Onyx Core Alpha Unique Sorcery card — value and price

Onyx Core

Alpha · Unique
Sorcery sor:522176 TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-09)
Fair market value
$152.28
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $129.77 – $176.20.
▲ 13% · 47d
Sources: TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-09) · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$140.88
Never pay above $147.15
Optimal sell
$160.98
Never sell below $154.89
Buy this card · aim to pay under $147.15
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $160.98 · never below $154.89. 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 Onyx Core worth?

Onyx Core from Alpha has a fair market value of about $152.28 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Onyx Core?

List around $160.98 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $134.65 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Onyx Core?

A disciplined buy target is about $140.88 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $147.15.

Where can I buy Onyx Core?

Onyx Core is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $152.28 and aim to pay under $147.15 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Onyx Core?

Onyx Core is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $147.15; paying near or below $140.88 keeps a margin of safety versus the $152.28 fair value.

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