Bard, King of Dale The Hobbit Mythic Magic card — value and price

Bard, King of Dale

The Hobbit · Mythic
Magic mtg:a4adb258-381e-4e64-9f93-9fcf943be360 TCGplayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$46.31
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $40.61 – $52.10.
Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$42.93
Never pay above $44.79
Optimal sell
$48.86
Never sell below $47.07
Buy this card · aim to pay under $44.79
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $48.86 · never below $47.07. 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 Bard, King of Dale worth?

Bard, King of Dale from The Hobbit has a fair market value of about $46.31 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Bard, King of Dale?

List around $48.86 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $37.11 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Bard, King of Dale?

A disciplined buy target is about $42.93 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $44.79.

Where can I buy Bard, King of Dale?

Bard, King of Dale is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $46.31 and aim to pay under $44.79 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Bard, King of Dale?

Bard, King of Dale is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $44.79; paying near or below $42.93 keeps a margin of safety versus the $46.31 fair value.

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