Riptide (Foil) Alpha Ordinary Sorcery card — value and price

Riptide (Foil)

Alpha · Ordinary
Sorcery sor:522268 TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-07-26)
Fair market value
$16.69
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $13.44 – $20.96.
▲ 23% · 37d
Sources: TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-07-26) · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$15.47
Never pay above $16.14
Optimal sell
$18.31
Never sell below $17.18
Buy this card · aim to pay under $16.14
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $18.31 · never below $17.18. 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.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape
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Common questions
How much is Riptide (Foil) worth?

Riptide (Foil) from Alpha has a fair market value of about $16.69 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

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

List around $18.31 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $14.53 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Riptide (Foil)?

A disciplined buy target is about $15.47 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $16.14.

Where can I buy Riptide (Foil)?

Riptide (Foil) is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $16.69 and aim to pay under $16.14 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

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

Riptide (Foil) is trending rising ~12% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $16.14; paying near or below $15.47 keeps a margin of safety versus the $16.69 fair value.

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