Scalding Tarn Modern Horizons 2 Rare Magic card — value and price

Scalding Tarn

Modern Horizons 2 · Rare
Magic mtg:17c6ba55-2470-4dde-a7fa-137a60716c96 TCGplayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$46.22
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $40.68 – $51.99.
→ 1% · 32d
Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$43.14
Never pay above $44.83
Optimal sell
$48.96
Never sell below $47.04
Buy this card · aim to pay under $44.83
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When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $48.96 · never below $47.04. 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
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape
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Common questions
How much is Scalding Tarn worth?

Scalding Tarn from Modern Horizons 2 has a fair market value of about $46.22 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Scalding Tarn?

List around $48.96 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $37.20 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Scalding Tarn?

A disciplined buy target is about $43.14 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $44.83.

Where can I buy Scalding Tarn?

Scalding Tarn is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $46.22 and aim to pay under $44.83 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Scalding Tarn?

Scalding Tarn is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $44.83; paying near or below $43.14 keeps a margin of safety versus the $46.22 fair value.

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