Chancellor Palpatine - Playing Both Sides (Showcase) Twilight of the Republic Rare Star Wars Unlimited card — value and price

Chancellor Palpatine - Playing Both Sides (Showcase)

Twilight of the Republic · Rare
Star Wars Unlimited swu:589735 TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-09)
Fair market value
$170.29
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $146.08 – $195.38.
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Sources: TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-09) · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$157.41
Never pay above $164.49
Optimal sell
$179.72
Never sell below $173.12
Buy this card · aim to pay under $164.49
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $179.72 · never below $173.12. 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 Chancellor Palpatine - Playing Both Sides (Showcase) worth?

Chancellor Palpatine - Playing Both Sides (Showcase) from Twilight of the Republic has a fair market value of about $170.29 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Chancellor Palpatine - Playing Both Sides (Showcase)?

List around $179.72 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $150.96 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Chancellor Palpatine - Playing Both Sides (Showcase)?

A disciplined buy target is about $157.41 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $164.49.

Where can I buy Chancellor Palpatine - Playing Both Sides (Showcase)?

Chancellor Palpatine - Playing Both Sides (Showcase) is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $170.29 and aim to pay under $164.49 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Chancellor Palpatine - Playing Both Sides (Showcase)?

Chancellor Palpatine - Playing Both Sides (Showcase) is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $164.49; paying near or below $157.41 keeps a margin of safety versus the $170.29 fair value.

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