Nether Shadow from Magic Alpha is worth about $410.48 raw (Near Mint) and $4,250 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $246–$349 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $410.48 | $246 – $349 |
| Lightly Played | $328.38 | $197 – $279 |
| Moderately Played | $246.29 | $148 – $209 |
| Heavily Played | $164.19 | $99 – $140 |
| Damaged | $102.62 | $62 – $87 |
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 | $4,250 | $2,550 – $3,612 |
| PSA 9.5 | $2,050 | $1,230 – $1,742 |
| PSA 9 | $1,863 | $1,118 – $1,584 |
| PSA 8 | $425 | $255 – $361 |
| PSA 7 | $340 | $204 – $289 |
| BGS 10 | $5,525 | $3,315 – $4,696 |
| CGC 10 | $2,550 | $1,530 – $2,168 |
| SGC 10 | $2,550 | $1,530 – $2,168 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $246–$349 | $0 | $0 | $246–$349 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $410.48 | −$54.39 | −$0.00 | $356.09 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $389.96 | −$42.47 | −$0.00 | $347.49 | 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% | $4,250 | $3,644 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $1,863 | $1,573 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $425 | $325 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $410 | $313 |
"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 Nether Shadow from Magic Alpha is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $410.48. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $4,250. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.