Lord of the Pit from Magic Alpha is worth about $725.00 raw (Near Mint) and $5,101 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $435–$616 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $725.00 | $435 – $616 |
| Lightly Played | $580.00 | $348 – $493 |
| Moderately Played | $435.00 | $261 – $370 |
| Heavily Played | $290.00 | $174 – $246 |
| Damaged | $181.25 | $109 – $154 |
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 | $5,101 | $3,061 – $4,336 |
| PSA 9.5 | $4,999 | $2,999 – $4,249 |
| PSA 9 | $1,500 | $900 – $1,275 |
| PSA 8 | $1,385 | $831 – $1,177 |
| PSA 7 | $772 | $463 – $656 |
| BGS 10 | $6,631 | $3,979 – $5,636 |
| CGC 10 | $3,061 | $1,837 – $2,602 |
| SGC 10 | $3,061 | $1,837 – $2,602 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $435–$616 | $0 | $0 | $435–$616 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $725.00 | −$96.06 | −$0.00 | $628.94 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $688.75 | −$75.00 | −$0.00 | $613.75 | 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% | $5,101 | $4,382 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $1,500 | $1,258 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $1,385 | $1,159 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $725 | $586 |
"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 Lord of the Pit from Magic Alpha is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $725.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $5,101. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.