Iron Shackles (Foil) Alpha Exceptional Sorcery card — value and price

Iron Shackles (Foil)

Alpha · Exceptional
Sorcery sor:521948 TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-08-24)
Fair market value
$29.01
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $25.13 – $33.04.
Sources: TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-08-24) · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$26.87
Never pay above $28.05
Optimal sell
$30.61
Never sell below $29.49
Buy this card · aim to pay under $28.05
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When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $30.61 · never below $29.49. 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.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape
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Common questions
How much is Iron Shackles (Foil) worth?

Iron Shackles (Foil) from Alpha has a fair market value of about $29.01 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Iron Shackles (Foil)?

List around $30.61 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $21.23 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Iron Shackles (Foil)?

A disciplined buy target is about $26.87 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $28.05.

Where can I buy Iron Shackles (Foil)?

Iron Shackles (Foil) is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $29.01 and aim to pay under $28.05 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Iron Shackles (Foil)?

Iron Shackles (Foil) is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $28.05; paying near or below $26.87 keeps a margin of safety versus the $29.01 fair value.

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