Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode (Alternate Art) Beginning Observer Rare Digimon card — value and price

Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode (Alternate Art)

Beginning Observer · Rare
Digimon dgm:548989 TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-07)
Fair market value
$251.57
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $217.91 – $286.54.
▲ 38% · 47d
Sources: TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-07) · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$233.00
Never pay above $243.22
Optimal sell
$265.41
Never sell below $255.72
Buy this card · slabbed copies dominate at this price · aim to pay under $243.22 raw
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $265.41 · never below $255.72. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.
Shipping & protection supplies
High value — graded: slab in a slab guard, bubble-wrapped in a rigid mailer. Raw: sleeve + one-touch (or toploader) inside a rigid mailer. Either way ship tracked, with signature confirmation.
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Common questions
How much is Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode (Alternate Art) worth?

Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode (Alternate Art) from Beginning Observer has a fair market value of about $251.57 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode (Alternate Art)?

List around $265.41 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $215.51 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode (Alternate Art)?

A disciplined buy target is about $233.00 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $243.22.

Where can I buy Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode (Alternate Art)?

Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode (Alternate Art) is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $251.57 and aim to pay under $243.22 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode (Alternate Art)?

Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode (Alternate Art) is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $243.22; paying near or below $233.00 keeps a margin of safety versus the $251.57 fair value.

Is a PSA 10 Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode (Alternate Art) worth the premium?

A PSA 10 Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode (Alternate Art) is modelled around $528.30 versus $251.57 raw — roughly a 110% premium for a current (2020+) card. At this value most copies trade slabbed, because certification removes both authenticity and condition risk. Buy graded if you want certainty or plan to resell; buy raw only from clear photos and a trusted seller, and expect to pay near $243.22 at most. Graded figures are model estimates, not comps.

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