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

Animate Dead

Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border · Uncommon
Magic mtg:eca877a6-4b17-442f-8432-03b322e3f6dd TCGplayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$45.50
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $26.23 – $67.71.
▲ 6% · 32d
Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$41.14
Never pay above $43.54
Optimal sell
$49.37
Never sell below $46.66
Buy this card · aim to pay under $43.54
Find on eBay → TCGplayer → Buy on Amazon → Graded (PSA 10) →
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 $49.37 · never below $46.66. 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 Animate Dead worth?

Animate Dead from Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border has a fair market value of about $45.50 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Animate Dead?

List around $49.37 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $37.55 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Animate Dead?

A disciplined buy target is about $41.14 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $43.54.

Where can I buy Animate Dead?

Animate Dead is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $45.50 and aim to pay under $43.54 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Animate Dead?

Animate Dead is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $43.54; paying near or below $41.14 keeps a margin of safety versus the $45.50 fair value.

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