Counterspell Limited Edition Alpha Uncommon Magic card — value and price

Counterspell

Limited Edition Alpha · Uncommon
Magic mtg:0df55e3f-14de-46ef-b6b1-616618724d9e TCGplayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$666.33
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $399.30 – $974.60.
→ 0% · 47d
Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$604.60
Never pay above $638.55
Optimal sell
$721.93
Never sell below $683.01
Buy this card · slabbed copies dominate at this price · aim to pay under $638.55 raw
Buy graded (PSA 10) →Find on eBay →TCGplayer →Amazon: sealed →
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.
Slab guard (graded)Magnetic one-touch (raw)Penny sleeves

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Selling this card
Optimal sell $721.93 · never below $683.01. 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.
Slab guard (graded)Penny sleevesMagnetic one-touch holderToploadersBubble mailersRigid/cardboard mailerPainter’s tape

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Common questions
How much is Counterspell worth?

Counterspell from Limited Edition Alpha has a fair market value of about $666.33 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Counterspell?

List around $721.93 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $612.68 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Counterspell?

A disciplined buy target is about $604.60 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $638.55.

Where can I buy Counterspell?

Counterspell is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $666.33 and aim to pay under $638.55 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Counterspell?

Counterspell is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $638.55; paying near or below $604.60 keeps a margin of safety versus the $666.33 fair value.

Is a PSA 10 Counterspell worth the premium?

A PSA 10 Counterspell is modelled around $5,330.64 versus $666.33 raw — roughly a 700% premium for a vintage (≤2003) 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 $638.55 at most. Graded figures are model estimates, not comps.

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