Phyrexian Altar (Magic Ultimate Masters)
Phyrexian Altar from Magic Ultimate Masters is worth about $53.17 raw (Near Mint) and $42 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $32–$45 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $53.17 | $32 – $45 |
| Lightly Played | $42.54 | $26 – $36 |
| Moderately Played | $31.90 | $19 – $27 |
| Heavily Played | $21.27 | $13 – $18 |
| Damaged | $13.29 | $8 – $11 |
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 | $42 | $25 – $36 |
| BGS 10 | $55 | $33 – $47 |
| CGC 10 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
| SGC 10 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
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 | $32–$45 | $0 | $0 | $32–$45 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $53.17 | −$7.05 | −$5.00 | $41.12 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $50.51 | −$5.50 | −$4.00 | $41.01 | 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% | $42 | $-11 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $53 | $-2 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $53 | $-2 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $53 | $-2 |
"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 Phyrexian Altar
The Phyrexian Altar from Magic Ultimate Masters is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $53.17. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $42. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.