Lake of the Dead (Magic Alliances)
Lake of the Dead from Magic Alliances is worth about $98.50 raw (Near Mint) and $620 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $59–$84 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $98.50 | $59 – $84 |
| Lightly Played | $78.80 | $47 – $67 |
| Moderately Played | $59.10 | $35 – $50 |
| Heavily Played | $39.40 | $24 – $33 |
| Damaged | $24.62 | $15 – $21 |
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 | $620 | $372 – $527 |
| PSA 9.5 | $599 | $359 – $509 |
| PSA 9 | $142 | $85 – $121 |
| PSA 8 | $114 | $69 – $97 |
| PSA 7 | $89 | $53 – $75 |
| BGS 10 | $805 | $483 – $684 |
| CGC 10 | $262 | $157 – $223 |
| SGC 10 | $372 | $223 – $316 |
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 | $59–$84 | $0 | $0 | $59–$84 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $98.50 | −$13.05 | −$5.00 | $80.45 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $93.57 | −$10.19 | −$4.00 | $79.38 | 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% | $620 | $494 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $142 | $80 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $114 | $56 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $98 | $37 |
"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 Lake of the Dead
The Lake of the Dead from Magic Alliances is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $98.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $620. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.