Lava Salamander (Foil) Alpha Exceptional Sorcery card — value and price

Lava Salamander (Foil)

Alpha · Exceptional
Sorcery sor:521989 TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-09)
Fair market value
$17.48
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $14.01 – $21.54.
▲ 37% · 47d
Sources: TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-09) · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$16.13
Never pay above $16.87
Optimal sell
$18.75
Never sell below $17.86
Buy this card · aim to pay under $16.87
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $18.75 · never below $17.86. 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 Lava Salamander (Foil) worth?

Lava Salamander (Foil) from Alpha has a fair market value of about $17.48 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Lava Salamander (Foil)?

List around $18.75 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $14.91 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Lava Salamander (Foil)?

A disciplined buy target is about $16.13 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $16.87.

Where can I buy Lava Salamander (Foil)?

Lava Salamander (Foil) is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $17.48 and aim to pay under $16.87 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Lava Salamander (Foil)?

Lava Salamander (Foil) is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $16.87; paying near or below $16.13 keeps a margin of safety versus the $17.48 fair value.

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