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Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant [Borderless Surge Foil] #542 (Magic Final Fantasy)
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant [Borderless Surge Foil] #542 from Magic Final Fantasy is worth about $28.97 raw (Near Mint) and $121 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $17–$25 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $28.97 | $17 – $25 |
| Lightly Played | $23.18 | $14 – $20 |
| Moderately Played | $17.38 | $10 – $15 |
| Heavily Played | $11.59 | $7 – $10 |
| Damaged | $7.24 | $4 – $6 |
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 | $121 | $73 – $103 |
| PSA 9.5 | $61 | $37 – $52 |
| PSA 9 | $49 | $29 – $42 |
| BGS 10 | $157 | $94 – $133 |
| CGC 10 | $73 | $44 – $62 |
| SGC 10 | $73 | $44 – $62 |
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 | $17–$25 | $0 | $0 | $17–$25 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $28.97 | −$3.84 | −$5.00 | $20.13 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $27.52 | −$3.00 | −$4.00 | $20.52 | 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% | $121 | $62 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $49 | $-5 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $29 | $-23 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $29 | $-23 |
"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 Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant [Borderless Surge Foil] #542 (Magic Final Fantasy) currently trades at $28.97 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.