Sauron, the Dark Lord The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Mythic Magic card — value and price

Sauron, the Dark Lord

The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · Mythic
Magic mtg:3766383d-6e3d-472c-ac7b-f3521ee214af TCGplayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$630.03
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $550.13 – $734.31.
▲ 27% · 47d
Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$591.90
Never pay above $612.87
Optimal sell
$682.90
Never sell below $645.89
Buy this card · slabbed copies dominate at this price · aim to pay under $612.87 raw
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $682.90 · never below $645.89. 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 Sauron, the Dark Lord worth?

Sauron, the Dark Lord from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth has a fair market value of about $630.03 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Sauron, the Dark Lord?

List around $682.90 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $578.72 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Sauron, the Dark Lord?

A disciplined buy target is about $591.90 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $612.87.

Where can I buy Sauron, the Dark Lord?

Sauron, the Dark Lord is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $630.03 and aim to pay under $612.87 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Sauron, the Dark Lord?

Sauron, the Dark Lord is trending rising ~8% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $612.87; paying near or below $591.90 keeps a margin of safety versus the $630.03 fair value.

Is a PSA 10 Sauron, the Dark Lord worth the premium?

A PSA 10 Sauron, the Dark Lord is modelled around $1,323.06 versus $630.03 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 $612.87 at most. Graded figures are model estimates, not comps.

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