Karakas Tales of Middle-earth Commander Mythic Magic card — value and price

Karakas

Tales of Middle-earth Commander · Mythic
Magic mtg:71403ce4-e5ac-4e99-b26d-a51456df5cac TCGplayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$2,678.46
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $2,482.88 – $2,876.45.
→ 0% · 47d
Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$2,521.18
Never pay above $2,607.68
Optimal sell
$2,829.31
Never sell below $2,723.72
Buy this card · slabbed copies dominate at this price · aim to pay under $2,607.68 raw
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $2,829.31 · never below $2,723.72. 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.
Slab guard (graded)Penny sleevesMagnetic one-touch holderToploadersBubble mailersRigid/cardboard mailerPainter’s tape

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Common questions
How much is Karakas worth?

Karakas from Tales of Middle-earth Commander has a fair market value of about $2,678.46 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Karakas?

List around $2,829.31 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $2,446.10 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Karakas?

A disciplined buy target is about $2,521.18 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $2,607.68.

Where can I buy Karakas?

Karakas is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $2,678.46 and aim to pay under $2,607.68 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Karakas?

Karakas is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $2,607.68; paying near or below $2,521.18 keeps a margin of safety versus the $2,678.46 fair value.

Is a PSA 10 Karakas worth the premium?

A PSA 10 Karakas is modelled around $5,624.77 versus $2,678.46 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 $2,607.68 at most. Graded figures are model estimates, not comps.

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