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Rainbow Dash [Foil] #1540 (Magic Secret Lair Drop)
Rainbow Dash [Foil] #1540 from Magic Secret Lair Drop is worth about $70.28 raw (Near Mint) and $220 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $42–$60 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $70.28 | $42 – $60 |
| Lightly Played | $56.22 | $34 – $48 |
| Moderately Played | $42.17 | $25 – $36 |
| Heavily Played | $28.11 | $17 – $24 |
| Damaged | $17.57 | $11 – $15 |
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 | $220 | $132 – $187 |
| PSA 9.5 | $64 | $38 – $54 |
| PSA 9 | $58 | $35 – $50 |
| BGS 10 | $286 | $172 – $243 |
| CGC 10 | $132 | $79 – $112 |
| SGC 10 | $132 | $79 – $112 |
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 | $42–$60 | $0 | $0 | $42–$60 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $70.28 | −$9.31 | −$5.00 | $55.97 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $66.77 | −$7.27 | −$4.00 | $55.50 | 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% | $220 | $148 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $58 | $3 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $70 | $13 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $70 | $13 |
"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 Rainbow Dash [Foil] #1540
The Rainbow Dash [Foil] #1540 from Magic Secret Lair Drop is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $70.28. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $220. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.