Chain Lightning (Foil) Alpha Exceptional Sorcery card — value and price

Chain Lightning (Foil)

Alpha · Exceptional
Sorcery sor:521863 TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-07-26)
Fair market value
$12.38
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $10.25 – $14.55.
▼ 4% · 37d
Sources: TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-07-26) · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$11.35
Never pay above $11.92
Optimal sell
$13.08
Never sell below $12.59
Buy this card · aim to pay under $11.92
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $13.08 · never below $12.59. 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 Chain Lightning (Foil) worth?

Chain Lightning (Foil) from Alpha has a fair market value of about $12.38 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Chain Lightning (Foil)?

List around $13.08 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $9.98 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Chain Lightning (Foil)?

A disciplined buy target is about $11.35 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $11.92.

Where can I buy Chain Lightning (Foil)?

Chain Lightning (Foil) is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $12.38 and aim to pay under $11.92 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Chain Lightning (Foil)?

Chain Lightning (Foil) is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $11.92; paying near or below $11.35 keeps a margin of safety versus the $12.38 fair value.

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