Counterspell Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border Uncommon Magic card — value and price

Counterspell

Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border · Uncommon
Magic mtg:79976df3-e989-4f99-8534-dca962f85e3d TCGplayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$49.82
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $36.72 – $64.53.
▼ 3% · 47d
Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$45.79
Never pay above $48.01
Optimal sell
$53.37
Never sell below $50.88
Buy this card · aim to pay under $48.01
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →
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 $53.37 · never below $50.88. 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
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 Counterspell worth?

Counterspell from Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border has a fair market value of about $49.82 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Counterspell?

List around $53.37 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $41.03 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Counterspell?

A disciplined buy target is about $45.79 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $48.01.

Where can I buy Counterspell?

Counterspell is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $49.82 and aim to pay under $48.01 — 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 $48.01; paying near or below $45.79 keeps a margin of safety versus the $49.82 fair value.

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