Nightmare (Foil) Alpha Elite Sorcery card — value and price

Nightmare (Foil)

Alpha · Elite
Sorcery sor:522156 TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-09)
Fair market value
$33.47
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $28.99 – $38.12.
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Sources: TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-09) · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$31.00
Never pay above $32.36
Optimal sell
$35.31
Never sell below $34.02
Buy this card · aim to pay under $32.36
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $35.31 · never below $34.02. 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 Nightmare (Foil) worth?

Nightmare (Foil) from Alpha has a fair market value of about $33.47 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Nightmare (Foil)?

List around $35.31 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $25.32 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Nightmare (Foil)?

A disciplined buy target is about $31.00 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $32.36.

Where can I buy Nightmare (Foil)?

Nightmare (Foil) is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $33.47 and aim to pay under $32.36 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Nightmare (Foil)?

Nightmare (Foil) is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $32.36; paying near or below $31.00 keeps a margin of safety versus the $33.47 fair value.

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