Cave-In (Foil) Alpha Exceptional Sorcery card — value and price

Cave-In (Foil)

Alpha · Exceptional
Sorcery sor:521852 TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-10)
Fair market value
$25.97
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $22.50 – $29.58.
▼ 2% · 47d
Sources: TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-10) · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$24.05
Never pay above $25.11
Optimal sell
$27.40
Never sell below $26.40
Buy this card · aim to pay under $25.11
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $27.40 · never below $26.40. 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 Cave-In (Foil) worth?

Cave-In (Foil) from Alpha has a fair market value of about $25.97 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Cave-In (Foil)?

List around $27.40 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $18.44 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Cave-In (Foil)?

A disciplined buy target is about $24.05 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $25.11.

Where can I buy Cave-In (Foil)?

Cave-In (Foil) is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $25.97 and aim to pay under $25.11 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Cave-In (Foil)?

Cave-In (Foil) is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $25.11; paying near or below $24.05 keeps a margin of safety versus the $25.97 fair value.

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