Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade by Budget (SGD $30–$2,000) — May 2026
Updated June 20, 2026 · 4,120 Magic: The Gathering cards analysed · All prices in Singapore Dollars (SGD)If you want to grade Magic: The Gathering cards in Singapore, the single most important question is: which raw card gives the best return per dollar spent? This guide answers that across every major budget tier — from under SGD $30 all the way up to SGD $2,000.
We analysed 4,120 Magic: The Gathering cards with live Singapore-market pricing, filtered for cards where the PSA 10 price is higher than the raw price, and ranked each tier by PSA 10 multiple (graded value ÷ raw cost). Every table also shows BGS 10, CGC 10, SGC 10, BGS 9.5, and lower-grade prices so you can see the full picture before you submit.
Jump to your budget:
- Under SGD $30
- SGD $30–$50
- SGD $50–$100
- SGD $100–$300
- SGD $300–$500
- SGD $500–$800
- SGD $800–$1,000
- SGD $1,000–$2,000
Quick Reference: Top Pick Per Budget Tier
| Budget Tier | Top Card | Set | Raw (SGD) | PSA 10 (SGD) | PSA 10 Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under SGD $30 | Trostani, Three Whispers #322 | Magic Murders at Karlov Manor | S$2 | S$1,924 | 794.9x |
| SGD $30–$50 | Burrowing | Magic Alpha | S$41 | S$3,375 | 81.8x |
| SGD $50–$100 | Tetsuo Umezawa | Magic Legends | S$84 | S$7,886 | 94.3x |
| SGD $100–$300 | Cloud, Midgar Mercenary [Promo] #1 | Magic Final Fantasy | S$108 | S$23,490 | 217.5x |
| SGD $300–$500 | Aerith Gainsborough [Regional Championship] #4 | Magic Final Fantasy | S$337 | S$12,674 | 37.6x |
| SGD $500–$800 | Bad Moon | Magic Alpha | S$534 | S$6,668 | 12.5x |
| SGD $800–$1,000 | Demonic Tutor | Magic Alpha | S$888 | S$8,791 | 9.9x |
| SGD $1,000–$2,000 | Lord of the Pit | Magic Alpha | S$1,041 | S$6,886 | 6.6x |
How to Read the Tables
| Column | What it means |
|---|---|
| Raw Price | What you'd pay for an ungraded copy in Singapore (SGD) |
| PSA 10 | PSA Gem Mint slab price (SGD) + multiple vs raw |
| BGS 10 | BGS Pristine 10 slab price (SGD) + multiple |
| CGC 10 | CGC Pristine 10 slab price (SGD) + multiple |
| SGC 10 | SGC Gem Mint 10 slab price (SGD) + multiple |
| BGS 9.5 | BGS near-gem or quad+ (SGD) + multiple |
| PSA/BGS 9 | Near-mint graded slab (SGD) + multiple |
| PSA/BGS 8–8.5 | Excellent graded slab (SGD) + multiple |
| PSA/BGS 7–7.5 | Very good graded slab (SGD) + multiple |
Grading fees not included. PSA Economy: ~S$55–75. PSA Express: ~S$100–130. BGS: ~S$70–100. CGC/SGC: ~S$45–65 each. Always factor these into your math — especially for the lower budget tiers.Average PSA 10 multiple across all 4,120 eligible cards: 17.2x
Under SGD $30 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#under-sgd-30}
Top pick: Trostani, Three Whispers #322 (Magic Murders at Karlov Manor) at S$2 raw → S$1,924 PSA 10 (794.9x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 579.8x.| Card | Set | Raw Price | PSA 10 | BGS 10 | CGC 10 | SGC 10 | BGS 9.5 | PSA/BGS 9 | PSA/BGS 8–8.5 | PSA/BGS 7–7.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trostani, Three Whispers #322 | Magic Murders at Karlov Manor | S$2 | S$1,924 (794.9x) | S$2,502 (1033.7x) | S$1,154 (477.0x) | S$1,154 (477.0x) | S$604 (249.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Volcanic Eruption | Magic Unlimited | S$10 | S$7,634 (744.8x) | S$9,925 (968.3x) | S$4,581 (446.9x) | S$4,581 (446.9x) | S$342 (33.3x) | S$310 (30.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Forest [Foil] #281 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$3 | S$2,145 (634.6x) | S$2,789 (825.2x) | S$135 (39.9x) | S$135 (39.9x) | S$132 (39.1x) | S$120 (35.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Y'shtola, Night's Blessed #7 | Magic Final Fantasy Commander | S$1 | S$862 (603.0x) | S$2,599 (1817.8x) | S$517 (361.6x) | S$517 (361.6x) | S$845 (591.0x) | S$829 (580.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Copy Enchantment [Serialized] #312 | Magic Ravnica Remastered | S$3 | S$1,755 (568.0x) | S$2,282 (738.3x) | S$1,053 (340.8x) | S$1,053 (340.8x) | S$223 (72.1x) | S$202 (65.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Sol Ring #284 | Magic Lord of the Rings Commander | S$3 | S$1,856 (567.7x) | S$2,414 (738.2x) | S$1,114 (340.6x) | S$1,114 (340.6x) | S$742 (227.1x) | S$675 (206.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Illusions of Grandeur | Magic Ice Age | S$21 | S$10,799 (512.5x) | S$14,039 (666.3x) | S$6,479 (307.5x) | S$6,479 (307.5x) | S$111 (5.3x) | S$57 (2.7x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Island Fish Jasconius #61 | Magic Revised | S$1 | S$688 (509.9x) | S$895 (663.0x) | S$413 (306.0x) | S$413 (306.0x) | S$19 (14.0x) | S$17 (12.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| The Ring #13 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$4 | S$1,551 (443.1x) | S$2,017 (576.3x) | S$4,320 (1234.3x) | S$1,080 (308.6x) | S$1,323 (378.1x) | S$674 (192.7x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Forest #318 | Magic Commander | S$4 | S$1,472 (419.5x) | S$1,914 (545.4x) | S$883 (251.5x) | S$883 (251.5x) | S$169 (48.1x) | S$153 (43.7x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
SGD $30–$50 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-30-50}
Top pick: Burrowing (Magic Alpha) at S$41 raw → S$3,375 PSA 10 (81.8x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 54.0x.| Card | Set | Raw Price | PSA 10 | BGS 10 | CGC 10 | SGC 10 | BGS 9.5 | PSA/BGS 9 | PSA/BGS 8–8.5 | PSA/BGS 7–7.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrowing | Magic Alpha | S$41 | S$3,375 (81.8x) | S$4,388 (106.4x) | S$282 (6.8x) | S$2,025 (49.1x) | S$793 (19.2x) | S$173 (4.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Paralyze | Magic Alpha | S$37 | S$2,619 (71.3x) | S$3,405 (92.7x) | S$1,571 (42.8x) | S$1,571 (42.8x) | S$154 (4.2x) | S$139 (3.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Blood Crypt [Serialized] #397 | Magic Ravnica Remastered | S$40 | S$2,840 (70.3x) | S$3,692 (91.3x) | S$1,704 (42.1x) | S$1,704 (42.1x) | S$1,836 (45.4x) | S$1,670 (41.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Indoraptor, The Perfect Hybrid [Borderless Foil] #15 | Magic Jurassic World | S$35 | S$2,322 (66.2x) | S$3,019 (86.0x) | S$1,393 (39.7x) | S$1,393 (39.7x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Spiteful Banditry [Serialized] #738 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$45 | S$2,303 (51.3x) | S$2,994 (66.8x) | S$1,382 (30.8x) | S$1,382 (30.8x) | S$416 (9.3x) | S$378 (8.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Mons's Goblin Raiders | Magic Alpha | S$43 | S$2,022 (47.4x) | S$2,628 (61.6x) | S$1,214 (28.4x) | S$1,214 (28.4x) | S$147 (3.4x) | S$134 (3.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Psychic Venom | Magic Alpha | S$31 | S$1,350 (44.1x) | S$1,755 (57.3x) | S$810 (26.5x) | S$810 (26.5x) | S$113 (3.7x) | S$103 (3.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Grizzly Bears | Magic Alpha | S$49 | S$1,782 (36.5x) | S$2,317 (47.5x) | S$1,069 (21.9x) | S$1,069 (21.9x) | S$1,747 (35.8x) | S$139 (2.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Deathgrip | Magic Alpha | S$49 | S$1,755 (35.9x) | S$2,282 (46.6x) | S$1,053 (21.5x) | S$1,053 (21.5x) | S$1,170 (23.9x) | S$204 (4.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Mesa Pegasus | Magic Alpha | S$35 | S$1,224 (34.9x) | S$1,592 (45.3x) | S$150 (4.3x) | S$734 (20.9x) | S$200 (5.7x) | S$182 (5.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
SGD $50–$100 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-50-100}
Top pick: Tetsuo Umezawa (Magic Legends) at S$84 raw → S$7,886 PSA 10 (94.3x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 46.5x.| Card | Set | Raw Price | PSA 10 | BGS 10 | CGC 10 | SGC 10 | BGS 9.5 | PSA/BGS 9 | PSA/BGS 8–8.5 | PSA/BGS 7–7.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetsuo Umezawa | Magic Legends | S$84 | S$7,886 (94.3x) | S$10,251 (122.6x) | S$4,732 (56.6x) | S$4,732 (56.6x) | S$466 (5.6x) | S$142 (1.7x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Witch-King Of Angmar [Serialized] #736 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$68 | S$6,209 (91.2x) | S$8,072 (118.5x) | S$3,726 (54.7x) | S$49 (0.7x) | S$176 (2.6x) | S$148 (2.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Zhou Yu, Chief Commander | Magic Portal Three Kingdoms | S$68 | S$3,375 (49.8x) | S$4,388 (64.7x) | S$2,025 (29.9x) | S$2,025 (29.9x) | S$295 (4.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Tsunami | Magic Alpha | S$88 | S$3,908 (44.4x) | S$5,081 (57.7x) | S$2,345 (26.6x) | S$2,345 (26.6x) | S$3,830 (43.5x) | S$364 (4.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Terror | Magic Alpha | S$68 | S$2,973 (43.6x) | S$3,865 (56.7x) | S$658 (9.6x) | S$1,783 (26.1x) | S$547 (8.0x) | S$256 (3.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Morgul-Knife [Foil] #353 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$89 | S$3,471 (39.0x) | S$4,513 (50.7x) | S$2,083 (23.4x) | S$75 (0.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Blue Elemental Blast | Magic Alpha | S$54 | S$1,523 (28.2x) | S$1,979 (36.6x) | S$466 (8.6x) | S$914 (16.9x) | S$338 (6.3x) | S$140 (2.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| The Watcher in the Water [Serialized] #734 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$71 | S$1,856 (26.1x) | S$13,427 (188.9x) | S$1,114 (15.7x) | S$1,114 (15.7x) | S$1,820 (25.6x) | S$176 (2.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Anduril, Flame of the West [Serialized] #746 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$94 | S$2,408 (25.5x) | S$3,131 (33.1x) | S$3,271 (34.6x) | S$1,444 (15.3x) | S$2,360 (25.0x) | S$86 (0.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Swamp | Magic Alpha | S$51 | S$1,161 (22.9x) | S$1,509 (29.8x) | S$239 (4.7x) | S$697 (13.8x) | S$405 (8.0x) | S$155 (3.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
SGD $100–$300 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-100-300}
Top pick: Cloud, Midgar Mercenary [Promo] #1 (Magic Final Fantasy) at S$108 raw → S$23,490 PSA 10 (217.5x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 54.2x.| Card | Set | Raw Price | PSA 10 | BGS 10 | CGC 10 | SGC 10 | BGS 9.5 | PSA/BGS 9 | PSA/BGS 8–8.5 | PSA/BGS 7–7.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud, Midgar Mercenary [Promo] #1 | Magic Final Fantasy | S$108 | S$23,490 (217.5x) | S$30,537 (282.8x) | S$14,094 (130.5x) | S$14,094 (130.5x) | S$21,532 (199.4x) | S$19,575 (181.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Gandalf The White [Serialized] #732 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$135 | S$16,740 (124.0x) | S$21,762 (161.2x) | S$10,044 (74.4x) | S$10,044 (74.4x) | S$162 (1.2x) | S$147 (1.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Aether Vial | Magic Kaladesh Inventions | S$118 | S$5,915 (50.0x) | S$7,690 (65.0x) | S$3,549 (30.0x) | S$3,549 (30.0x) | S$331 (2.8x) | S$301 (2.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Web | Magic Alpha | S$269 | S$10,125 (37.7x) | S$13,162 (49.0x) | S$6,075 (22.6x) | S$6,075 (22.6x) | S$829 (3.1x) | S$753 (2.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Palantir Of Orthanc [Showcase Foil] #698 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$118 | S$3,105 (26.2x) | S$4,036 (34.1x) | S$1,863 (15.7x) | S$1,863 (15.7x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Stomping Ground [Foil] #165 | Magic Guildpact | S$142 | S$3,213 (22.7x) | S$4,177 (29.5x) | S$346 (2.4x) | S$1,928 (13.6x) | S$371 (2.6x) | S$337 (2.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Earthbind | Magic Alpha | S$148 | S$2,676 (18.1x) | S$3,479 (23.5x) | S$756 (5.1x) | S$1,605 (10.9x) | S$1,721 (11.6x) | S$307 (2.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Power Surge | Magic Beta | S$102 | S$1,620 (15.9x) | S$2,106 (20.7x) | S$972 (9.6x) | S$972 (9.6x) | S$1,148 (11.3x) | S$230 (2.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Tinker [Foil] | Magic Urzas Legacy | S$134 | S$2,025 (15.1x) | S$2,632 (19.6x) | S$1,215 (9.1x) | S$1,215 (9.1x) | S$148 (1.1x) | S$135 (1.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Old Man of the Sea | Magic Arabian Nights | S$264 | S$3,827 (14.5x) | S$4,975 (18.9x) | S$742 (2.8x) | S$2,296 (8.7x) | S$1,214 (4.6x) | S$506 (1.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
SGD $300–$500 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-300-500}
Top pick: Aerith Gainsborough [Regional Championship] #4 (Magic Final Fantasy) at S$337 raw → S$12,674 PSA 10 (37.6x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 15.3x.| Card | Set | Raw Price | PSA 10 | BGS 10 | CGC 10 | SGC 10 | BGS 9.5 | PSA/BGS 9 | PSA/BGS 8–8.5 | PSA/BGS 7–7.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerith Gainsborough [Regional Championship] #4 | Magic Final Fantasy | S$337 | S$12,674 (37.6x) | S$16,475 (48.8x) | S$7,605 (22.5x) | S$7,605 (22.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Living Lands | Magic Alpha | S$328 | S$10,125 (30.8x) | S$13,162 (40.1x) | S$6,075 (18.5x) | S$6,075 (18.5x) | S$560 (1.7x) | S$509 (1.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Rhystic Study [Foil] #45 | Magic Prophecy | S$391 | S$6,075 (15.5x) | S$7,898 (20.2x) | S$3,645 (9.3x) | S$3,645 (9.3x) | S$525 (1.3x) | S$478 (1.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Lightning Bolt | Magic Alpha | S$427 | S$5,942 (13.9x) | S$7,725 (18.1x) | S$1,352 (3.2x) | S$3,565 (8.4x) | S$2,450 (5.7x) | S$1,379 (3.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Ali from Cairo | Magic Arabian Nights | S$338 | S$4,050 (12.0x) | S$5,265 (15.6x) | S$1,902 (5.6x) | S$2,430 (7.2x) | S$2,244 (6.6x) | S$878 (2.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| The Hive | Magic Alpha | S$378 | S$3,442 (9.1x) | S$4,475 (11.8x) | S$2,066 (5.5x) | S$2,066 (5.5x) | S$2,113 (5.6x) | S$1,488 (3.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Serra Angel | Magic Beta | S$393 | S$3,442 (8.8x) | S$4,475 (11.4x) | S$1,256 (3.2x) | S$2,066 (5.3x) | S$1,941 (4.9x) | S$1,107 (2.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Blaze of Glory | Magic Alpha | S$337 | S$2,869 (8.5x) | S$3,730 (11.1x) | S$1,721 (5.1x) | S$1,721 (5.1x) | S$748 (2.2x) | S$680 (2.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Lightning Greaves | Magic Kaladesh Inventions | S$321 | S$2,700 (8.4x) | S$3,510 (10.9x) | S$1,620 (5.1x) | S$1,620 (5.1x) | S$756 (2.4x) | S$404 (1.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Will-o'-the-Wisp | Magic Beta | S$401 | S$3,375 (8.4x) | S$4,388 (10.9x) | S$2,025 (5.0x) | S$2,025 (5.0x) | S$1,081 (2.7x) | S$540 (1.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
SGD $500–$800 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-500-800}
Top pick: Bad Moon (Magic Alpha) at S$534 raw → S$6,668 PSA 10 (12.5x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 7.7x.| Card | Set | Raw Price | PSA 10 | BGS 10 | CGC 10 | SGC 10 | BGS 9.5 | PSA/BGS 9 | PSA/BGS 8–8.5 | PSA/BGS 7–7.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Moon | Magic Alpha | S$534 | S$6,668 (12.5x) | S$8,668 (16.2x) | S$2,141 (4.0x) | S$4,000 (7.5x) | S$6,113 (11.4x) | S$5,557 (10.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Nether Shadow | Magic Alpha | S$514 | S$5,738 (11.2x) | S$7,459 (14.5x) | S$3,442 (6.7x) | S$3,442 (6.7x) | S$2,768 (5.4x) | S$2,516 (4.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Meekstone | Magic Alpha | S$606 | S$5,476 (9.0x) | S$7,119 (11.7x) | S$1,235 (2.0x) | S$3,286 (5.4x) | S$3,767 (6.2x) | S$1,423 (2.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Wrath of God | Magic Beta | S$701 | S$5,274 (7.5x) | S$6,857 (9.8x) | S$3,164 (4.5x) | S$3,164 (4.5x) | S$2,070 (3.0x) | S$1,701 (2.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Drop of Honey | Magic Arabian Nights | S$570 | S$4,126 (7.2x) | S$5,364 (9.4x) | S$2,476 (4.3x) | S$2,476 (4.3x) | S$4,043 (7.1x) | S$961 (1.7x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Royal Assassin | Magic Beta | S$721 | S$4,455 (6.2x) | S$5,792 (8.0x) | S$2,673 (3.7x) | S$2,673 (3.7x) | S$1,550 (2.1x) | S$1,409 (2.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Mox Jet #263 | Magic Collector's Edition | S$775 | S$4,725 (6.1x) | S$6,142 (7.9x) | S$742 (1.0x) | S$2,835 (3.7x) | S$2,292 (3.0x) | S$1,106 (1.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Lord of the Pit | Magic Beta | S$519 | S$3,134 (6.0x) | S$4,074 (7.9x) | S$1,108 (2.1x) | S$1,881 (3.6x) | S$1,336 (2.6x) | S$945 (1.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| City in a Bottle | Magic Arabian Nights | S$558 | S$3,229 (5.8x) | S$4,198 (7.5x) | S$1,937 (3.5x) | S$1,937 (3.5x) | S$2,145 (3.8x) | S$624 (1.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Guardian Beast | Magic Arabian Nights | S$678 | S$3,780 (5.6x) | S$4,914 (7.3x) | S$1,713 (2.5x) | S$2,268 (3.3x) | S$2,490 (3.7x) | S$1,103 (1.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
SGD $800–$1,000 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-800-1000}
Top pick: Demonic Tutor (Magic Alpha) at S$888 raw → S$8,791 PSA 10 (9.9x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 4.7x.| Card | Set | Raw Price | PSA 10 | BGS 10 | CGC 10 | SGC 10 | BGS 9.5 | PSA/BGS 9 | PSA/BGS 8–8.5 | PSA/BGS 7–7.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demonic Tutor | Magic Alpha | S$888 | S$8,791 (9.9x) | S$11,429 (12.9x) | S$5,274 (5.9x) | S$5,274 (5.9x) | S$2,959 (3.3x) | S$2,690 (3.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Chrome Mox #9 | Magic Kaladesh Inventions | S$851 | S$6,750 (7.9x) | S$8,775 (10.3x) | S$4,050 (4.8x) | S$4,050 (4.8x) | S$1,029 (1.2x) | S$935 (1.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Ankh of Mishra | Magic Alpha | S$904 | S$7,024 (7.8x) | S$9,131 (10.1x) | S$4,215 (4.7x) | S$4,215 (4.7x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Braingeyser | Magic Beta | S$872 | S$3,375 (3.9x) | S$4,388 (5.0x) | S$1,217 (1.4x) | S$2,025 (2.3x) | S$2,071 (2.4x) | S$1,689 (1.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Badlands | Magic Unlimited | S$860 | S$3,107 (3.6x) | S$4,039 (4.7x) | S$2,295 (2.7x) | S$1,864 (2.2x) | S$2,228 (2.6x) | S$1,607 (1.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Diamond Valley | Magic Arabian Nights | S$803 | S$2,634 (3.3x) | S$3,424 (4.3x) | S$1,688 (2.1x) | S$1,581 (2.0x) | S$1,775 (2.2x) | S$1,093 (1.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| City of Brass | Magic Arabian Nights | S$845 | S$2,721 (3.2x) | S$3,537 (4.2x) | S$1,494 (1.8x) | S$1,632 (1.9x) | S$2,666 (3.2x) | S$1,225 (1.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Volcanic Island #291 | Magic Revised | S$961 | S$2,666 (2.8x) | S$3,467 (3.6x) | S$1,684 (1.8x) | S$1,600 (1.7x) | S$1,612 (1.7x) | S$1,199 (1.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Intelligence Bobblehead [Serialized] #1061 | Magic Fallout | S$906 | S$2,025 (2.2x) | S$2,632 (2.9x) | S$1,215 (1.3x) | S$1,215 (1.3x) | S$1,110 (1.2x) | S$711 (0.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Strength Bobblehead [Serialized] #1057 | Magic Fallout | S$877 | S$1,944 (2.2x) | S$2,527 (2.9x) | S$1,166 (1.3x) | S$1,166 (1.3x) | S$1,274 (1.5x) | S$1,158 (1.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
SGD $1,000–$2,000 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-1000-2000}
Top pick: Lord of the Pit (Magic Alpha) at S$1,041 raw → S$6,886 PSA 10 (6.6x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 4.8x.| Card | Set | Raw Price | PSA 10 | BGS 10 | CGC 10 | SGC 10 | BGS 9.5 | PSA/BGS 9 | PSA/BGS 8–8.5 | PSA/BGS 7–7.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord of the Pit | Magic Alpha | S$1,041 | S$6,886 (6.6x) | S$8,952 (8.6x) | S$4,132 (4.0x) | S$4,132 (4.0x) | S$6,749 (6.5x) | S$2,025 (1.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Elvish Archers | Magic Alpha | S$1,047 | S$6,448 (6.2x) | S$8,382 (8.0x) | S$3,869 (3.7x) | S$3,869 (3.7x) | S$1,405 (1.3x) | S$1,277 (1.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer [Serialized] #151 | Magic Multiverse Legends | S$1,341 | S$8,100 (6.0x) | S$10,530 (7.9x) | S$4,860 (3.6x) | S$4,860 (3.6x) | S$7,425 (5.5x) | S$6,750 (5.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Fastbond | Magic Alpha | S$1,148 | S$6,474 (5.6x) | S$8,416 (7.3x) | S$2,060 (1.8x) | S$3,884 (3.4x) | S$4,061 (3.5x) | S$2,105 (1.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Savannah Lions | Magic Alpha | S$1,626 | S$7,561 (4.6x) | S$9,829 (6.0x) | S$4,537 (2.8x) | S$4,537 (2.8x) | S$4,481 (2.8x) | S$4,073 (2.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Green Dragon Inn [Serialized] #395 | Magic Lord of the Rings Commander | S$1,453 | S$6,750 (4.6x) | S$8,775 (6.0x) | S$4,050 (2.8x) | S$4,050 (2.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Underground Sea | Magic Unlimited | S$1,890 | S$8,234 (4.4x) | S$10,704 (5.7x) | S$4,940 (2.6x) | S$4,940 (2.6x) | S$3,871 (2.0x) | S$2,925 (1.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Llanowar Elves [Showcase Fractured] #439 | Magic Foundations | S$1,114 | S$3,578 (3.2x) | S$4,651 (4.2x) | S$2,146 (1.9x) | S$2,146 (1.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| The One Ring [Alternate Art Borderless Foil] #748 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$1,034 | S$3,240 (3.1x) | S$4,212 (4.1x) | S$1,944 (1.9x) | S$1,944 (1.9x) | S$1,917 (1.9x) | S$1,743 (1.7x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Savannah Lions | Magic Beta | S$1,027 | S$3,144 (3.1x) | S$4,088 (4.0x) | S$1,886 (1.8x) | S$1,886 (1.8x) | S$1,550 (1.5x) | S$1,228 (1.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
How to Pick the Right Magic Card to Grade
1. Use the 5x Rule
A PSA 10 multiple of 5x or higher is the minimum you want after accounting for grading fees, platform commission (~10%), and grade risk. At 3x you're likely breaking even at best.2. Check Graded Liquidity
A massive multiple means nothing if the graded card has no buyers. Prioritise cards with active secondary markets in Singapore: Alpha/Beta/Unlimited Power Nine, Reserved List staples, Black Lotus, dual lands, iconic tournament cards, and old-border foils all have liquid PSA slab demand locally and internationally.3. Understand Grade Risk by Era
| Era | Typical raw → PSA 10 rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha/Beta (1993) | 2–8% | Extreme centering and corner wear issues |
| Unlimited/Revised (1993–1994) | 5–15% | Print quality inconsistent |
| Classic expansions (1994–2000) | 8–20% | Edge wear, fading common |
| Modern foils (2000–2015) | 15–35% | Foil curling a major issue |
| Modern non-foil (2010+) | 25–50%+ | Higher PSA 10 pop rates |
4. BGS vs PSA vs CGC vs SGC in Singapore
- PSA has the most liquid secondary market in SG for MTG. Slabs resell fastest.- BGS 10 (Pristine) commands a premium for vintage Magic but population counts are very low — Alpha/Beta cards are especially sought.
- CGC and SGC are cheaper to grade and increasingly accepted for modern sets. Prices run roughly 70–80% of PSA equivalents.
- Reserved List cards hold value exceptionally well in any graded condition — even a PSA 7 Black Lotus is a trophy slab.
5. SGD Grading Fee Estimates (2026)
| Service | Tier | Estimated total cost (SGD, incl. shipping) |
|---|---|---|
| PSA | Economy (45-day) | ~S$55–75 |
| PSA | Express (10-day) | ~S$100–130 |
| BGS | Standard | ~S$70–100 |
| CGC | Economy | ~S$45–65 |
| SGC | Standard | ~S$45–65 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grading company is best for Magic: The Gathering cards in Singapore?PSA is the most widely traded in Singapore with the deepest buyer pool for MTG. BGS 10 Pristine slabs command the highest absolute prices for vintage Magic, but are harder to sell quickly. CGC and SGC are cost-effective options and increasingly respected in the MTG community.
What PSA 10 multiple do I need to break even on Magic cards?
Assuming S$70 in grading fees, a 10% selling fee, and a 50% PSA 10 success rate on a raw card: you need the raw card to cost less than ~40% of the expected PSA 10 value to break even in expectation. A 3x multiple breaks even; 5x+ is profit territory.
What's the best Magic card to grade under SGD $50?
Based on May 2026 data, Burrowing (Magic Alpha) at S$41 raw has the highest PSA 10 multiple in the $30–$50 tier at 81.8x.
Are Alpha and Beta Magic cards worth grading?
Yes — Alpha and Beta cards in PSA Gem Mint 10 are extremely rare due to the era's print quality and card handling over decades. Low PSA 10 pop counts make any high-grade Alpha/Beta a highly desirable collectible, often commanding multiples well above the raw price. However, the raw → PSA 10 success rate is very low (often under 5%), so factor that risk carefully.
What Magic cards are on the Reserved List?
The Reserved List includes iconic cards such as Black Lotus, Moxen, dual lands, and other original tournament staples that Wizards of the Coast has committed never to reprint. Graded Reserved List cards command a significant liquidity premium.
How do I check current Singapore prices before grading?
Use tcgTalk's Price Comparison for live SGD prices across all grading conditions updated daily.
Prices sourced from PriceCharting with SGD conversion. Data as of June 20, 2026. Market prices change daily — always verify current prices before making grading decisions.
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