Desolation of Smaug The Hobbit Rare Magic card — value and price

Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit · Rare
Magic mtg:738d50ff-1bff-4841-93de-ccf521b2542f TCGplayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$99.99
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $87.69 – $112.49.
Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$92.69
Never pay above $96.71
Optimal sell
$105.49
Never sell below $101.64
Buy this card · aim to pay under $96.71
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $105.49 · never below $101.64. 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 Desolation of Smaug worth?

Desolation of Smaug from The Hobbit has a fair market value of about $99.99 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Desolation of Smaug?

List around $105.49 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $86.38 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Desolation of Smaug?

A disciplined buy target is about $92.69 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $96.71.

Where can I buy Desolation of Smaug?

Desolation of Smaug is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $99.99 and aim to pay under $96.71 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Desolation of Smaug?

Desolation of Smaug is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $96.71; paying near or below $92.69 keeps a margin of safety versus the $99.99 fair value.

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