Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape The Hobbit Mythic Magic card — value and price

Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape

The Hobbit · Mythic
Magic mtg:0db45ef8-5bc5-4914-9918-dae4ebf48153 TCGplayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$316.28
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $290.81 – $342.38.
Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$297.39
Never pay above $307.78
Optimal sell
$334.28
Never sell below $321.68
Buy this card · slabbed copies dominate at this price · aim to pay under $307.78 raw
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When it arrives: if it's graded, a slab guard protects the case (and the grade with it); if it's raw, use a sleeve inside a magnetic one-touch. Either way, keep it out of sunlight.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $334.28 · never below $321.68. 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.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
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.
Slab guard (graded)Penny sleevesMagnetic one-touch holderToploadersBubble mailersRigid/cardboard mailerPainter’s tape
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Common questions
How much is Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape worth?

Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape from The Hobbit has a fair market value of about $316.28 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape?

List around $334.28 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $275.42 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape?

A disciplined buy target is about $297.39 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $307.78.

Where can I buy Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape?

Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $316.28 and aim to pay under $307.78 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape?

Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $307.78; paying near or below $297.39 keeps a margin of safety versus the $316.28 fair value.

Is a PSA 10 Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape worth the premium?

A PSA 10 Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape is modelled around $664.19 versus $316.28 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 $307.78 at most. Graded figures are model estimates, not comps.

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