Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade by Budget (SGD $30–$2,000) — May 2026
Updated May 16, 2026 · 3,939 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 3,939 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 | Sol Ring #284 | Magic Lord of the Rings Commander | S$2 | S$2,024 | 907.8x |
| SGD $30–$50 | Cloud, Midgar Mercenary #1 | Magic Promo | S$50 | S$7,054 | 141.2x |
| SGD $50–$100 | Tetsuo Umezawa | Magic Legends | S$84 | S$7,871 | 93.7x |
| SGD $100–$300 | Gandalf The White [Serialized] #732 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$135 | S$16,740 | 124.0x |
| SGD $300–$500 | Aerith Gainsborough [Regional Championship] #4 | Magic Final Fantasy | S$338 | S$12,674 | 37.6x |
| SGD $500–$800 | Bad Moon | Magic Alpha | S$508 | S$5,666 | 11.2x |
| SGD $800–$1,000 | Chrome Mox #9 | Magic Kaladesh Inventions | S$843 | S$6,750 | 8.0x |
| SGD $1,000–$2,000 | Tifa Lockhart [MagicFest] #2 | Magic Final Fantasy | S$1,983 | S$16,335 | 8.2x |
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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 3,939 eligible cards: 17.9x
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Under SGD $30 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#under-sgd-30}
Top pick: Sol Ring #284 (Magic Lord of the Rings Commander) at S$2 raw → S$2,024 PSA 10 (907.8x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 672.8x.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sol Ring #284 | Magic Lord of the Rings Commander | S$2 | S$2,024 (907.8x) | S$2,631 (1179.9x) | S$1,620 (726.5x) | S$1,215 (544.8x) | S$668 (299.7x) | S$608 (272.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Forest [Foil] #281 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$4 | S$3,358 (905.1x) | S$4,366 (1176.8x) | S$2,686 (724.1x) | S$135 (36.4x) | S$132 (35.7x) | S$120 (32.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Trostani, Three Whispers #322 | Magic Murders at Karlov Manor | S$2 | S$1,889 (803.7x) | S$2,456 (1045.0x) | S$1,511 (642.8x) | S$1,133 (482.0x) | S$604 (257.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Volcanic Eruption | Magic Unlimited | S$11 | S$7,634 (708.8x) | S$9,925 (921.6x) | S$6,107 (567.1x) | S$4,581 (425.3x) | S$342 (31.7x) | S$310 (28.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Ms. Bumbleflower [Borderless Foil] #3 | Magic Bloomburrow Commander | S$3 | S$2,076 (669.6x) | S$1,688 (544.4x) | S$1,660 (535.6x) | S$1,246 (402.0x) | S$61 (19.6x) | S$55 (17.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Hazoret the Fervent #136 | Magic Amonkhet | S$1 | S$828 (613.0x) | S$1,076 (797.0x) | S$662 (490.0x) | S$497 (368.0x) | S$147 (109.0x) | S$134 (99.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Copy Enchantment [Serialized] #312 | Magic Ravnica Remastered | S$3 | S$1,755 (581.1x) | S$2,282 (755.5x) | S$1,404 (464.9x) | S$1,053 (348.7x) | S$223 (73.8x) | S$202 (67.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Y'shtola, Night's Blessed #7 | Magic Final Fantasy Commander | S$2 | S$862 (529.0x) | S$2,599 (1594.7x) | S$690 (423.2x) | S$517 (317.2x) | S$845 (518.5x) | S$829 (508.9x) | 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$551 (408.0x) | S$413 (306.0x) | S$19 (14.0x) | S$17 (12.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Illusions of Grandeur | Magic Ice Age | S$22 | S$10,799 (500.2x) | S$14,039 (650.2x) | S$8,639 (400.1x) | S$6,479 (300.1x) | S$111 (5.1x) | S$57 (2.6x) | 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$50 raw → S$7,054 PSA 10 (141.2x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 62.2x.
| 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 #1 | Magic Promo | S$50 | S$7,054 (141.2x) | S$9,171 (183.6x) | S$5,643 (113.0x) | S$4,232 (84.7x) | S$89 (1.8x) | S$81 (1.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Paralyze | Magic Alpha | S$34 | S$2,619 (77.6x) | S$3,405 (100.9x) | S$2,095 (62.1x) | S$1,571 (46.6x) | S$154 (4.6x) | S$139 (4.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Burrowing | Magic Alpha | S$47 | S$3,375 (72.2x) | S$4,388 (93.9x) | S$551 (11.8x) | S$2,025 (43.3x) | S$792 (16.9x) | S$171 (3.7x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Breeding Pool [Serialized] #399 | Magic Ravnica Remastered | S$35 | S$2,288 (65.2x) | S$2,975 (84.8x) | S$1,831 (52.2x) | S$1,373 (39.1x) | S$1,628 (46.4x) | S$1,480 (42.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Mons's Goblin Raiders | Magic Alpha | S$38 | S$2,022 (53.6x) | S$2,628 (69.6x) | S$1,617 (42.8x) | S$1,214 (32.1x) | S$147 (3.9x) | S$134 (3.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Spiteful Banditry [Serialized] #738 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$43 | S$2,205 (51.0x) | S$2,866 (66.3x) | S$1,763 (40.8x) | S$1,323 (30.6x) | S$416 (9.6x) | S$378 (8.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Sacred Foundry [Serialized] #409 | Magic Ravnica Remastered | S$38 | S$1,822 (48.3x) | S$2,369 (62.8x) | S$1,458 (38.6x) | S$1,094 (29.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Spell Blast | Magic Alpha | S$31 | S$1,233 (40.4x) | S$1,602 (52.5x) | S$170 (5.6x) | S$740 (24.2x) | S$634 (20.8x) | S$155 (5.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Psychic Venom | Magic Alpha | S$36 | S$1,350 (37.2x) | S$1,755 (48.4x) | S$1,080 (29.8x) | S$810 (22.3x) | S$113 (3.1x) | S$103 (2.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Mesa Pegasus | Magic Alpha | S$34 | S$1,221 (35.5x) | S$1,588 (46.1x) | S$150 (4.4x) | S$733 (21.3x) | S$200 (5.8x) | S$182 (5.3x) | 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$7,871 PSA 10 (93.7x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 49.9x.
| 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$7,871 (93.7x) | S$10,232 (121.8x) | S$6,296 (75.0x) | S$4,722 (56.2x) | S$340 (4.1x) | 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 (91.6x) | S$8,072 (119.1x) | S$4,968 (73.3x) | 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$69 | S$3,375 (49.0x) | S$4,388 (63.7x) | S$2,700 (39.2x) | S$2,025 (29.4x) | S$295 (4.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Terror | Magic Alpha | S$66 | S$2,973 (44.9x) | S$3,865 (58.4x) | S$658 (9.9x) | S$1,783 (26.9x) | S$547 (8.3x) | S$243 (3.7x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Morgul-Knife [Foil] #353 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$84 | S$3,680 (43.6x) | S$4,784 (56.7x) | S$2,944 (34.9x) | S$75 (0.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Tsunami | Magic Alpha | S$94 | S$3,908 (41.7x) | S$5,081 (54.2x) | S$3,127 (33.3x) | S$2,345 (25.0x) | S$3,830 (40.8x) | S$364 (3.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Hallowed Fountain [Serialized] #404 | Magic Ravnica Remastered | S$51 | S$2,092 (41.1x) | S$2,720 (53.4x) | S$1,674 (32.8x) | S$1,256 (24.6x) | S$817 (16.0x) | S$742 (14.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Deathgrip | Magic Alpha | S$51 | S$1,755 (34.2x) | S$2,282 (44.5x) | S$1,404 (27.4x) | S$1,053 (20.5x) | S$1,170 (22.8x) | S$199 (3.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Grizzly Bears | Magic Alpha | S$56 | S$1,782 (31.8x) | S$2,317 (41.3x) | S$1,426 (25.4x) | S$1,069 (19.1x) | S$1,747 (31.1x) | S$139 (2.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| The Watcher in the Water [Serialized] #734 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$68 | S$1,856 (27.5x) | S$13,427 (198.9x) | S$1,485 (22.0x) | S$1,114 (16.5x) | S$1,820 (27.0x) | S$176 (2.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
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$135 raw → S$16,740 PSA 10 (124.0x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 35.4x.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gandalf The White [Serialized] #732 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$135 | S$16,740 (124.0x) | S$21,762 (161.2x) | S$13,392 (99.2x) | 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$107 | S$5,973 (56.0x) | S$7,765 (72.8x) | S$4,779 (44.8x) | S$3,584 (33.6x) | S$331 (3.1x) | S$301 (2.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Web | Magic Alpha | S$271 | S$10,125 (37.4x) | S$13,162 (48.6x) | S$8,100 (29.9x) | S$6,075 (22.4x) | 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$117 | S$3,105 (26.6x) | S$4,036 (34.6x) | S$2,484 (21.3x) | S$1,863 (16.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Stomping Ground [Foil] #165 | Magic Guildpact | S$139 | S$3,213 (23.2x) | S$4,177 (30.1x) | S$849 (6.1x) | S$1,928 (13.9x) | S$371 (2.7x) | S$337 (2.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Singing Tree | Magic Arabian Nights | S$117 | S$2,292 (19.6x) | S$2,979 (25.5x) | S$1,833 (15.7x) | S$1,376 (11.8x) | S$882 (7.5x) | S$277 (2.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Jade Monolith | Magic Beta | S$104 | S$2,025 (19.5x) | S$2,632 (25.3x) | S$1,620 (15.6x) | S$1,215 (11.7x) | S$475 (4.6x) | S$432 (4.2x) | 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$1,764 (11.9x) | S$311 (2.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Tinker [Foil] | Magic Urzas Legacy | S$131 | S$2,025 (15.4x) | S$2,632 (20.1x) | S$1,620 (12.3x) | S$1,215 (9.3x) | S$148 (1.1x) | S$135 (1.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Power Surge | Magic Beta | S$111 | S$1,620 (14.6x) | S$2,106 (19.0x) | S$1,296 (11.7x) | S$972 (8.8x) | S$1,148 (10.3x) | S$230 (2.1x) | 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$338 raw → S$12,674 PSA 10 (37.6x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 15.5x.
| 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 |
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| Aerith Gainsborough [Regional Championship] #4 | Magic Final Fantasy | S$338 | S$12,674 (37.6x) | S$16,475 (48.8x) | S$10,138 (30.0x) | 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$327 | S$10,125 (30.9x) | S$13,162 (40.2x) | S$8,100 (24.7x) | S$6,075 (18.6x) | S$560 (1.7x) | S$509 (1.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Rhystic Study [Foil] #45 | Magic Prophecy | S$402 | S$6,075 (15.1x) | S$7,898 (19.6x) | S$4,860 (12.1x) | S$3,645 (9.1x) | S$522 (1.3x) | S$474 (1.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Lightning Bolt | Magic Alpha | S$427 | S$5,983 (14.0x) | S$7,777 (18.2x) | S$1,352 (3.2x) | S$3,590 (8.4x) | S$2,423 (5.7x) | S$1,464 (3.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Ali from Cairo | Magic Arabian Nights | S$315 | S$4,050 (12.9x) | S$5,265 (16.7x) | S$3,181 (10.1x) | S$2,430 (7.7x) | S$2,160 (6.9x) | S$879 (2.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Force of Nature | Magic Beta | S$409 | S$3,934 (9.6x) | S$5,114 (12.5x) | S$958 (2.3x) | S$2,360 (5.8x) | S$2,228 (5.4x) | S$1,496 (3.7x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| The Hive | Magic Alpha | S$377 | S$3,442 (9.1x) | S$4,475 (11.9x) | S$2,754 (7.3x) | S$2,066 (5.5x) | S$2,113 (5.6x) | S$1,488 (3.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Lightning Greaves | Magic Kaladesh Inventions | S$310 | S$2,700 (8.7x) | S$3,510 (11.3x) | S$2,160 (7.0x) | S$1,620 (5.2x) | S$756 (2.4x) | S$404 (1.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Demonic Hordes | Magic Beta | S$315 | S$2,730 (8.7x) | S$3,549 (11.3x) | S$824 (2.6x) | S$1,638 (5.2x) | S$1,220 (3.9x) | S$742 (2.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Will-o'-the-Wisp | Magic Beta | S$402 | S$3,375 (8.4x) | S$4,388 (10.9x) | S$2,700 (6.7x) | 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$508 raw → S$5,666 PSA 10 (11.2x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 7.3x.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Moon | Magic Alpha | S$508 | S$5,666 (11.2x) | S$7,366 (14.5x) | S$2,141 (4.2x) | S$3,399 (6.7x) | S$5,553 (10.9x) | S$5,557 (10.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Nether Shadow | Magic Alpha | S$539 | S$5,738 (10.6x) | S$7,459 (13.8x) | S$4,590 (8.5x) | S$3,442 (6.4x) | S$2,768 (5.1x) | S$2,516 (4.7x) | 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$3,763 (6.2x) | S$1,420 (2.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Drop of Honey | Magic Arabian Nights | S$544 | S$4,121 (7.6x) | S$5,358 (9.8x) | S$3,297 (6.1x) | S$2,473 (4.5x) | S$4,039 (7.4x) | S$938 (1.7x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Savannah | Magic Unlimited | S$639 | S$4,035 (6.3x) | S$5,246 (8.2x) | S$3,228 (5.1x) | S$2,421 (3.8x) | S$3,954 (6.2x) | S$1,172 (1.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Guardian Beast | Magic Arabian Nights | S$605 | S$3,780 (6.2x) | S$4,914 (8.1x) | S$1,713 (2.8x) | S$2,268 (3.7x) | S$2,490 (4.1x) | S$1,103 (1.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Royal Assassin | Magic Beta | S$718 | S$4,455 (6.2x) | S$5,792 (8.1x) | S$3,564 (5.0x) | S$2,673 (3.7x) | S$1,550 (2.2x) | S$1,409 (2.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Mox Jet #263 | Magic Collector's Edition | S$776 | 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) |
| Shivan Dragon [Foil] #218 | Magic 7th Edition | S$761 | S$3,982 (5.2x) | S$5,177 (6.8x) | S$4,050 (5.3x) | S$2,390 (3.1x) | S$1,958 (2.6x) | S$971 (1.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| All Hallow's Eve | Magic Legends | S$519 | S$2,548 (4.9x) | S$3,313 (6.4x) | S$1,188 (2.3x) | S$1,530 (2.9x) | S$1,520 (2.9x) | S$795 (1.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
SGD $800–$1,000 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-800-1000}
Top pick: Chrome Mox #9 (Magic Kaladesh Inventions) at S$843 raw → S$6,750 PSA 10 (8.0x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 4.6x.
| 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$843 | S$6,750 (8.0x) | S$8,775 (10.4x) | S$5,400 (6.4x) | S$4,050 (4.8x) | S$980 (1.2x) | S$891 (1.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Ankh of Mishra | Magic Alpha | S$907 | S$7,024 (7.7x) | S$9,131 (10.1x) | S$5,619 (6.2x) | S$4,215 (4.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Wrath of God | Magic Beta | S$804 | S$5,400 (6.7x) | S$7,020 (8.7x) | S$4,320 (5.4x) | S$3,240 (4.0x) | S$2,070 (2.6x) | S$1,756 (2.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Braingeyser | Magic Beta | S$852 | S$3,375 (4.0x) | S$4,388 (5.2x) | S$1,217 (1.4x) | S$2,025 (2.4x) | S$2,071 (2.4x) | S$1,660 (1.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Llanowar Elves [Showcase Fractured] #439 | Magic Foundations | S$988 | S$3,578 (3.6x) | S$4,651 (4.7x) | S$2,862 (2.9x) | S$2,146 (2.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Badlands | Magic Unlimited | S$836 | S$3,004 (3.6x) | S$3,906 (4.7x) | S$2,295 (2.7x) | S$1,802 (2.2x) | S$2,228 (2.7x) | S$1,170 (1.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Steam Vents [Serialized] #412 | Magic Ravnica Remastered | S$896 | S$2,997 (3.3x) | S$3,896 (4.3x) | S$2,398 (2.7x) | S$1,798 (2.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| City of Brass | Magic Arabian Nights | S$831 | S$2,721 (3.3x) | S$3,537 (4.3x) | S$1,494 (1.8x) | S$1,632 (2.0x) | S$2,666 (3.2x) | S$1,181 (1.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Savannah Lions | Magic Beta | S$999 | S$3,126 (3.1x) | S$4,064 (4.1x) | S$2,502 (2.5x) | S$1,875 (1.9x) | S$1,782 (1.8x) | S$1,620 (1.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Volcanic Island #291 | Magic Revised | S$948 | S$2,667 (2.8x) | S$3,467 (3.7x) | S$1,420 (1.5x) | S$1,600 (1.7x) | S$1,469 (1.5x) | S$1,060 (1.1x) | 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: Tifa Lockhart [MagicFest] #2 (Magic Final Fantasy) at S$1,983 raw → S$16,335 PSA 10 (8.2x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 5.7x.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tifa Lockhart [MagicFest] #2 | Magic Final Fantasy | S$1,983 | S$16,335 (8.2x) | S$21,236 (10.7x) | S$13,068 (6.6x) | S$9,801 (4.9x) | S$7,290 (3.7x) | S$4,117 (2.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Demonic Tutor | Magic Alpha | S$1,229 | S$8,791 (7.2x) | S$11,429 (9.3x) | S$7,034 (5.7x) | S$5,274 (4.3x) | S$2,676 (2.2x) | S$2,433 (2.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Lord of the Pit | Magic Alpha | S$1,041 | S$6,886 (6.6x) | S$8,952 (8.6x) | S$5,509 (5.3x) | S$4,132 (4.0x) | S$6,215 (6.0x) | S$2,025 (1.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Elvish Archers | Magic Alpha | S$1,002 | S$6,447 (6.4x) | S$8,381 (8.4x) | S$5,158 (5.1x) | S$3,868 (3.9x) | S$1,274 (1.3x) | S$1,158 (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$6,480 (4.8x) | S$4,860 (3.6x) | S$7,425 (5.5x) | S$6,750 (5.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Underground Sea | Magic Unlimited | S$1,426 | S$8,234 (5.8x) | S$10,704 (7.5x) | S$6,587 (4.6x) | S$4,940 (3.5x) | S$3,869 (2.7x) | S$2,381 (1.7x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Green Dragon Inn [Serialized] #395 | Magic Lord of the Rings Commander | S$1,468 | S$6,750 (4.6x) | S$8,775 (6.0x) | S$5,400 (3.7x) | S$4,050 (2.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Savannah Lions | Magic Alpha | S$1,694 | S$7,561 (4.5x) | S$9,829 (5.8x) | S$6,049 (3.6x) | S$4,537 (2.7x) | S$4,481 (2.6x) | S$4,073 (2.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Fastbond | Magic Alpha | S$1,570 | S$6,474 (4.1x) | S$8,416 (5.4x) | S$2,060 (1.3x) | S$3,884 (2.5x) | S$4,061 (2.6x) | S$2,113 (1.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Shivan Dragon | Magic Beta | S$1,743 | S$6,331 (3.6x) | S$8,230 (4.7x) | S$5,065 (2.9x) | S$3,799 (2.2x) | S$6,311 (3.6x) | S$4,010 (2.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
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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$50 raw has the highest PSA 10 multiple in the $30–$50 tier at 141.2x.
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 16, 2026. Market prices change daily — always verify current prices before making grading decisions.
Find live prices, pop report estimates, and full grading ROI analysis at tcgTalk Price Comparison.