385 – $1,962 |
| CGC 10 | $1,065 | $639 – $905 |
| SGC 10 | $1,065 | $639 – $905 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $118–$168 | $0 | $0 | $118–$168 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $197.50 | −$26.17 | −$0.00 | $171.33 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $187.62 | −$20.43 | −$0.00 | $167.19 | 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.
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $1,775 | $1,497 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $300 | $217 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $221 | $149 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $198 | $128 |
"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 Ice Storm from Magic Alpha is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $197.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,775. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.