Battlemage (Foil) Alpha Elite Sorcery card — value and price

Battlemage (Foil)

Alpha · Elite
Sorcery sor:521561 TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-09)
Fair market value
$171.69
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $148.72 – $195.55.
→ 0% · 47d
Sources: TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-09) · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$159.02
Never pay above $165.99
Optimal sell
$181.13
Never sell below $174.52
Buy this card · aim to pay under $165.99
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $181.13 · never below $174.52. 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.
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Common questions
How much is Battlemage (Foil) worth?

Battlemage (Foil) from Alpha has a fair market value of about $171.69 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Battlemage (Foil)?

List around $181.13 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $152.18 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Battlemage (Foil)?

A disciplined buy target is about $159.02 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $165.99.

Where can I buy Battlemage (Foil)?

Battlemage (Foil) is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $171.69 and aim to pay under $165.99 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Battlemage (Foil)?

Battlemage (Foil) is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $165.99; paying near or below $159.02 keeps a margin of safety versus the $171.69 fair value.

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