Prologue of the Destruction Swordsman Maximum Crisis Common Yu-Gi-Oh! card — value and price

Prologue of the Destruction Swordsman

Maximum Crisis · Common
Yu-Gi-Oh! ygo:33280639 TCGplayer + Cardmarket + eBay
Fair market value
$1.53
Consensus of 3 market price guides. Typical $0.92 – $2.28.
▲ 16% · 32d
Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket + eBay · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$1.40
Never pay above $1.47
Optimal sell
$1.70
Never sell below $1.58
Buy this card · aim to pay under $1.47
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $1.70 · never below $1.58. 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
Low value — a sleeve in a plain/bubble mailer is plenty; tracking optional under ~$20.
Penny sleevesBubble mailers
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Common questions
How much is Prologue of the Destruction Swordsman worth?

Prologue of the Destruction Swordsman from Maximum Crisis has a fair market value of about $1.53 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Prologue of the Destruction Swordsman?

List around $1.70 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $0.08 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Prologue of the Destruction Swordsman?

A disciplined buy target is about $1.40 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $1.47.

Where can I buy Prologue of the Destruction Swordsman?

Prologue of the Destruction Swordsman is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $1.53 and aim to pay under $1.47 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Prologue of the Destruction Swordsman?

Prologue of the Destruction Swordsman is trending rising ~9% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $1.47; paying near or below $1.40 keeps a margin of safety versus the $1.53 fair value.

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