Black Obelisk (Foil) Alpha Elite Sorcery card — value and price

Black Obelisk (Foil)

Alpha · Elite
Sorcery sor:521792 TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-09)
Fair market value
$39.33
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $33.24 – $45.85.
→ 1% · 47d
Sources: TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-09) · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$36.36
Never pay above $37.99
Optimal sell
$41.60
Never sell below $40.01
Buy this card · aim to pay under $37.99
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $41.60 · never below $40.01. 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 Black Obelisk (Foil) worth?

Black Obelisk (Foil) from Alpha has a fair market value of about $39.33 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Black Obelisk (Foil)?

List around $41.60 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $30.79 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Black Obelisk (Foil)?

A disciplined buy target is about $36.36 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $37.99.

Where can I buy Black Obelisk (Foil)?

Black Obelisk (Foil) is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $39.33 and aim to pay under $37.99 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Black Obelisk (Foil)?

Black Obelisk (Foil) is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $37.99; paying near or below $36.36 keeps a margin of safety versus the $39.33 fair value.

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