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Scalding Tarn [Dragonscale Foil] #117 (Magic Special Guests)
Scalding Tarn [Dragonscale Foil] #117 from Magic Special Guests is worth about $431.63 raw (Near Mint) and $560 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $259–$367 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $432.83 | $260 – $368 |
| Lightly Played | $336.36 | $202 – $286 |
| Moderately Played | $175.00 | $105 – $149 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $560 | $336 – $476 |
| BGS 10 | $728 | $437 – $619 |
| CGC 10 | $336 | $202 – $286 |
| SGC 10 | $336 | $202 – $286 |
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 | $259–$367 | $0 | $0 | $259–$367 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $431.63 | −$57.19 | −$0.00 | $374.44 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $410.05 | −$44.65 | −$0.00 | $365.40 | 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% | $560 | $443 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $432 | $331 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $432 | $331 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $432 | $331 |
"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 Scalding Tarn [Dragonscale Foil] #117
The Scalding Tarn [Dragonscale Foil] #117 from Magic Special Guests is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $431.63. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $560. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.