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Magician of Faith [1st Edition] MRD-036 (YuGiOh Metal Raiders)
Magician of Faith [1st Edition] MRD-036 from YuGiOh Metal Raiders is worth about $16.53 raw (Near Mint) and $252 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $10–$14 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $16.53 | $10 – $14 |
| Lightly Played | $13.22 | $8 – $11 |
| Moderately Played | $9.92 | $6 – $8 |
| Heavily Played | $6.61 | $4 – $6 |
| Damaged | $4.13 | $2 – $4 |
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 | $252 | $151 – $214 |
| PSA 9.5 | $64 | $38 – $54 |
| PSA 9 | $58 | $35 – $49 |
| PSA 8 | $47 | $28 – $40 |
| PSA 7 | $35 | $21 – $30 |
| BGS 10 | $328 | $197 – $279 |
| CGC 10 | $151 | $91 – $128 |
| SGC 10 | $151 | $91 – $128 |
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 | $10–$14 | $0 | $0 | $10–$14 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $16.53 | −$2.19 | −$5.00 | $9.34 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $15.70 | −$1.71 | −$4.00 | $9.99 | 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% | $252 | $176 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $58 | $2 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $47 | $-8 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $17 | $-34 |
"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 Magician of Faith [1st Edition] MRD-036 (YuGiOh Metal Raiders) currently trades at $16.53 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.