Shadowborn Apostle Secret Lair Drop Rare Magic card — value and price

Shadowborn Apostle

Secret Lair Drop · Rare
Magic mtg:a78bc53e-7106-489f-8818-adef7200e2f8 TCGplayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$70.20
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $57.41 – $83.17.
▼ 9% · 47d
Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$64.43
Never pay above $67.61
Optimal sell
$74.52
Never sell below $71.50
Buy this card · aim to pay under $67.61
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 $74.52 · never below $71.50. 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 Shadowborn Apostle worth?

Shadowborn Apostle from Secret Lair Drop has a fair market value of about $70.20 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Shadowborn Apostle?

List around $74.52 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $59.43 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Shadowborn Apostle?

A disciplined buy target is about $64.43 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $67.61.

Where can I buy Shadowborn Apostle?

Shadowborn Apostle is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $70.20 and aim to pay under $67.61 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Shadowborn Apostle?

Shadowborn Apostle is trending falling ~5% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $67.61; paying near or below $64.43 keeps a margin of safety versus the $70.20 fair value.

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