Taiga from Magic Alpha is worth about $3,442.39 raw (Near Mint) and $171,579 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $2,065–$2,926 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $3,442.39 | $2,065 – $2,926 |
| Lightly Played | $2,753.91 | $1,652 – $2,341 |
| Moderately Played | $2,065.43 | $1,239 – $1,756 |
| Heavily Played | $1,376.96 | $826 – $1,170 |
| Damaged | $860.60 | $516 – $732 |
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 | $171,579 | $102,947 – $145,842 |
| PSA 9.5 | $50,000 | $30,000 – $42,500 |
| PSA 9 | $3,816 | $2,289 – $3,243 |
| PSA 8 | $3,670 | $2,202 – $3,119 |
| PSA 7 | $2,550 | $1,530 – $2,168 |
| BGS 10 | $223,052 | $133,831 – $189,594 |
| CGC 10 | $102,947 | $61,768 – $87,505 |
| SGC 10 | $102,947 | $61,768 – $87,505 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $2,065–$2,926 | $0 | $0 | $2,065–$2,926 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $3,442.39 | −$456.12 | −$0.00 | $2,986.27 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $3,270.27 | −$356.13 | −$0.00 | $2,914.14 | 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% | $171,579 | $148,802 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $3,816 | $3,267 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $3,670 | $3,140 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $3,442 | $2,943 |
"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 Taiga from Magic Alpha is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $3,442.39. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $171,579. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.