Llanowar Elves (Magic Alpha)
Llanowar Elves from Magic Alpha is worth about $178.77 raw (Near Mint) and $1,303 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $107–$152 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $178.77 | $107 – $152 |
| Lightly Played | $143.02 | $86 – $122 |
| Moderately Played | $107.26 | $64 – $91 |
| Heavily Played | $71.51 | $43 – $61 |
| Damaged | $44.69 | $27 – $38 |
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 | $1,303 | $782 – $1,107 |
| PSA 9.5 | $610 | $366 – $518 |
| PSA 9 | $315 | $189 – $268 |
| PSA 8 | $205 | $123 – $174 |
| PSA 7 | $187 | $112 – $159 |
| BGS 10 | $1,694 | $1,016 – $1,440 |
| CGC 10 | $1,004 | $603 – $854 |
| SGC 10 | $782 | $469 – $665 |
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 | $107–$152 | $0 | $0 | $107–$152 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $178.77 | −$23.69 | −$0.00 | $155.08 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $169.83 | −$18.49 | −$0.00 | $151.34 | 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% | $1,303 | $1,087 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $315 | $230 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $205 | $135 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $179 | $112 |
"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%).
Sell This Card Locally
Enter your zip code to find local buyers who pay cash for trading cards.
About Llanowar Elves
The Llanowar Elves from Magic Alpha is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $178.77. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,303. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.