Ruby Core (Foil) Alpha Unique Sorcery card — value and price

Ruby Core (Foil)

Alpha · Unique
Sorcery sor:522297 TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-07-26)
Fair market value
$1,545.00
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $1,338.28 – $1,759.76.
→ 0% · 36d
Sources: TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-07-26) · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$1,430.98
Never pay above $1,493.69
Optimal sell
$1,629.97
Never sell below $1,570.49
Buy this card · aim to pay under $1,493.69
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $1,629.97 · never below $1,570.49. 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
High value — use a sleeve + one-touch (or toploader) inside a rigid mailer, tracked, with signature confirmation.
Penny sleevesMagnetic one-touch holderToploadersBubble mailersRigid/cardboard mailerPainter’s tape
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Common questions
How much is Ruby Core (Foil) worth?

Ruby Core (Foil) from Alpha has a fair market value of about $1,545.00 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Ruby Core (Foil)?

List around $1,629.97 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $1,402.67 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Ruby Core (Foil)?

A disciplined buy target is about $1,430.98 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $1,493.69.

Where can I buy Ruby Core (Foil)?

Ruby Core (Foil) is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $1,545.00 and aim to pay under $1,493.69 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Ruby Core (Foil)?

Ruby Core (Foil) is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $1,493.69; paying near or below $1,430.98 keeps a margin of safety versus the $1,545.00 fair value.

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