Red Elemental Blast (Magic Alpha)
Red Elemental Blast from Magic Alpha is worth about $107.50 raw (Near Mint) and $1,235 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $64–$91 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $107.50 | $64 – $91 |
| Lightly Played | $86.00 | $52 – $73 |
| Moderately Played | $64.50 | $39 – $55 |
| Heavily Played | $43.00 | $26 – $37 |
| Damaged | $26.88 | $16 – $23 |
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 | $1,235 | $741 – $1,050 |
| PSA 9.5 | $431 | $259 – $366 |
| PSA 9 | $200 | $120 – $170 |
| PSA 8 | $120 | $72 – $102 |
| PSA 7 | $96 | $58 – $82 |
| BGS 10 | $1,606 | $964 – $1,365 |
| CGC 10 | $337 | $202 – $286 |
| SGC 10 | $741 | $445 – $630 |
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 | $64–$91 | $0 | $0 | $64–$91 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $107.50 | −$14.24 | −$0.00 | $93.26 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $102.12 | −$11.12 | −$0.00 | $91.00 | 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% | $1,235 | $1,028 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $200 | $130 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $120 | $61 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $108 | $50 |
"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 Red Elemental Blast
The Red Elemental Blast from Magic Alpha is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $107.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,235. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.