Ball Lightning The Dark Rare Magic card — value and price

Ball Lightning

The Dark · Rare
Magic mtg:c1ba83ab-83f5-421d-bba1-0f925870b5c8 TCGplayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$45.06
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $33.35 – $58.50.
▲ 2% · 32d
Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$41.55
Never pay above $43.48
Optimal sell
$48.40
Never sell below $46.06
Buy this card · aim to pay under $43.48
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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 $48.40 · never below $46.06. 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 Ball Lightning worth?

Ball Lightning from The Dark has a fair market value of about $45.06 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Ball Lightning?

List around $48.40 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $36.71 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Ball Lightning?

A disciplined buy target is about $41.55 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $43.48.

Where can I buy Ball Lightning?

Ball Lightning is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $45.06 and aim to pay under $43.48 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Ball Lightning?

Ball Lightning is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $43.48; paying near or below $41.55 keeps a margin of safety versus the $45.06 fair value.

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