Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade by Budget (SGD $30–$2,000) — October 2026
Updated October 03, 2026 · 3,710 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 3,710 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 | Cryptic Command #48 | Magic Iconic Masters | S$9 | S$275 | 29.8x |
| SGD $30–$50 | Temple Garden [Retro Frame Foil] #414 | Magic Ravnica Remastered | S$38 | S$1,088 | 28.9x |
| SGD $50–$100 | Grizzly Bears | Magic Alpha | S$55 | S$1,609 | 29.5x |
| SGD $100–$300 | Stomping Ground [Foil] #165 | Magic Guildpact | S$131 | S$3,046 | 23.2x |
| SGD $300–$500 | Rhystic Study [Foil] #45 | Magic Prophecy | S$497 | S$5,760 | 11.6x |
| SGD $500–$800 | Nether Shadow | Magic Alpha | S$554 | S$5,440 | 9.8x |
| SGD $800–$1,000 | Demonic Tutor | Magic Alpha | S$966 | S$8,335 | 8.6x |
| SGD $1,000–$2,000 | Lord of the Pit | Magic Alpha | S$1,046 | S$6,529 | 6.2x |
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.
How these slab prices are sourced. PSA 10 is PriceCharting's recorded sale price. For most cards BGS 10, CGC 10 and SGC 10 are derived from the PSA 10 figure by a fixed multiplier rather than recorded independently — on the 2026-10-03 data BGS 10 is exactly 1.30× PSA 10 and CGC/SGC exactly 0.60× PSA 10 on 93–99% of rows. Treat them as estimates, not as four separate graders' market data.
Return multiples are capped at 30×. PriceCharting ships a tail of mis-keyed graded prices, and because this list ranks by multiple it would otherwise be composed almost entirely of them. Cards above 30×, or whose PSA 10 exceeds 20× the median for their own set, are excluded. Real cards above 30× exist and are excluded too — that is the cost of the filter.Average PSA 10 multiple across all 3,710 eligible cards: 7.8x
Under SGD $30 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#under-sgd-30}
Top pick: Cryptic Command #48 (Magic Iconic Masters) at S$9 raw → S$275 PSA 10 (29.8x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 29.7x.| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cryptic Command #48 | Magic Iconic Masters | S$9 | S$275 (29.8x) | S$358 (38.9x) | S$165 (17.9x) | S$165 (17.9x) | S$13 (1.4x) | S$12 (1.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Mahamoti Djinn #66 | Magic Revised | S$5 | S$158 (29.8x) | S$205 (38.6x) | S$95 (17.9x) | S$95 (17.9x) | S$155 (29.2x) | S$53 (9.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| The Scarab God [Foil] #145 | Magic Hour of Devastation | S$21 | S$634 (29.8x) | S$824 (38.7x) | S$380 (17.9x) | S$380 (17.9x) | S$425 (20.0x) | S$386 (18.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Mana Severance | Magic Tempest | S$6 | S$191 (29.8x) | S$248 (38.7x) | S$114 (17.8x) | S$114 (17.8x) | S$54 (8.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Liesa, Shroud of Dusk #286 | Magic Commander Legends | S$2 | S$57 (29.7x) | S$74 (38.5x) | S$35 (17.9x) | S$35 (17.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Urza's Avenger | Magic Antiquities | S$17 | S$494 (29.7x) | S$643 (38.6x) | S$297 (17.8x) | S$297 (17.8x) | S$132 (8.0x) | S$65 (3.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Martyrs of Korlis | Magic Antiquities | S$7 | S$219 (29.6x) | S$285 (38.6x) | S$132 (17.8x) | S$132 (17.8x) | S$147 (19.9x) | S$59 (8.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Lotus Bloom [Foil] | Magic Time Spiral | S$17 | S$512 (29.6x) | S$666 (38.5x) | S$307 (17.8x) | S$307 (17.8x) | S$56 (3.3x) | S$51 (3.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Obsessive Pursuit [Showcase] #340 | Magic Avatar: The Last Airbender | S$2 | S$51 (29.6x) | S$67 (38.5x) | S$31 (17.8x) | S$31 (17.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Heartstone | Magic Stronghold | S$4 | S$115 (29.5x) | S$150 (38.4x) | S$69 (17.7x) | S$69 (17.7x) | S$15 (3.9x) | S$13 (3.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
SGD $30–$50 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-30-50}
Top pick: Temple Garden [Retro Frame Foil] #414 (Magic Ravnica Remastered) at S$38 raw → S$1,088 PSA 10 (28.9x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 26.9x.| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Garden [Retro Frame Foil] #414 | Magic Ravnica Remastered | S$38 | S$1,088 (28.9x) | S$1,414 (37.6x) | S$653 (17.3x) | S$653 (17.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Green Ward | Magic Alpha | S$35 | S$1,005 (28.5x) | S$1,307 (37.1x) | S$603 (17.1x) | S$603 (17.1x) | S$184 (5.2x) | S$168 (4.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Stomping Ground [Retro Frame Foil] #413 | Magic Ravnica Remastered | S$41 | S$1,152 (28.3x) | S$1,498 (36.8x) | S$691 (17.0x) | S$691 (17.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Wanderlust | Magic Alpha | S$44 | S$1,242 (28.1x) | S$1,614 (36.6x) | S$338 (7.6x) | S$745 (16.9x) | S$304 (6.9x) | S$132 (3.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Healing Salve | Magic Alpha | S$30 | S$836 (27.7x) | S$1,087 (36.0x) | S$178 (5.9x) | S$502 (16.6x) | S$819 (27.2x) | S$145 (4.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Psychic Venom | Magic Alpha | S$49 | S$1,280 (26.3x) | S$1,664 (34.2x) | S$768 (15.8x) | S$768 (15.8x) | S$111 (2.3x) | S$101 (2.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Bottle of Suleiman | Magic Arabian Nights | S$32 | S$833 (26.1x) | S$1,083 (34.0x) | S$444 (13.9x) | S$499 (15.7x) | S$363 (11.4x) | S$113 (3.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Abu Ja'far | Magic Arabian Nights | S$33 | S$851 (25.9x) | S$1,107 (33.7x) | S$511 (15.6x) | S$511 (15.6x) | S$279 (8.5x) | S$134 (4.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Storm of Saruman [Borderless Poster] #733 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$39 | S$960 (24.9x) | S$1,248 (32.4x) | S$576 (14.9x) | S$576 (14.9x) | S$317 (8.2x) | S$288 (7.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Plains | Magic Alpha | S$40 | S$952 (24.1x) | S$1,238 (31.3x) | S$267 (6.7x) | S$571 (14.4x) | S$508 (12.9x) | S$126 (3.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
SGD $50–$100 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-50-100}
Top pick: Grizzly Bears (Magic Alpha) at S$55 raw → S$1,609 PSA 10 (29.5x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 24.4x.| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzly Bears | Magic Alpha | S$55 | S$1,609 (29.5x) | S$2,092 (38.3x) | S$965 (17.7x) | S$965 (17.7x) | S$1,577 (28.9x) | S$139 (2.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Terror | Magic Alpha | S$60 | S$1,689 (28.1x) | S$2,195 (36.5x) | S$625 (10.4x) | S$1,014 (16.9x) | S$518 (8.6x) | S$247 (4.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Twiddle | Magic Alpha | S$54 | S$1,463 (26.9x) | S$1,902 (35.0x) | S$538 (9.9x) | S$878 (16.1x) | S$365 (6.7x) | S$160 (2.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Morgul-Knife [Foil] #353 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$84 | S$2,218 (26.2x) | S$2,883 (34.1x) | S$1,331 (15.8x) | S$71 (0.8x) | S$119 (1.4x) | S$108 (1.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Anduril, Flame of the West [Serialized] #746 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$90 | S$2,284 (25.5x) | S$2,968 (33.1x) | S$3,101 (34.6x) | S$1,370 (15.3x) | S$2,237 (25.0x) | S$82 (0.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Unholy Strength | Magic Alpha | S$56 | S$1,404 (25.1x) | S$1,825 (32.6x) | S$475 (8.5x) | S$842 (15.0x) | S$1,376 (24.6x) | S$220 (3.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Island | Magic Alpha | S$65 | S$1,403 (21.5x) | S$1,824 (28.0x) | S$1,098 (16.8x) | S$842 (12.9x) | S$448 (6.9x) | S$208 (3.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Swamp | Magic Alpha | S$52 | S$1,101 (21.2x) | S$1,431 (27.6x) | S$226 (4.4x) | S$660 (12.7x) | S$474 (9.1x) | S$147 (2.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Jade Monolith | Magic Beta | S$95 | S$1,920 (20.2x) | S$2,496 (26.2x) | S$1,152 (12.1x) | S$1,152 (12.1x) | S$311 (3.3x) | S$283 (3.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Forest [B] | Magic Alpha | S$52 | S$1,034 (19.8x) | S$1,344 (25.7x) | S$195 (3.7x) | S$621 (11.9x) | S$559 (10.7x) | S$88 (1.7x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
SGD $100–$300 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-100-300}
Top pick: Stomping Ground [Foil] #165 (Magic Guildpact) at S$131 raw → S$3,046 PSA 10 (23.2x). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stomping Ground [Foil] #165 | Magic Guildpact | S$131 | S$3,046 (23.2x) | S$3,960 (30.2x) | S$261 (2.0x) | S$1,828 (13.9x) | S$352 (2.7x) | S$320 (2.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Earthbind | Magic Alpha | S$195 | S$3,417 (17.5x) | S$4,442 (22.7x) | S$717 (3.7x) | S$2,051 (10.5x) | S$1,586 (8.1x) | S$291 (1.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Singing Tree | Magic Arabian Nights | S$130 | S$2,174 (16.8x) | S$2,826 (21.8x) | S$1,304 (10.1x) | S$1,304 (10.1x) | S$845 (6.5x) | S$287 (2.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Old Man of the Sea | Magic Arabian Nights | S$226 | S$3,627 (16.1x) | S$4,714 (20.9x) | S$704 (3.1x) | S$2,176 (9.6x) | S$844 (3.7x) | S$452 (2.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Palantir Of Orthanc [Showcase Foil] #698 | Magic Lord of the Rings | S$109 | S$1,676 (15.4x) | S$2,179 (20.0x) | S$1,005 (9.2x) | S$1,005 (9.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Tinker [Foil] | Magic Urzas Legacy | S$137 | S$1,920 (14.0x) | S$2,496 (18.2x) | S$1,152 (8.4x) | S$1,152 (8.4x) | S$371 (2.7x) | S$338 (2.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| King Suleiman | Magic Arabian Nights | S$125 | S$1,709 (13.7x) | S$2,222 (17.8x) | S$608 (4.9x) | S$1,025 (8.2x) | S$1,057 (8.5x) | S$234 (1.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Power Surge | Magic Beta | S$114 | S$1,536 (13.4x) | S$1,997 (17.5x) | S$922 (8.1x) | S$922 (8.1x) | S$1,088 (9.5x) | S$218 (1.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Black Knight | Magic Beta | S$151 | S$1,920 (12.7x) | S$2,496 (16.5x) | S$371 (2.5x) | S$1,152 (7.6x) | S$519 (3.4x) | S$225 (1.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Chalice of the Void | Magic Kaladesh Inventions | S$198 | S$2,426 (12.3x) | S$3,154 (16.0x) | S$1,455 (7.4x) | S$1,455 (7.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
SGD $300–$500 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-300-500}
Top pick: Rhystic Study [Foil] #45 (Magic Prophecy) at S$497 raw → S$5,760 PSA 10 (11.6x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 9.4x.| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhystic Study [Foil] #45 | Magic Prophecy | S$497 | S$5,760 (11.6x) | S$7,488 (15.1x) | S$3,456 (6.9x) | S$3,456 (6.9x) | S$536 (1.1x) | S$488 (1.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Lightning Bolt | Magic Alpha | S$480 | S$5,444 (11.3x) | S$7,077 (14.7x) | S$1,281 (2.7x) | S$3,267 (6.8x) | S$2,323 (4.8x) | S$1,462 (3.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Serra Angel | Magic Beta | S$335 | S$3,264 (9.8x) | S$4,243 (12.7x) | S$1,190 (3.6x) | S$1,958 (5.9x) | S$2,165 (6.5x) | S$1,050 (3.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Ali from Cairo | Magic Arabian Nights | S$410 | S$3,840 (9.4x) | S$4,992 (12.2x) | S$1,727 (4.2x) | S$2,304 (5.6x) | S$2,705 (6.6x) | S$652 (1.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| The Hive | Magic Alpha | S$350 | S$3,264 (9.3x) | S$4,243 (12.1x) | S$1,958 (5.6x) | S$1,958 (5.6x) | S$2,003 (5.7x) | S$1,411 (4.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Roc of Kher Ridges | Magic Alpha | S$396 | S$3,584 (9.0x) | S$4,659 (11.8x) | S$2,150 (5.4x) | S$2,150 (5.4x) | S$1,559 (3.9x) | S$950 (2.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Blaze of Glory | Magic Alpha | S$319 | S$2,720 (8.5x) | S$3,537 (11.1x) | S$1,632 (5.1x) | S$1,632 (5.1x) | S$709 (2.2x) | S$645 (2.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Blessing | Magic Alpha | S$336 | S$2,849 (8.5x) | S$3,704 (11.0x) | S$1,710 (5.1x) | S$1,710 (5.1x) | S$2,080 (6.2x) | S$1,040 (3.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Will-o'-the-Wisp | Magic Beta | S$381 | S$3,200 (8.4x) | S$4,160 (10.9x) | S$1,920 (5.0x) | S$1,920 (5.0x) | S$1,041 (2.7x) | S$512 (1.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Lightning Greaves | Magic Kaladesh Inventions | S$314 | S$2,560 (8.2x) | S$3,328 (10.6x) | S$1,536 (4.9x) | S$1,536 (4.9x) | S$717 (2.3x) | S$383 (1.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
SGD $500–$800 — Best Magic: The Gathering Cards to Grade {#sgd-500-800}
Top pick: Nether Shadow (Magic Alpha) at S$554 raw → S$5,440 PSA 10 (9.8x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 6.7x.| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Shadow | Magic Alpha | S$554 | S$5,440 (9.8x) | S$7,072 (12.8x) | S$3,264 (5.9x) | S$3,264 (5.9x) | S$2,624 (4.7x) | S$2,385 (4.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Meekstone | Magic Alpha | S$575 | S$5,192 (9.0x) | S$6,749 (11.7x) | S$1,171 (2.0x) | S$3,116 (5.4x) | S$3,582 (6.2x) | S$1,478 (2.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Bad Moon | Magic Alpha | S$635 | S$5,689 (9.0x) | S$7,396 (11.7x) | S$2,030 (3.2x) | S$3,414 (5.4x) | S$5,576 (8.8x) | S$5,268 (8.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Drop of Honey | Magic Arabian Nights | S$579 | S$3,923 (6.8x) | S$5,100 (8.8x) | S$2,354 (4.1x) | S$2,354 (4.1x) | S$3,844 (6.6x) | S$1,063 (1.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Savannah | Magic Unlimited | S$568 | S$3,827 (6.7x) | S$4,975 (8.8x) | S$2,296 (4.0x) | S$2,296 (4.0x) | S$3,750 (6.6x) | S$1,178 (2.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Guardian Beast | Magic Arabian Nights | S$580 | S$3,584 (6.2x) | S$4,659 (8.0x) | S$1,652 (2.8x) | S$2,150 (3.7x) | S$2,361 (4.1x) | S$907 (1.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Ankh of Mishra | Magic Beta | S$508 | S$2,637 (5.2x) | S$3,428 (6.7x) | S$1,582 (3.1x) | S$1,582 (3.1x) | S$846 (1.7x) | S$678 (1.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Shivan Dragon [Foil] #218 | Magic 7th Edition | S$734 | S$3,776 (5.1x) | S$4,909 (6.7x) | S$3,840 (5.2x) | S$2,266 (3.1x) | S$1,856 (2.5x) | S$908 (1.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Fork | Magic Beta | S$512 | S$2,487 (4.9x) | S$3,233 (6.3x) | S$1,492 (2.9x) | S$1,492 (2.9x) | S$2,249 (4.4x) | S$1,001 (2.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Braingeyser | Magic Beta | S$743 | S$3,200 (4.3x) | S$4,160 (5.6x) | S$1,154 (1.6x) | S$1,920 (2.6x) | S$1,964 (2.6x) | S$1,574 (2.1x) | 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$966 raw → S$8,335 PSA 10 (8.6x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 5.1x.| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demonic Tutor | Magic Alpha | S$966 | S$8,335 (8.6x) | S$10,836 (11.2x) | S$5,001 (5.2x) | S$5,001 (5.2x) | S$2,853 (3.0x) | S$2,594 (2.7x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Ankh of Mishra | Magic Alpha | S$861 | S$6,660 (7.7x) | S$8,658 (10.1x) | S$3,996 (4.6x) | S$3,996 (4.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Lord of Atlantis | Magic Alpha | S$922 | S$7,040 (7.6x) | S$9,152 (9.9x) | S$4,224 (4.6x) | S$4,224 (4.6x) | S$5,056 (5.5x) | S$1,913 (2.1x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Elvish Archers | Magic Alpha | S$979 | S$6,116 (6.2x) | S$7,950 (8.1x) | S$3,670 (3.7x) | S$3,670 (3.7x) | S$1,332 (1.4x) | S$1,211 (1.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Wrath of God | Magic Beta | S$885 | S$4,925 (5.6x) | S$6,403 (7.2x) | S$2,956 (3.3x) | S$2,956 (3.3x) | S$1,963 (2.2x) | S$1,613 (1.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Royal Assassin | Magic Beta | S$834 | S$4,224 (5.1x) | S$5,491 (6.6x) | S$2,534 (3.0x) | S$2,534 (3.0x) | S$1,469 (1.8x) | S$1,336 (1.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Savannah Lions | Magic Beta | S$910 | S$3,026 (3.3x) | S$3,935 (4.3x) | S$1,816 (2.0x) | S$1,816 (2.0x) | S$1,469 (1.6x) | S$1,423 (1.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Scrubland | Magic Unlimited | S$809 | S$2,310 (2.9x) | S$3,003 (3.7x) | S$1,386 (1.7x) | S$1,386 (1.7x) | S$2,010 (2.5x) | S$940 (1.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Krenko, Mob Boss [Serialized] #335 | Magic Ravnica Remastered | S$874 | S$2,050 (2.3x) | S$2,665 (3.1x) | S$1,230 (1.4x) | S$1,230 (1.4x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Granite Gargoyle | Magic Alpha | S$945 | S$1,966 (2.1x) | S$2,556 (2.7x) | S$1,180 (1.2x) | S$1,180 (1.2x) | S$1,926 (2.0x) | S$1,902 (2.0x) | 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$1,046 raw → S$6,529 PSA 10 (6.2x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 4.1x.| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord of the Pit | Magic Alpha | S$1,046 | S$6,529 (6.2x) | S$8,488 (8.1x) | S$3,918 (3.7x) | S$3,918 (3.7x) | S$6,399 (6.1x) | S$1,920 (1.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer [Serialized] #151 | Magic Multiverse Legends | S$1,272 | S$7,680 (6.0x) | S$9,984 (7.9x) | S$4,608 (3.6x) | S$4,608 (3.6x) | S$7,040 (5.5x) | S$6,400 (5.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Chrome Mox #9 | Magic Kaladesh Inventions | S$1,096 | S$6,400 (5.8x) | S$8,320 (7.6x) | S$3,840 (3.5x) | S$3,840 (3.5x) | S$1,204 (1.1x) | S$822 (0.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Fastbond | Magic Alpha | S$1,248 | S$6,139 (4.9x) | S$7,981 (6.4x) | S$3,684 (3.0x) | S$3,684 (3.0x) | S$4,614 (3.7x) | S$1,983 (1.6x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Savannah Lions | Magic Alpha | S$1,569 | S$7,169 (4.6x) | S$9,320 (5.9x) | S$4,302 (2.7x) | S$4,302 (2.7x) | S$4,248 (2.7x) | S$3,862 (2.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Raging River | Magic Alpha | S$1,140 | S$4,228 (3.7x) | S$5,496 (4.8x) | S$2,537 (2.2x) | S$2,537 (2.2x) | S$2,569 (2.3x) | S$2,336 (2.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Balance | Magic Alpha | S$1,495 | S$4,538 (3.0x) | S$5,900 (3.9x) | S$2,723 (1.8x) | S$2,723 (1.8x) | S$4,314 (2.9x) | S$3,781 (2.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| City of Brass | Magic Arabian Nights | S$1,011 | S$2,579 (2.6x) | S$3,354 (3.3x) | S$1,681 (1.7x) | S$1,548 (1.5x) | S$2,528 (2.5x) | S$1,211 (1.2x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Yawgmoth's Will | Magic Judge Gift | S$1,320 | S$2,959 (2.2x) | S$3,848 (2.9x) | S$1,775 (1.3x) | S$1,775 (1.3x) | S$2,714 (2.1x) | S$2,467 (1.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Volcanic Island #291 | Magic Revised | S$1,024 | S$2,253 (2.2x) | S$2,929 (2.9x) | S$1,518 (1.5x) | S$1,352 (1.3x) | S$1,774 (1.7x) | S$1,171 (1.1x) | 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 October 2026 data, Temple Garden [Retro Frame Foil] #414 (Magic Ravnica Remastered) at S$38 raw has the highest PSA 10 multiple in the $30–$50 tier at 28.9x.
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.
Prices sourced from PriceCharting with SGD conversion. Data as of October 03, 2026. Market prices change daily — always verify current prices before making grading decisions.
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