Maelstrom Alpha Unique Sorcery card — value and price

Maelstrom

Alpha · Unique
Sorcery sor:521977 TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-07-26)
Fair market value
$5.40
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $4.62 – $6.22.
▼ 2% · 37d
Sources: TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-07-26) · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$5.00
Never pay above $5.22
Optimal sell
$5.70
Never sell below $5.49
Buy this card · aim to pay under $5.22
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $5.70 · never below $5.49. 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.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 Maelstrom worth?

Maelstrom from Alpha has a fair market value of about $5.40 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Maelstrom?

List around $5.70 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $3.56 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Maelstrom?

A disciplined buy target is about $5.00 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $5.22.

Where can I buy Maelstrom?

Maelstrom is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $5.40 and aim to pay under $5.22 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Maelstrom?

Maelstrom is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $5.22; paying near or below $5.00 keeps a margin of safety versus the $5.40 fair value.

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