Recruit the Vanguard Origins: Proving Grounds Uncommon Riftbound card — value and price

Recruit the Vanguard

Origins: Proving Grounds · Uncommon
Riftbound rft:653150 TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-08-05)
Fair market value
$1.12
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $0.97 – $1.28.
Sources: TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-08-05) · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$1.04
Never pay above $1.08
Optimal sell
$1.18
Never sell below $1.14
Buy this card · aim to pay under $1.08
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $1.18 · never below $1.14. 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
Low value — a sleeve in a plain/bubble mailer is plenty; tracking optional under ~$20.
Penny sleevesBubble mailers
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Common questions
How much is Recruit the Vanguard worth?

Recruit the Vanguard from Origins: Proving Grounds has a fair market value of about $1.12 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Recruit the Vanguard?

List around $1.18 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $0.00 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Recruit the Vanguard?

A disciplined buy target is about $1.04 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $1.08.

Where can I buy Recruit the Vanguard?

Recruit the Vanguard is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $1.12 and aim to pay under $1.08 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Recruit the Vanguard?

Recruit the Vanguard is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $1.08; paying near or below $1.04 keeps a margin of safety versus the $1.12 fair value.

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