Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade by Budget (SGD $30–$2,000) — May 2026
Updated May 01, 2026 · 4,486 Magic: The Gathering cards analysed · All prices in Singapore Dollars (SGD)
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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 4,486 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
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Quick Reference: Top Pick Per Budget Tier
| Budget Tier | Top Card | Set | Raw (SGD) | PSA 10 (SGD) | PSA 10 Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under SGD $30 | Y'shtola, Night's Blessed #7 | Magic Final Fantasy Commander | S$1 | S$948 | 948.0x |
| SGD $30–$50 | Cloud, Midgar Mercenary #1 | Magic Promo | S$47 | S$7,751 | 164.9x |
| SGD $50–$100 | Tetsuo Umezawa | Magic Legends | S$84 | S$8,645 | 102.9x |
| SGD $100–$300 | Gandalf The White [Serialized] #732 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$124 | S$18,395 | 148.3x |
| SGD $300–$500 | Living Lands | Magic Alpha | S$344 | S$11,126 | 32.3x |
| SGD $500–$800 | Aerith Gainsborough [Regional Championship] #4 | Magic Final Fantasy | S$500 | S$13,927 | 27.9x |
| SGD $800–$1,000 | Chrome Mox #9 | Magic Kaladesh Inventions | S$831 | S$7,417 | 8.9x |
| SGD $1,000–$2,000 | Demonic Tutor | Magic Alpha | S$1,113 | S$9,661 | 8.7x |
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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 4,486 eligible cards: 28.6x
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Under SGD $30 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#under-sgd-30}
Top pick: Y'shtola, Night's Blessed #7 (Magic Final Fantasy Commander) at S$1 raw → S$948 PSA 10 (948.0x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 761.5x.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y'shtola, Night's Blessed #7 | Magic Final Fantasy Commander | S$1 | S$948 (948.0x) | S$2,856 (2856.0x) | S$758 (758.0x) | S$543 (543.0x) | S$929 (929.0x) | S$912 (912.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Forest [Foil] #281 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$4 | S$3,690 (922.5x) | S$4,798 (1199.5x) | S$2,952 (738.0x) | S$135 (33.8x) | S$133 (33.2x) | S$121 (30.2x) | S$49 (12.2x) | N/A (N/A) |
| Hazoret the Fervent #136 | Magic Amonkhet | S$1 | S$909 (909.0x) | S$1,182 (1182.0x) | S$695 (695.0x) | S$522 (522.0x) | S$155 (155.0x) | S$134 (134.0x) | N/A (N/A) | S$9 (9.0x) |
| Volcanic Eruption | Magic Unlimited | S$10 | S$8,389 (838.9x) | S$10,907 (1090.7x) | S$6,711 (671.1x) | S$5,034 (503.4x) | S$359 (35.9x) | S$326 (32.6x) | S$49 (4.9x) | S$29 (2.9x) |
| Island Fish Jasconius #61 | Magic Revised | S$1 | S$756 (756.0x) | S$984 (984.0x) | S$579 (579.0x) | S$434 (434.0x) | S$18 (18.0x) | S$16 (16.0x) | S$10 (10.0x) | N/A (N/A) |
| Trostani, Three Whispers #322 | Magic Murders at Karlov Manor | S$3 | S$2,075 (691.7x) | S$2,698 (899.3x) | S$1,660 (553.3x) | S$1,245 (415.0x) | S$635 (211.7x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Tifa, Martial Artist #6 | Magic Final Fantasy Commander | S$1 | S$646 (646.0x) | S$878 (878.0x) | S$517 (517.0x) | S$387 (387.0x) | S$636 (636.0x) | S$578 (578.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Copy Enchantment [Serialized] #312 | Magic Ravnica Remastered | S$3 | S$1,929 (643.0x) | S$2,507 (835.7x) | S$1,543 (514.3x) | S$1,157 (385.7x) | S$234 (78.0x) | S$213 (71.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Savra, Queen of the Golgari #225 | Magic Ravnica | S$1 | S$639 (639.0x) | S$868 (868.0x) | S$511 (511.0x) | S$383 (383.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Savra, Queen of the Golgari [Serialized] #381 | Magic Ravnica Remastered | S$2 | S$1,241 (620.5x) | S$1,614 (807.0x) | S$992 (496.0x) | S$745 (372.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
SGD $30–$50 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-30-50}
Top pick: Cloud, Midgar Mercenary #1 (Magic Promo) at S$47 raw → S$7,751 PSA 10 (164.9x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 71.4x.
| 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 #1 | Magic Promo | S$47 | S$7,751 (164.9x) | S$10,077 (214.4x) | S$6,201 (131.9x) | S$4,651 (99.0x) | S$89 (1.9x) | S$81 (1.7x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Burrowing | Magic Alpha | S$37 | S$3,709 (100.2x) | S$4,821 (130.3x) | S$1,617 (43.7x) | S$2,225 (60.1x) | S$869 (23.5x) | S$179 (4.8x) | S$81 (2.2x) | S$65 (1.8x) |
| Paralyze | Magic Alpha | S$37 | S$2,878 (77.8x) | S$3,741 (101.1x) | S$2,302 (62.2x) | S$1,727 (46.7x) | S$160 (4.3x) | S$146 (3.9x) | S$72 (1.9x) | S$53 (1.4x) |
| Breeding Pool [Serialized] #399 | Magic Ravnica Remastered | S$35 | S$2,515 (71.9x) | S$3,270 (93.4x) | S$2,012 (57.5x) | S$1,509 (43.1x) | S$1,789 (51.1x) | S$1,626 (46.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Pearled Unicorn | Magic Alpha | S$32 | S$1,783 (55.7x) | S$2,319 (72.5x) | S$369 (11.5x) | S$1,070 (33.4x) | S$172 (5.4x) | S$156 (4.9x) | S$135 (4.2x) | S$123 (3.8x) |
| Mons's Goblin Raiders | Magic Alpha | S$42 | S$2,222 (52.9x) | S$2,888 (68.8x) | S$1,777 (42.3x) | S$1,334 (31.8x) | S$155 (3.7x) | S$135 (3.2x) | S$76 (1.8x) | S$56 (1.3x) |
| Sacred Foundry [Serialized] #409 | Magic Ravnica Remastered | S$38 | S$2,003 (52.7x) | S$2,604 (68.5x) | S$1,602 (42.2x) | S$1,202 (31.6x) | 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$2,338 (52.0x) | S$3,038 (67.5x) | S$1,871 (41.6x) | S$1,402 (31.2x) | S$437 (9.7x) | S$397 (8.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| War Mammoth | Magic Alpha | S$30 | S$1,444 (48.1x) | S$1,877 (62.6x) | S$1,156 (38.5x) | S$866 (28.9x) | S$1,150 (38.3x) | S$110 (3.7x) | S$76 (2.5x) | S$48 (1.6x) |
| Psychic Venom | Magic Alpha | S$39 | S$1,483 (38.0x) | S$1,929 (49.5x) | S$1,187 (30.4x) | S$890 (22.8x) | S$114 (2.9x) | S$103 (2.6x) | S$52 (1.3x) | S$42 (1.1x) |
SGD $50–$100 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-50-100}
Top pick: Tetsuo Umezawa (Magic Legends) at S$84 raw → S$8,645 PSA 10 (102.9x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 55.1x.
| 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$8,645 (102.9x) | S$11,238 (133.8x) | S$6,916 (82.3x) | S$5,186 (61.7x) | S$358 (4.3x) | S$147 (1.8x) | S$122 (1.5x) | S$95 (1.1x) |
| Witch-King Of Angmar [Serialized] #736 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$69 | S$6,823 (98.9x) | S$8,870 (128.6x) | S$5,459 (79.1x) | S$49 (0.7x) | S$184 (2.7x) | S$156 (2.3x) | S$122 (1.8x) | N/A (N/A) |
| Zhou Yu, Chief Commander | Magic Portal Three Kingdoms | S$69 | S$3,709 (53.8x) | S$4,821 (69.9x) | S$2,967 (43.0x) | S$2,225 (32.2x) | S$309 (4.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Terror | Magic Alpha | S$63 | S$3,267 (51.9x) | S$4,247 (67.4x) | S$692 (11.0x) | S$1,960 (31.1x) | S$573 (9.1x) | S$255 (4.0x) | S$167 (2.7x) | S$10 (0.2x) |
| Tsunami | Magic Alpha | S$88 | S$4,295 (48.8x) | S$5,584 (63.5x) | S$3,436 (39.0x) | S$2,577 (29.3x) | S$4,209 (47.8x) | S$383 (4.4x) | S$115 (1.3x) | S$103 (1.2x) |
| Morgul-Knife [Foil] #353 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$84 | S$4,070 (48.5x) | S$5,292 (63.0x) | S$3,256 (38.8x) | S$75 (0.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Hallowed Fountain [Serialized] #404 | Magic Ravnica Remastered | S$51 | S$2,299 (45.1x) | S$2,989 (58.6x) | S$1,840 (36.1x) | S$1,380 (27.1x) | S$898 (17.6x) | S$816 (16.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Deathgrip | Magic Alpha | S$51 | S$1,929 (37.8x) | S$2,507 (49.2x) | S$1,543 (30.3x) | S$1,157 (22.7x) | S$1,285 (25.2x) | S$216 (4.2x) | S$127 (2.5x) | S$43 (0.8x) |
| Grizzly Bears | Magic Alpha | S$56 | S$1,958 (35.0x) | S$2,546 (45.5x) | S$1,567 (28.0x) | S$1,175 (21.0x) | S$1,920 (34.3x) | S$146 (2.6x) | S$87 (1.6x) | S$69 (1.2x) |
| Island [B] | Magic Alpha | S$54 | S$1,558 (28.9x) | S$5,398 (100.0x) | S$359 (6.6x) | S$935 (17.3x) | S$709 (13.1x) | S$112 (2.1x) | S$106 (2.0x) | S$54 (1.0x) |
SGD $100–$300 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-100-300}
Top pick: Gandalf The White [Serialized] #732 (Magic Lord of the Rings) at S$124 raw → S$18,395 PSA 10 (148.3x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 41.5x.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gandalf The White [Serialized] #732 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$124 | S$18,395 (148.3x) | S$23,914 (192.9x) | S$14,716 (118.7x) | S$11,037 (89.0x) | S$170 (1.4x) | S$155 (1.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Aether Vial | Magic Kaladesh Inventions | S$107 | S$6,578 (61.5x) | S$8,551 (79.9x) | S$5,262 (49.2x) | S$3,948 (36.9x) | S$421 (3.9x) | S$383 (3.6x) | S$287 (2.7x) | N/A (N/A) |
| Web | Magic Alpha | S$289 | S$11,126 (38.5x) | S$14,464 (50.0x) | S$8,901 (30.8x) | S$6,676 (23.1x) | S$911 (3.2x) | S$828 (2.9x) | S$367 (1.3x) | S$284 (1.0x) |
| The One Ring [Extended Art Foil] #380 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$118 | S$3,560 (30.2x) | S$4,629 (39.2x) | S$710 (6.0x) | S$2,136 (18.1x) | S$978 (8.3x) | S$624 (5.3x) | S$568 (4.8x) | N/A (N/A) |
| Palantir Of Orthanc [Showcase Foil] #698 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$115 | S$3,412 (29.7x) | S$4,436 (38.6x) | S$2,730 (23.7x) | S$2,047 (17.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Stomping Ground [Foil] #165 | Magic Guildpact | S$135 | S$3,531 (26.2x) | S$4,590 (34.0x) | S$2,825 (20.9x) | S$2,118 (15.7x) | S$390 (2.9x) | S$355 (2.6x) | S$153 (1.1x) | N/A (N/A) |
| Jade Monolith | Magic Beta | S$101 | S$2,225 (22.0x) | S$2,893 (28.6x) | S$1,780 (17.6x) | S$1,335 (13.2x) | S$499 (4.9x) | S$454 (4.5x) | S$270 (2.7x) | S$95 (0.9x) |
| Earthbind | Magic Alpha | S$144 | S$2,940 (20.4x) | S$3,823 (26.5x) | S$831 (5.8x) | S$1,764 (12.2x) | S$1,967 (13.7x) | S$459 (3.2x) | S$248 (1.7x) | S$192 (1.3x) |
| Singing Tree | Magic Arabian Nights | S$126 | S$2,519 (20.0x) | S$3,274 (26.0x) | S$2,015 (16.0x) | S$1,512 (12.0x) | S$963 (7.6x) | S$291 (2.3x) | S$162 (1.3x) | S$123 (1.0x) |
| Tinker [Foil] | Magic Urzas Legacy | S$122 | S$2,225 (18.2x) | S$2,893 (23.7x) | S$1,780 (14.6x) | S$1,335 (10.9x) | S$156 (1.3x) | S$142 (1.2x) | S$129 (1.1x) | N/A (N/A) |
SGD $300–$500 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-300-500}
Top pick: Living Lands (Magic Alpha) at S$344 raw → S$11,126 PSA 10 (32.3x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 13.2x.
| 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 |
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| Living Lands | Magic Alpha | S$344 | S$11,126 (32.3x) | S$14,464 (42.0x) | S$8,901 (25.9x) | S$6,676 (19.4x) | S$589 (1.7x) | S$535 (1.6x) | S$412 (1.2x) | S$329 (1.0x) |
| Lightning Bolt | Magic Alpha | S$414 | S$6,598 (15.9x) | S$8,578 (20.7x) | S$1,485 (3.6x) | S$3,959 (9.6x) | S$1,988 (4.8x) | S$1,609 (3.9x) | S$604 (1.5x) | S$504 (1.2x) |
| Rhystic Study [Foil] #45 | Magic Prophecy | S$423 | S$6,676 (15.8x) | S$8,678 (20.5x) | S$5,341 (12.6x) | S$4,005 (9.5x) | S$548 (1.3x) | S$498 (1.2x) | S$383 (0.9x) | S$307 (0.7x) |
| Ali from Cairo | Magic Arabian Nights | S$331 | S$4,450 (13.4x) | S$5,786 (17.5x) | S$3,496 (10.6x) | S$2,670 (8.1x) | S$2,368 (7.2x) | S$945 (2.9x) | S$521 (1.6x) | S$402 (1.2x) |
| Force of Nature | Magic Beta | S$430 | S$4,322 (10.1x) | S$5,619 (13.1x) | S$1,053 (2.4x) | S$2,593 (6.0x) | S$2,448 (5.7x) | S$1,644 (3.8x) | S$578 (1.3x) | S$571 (1.3x) |
| The Hive | Magic Alpha | S$395 | S$3,783 (9.6x) | S$4,918 (12.5x) | S$3,026 (7.7x) | S$2,270 (5.7x) | S$2,322 (5.9x) | S$948 (2.4x) | S$611 (1.5x) | S$516 (1.3x) |
| Will-o'-the-Wisp | Magic Beta | S$388 | S$3,709 (9.6x) | S$4,821 (12.4x) | S$2,967 (7.6x) | S$2,225 (5.7x) | S$1,187 (3.1x) | S$568 (1.5x) | S$482 (1.2x) | S$426 (1.1x) |
| Lightning Greaves | Magic Kaladesh Inventions | S$334 | S$2,967 (8.9x) | S$3,857 (11.5x) | S$2,374 (7.1x) | S$1,780 (5.3x) | S$831 (2.5x) | S$424 (1.3x) | S$203 (0.6x) | N/A (N/A) |
| Roc of Kher Ridges | Magic Alpha | S$496 | S$4,154 (8.4x) | S$5,400 (10.9x) | S$3,323 (6.7x) | S$2,492 (5.0x) | S$795 (1.6x) | S$691 (1.4x) | S$617 (1.2x) | S$440 (0.9x) |
| Blaze of Glory | Magic Alpha | S$381 | S$3,152 (8.3x) | S$4,099 (10.8x) | S$2,522 (6.6x) | S$1,891 (5.0x) | S$822 (2.2x) | S$748 (2.0x) | S$575 (1.5x) | S$362 (1.0x) |
SGD $500–$800 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-500-800}
Top pick: Aerith Gainsborough [Regional Championship] #4 (Magic Final Fantasy) at S$500 raw → S$13,927 PSA 10 (27.9x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 10.4x.
| 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$500 | S$13,927 (27.9x) | S$18,105 (36.2x) | S$11,141 (22.3x) | S$8,357 (16.7x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Bad Moon | Magic Alpha | S$534 | S$6,593 (12.3x) | S$8,572 (16.1x) | S$2,353 (4.4x) | S$3,956 (7.4x) | S$6,462 (12.1x) | S$6,106 (11.4x) | S$2,080 (3.9x) | S$940 (1.8x) |
| Nether Shadow | Magic Alpha | S$566 | S$6,305 (11.1x) | S$8,196 (14.5x) | S$5,044 (8.9x) | S$3,783 (6.7x) | S$3,041 (5.4x) | S$2,764 (4.9x) | S$602 (1.1x) | S$482 (0.9x) |
| Meekstone | Magic Alpha | S$637 | S$6,017 (9.4x) | S$7,822 (12.3x) | S$1,357 (2.1x) | S$3,611 (5.7x) | S$4,133 (6.5x) | S$1,558 (2.4x) | S$1,415 (2.2x) | S$680 (1.1x) |
| Drop of Honey | Magic Arabian Nights | S$559 | S$4,527 (8.1x) | S$5,885 (10.5x) | S$3,621 (6.5x) | S$2,716 (4.9x) | S$4,437 (7.9x) | S$1,027 (1.8x) | S$905 (1.6x) | S$523 (0.9x) |
| Serra Angel | Magic Beta | S$505 | S$3,783 (7.5x) | S$4,918 (9.7x) | S$1,380 (2.7x) | S$2,270 (4.5x) | S$2,006 (4.0x) | S$1,216 (2.4x) | S$695 (1.4x) | S$483 (1.0x) |
| Guardian Beast | Magic Arabian Nights | S$582 | S$4,154 (7.1x) | S$5,400 (9.3x) | S$1,883 (3.2x) | S$2,492 (4.3x) | S$2,737 (4.7x) | S$1,187 (2.0x) | S$901 (1.5x) | S$795 (1.4x) |
| Royal Assassin | Magic Beta | S$690 | S$4,896 (7.1x) | S$6,364 (9.2x) | S$3,916 (5.7x) | S$2,937 (4.3x) | S$1,703 (2.5x) | S$1,548 (2.2x) | S$1,150 (1.7x) | S$1,038 (1.5x) |
| City in a Bottle | Magic Arabian Nights | S$536 | S$3,549 (6.6x) | S$4,614 (8.6x) | S$2,839 (5.3x) | S$2,129 (4.0x) | S$2,388 (4.5x) | S$641 (1.2x) | S$506 (0.9x) | S$426 (0.8x) |
| Savannah | Magic Unlimited | S$670 | S$4,434 (6.6x) | S$5,765 (8.6x) | S$3,547 (5.3x) | S$2,660 (4.0x) | S$4,345 (6.5x) | S$1,288 (1.9x) | S$972 (1.5x) | S$816 (1.2x) |
SGD $800–$1,000 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-800-1000}
Top pick: Chrome Mox #9 (Magic Kaladesh Inventions) at S$831 raw → S$7,417 PSA 10 (8.9x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 5.2x.
| 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 |
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| Chrome Mox #9 | Magic Kaladesh Inventions | S$831 | S$7,417 (8.9x) | S$9,643 (11.6x) | S$5,934 (7.1x) | S$4,450 (5.4x) | S$1,077 (1.3x) | S$979 (1.2x) | S$890 (1.1x) | S$816 (1.0x) |
| Ankh of Mishra | Magic Alpha | S$996 | S$7,719 (7.8x) | S$10,034 (10.1x) | S$6,174 (6.2x) | S$4,631 (4.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | S$938 (0.9x) | S$922 (0.9x) |
| Wrath of God | Magic Beta | S$930 | S$5,934 (6.4x) | S$7,714 (8.3x) | S$4,747 (5.1x) | S$3,560 (3.8x) | S$2,275 (2.4x) | S$1,930 (2.1x) | S$1,755 (1.9x) | S$988 (1.1x) |
| Mox Jet #263 | Magic Collector's Edition | S$870 | S$5,192 (6.0x) | S$6,750 (7.8x) | S$816 (0.9x) | S$3,115 (3.6x) | S$2,519 (2.9x) | S$1,187 (1.4x) | S$917 (1.1x) | S$860 (1.0x) |
| Shivan Dragon [Foil] #218 | Magic 7th Edition | S$823 | S$4,376 (5.3x) | S$5,689 (6.9x) | S$4,450 (5.4x) | S$2,626 (3.2x) | S$2,151 (2.6x) | S$1,068 (1.3x) | S$980 (1.2x) | N/A (N/A) |
| Braingeyser | Magic Beta | S$936 | S$3,709 (4.0x) | S$4,821 (5.2x) | S$1,337 (1.4x) | S$2,225 (2.4x) | S$2,276 (2.4x) | S$1,825 (1.9x) | S$1,658 (1.8x) | S$1,210 (1.3x) |
| Mox Jet #259 | Magic 30th Anniversary | S$855 | S$3,252 (3.8x) | S$4,228 (4.9x) | S$2,602 (3.0x) | S$1,951 (2.3x) | S$1,317 (1.5x) | S$511 (0.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| City of Brass | Magic Arabian Nights | S$823 | S$2,990 (3.6x) | S$3,887 (4.7x) | S$1,642 (2.0x) | S$1,794 (2.2x) | S$2,930 (3.6x) | S$1,129 (1.4x) | S$955 (1.2x) | S$842 (1.0x) |
| Badlands | Magic Unlimited | S$961 | S$3,315 (3.4x) | S$4,310 (4.5x) | S$2,522 (2.6x) | S$1,989 (2.1x) | S$2,448 (2.5x) | S$1,286 (1.3x) | S$1,068 (1.1x) | S$1,024 (1.1x) |
| Volcanic Island #291 | Magic Revised | S$994 | S$2,943 (3.0x) | S$3,826 (3.8x) | S$1,515 (1.5x) | S$1,765 (1.8x) | S$1,592 (1.6x) | S$1,231 (1.2x) | S$1,146 (1.2x) | S$958 (1.0x) |
SGD $1,000–$2,000 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-1000-2000}
Top pick: Demonic Tutor (Magic Alpha) at S$1,113 raw → S$9,661 PSA 10 (8.7x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 5.4x.
| 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$1,113 | S$9,661 (8.7x) | S$12,559 (11.3x) | S$7,729 (6.9x) | S$5,796 (5.2x) | S$3,776 (3.4x) | S$3,433 (3.1x) | S$1,785 (1.6x) | S$1,421 (1.3x) |
| Lord of the Pit | Magic Alpha | S$1,066 | S$7,567 (7.1x) | S$9,837 (9.2x) | S$6,054 (5.7x) | S$4,541 (4.3x) | S$6,828 (6.4x) | S$2,225 (2.1x) | S$2,055 (1.9x) | S$1,153 (1.1x) |
| Elvish Archers | Magic Alpha | S$1,049 | S$7,085 (6.8x) | S$9,210 (8.8x) | S$5,667 (5.4x) | S$4,250 (4.1x) | S$1,215 (1.2x) | S$1,104 (1.1x) | S$977 (0.9x) | S$780 (0.7x) |
| Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer [Serialized] #151 | Magic Multiverse Legends | S$1,474 | S$8,901 (6.0x) | S$11,571 (7.9x) | S$7,121 (4.8x) | S$5,341 (3.6x) | S$8,159 (5.5x) | S$7,417 (5.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Savannah Lions | Magic Alpha | S$1,644 | S$8,309 (5.1x) | S$10,801 (6.6x) | S$6,648 (4.0x) | S$4,986 (3.0x) | S$4,924 (3.0x) | S$4,476 (2.7x) | S$1,928 (1.2x) | S$1,541 (0.9x) |
| Underground Sea | Magic Unlimited | S$1,907 | S$9,048 (4.7x) | S$11,763 (6.2x) | S$7,238 (3.8x) | S$5,428 (2.8x) | S$4,251 (2.2x) | S$2,614 (1.4x) | S$2,374 (1.2x) | S$2,133 (1.1x) |
| Green Dragon Inn [Serialized] #395 | Magic Lord of the Rings Commander | S$1,618 | S$7,417 (4.6x) | S$9,643 (6.0x) | S$5,934 (3.7x) | S$4,450 (2.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Fastbond | Magic Alpha | S$1,723 | S$7,114 (4.1x) | S$9,248 (5.4x) | S$2,264 (1.3x) | S$4,268 (2.5x) | S$4,462 (2.6x) | S$2,325 (1.3x) | S$2,113 (1.2x) | S$930 (0.5x) |
| Llanowar Elves [Showcase Fractured] #439 | Magic Foundations | S$1,062 | S$3,931 (3.7x) | S$5,111 (4.8x) | S$3,145 (3.0x) | S$2,359 (2.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Shivan Dragon | Magic Beta | S$1,918 | S$6,948 (3.6x) | S$9,033 (4.7x) | S$5,559 (2.9x) | S$4,169 (2.2x) | S$6,935 (3.6x) | S$4,406 (2.3x) | S$4,005 (2.1x) | S$2,779 (1.4x) |
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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 |
If you buy a S$100 raw card and it grades PSA 8 instead of PSA 10, check the PSA/BGS 8–8.5 column — you need that value to exceed your cost plus fees.
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 |
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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, Cloud, Midgar Mercenary #1 (Magic Promo) at S$47 raw has the highest PSA 10 multiple in the $30–$50 tier at 164.9x.
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.
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Prices sourced from PriceCharting with SGD conversion. Data as of May 01, 2026. Market prices change daily — always verify current prices before making grading decisions.
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