Shield Maidens (Foil) Alpha Exceptional Sorcery card — value and price

Shield Maidens (Foil)

Alpha · Exceptional
Sorcery sor:522234 TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-07-26)
Fair market value
$18.51
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $16.03 – $21.08.
→ 0% · 26d
Sources: TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-07-26) · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$17.14
Never pay above $17.90
Optimal sell
$19.53
Never sell below $18.82
Buy this card · aim to pay under $17.90
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $19.53 · never below $18.82. 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
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
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Common questions
How much is Shield Maidens (Foil) worth?

Shield Maidens (Foil) from Alpha has a fair market value of about $18.51 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Shield Maidens (Foil)?

List around $19.53 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $15.59 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Shield Maidens (Foil)?

A disciplined buy target is about $17.14 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $17.90.

Where can I buy Shield Maidens (Foil)?

Shield Maidens (Foil) is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $18.51 and aim to pay under $17.90 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Shield Maidens (Foil)?

Shield Maidens (Foil) is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $17.90; paying near or below $17.14 keeps a margin of safety versus the $18.51 fair value.

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