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Guides›Grading Guides›Grading · 2026

Best Magic Cards to Grade by Budget (SGD $20–$2,000) — 2026

Find the best Magic: The Gathering cards to grade for maximum profit. Ranked by PSA 10 multiple across 9 SGD budget tiers — top cards per tier with full grading condition breakdowns.

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By tcgtalk
Apr 2026· 10 min read
Best Magic Cards to Grade by Budget (SGD $20–$2,000) — 2026
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Overview

Avg PSA 10 Multiple
12.4x
Eligible Cards
351
Budget Tiers
9
Top Cards Per Tier
50

Each tier shows the top 50 Magic: The Gathering cards ranked by PSA 10 multiple (PSA 10 price ÷ raw price). Alpha, Beta, Collector's Edition, and serialized modern cards dominate the highest multiples. Grading fees (~S$32–S$64 depending on service tier) are not included; factor these in before submitting.

How to read the table: Raw Price = what you pay for an ungraded copy in Singapore. PSA 10x = how many times your money back if the card grades Gem Mint. Alpha and Beta cards regularly achieve 10–100x due to the rarity of high-grade copies.

Under SGD $30 — Top 50 Magic Cards to Grade

Top pick: Island #286 (Magic 30th Anniversary) at S$1 raw → S$41 PSA 10 (41.0x). Average PSA 10 multiple across the top 50 cards: 31.5x

#CardSetRaw (SGD)PSA 10PSA 10xBGS 10CGC 10SGC 10PSA 9
1Island #286Magic 30th AnniversaryS$1S$4141.0xS$52S$24S$24N/A
2Vana'diel Adventurers [Foil] #30Magic Final Fantasy Through the AgesS$1S$3838.0xS$50S$23S$23S$32
3Possession Engine [First Place Foil] #438Magic AetherdriftS$1S$3838.0xS$50S$23S$23N/A
4Far Fortune, End Boss [First Place Foil] #480Magic AetherdriftS$1S$3838.0xS$50S$23S$23N/A
5Torgal, A Fine Hound [Borderless] #345Magic Final FantasyS$1S$3737.0xS$49S$22S$22S$6
6Liliana, the Last Hope #93Magic Eldritch MoonS$1S$3737.0xS$49S$22S$22N/A
7Mountain #279Magic Lord of the RingsS$1S$3434.0xS$44S$20S$20N/A
8Disintegrate #434Magic 30th AnniversaryS$2S$6633.0xS$86S$40S$40S$12
9Braska's Final Aeon [Signature] #39Magic Final Fantasy Art SeriesS$2S$6633.0xS$86S$40S$40N/A
10Steal Artifact #81Magic 30th AnniversaryS$1S$3333.0xS$44S$20S$20N/A
11Feather, Radiant Arbiter [Extended Art] #313Magic Murders at Karlov Manor CommanderS$1S$3333.0xS$44S$20S$20N/A
12Plains #285Magic 30th AnniversaryS$1S$3333.0xS$44S$20S$20N/A
13Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms #139Magic Final FantasyS$1S$3333.0xS$44S$20S$20N/A
14Magmatic Hellkite [Foil] #111Magic Tarkir: DragonstormS$2S$6532.5xS$84S$40S$40N/A
15AtogMagic AntiquitiesS$4S$12832.0xS$166S$154S$77S$49
16The Second Doctor [Foil] #761Magic Doctor WhoS$2S$6432.0xS$83S$38S$38N/A
17Hill GiantMagic UnlimitedS$1S$3232.0xS$42S$28S$19S$27
18The Spirit Oasis [Foil] #72Magic Avatar: The Last AirbenderS$2S$6432.0xS$83S$38S$38N/A
19Elspeth, Sun's Champion #97Magic Bloomburrow CommanderS$1S$3232.0xS$42S$19S$19N/A
20Mana SeveranceMagic TempestS$6S$19131.8xS$248S$114S$114N/A
21Mahamoti Djinn #66Magic RevisedS$5S$15831.6xS$205S$95S$95S$53
22Martyrs of KorlisMagic AntiquitiesS$7S$21931.3xS$285S$132S$132S$59
23Apple of Eden, Isu Relic [Foil] #70Magic Assassin's CreedS$1S$3131.0xS$40S$18S$18N/A
24Decimate [Borderless] #444Magic Dominaria RemasteredS$1S$3131.0xS$41S$19S$19N/A
25Serendib Efreet #79Magic RevisedS$5S$15430.8xS$200S$41S$27S$51
26Cryptic Command #48Magic Iconic MastersS$9S$27530.6xS$358S$165S$165S$12
27Ironroot TreefolkMagic BetaS$6S$18230.3xS$168S$100S$109S$43
28The Scarab God [Foil] #145Magic Hour of DevastationS$21S$63430.2xS$824S$380S$380S$386
29Lotus Bloom [Foil]Magic Time SpiralS$17S$51230.1xS$666S$307S$307S$51
30Triple Triad [Borderless Foil] #340Magic Final FantasyS$3S$9030.0xS$116S$54S$54N/A
31Koth, Fire of Resistance #138Magic Phyrexia: All Will Be OneS$1S$3030.0xS$38S$18S$18N/A
32Prompto Argentum [Borderless Surge Foil] #532Magic Final FantasyS$3S$9030.0xS$116S$54S$35S$22
33DesertMagic Arabian NightsS$14S$41929.9xS$545S$287S$252S$114
34Blue WardMagic BetaS$13S$38429.5xS$499S$230S$230S$104
35Psionic Sliver #621Magic Secret Lair DropS$2S$5929.5xS$77S$36S$36N/A
36RebirthMagic LegendsS$10S$29429.4xS$383S$177S$177S$28
37Blue Elemental BlastMagic UnlimitedS$6S$17629.3xS$229S$106S$106S$35
38Jaya BallardMagic Mythic EditionS$7S$20529.3xS$266S$123S$123N/A
39CamouflageMagic BetaS$22S$64029.1xS$832S$384S$384S$91
40Urza's AvengerMagic AntiquitiesS$17S$49429.1xS$643S$297S$297S$65
41Swamp [Foil] #289Magic Avatar: The Last AirbenderS$2S$5829.0xS$76S$51S$35N/A
42Sonic The Hedgehog [Foil] #2087Magic Secret Lair DropS$5S$14529.0xS$188S$77S$87S$96
43Lost Isle Calling #444Magic Lord of the RingsS$1S$2929.0xS$37S$22S$18S$7
44Restoration Angel [Borderless] #299Magic Innistrad RemasteredS$2S$5829.0xS$74S$35S$35N/A
45Inspiring Call [Foil] #310Magic Final Fantasy CommanderS$2S$5829.0xS$74S$35S$35S$38
46Fulminator MageMagic Double MastersS$1S$2929.0xS$37S$18S$18S$2
47Solemn Simulacrum [Foil]Magic Core Set 2021S$1S$2929.0xS$37S$18S$18S$23
48Yuna's Whistle [Extended Art Foil] #126Magic Final Fantasy CommanderS$1S$2929.0xS$37S$18S$18N/A
49Spell BlastMagic BetaS$10S$28828.8xS$375S$59S$173S$45
50HeartstoneMagic StrongholdS$4S$11528.8xS$150S$69S$69S$13

SGD $30–$50 — Top 50 Magic Cards to Grade

Top pick: Green Ward (Magic Alpha) at S$35 raw → S$1,005 PSA 10 (28.7x). Average PSA 10 multiple across the top 50 cards: 18.2x

#CardSetRaw (SGD)PSA 10PSA 10xBGS 10CGC 10SGC 10PSA 9
1Green WardMagic AlphaS$35S$1,00528.7xS$1,307S$603S$603S$168
2Temple Garden [Retro Frame Foil] #414Magic Ravnica RemasteredS$38S$1,08828.6xS$1,414S$653S$653N/A
3WanderlustMagic AlphaS$44S$1,24228.2xS$1,614S$338S$745S$132
4Stomping Ground [Retro Frame Foil] #413Magic Ravnica RemasteredS$41S$1,15228.1xS$1,498S$691S$691N/A
5Healing SalveMagic AlphaS$30S$83627.9xS$1,087S$178S$502S$145
6Psychic VenomMagic AlphaS$49S$1,28026.1xS$1,664S$768S$768S$101
7Bottle of SuleimanMagic Arabian NightsS$32S$83326.0xS$1,083S$444S$499S$113
8Abu Ja'farMagic Arabian NightsS$33S$85125.8xS$1,107S$511S$511S$134
9Storm of Saruman [Borderless Poster] #733Magic Lord of the RingsS$39S$96024.6xS$1,248S$576S$576S$288
10PlainsMagic AlphaS$40S$95223.8xS$1,238S$267S$571S$126
11Junun EfreetMagic Arabian NightsS$44S$1,03423.5xS$1,344S$486S$621S$131
12Shanodin DryadsMagic AlphaS$31S$72423.4xS$941S$434S$434S$119
13Animate DeadMagic UnlimitedS$33S$76823.3xS$998S$461S$461S$113
14Fire ElementalMagic BetaS$33S$76823.3xS$998S$145S$461S$251
15SindbadMagic Arabian NightsS$36S$79922.2xS$1,038S$479S$479S$85
16Dancing ScimitarMagic Arabian NightsS$36S$76221.2xS$991S$187S$457S$217
17Forest #AMagic AlphaS$37S$77120.8xS$1,002S$478S$462S$114
18Jandor's RingMagic Arabian NightsS$32S$63419.8xS$824S$380S$380S$99
19Sandals of AbdallahMagic Arabian NightsS$35S$66218.9xS$860S$397S$397S$122
20Liu Bei, Lord of ShuMagic Portal Three KingdomsS$44S$83218.9xS$1,082S$499S$499S$119
21Drudge SkeletonsMagic AlphaS$46S$85718.6xS$1,115S$330S$515S$192
22The WretchedMagic LegendsS$35S$63918.3xS$831S$97S$383S$77
23Jandor's SaddlebagsMagic Arabian NightsS$41S$74518.2xS$968S$168S$447S$134
24Vesuvan Doppelganger #88Magic Collector's EditionS$40S$70417.6xS$915S$218S$422S$189
25Atraxa, Praetors' Voice [Serialized] #163Magic Multiverse LegendsS$41S$69717.0xS$905S$419S$419N/A
26Super Shredder [Borderless] #217Magic Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesS$38S$64016.8xS$832S$384S$384S$46
27Liliana of the Veil [Foil] #104Magic Ultimate MastersS$34S$56016.5xS$728S$335S$335N/A
28PestilenceMagic BetaS$32S$51216.0xS$666S$72S$307S$78
29Aladdin's RingMagic Arabian NightsS$44S$70216.0xS$913S$212S$421S$192
30Maze of IthMagic The DarkS$34S$52815.5xS$687S$403S$317S$100
31Doomsday [Foil] #88Magic Masters 25S$50S$76815.4xS$998S$461S$461S$256
32Granite GargoyleMagic UnlimitedS$34S$51215.1xS$666S$45S$307S$230
33OublietteMagic Arabian NightsS$38S$56414.8xS$733S$226S$339S$77
34Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness #298Magic March of the MachineS$41S$60814.8xS$791S$365S$365N/A
35Liliana, the Last Hope (Textured Foil) #573Magic Double Masters 2022S$37S$52414.2xS$681S$315S$315S$119
36Nettling ImpMagic BetaS$36S$48013.3xS$625S$288S$288S$114
37Terra Branford #5Magic Final Fantasy Through the AgesS$33S$43513.2xS$566S$261S$261S$37
38PreacherMagic The DarkS$34S$44813.2xS$582S$159S$269S$83
39Emrakul, the Aeons Torn [Foil]Magic Ultimate MastersS$35S$44812.8xS$582S$269S$269N/A
40Mysterious Stranger #862Magic FalloutS$30S$38412.8xS$499S$230S$230S$64
41Force of NatureMagic UnlimitedS$49S$62712.8xS$815S$376S$376S$268
42Golgothian SylexMagic AntiquitiesS$31S$38812.5xS$504S$233S$233S$72
43Lotus PetalMagic TempestS$33S$39411.9xS$512S$160S$236S$82
44Liliana, Dreadhorde General [Foil] #419Magic FoundationsS$39S$46411.9xS$603S$279S$279N/A
45Lord of Atlantis #62Magic 30th AnniversaryS$34S$40311.9xS$524S$242S$242N/A
46Jace, Wielder of Mysteries #506Magic Secret Lair DropS$36S$42511.8xS$553S$255S$255S$54
47Tormod's CryptMagic The DarkS$34S$40011.8xS$520S$239S$239S$31
48Opposition Agent [Foil] #19Magic Marvel Spider-Man: Marvel UniverseS$44S$51211.6xS$666S$307S$307S$54
49Helm of ObedienceMagic AlliancesS$30S$34211.4xS$444S$192S$205S$71
50Jovial EvilMagic LegendsS$35S$39011.1xS$508S$234S$234S$80

SGD $50–$100 — Top 50 Magic Cards to Grade

Top pick: Grizzly Bears (Magic Alpha) at S$55 raw → S$1,609 PSA 10 (29.3x). Average PSA 10 multiple across the top 50 cards: 15.2x

#CardSetRaw (SGD)PSA 10PSA 10xBGS 10CGC 10SGC 10PSA 9
1Grizzly BearsMagic AlphaS$55S$1,60929.3xS$2,092S$965S$965S$139
2TerrorMagic AlphaS$60S$1,68928.1xS$2,195S$625S$1,014S$247
3TwiddleMagic AlphaS$54S$1,46327.1xS$1,902S$538S$878S$160
4Morgul-Knife [Foil] #353Magic Lord of the RingsS$84S$2,21826.4xS$2,883S$1,331S$71S$108
5Anduril, Flame of the West [Serialized] #746Magic Lord of the RingsS$90S$2,28425.4xS$2,968S$3,101S$1,370S$82
6Unholy StrengthMagic AlphaS$56S$1,40425.1xS$1,825S$475S$842S$220
7IslandMagic AlphaS$65S$1,40321.6xS$1,824S$1,098S$842S$208
8SwampMagic AlphaS$52S$1,10121.2xS$1,431S$226S$660S$147
9Jade MonolithMagic BetaS$95S$1,92020.2xS$2,496S$1,152S$1,152S$283
10Forest [B]Magic AlphaS$52S$1,03419.9xS$1,344S$195S$621S$88
11Island [B]Magic AlphaS$72S$1,34418.7xS$4,658S$324S$806S$166
12Doctor Doom [Borderless Foil] #365Magic Marvel Super HeroesS$52S$96018.5xS$1,248S$128S$576N/A
13Glasses of UrzaMagic BetaS$52S$96018.5xS$1,248S$576S$576S$154
14Swamp [B]Magic AlphaS$55S$1,01118.4xS$1,315S$352S$607S$97
15Craw WurmMagic AlphaS$79S$1,40017.7xS$1,820S$791S$840S$221
16Blue Elemental BlastMagic AlphaS$82S$1,44417.6xS$1,876S$442S$867S$132
17Blue WardMagic AlphaS$59S$1,00517.0xS$1,307S$603S$603S$205
18MountainMagic AlphaS$56S$93416.7xS$1,215S$307S$561S$128
19Lord of AtlantisMagic UnlimitedS$51S$78015.3xS$1,014S$467S$467S$134
20Wild GrowthMagic AlphaS$80S$1,21215.2xS$1,576S$400S$727S$178
21Ring of Ma'rufMagic Arabian NightsS$99S$1,36813.8xS$1,778S$325S$820S$192
22Sorceress QueenMagic Arabian NightsS$95S$1,28013.5xS$1,664S$624S$768S$240
23Instill EnergyMagic BetaS$57S$76813.5xS$998S$461S$461S$95
24Mind's Eye #18Magic Kaladesh InventionsS$69S$89613.0xS$1,165S$538S$538S$128
25Gaea's AvengerMagic AntiquitiesS$57S$73612.9xS$957S$205S$442S$118
26Ydwen EfreetMagic Arabian NightsS$83S$1,05712.7xS$1,375S$376S$635S$179
27Air ElementalMagic BetaS$51S$64612.7xS$840S$388S$388S$102
28Nazgul [Foil] #333Magic Lord of the RingsS$52S$64012.3xS$832S$384S$384S$115
29Arid Mesa #109Magic Special GuestsS$62S$74712.0xS$972S$448S$448S$520
30Hangarback WalkerMagic Kaladesh InventionsS$86S$1,02411.9xS$1,331S$614S$614N/A
31Yuna, Grand Summoner [Borderless Foil] #1Magic GatewayS$54S$64011.9xS$832S$384S$384N/A
32Goblin KingMagic UnlimitedS$56S$64011.4xS$832S$384S$384S$236
33Stone-Throwing DevilsMagic Arabian NightsS$98S$1,10311.3xS$1,434S$662S$662S$331
34Lin Sivvi, Defiant Hero [Foil]Magic NemesisS$86S$96011.2xS$1,248S$576S$576N/A
35Khabal GhoulMagic Arabian NightsS$94S$1,04811.1xS$1,362S$376S$628S$310
36Wrath of God #46Magic Collector's EditionS$52S$57511.1xS$748S$159S$344S$516
37Aladdin's LampMagic Arabian NightsS$54S$59711.1xS$776S$358S$358S$175
38ThoughtlaceMagic BetaS$93S$1,02411.0xS$1,331S$614S$614S$188
39BlessingMagic BetaS$94S$1,02410.9xS$1,331S$640S$614S$329
40AladdinMagic Arabian NightsS$99S$1,07510.9xS$1,398S$645S$645S$147
41Nicol Bolas, the Ravager // Nicol Bolas, the Arisen #1158Magic Secret Lair DropS$51S$54410.7xS$708S$326S$326S$218
42Lord of the PitMagic UnlimitedS$58S$60110.4xS$782S$491S$361S$134
43Sol RingMagic UnlimitedS$75S$76910.3xS$1,000S$337S$462S$283
44Booster PackMagic Ice AgeS$61S$61510.1xS$800S$369S$369S$401
45Warp ArtifactMagic BetaS$97S$9609.9xS$1,248S$576S$576S$226
46Force of WillMagic AlliancesS$74S$7309.9xS$950S$317S$438S$146
47Cascade BluffsMagic Zendikar ExpeditionsS$65S$6409.8xS$832S$384S$384N/A
48Captain America, Super-Soldier [Borderless] #387Magic Marvel Super HeroesS$80S$7819.8xS$1,015S$468S$468N/A
49Mana Crypt #17Magic Special GuestsS$70S$6709.6xS$872S$402S$402S$256
50Kobold OverlordMagic LegendsS$67S$6399.5xS$831S$109S$383S$80

SGD $100–$300 — Top 50 Magic Cards to Grade

Top pick: Stomping Ground [Foil] #165 (Magic Guildpact) at S$131 raw → S$3,046 PSA 10 (23.3x). Average PSA 10 multiple across the top 50 cards: 10.3x

#CardSetRaw (SGD)PSA 10PSA 10xBGS 10CGC 10SGC 10PSA 9
1Stomping Ground [Foil] #165Magic GuildpactS$131S$3,04623.3xS$3,960S$261S$1,828S$320
2EarthbindMagic AlphaS$195S$3,41717.5xS$4,442S$717S$2,051S$291
3Singing TreeMagic Arabian NightsS$130S$2,17416.7xS$2,826S$1,304S$1,304S$287
4Old Man of the SeaMagic Arabian NightsS$226S$3,62716.0xS$4,714S$704S$2,176S$452
5Palantir Of Orthanc [Showcase Foil] #698Magic Lord of the RingsS$109S$1,67615.4xS$2,179S$1,005S$1,005N/A
6Tinker [Foil]Magic Urzas LegacyS$137S$1,92014.0xS$2,496S$1,152S$1,152S$338
7King SuleimanMagic Arabian NightsS$125S$1,70913.7xS$2,222S$608S$1,025S$234
8Power SurgeMagic BetaS$114S$1,53613.5xS$1,997S$922S$922S$218
9Black KnightMagic BetaS$151S$1,92012.7xS$2,496S$371S$1,152S$225
10Chalice of the VoidMagic Kaladesh InventionsS$198S$2,42612.3xS$3,154S$1,455S$1,455N/A
11Covetous Dragon [Foil] #80Magic Urzas DestinyS$179S$2,17612.2xS$2,829S$653S$1,306S$480
12Elvish ArchersMagic BetaS$266S$3,20012.0xS$4,160S$1,920S$1,920S$373
13Island SanctuaryMagic BetaS$168S$1,92011.4xS$2,496S$1,152S$1,152S$360
14Sword of Body and MindMagic Kaladesh InventionsS$169S$1,92011.4xS$2,496S$1,152S$1,152N/A
15Mishra's FactoryMagic AntiquitiesS$114S$1,27011.1xS$1,651S$595S$763S$260
16Engineered ExplosivesMagic Kaladesh InventionsS$139S$1,53611.1xS$1,997S$922S$922S$160
17Radagast the Brown [Borderless Poster Foil] #740Magic Lord of the RingsS$157S$1,72811.0xS$2,246S$1,037S$1,037S$192
18Chromatic LanternMagic Kaladesh InventionsS$141S$1,53610.9xS$1,997S$922S$922S$131
19Icy ManipulatorMagic UnlimitedS$128S$1,38510.8xS$1,801S$378S$831S$275
20DeathlaceMagic AlphaS$233S$2,49610.7xS$3,245S$1,498S$1,498S$471
21Palantir of Orthanc [Borderless Poster Foil] #749Magic Lord of the RingsS$183S$1,92010.5xS$2,496S$128S$1,152S$308
22Champion's Helm #7Magic Kaladesh InventionsS$101S$1,02410.1xS$1,331S$614S$614S$76
23Ifh-Biff EfreetMagic Arabian NightsS$193S$1,9209.9xS$2,496S$351S$1,152S$352
24Cursed LandMagic AlphaS$117S$1,1529.8xS$1,498S$691S$691S$260
25Helm of ChatzukMagic BetaS$118S$1,1079.4xS$1,440S$664S$664S$340
26Mana ShortMagic BetaS$244S$2,2409.2xS$2,912S$1,344S$1,344S$292
27Zombie MasterMagic BetaS$228S$2,0649.1xS$2,683S$1,239S$1,239S$448
28Illusionary MaskMagic UnlimitedS$167S$1,4698.8xS$1,910S$882S$882S$268
29Granite GargoyleMagic BetaS$293S$2,5608.7xS$3,328S$1,536S$1,536S$475
30Red Elemental BlastMagic AlphaS$181S$1,5818.7xS$2,056S$431S$948S$256
31Pirate ShipMagic BetaS$123S$1,0678.7xS$1,386S$640S$640N/A
32Animate WallMagic BetaS$115S$9908.6xS$1,286S$594S$594S$210
33WebMagic BetaS$124S$1,0248.3xS$1,331S$614S$614S$159
34Sleight of MindMagic BetaS$156S$1,2808.2xS$1,664S$768S$768S$700
35Contract from BelowMagic BetaS$257S$2,0568.0xS$2,673S$1,234S$1,234S$343
36Sculpting SteelMagic Kaladesh InventionsS$128S$1,0248.0xS$1,331S$614S$614N/A
37Mount Doom [Borderless Poster] #750Magic Lord of the RingsS$160S$1,2187.6xS$1,583S$295S$134S$381
38Angus MackenzieMagic LegendsS$214S$1,6217.6xS$2,108S$973S$973S$327
39Living LandsMagic BetaS$136S$1,0247.5xS$1,331S$226S$614S$371
40Mana CryptMagic PromoS$174S$1,2947.4xS$1,682S$777S$777S$259
41Volcanic EruptionMagic BetaS$115S$8457.3xS$1,098S$507S$507S$226
42Roc of Kher RidgesMagic BetaS$201S$1,4587.3xS$1,896S$876S$876S$333
43Arwen, Mortal Queen [Borderless Poster Foil] #742Magic Lord of the RingsS$151S$1,0887.2xS$1,414S$152S$653S$141
44Demonic AttorneyMagic BetaS$214S$1,5367.2xS$1,997S$922S$922S$922
45Stay with Me #31Magic Final Fantasy Through the AgesS$129S$9117.1xS$890S$128S$547S$127
46Metalworker #135Magic Urzas DestinyS$227S$1,5857.0xS$2,060S$544S$951S$227
47Sword of Light and ShadowMagic Kaladesh InventionsS$140S$9767.0xS$1,268S$585S$585N/A
48Golgari Grave-Troll [Serialized] #348Magic Ravnica RemasteredS$111S$7686.9xS$998S$461S$461S$640
49Arwen, Mortal Queen [Borderless Poster] #742Magic Lord of the RingsS$115S$7946.9xS$1,033S$102S$192S$259
50ChaoslaceMagic AlphaS$292S$2,0166.9xS$2,621S$1,210S$1,210S$433

SGD $300–$500 — Top 50 Magic Cards to Grade

Top pick: Rhystic Study [Foil] #45 (Magic Prophecy) at S$497 raw → S$5,760 PSA 10 (11.6x). Average PSA 10 multiple across the top 50 cards: 5.4x

#CardSetRaw (SGD)PSA 10PSA 10xBGS 10CGC 10SGC 10PSA 9
1Rhystic Study [Foil] #45Magic ProphecyS$497S$5,76011.6xS$7,488S$3,456S$3,456S$488
2Lightning BoltMagic AlphaS$480S$5,44411.3xS$7,077S$1,281S$3,267S$1,462
3Serra AngelMagic BetaS$335S$3,2649.7xS$4,243S$1,190S$1,958S$1,050
4Ali from CairoMagic Arabian NightsS$410S$3,8409.4xS$4,992S$1,727S$2,304S$652
5The HiveMagic AlphaS$350S$3,2649.3xS$4,243S$1,958S$1,958S$1,411
6Roc of Kher RidgesMagic AlphaS$396S$3,5849.1xS$4,659S$2,150S$2,150S$950
7Blaze of GloryMagic AlphaS$319S$2,7208.5xS$3,537S$1,632S$1,632S$645
8BlessingMagic AlphaS$336S$2,8498.5xS$3,704S$1,710S$1,710S$1,040
9Will-o'-the-WispMagic BetaS$381S$3,2008.4xS$4,160S$1,920S$1,920S$512
10Lightning GreavesMagic Kaladesh InventionsS$314S$2,5608.2xS$3,328S$1,536S$1,536S$383
11Demonic HordesMagic BetaS$359S$2,5887.2xS$3,365S$781S$1,553S$935
12Sliver QueenMagic StrongholdS$316S$2,1486.8xS$2,793S$1,024S$1,289S$449
13Ice StormMagic AlphaS$335S$2,2726.8xS$2,954S$1,363S$1,363S$384
14Blood Crypt [Serialized] #397Magic Ravnica RemasteredS$403S$2,6936.7xS$3,501S$1,615S$1,615S$1,563
15Lord of the PitMagic BetaS$472S$2,9426.2xS$3,825S$1,959S$1,765S$806
16City in a BottleMagic Arabian NightsS$498S$3,0626.1xS$3,981S$1,837S$1,837S$651
17Yawgmoth's Will #171Magic Urzas SagaS$310S$1,8986.1xS$2,468S$448S$1,139S$358
18Lord of AtlantisMagic BetaS$340S$2,0486.0xS$2,662S$1,229S$1,229S$670
19ShahrazadMagic Arabian NightsS$477S$2,7985.9xS$3,638S$2,400S$1,679S$716
20Force of NatureMagic BetaS$336S$1,9645.8xS$2,554S$909S$1,179S$1,418
21Illusionary MaskMagic BetaS$458S$2,5485.6xS$3,313S$1,530S$1,530S$608
22Verduran EnchantressMagic BetaS$410S$2,2215.4xS$2,888S$1,332S$1,332S$507
23Mana FlareMagic BetaS$401S$2,1285.3xS$2,766S$520S$1,276S$464
24The One Ring [Extended Art Foil] #380Magic Lord of the RingsS$309S$1,5425.0xS$2,006S$768S$925S$1,285
25RighteousnessMagic AlphaS$324S$1,6004.9xS$2,080S$960S$960N/A
26Goblin KingMagic BetaS$494S$2,1534.4xS$2,799S$1,292S$1,292S$862
27Raging RiverMagic BetaS$331S$1,4404.4xS$1,873S$864S$864S$512
28Mirror UniverseMagic LegendsS$389S$1,6004.1xS$2,080S$1,152S$960S$538
29ManabarbsMagic AlphaS$369S$1,4724.0xS$1,914S$883S$883S$996
30Sword of Feast and FamineMagic Kaladesh InventionsS$480S$1,9044.0xS$2,476S$1,142S$1,142S$251
31Spectacular Spider-Man [Borderless] #239Magic Marvel Spider-ManS$318S$1,2503.9xS$1,624S$750S$750S$461
32Grim Monolith #126Magic Urzas LegacyS$499S$1,9103.8xS$2,483S$1,280S$1,146S$643
33Timber WolvesMagic AlphaS$373S$1,4223.8xS$1,848S$860S$854S$928
34Cresting Mosasaurus [Borderless Emblem] #28Magic Jurassic WorldS$320S$1,1963.7xS$1,554S$717S$717N/A
35Dwarven Sol Ring #409Magic Lord of the Rings CommanderS$318S$1,1783.7xS$1,531S$707S$707S$701
36The One Ring [Surge Foil] #791Magic Lord of the RingsS$343S$1,2553.7xS$1,632S$753S$753S$511
37Grim Giganotosaurus [Borderless Emblem] #36Magic Jurassic WorldS$424S$1,5463.6xS$2,010S$928S$928S$416
38Animate DeadMagic BetaS$375S$1,3603.6xS$1,768S$568S$817S$634
39Heroes in a Half Shell [Borderless] #96Magic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles CommanderS$381S$1,2803.4xS$1,664S$768S$768S$411
40Wheel of Fortune #185Magic RevisedS$403S$1,3313.3xS$1,731S$939S$799S$539
41Mount Doom [Borderless Poster Foil] #750Magic Lord of the RingsS$474S$1,5363.2xS$1,997S$922S$922S$211
42Plateau #284Magic RevisedS$367S$1,1793.2xS$1,533S$1,024S$708S$495
43Leonardo, the Balance [Borderless] #83Magic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles CommanderS$369S$1,1203.0xS$1,457S$640S$672S$410
44Natural SelectionMagic BetaS$343S$1,0233.0xS$1,330S$613S$613S$538
45Emry, Lurker of the Loch [Serialized] #139Magic Multiverse LegendsS$346S$1,0243.0xS$1,331S$614S$614N/A
46BerserkMagic BetaS$384S$1,1333.0xS$1,473S$680S$680S$602
47Savannah #285Magic RevisedS$385S$1,0522.7xS$1,367S$1,136S$631S$543
48Doubling Season [Showcase] #428Magic FoundationsS$333S$9012.7xS$1,171S$230S$540S$751
49Tundra #577Magic 30th AnniversaryS$339S$8902.6xS$1,157S$393S$534N/A
50Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur [Serialized] #141Magic Multiverse LegendsS$415S$1,0882.6xS$1,414S$653S$653N/A

SGD $500–$800 — Top 50 Magic Cards to Grade

Top pick: Nether Shadow (Magic Alpha) at S$554 raw → S$5,440 PSA 10 (9.8x). Average PSA 10 multiple across the top 50 cards: 3.1x

#CardSetRaw (SGD)PSA 10PSA 10xBGS 10CGC 10SGC 10PSA 9
1Nether ShadowMagic AlphaS$554S$5,4409.8xS$7,072S$3,264S$3,264S$2,385
2MeekstoneMagic AlphaS$575S$5,1929.0xS$6,749S$1,171S$3,116S$1,478
3Bad MoonMagic AlphaS$635S$5,6899.0xS$7,396S$2,030S$3,414S$5,268
4Drop of HoneyMagic Arabian NightsS$579S$3,9236.8xS$5,100S$2,354S$2,354S$1,063
5SavannahMagic UnlimitedS$568S$3,8276.7xS$4,975S$2,296S$2,296S$1,178
6Guardian BeastMagic Arabian NightsS$580S$3,5846.2xS$4,659S$1,652S$2,150S$907
7Ankh of MishraMagic BetaS$508S$2,6375.2xS$3,428S$1,582S$1,582S$678
8Shivan Dragon [Foil] #218Magic 7th EditionS$734S$3,7765.1xS$4,909S$3,840S$2,266S$908
9ForkMagic BetaS$512S$2,4874.9xS$3,233S$1,492S$1,492S$1,001
10BraingeyserMagic BetaS$743S$3,2004.3xS$4,160S$1,154S$1,920S$1,574
11BadlandsMagic UnlimitedS$709S$2,9194.1xS$3,795S$2,176S$1,751S$1,482
12Academy Rector [Foil] #1Magic Urzas DestinyS$672S$2,6824.0xS$3,487S$1,609S$1,609S$1,296
13Diamond ValleyMagic Arabian NightsS$640S$2,4973.9xS$3,246S$1,600S$1,499S$1,132
14All Hallow's EveMagic LegendsS$627S$2,4163.9xS$3,141S$1,126S$1,450S$863
15Brainstorm [Foil] #61Magic Mercadian MasquesS$717S$2,5603.6xS$3,328S$1,536S$1,536S$817
16ForestMagic Summer EditionS$561S$1,9993.6xS$2,598S$1,199S$1,199S$791
17LichMagic BetaS$534S$1,8243.4xS$2,372S$1,094S$1,094S$751
18Ellie and Alan, Paleontologists [Borderless Emblem] #35Magic Jurassic WorldS$704S$2,2023.1xS$2,862S$1,321S$1,321N/A
19EurekaMagic LegendsS$604S$1,8883.1xS$2,455S$1,056S$1,133S$672
20Gauntlet of MightMagic UnlimitedS$617S$1,9203.1xS$2,496S$1,152S$1,152S$1,185
21Serendib EfreetMagic Arabian NightsS$669S$2,0553.1xS$2,673S$1,761S$1,234S$823
22Tropical IslandMagic RevisedS$627S$1,8252.9xS$2,372S$1,067S$1,094S$736
23The One Ring [Alternate Art Borderless] #748Magic Lord of the RingsS$715S$2,0482.9xS$2,662S$1,229S$1,229S$1,408
24Wheel of FortuneMagic UnlimitedS$598S$1,6642.8xS$2,163S$960S$998S$1,023
25Endurance Bobblehead [Serialized] #1059Magic FalloutS$623S$1,5782.5xS$2,052S$947S$947S$892
26Sacred Foundry [Serialized] #409Magic Ravnica RemasteredS$707S$1,7282.4xS$2,169S$1,037S$1,037N/A
27Invoke PrejudiceMagic LegendsS$625S$1,4722.4xS$1,914S$2,234S$883S$1,021
28Demonic TutorMagic BetaS$672S$1,5712.3xS$2,042S$2,464S$942S$1,390
29Tundra #289Magic RevisedS$579S$1,2192.1xS$1,585S$1,330S$731S$826
30Yorion, Sky Nomad [Serialized] #194Magic Multiverse LegendsS$576S$1,0781.9xS$1,402S$648S$648N/A
31Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER [Borderless Surge Foil] #210Magic Final Fantasy CommanderS$613S$1,0881.8xS$1,414S$1,472S$653S$285
32The Twelfth Doctor [Serialized] #563Magic Doctor WhoS$502S$8411.7xS$1,093S$504S$504S$468
33Mana Crypt #17DMagic Special GuestsS$769S$1,2801.7xS$9,600S$768S$768N/A
34Ugin, Eye of the Storms [Showcase] #409Magic Tarkir: DragonstormS$592S$9611.6xS$1,249S$577S$577N/A
35Serra's Sanctum #325Magic Urzas SagaS$589S$9181.6xS$1,193S$1,168S$550S$765
36Fire Lord Zuko [Borderless] #360Magic Avatar: The Last AirbenderS$697S$1,0841.6xS$1,409S$650S$650N/A
37Jace, the Mind Sculptor #93Magic Bloomburrow CommanderS$535S$8221.5xS$1,069S$494S$494N/A
38Stay with Me [Foil] #31Magic Final Fantasy Through the AgesS$578S$8821.5xS$1,147S$529S$529S$243
39Spectacular Spider-Man [Borderless] #235Magic Marvel Spider-ManS$617S$9341.5xS$1,213S$561S$561S$493
40Katara, the Fearless [Borderless] #361Magic Avatar: The Last AirbenderS$732S$1,0751.5xS$1,920S$645S$645N/A
41Time Walk #83Magic 30th AnniversaryS$613S$8961.5xS$1,165S$538S$538S$461
42Baylen, the Haymaker #345Magic BloomburrowS$531S$7671.4xS$997S$307S$460N/A
43Mox Opal [Extended Art Foil]Magic Double MastersS$510S$6761.3xS$878S$406S$406S$563
44Utvara Hellkite [Serialized] #342Magic Ravnica RemasteredS$534S$7071.3xS$919S$424S$424S$698
45Smothering Tithe [Borderless Foil] #67Magic Wilds of Eldraine Enchanting TalesS$547S$7191.3xS$936S$431S$431N/A
46Lutri, the Spellchaser [Serialized] #182Magic Multiverse LegendsS$640S$8321.3xS$1,082S$499S$499N/A
47Polluted Delta #17Magic Zendikar ExpeditionsS$558S$7101.3xS$924S$426S$426S$666
48Scalding Tarn [Dragonscale Foil] #117Magic Special GuestsS$565S$7171.3xS$932S$430S$430N/A
49Optimus Prime, Hero [Foil] #27Magic TransformersS$528S$6401.2xS$832S$768S$384N/A
50Mox Pearl #260Magic 30th AnniversaryS$576S$6621.1xS$860S$397S$397N/A

SGD $800–$1,000 — Top 50 Magic Cards to Grade

Top pick: Demonic Tutor (Magic Alpha) at S$966 raw → S$8,335 PSA 10 (8.6x). Average PSA 10 multiple across the top 15 cards: 3.9x

#CardSetRaw (SGD)PSA 10PSA 10xBGS 10CGC 10SGC 10PSA 9
1Demonic TutorMagic AlphaS$966S$8,3358.6xS$10,836S$5,001S$5,001S$2,594
2Ankh of MishraMagic AlphaS$861S$6,6607.7xS$8,658S$3,996S$3,996N/A
3Lord of AtlantisMagic AlphaS$922S$7,0407.6xS$9,152S$4,224S$4,224S$1,913
4Elvish ArchersMagic AlphaS$979S$6,1166.2xS$7,950S$3,670S$3,670S$1,211
5Wrath of GodMagic BetaS$885S$4,9255.6xS$6,403S$2,956S$2,956S$1,613
6Royal AssassinMagic BetaS$834S$4,2245.1xS$5,491S$2,534S$2,534S$1,336
7Savannah LionsMagic BetaS$910S$3,0263.3xS$3,935S$1,816S$1,816S$1,423
8ScrublandMagic UnlimitedS$809S$2,3102.9xS$3,003S$1,386S$1,386S$940
9Krenko, Mob Boss [Serialized] #335Magic Ravnica RemasteredS$874S$2,0502.3xS$2,665S$1,230S$1,230N/A
10Granite GargoyleMagic AlphaS$945S$1,9662.1xS$2,556S$1,180S$1,180S$1,902
11Strength Bobblehead [Serialized] #1057Magic FalloutS$948S$1,8411.9xS$2,394S$1,105S$1,105S$1,088
12Anima - Grief [Rainbow Foil] #7006Magic Secret Lair DropS$952S$1,4501.5xS$1,885S$870S$870N/A
13Barrow-Downs [Serialized] #388Magic Lord of the Rings CommanderS$825S$1,0881.3xS$1,414S$653S$653N/A
14Aang, Swift Savior [Borderless] #359Magic Avatar: The Last AirbenderS$835S$1,0881.3xS$1,414S$653S$653N/A
15Mary Read And Anne Bonny [Serialized] #120Magic Assassin's CreedS$803S$1,0041.3xS$1,306S$603S$603S$896

SGD $1,000–$2,000 — Top 50 Magic Cards to Grade

Top pick: Lord of the Pit (Magic Alpha) at S$1,046 raw → S$6,529 PSA 10 (6.2x). Average PSA 10 multiple across the top 25 cards: 2.6x

#CardSetRaw (SGD)PSA 10PSA 10xBGS 10CGC 10SGC 10PSA 9
1Lord of the PitMagic AlphaS$1,046S$6,5296.2xS$8,488S$3,918S$3,918S$1,920
2Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer [Serialized] #151Magic Multiverse LegendsS$1,272S$7,6806.0xS$9,984S$4,608S$4,608S$6,400
3Chrome Mox #9Magic Kaladesh InventionsS$1,096S$6,4005.8xS$8,320S$3,840S$3,840S$822
4FastbondMagic AlphaS$1,248S$6,1394.9xS$7,981S$3,684S$3,684S$1,983
5Savannah LionsMagic AlphaS$1,569S$7,1694.6xS$9,320S$4,302S$4,302S$3,862
6Raging RiverMagic AlphaS$1,140S$4,2283.7xS$5,496S$2,537S$2,537S$2,336
7BalanceMagic AlphaS$1,495S$4,5383.0xS$5,900S$2,723S$2,723S$3,781
8City of BrassMagic Arabian NightsS$1,011S$2,5792.6xS$3,354S$1,681S$1,548S$1,211
9Yawgmoth's WillMagic Judge GiftS$1,320S$2,9592.2xS$3,848S$1,775S$1,775S$2,467
10Volcanic Island #291Magic RevisedS$1,024S$2,2532.2xS$2,929S$1,518S$1,352S$1,171
11Indominus Rex, Alpha [Borderless Emblem] #39Magic Jurassic WorldS$1,472S$3,1742.2xS$4,127S$1,905S$1,905N/A
12Watery Grave [Serialized] #415Magic Ravnica RemasteredS$1,589S$3,2002.0xS$4,160S$1,920S$1,920N/A
13Ravenous Tyrannosaurus [Borderless Emblem] #43Magic Jurassic WorldS$1,265S$2,5472.0xS$3,311S$576S$1,528N/A
14Intelligence Bobblehead [Serialized] #1061Magic FalloutS$1,007S$1,9201.9xS$2,496S$1,152S$1,152S$970
15Mox DiamondMagic StrongholdS$1,216S$2,0711.7xS$5,216S$1,499S$1,243S$1,779
16Gaea's Cradle #321Magic Urzas SagaS$1,792S$2,9751.7xS$3,867S$2,022S$1,784S$2,479
17Mana Vault #17Magic Kaladesh InventionsS$1,536S$2,5341.6xS$3,295S$498S$1,521S$2,112
18Cyclonic Rift [Serialized] #313Magic Ravnica RemasteredS$1,221S$1,9521.6xS$2,537S$973S$1,171S$1,184
19Breeding Pool [Serialized] #399Magic Ravnica RemasteredS$1,450S$2,2821.6xS$2,966S$1,370S$1,370S$1,403
20Underground Sea #290Magic RevisedS$1,087S$1,6641.5xS$2,163S$1,247S$998S$1,471
21Lotus Petal #15Magic Kaladesh InventionsS$1,313S$1,9201.5xS$2,496S$1,152S$1,152S$1,600
22Tifa Lockhart [Las Vegas MagicCon] #2Magic PromoS$1,796S$2,4471.4xS$3,182S$1,468S$1,468N/A
23Luck Bobblehead [Serialized] #1063Magic FalloutS$1,496S$2,0361.4xS$2,646S$1,408S$1,221S$1,306
24Ms. Bumbleflower #103Magic Bloomburrow CommanderS$1,987S$2,2401.1xS$2,288S$1,344S$1,344N/A
25Hallowed Fountain [Serialized] #404Magic Ravnica RemasteredS$1,930S$1,9841.0xS$2,579S$1,190S$1,190S$704

SGD $2,000+ — Top 50 Magic Cards to Grade

Top pick: Bazaar of Baghdad (Magic Arabian Nights) at S$2,292 raw → S$10,962 PSA 10 (4.8x). Average PSA 10 multiple across the top 11 cards: 2.4x

#CardSetRaw (SGD)PSA 10PSA 10xBGS 10CGC 10SGC 10PSA 9
1Bazaar of BaghdadMagic Arabian NightsS$2,292S$10,9624.8xS$14,250S$5,760S$6,577S$3,129
2Juzam DjinnMagic Arabian NightsS$2,126S$9,9844.7xS$12,979S$7,103S$5,990S$3,275
3The Mind Stone [Borderless] #386Magic Marvel Super HeroesS$2,080S$5,7512.8xS$7,476S$3,451S$3,451S$2,688
4Shivan DragonMagic BetaS$2,384S$6,0932.6xS$7,921S$3,656S$3,656S$3,802
5Booster PackMagic Arabian NightsS$3,246S$6,7392.1xS$8,760S$4,044S$4,044S$5,119
6Donatello, Mutant Mechanic [Signature] #302Magic Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesS$3,009S$5,7601.9xS$7,488S$3,456S$3,456S$3,043
7Raphael, Ninja Destroyer [Signature] #303Magic Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesS$3,200S$6,0781.9xS$7,901S$3,647S$3,647S$2,977
8Leonardo, Sewer Samurai [Signature] #301Magic Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesS$3,728S$6,4001.7xS$8,320S$3,840S$3,840N/A
9Michelangelo, Improviser [Signature] #304Magic Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesS$3,200S$5,3121.7xS$6,906S$3,187S$3,187S$2,560
10Sol Ring #24Magic Kaladesh InventionsS$2,080S$3,2801.6xS$4,264S$1,229S$1,969S$1,744
11Steam Vents [Serialized] #412Magic Ravnica RemasteredS$2,560S$2,8421.1xS$3,694S$1,705S$1,705N/A

Grading Service Comparison

PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator)

Pros:

  • Highest market recognition for Magic globally and in Singapore
  • Strongest resale values for vintage Alpha/Beta and Reserved List cards
  • Most liquid on eBay internationally — dominant platform for high-end Magic
  • Clear 1–10 grading scale widely understood by buyers

Cons:

  • Longer turnaround times (3–6 months)
  • Higher cost per card ($25–50 USD)
  • No sub-grades for centering/corners

Avg Cost: $25–50 USD   Turnaround: 3–6 months   Best For: Alpha/Beta power, Reserved List duals, high-value serialized cards

BGS (Beckett Grading Services)

Pros:

  • Sub-grades (centering, corners, edges, surface) — valuable for vintage condition tracking
  • Premium Black Label 10 for mathematically perfect copies
  • Strong BGS ROI premiums on select serialized and showcase foil cards

Cons:

  • Smaller Magic buyer pool than PSA in Singapore
  • Higher grading standards — harder to achieve 10 on vintage cards
  • Less liquid for mid-range Magic cards locally

Avg Cost: $30–60 USD   Turnaround: 2–4 months   Best For: Near-perfect condition Alpha cards, serialized showcase foils targeting Black Label

CGC (Certified Guaranty Company)

Pros:

  • Most affordable grading option ($15–25 USD)
  • Fastest turnaround times
  • Good quality control and consistency
  • Growing market acceptance for modern cards

Cons:

  • Lower market premiums than PSA or BGS for Magic
  • Limited recognition in Southeast Asian Magic markets
  • Smallest buyer pool among the three major services

Avg Cost: $15–25 USD   Turnaround: 1–3 months   Best For: Budget grading, modern sets where PSA premium is minimal

When to Grade Your Cards

Grade These Cards

  • Alpha and Beta in Near-Mint Condition: Any Alpha/Beta worth S$100+ raw is a strong candidate — high-grade population is tiny
  • Collector's Edition / International Collector's Edition: Low PSA population, strong grading premium across the set
  • Serialized Modern Cards (Ravnica Remastered, LOTR, Final Fantasy): Numbered copies in near-mint show strong data premiums
  • Portal and Starter-Only Cards: Low print runs and few graded copies command extreme premiums
  • Showcase Foils from Premium Crossover Sets: LOTR, Final Fantasy, and Marvel crossover collector demand amplifies graded values

Don't Grade These Cards

  • Modern Staples with Wide Reprints: Thoughtseize, Force of Will (post-Eternal Masters) — too many raw copies for meaningful premium
  • Damaged or Played Cards: Any visible wear will result in PSA 6 or lower with minimal premium
  • Standard-Only Cards Under S$30 Raw: Standard sets rotate out — costs rarely justified unless it's a chase showcase foil
  • Non-English Cards Without Established PSA Markets: Japanese and other foreign Magic cards have much thinner graded buyer pools

Singapore Grading Considerations

Shipping and Logistics

  • Shipping Costs: Expect SGD $25–50 for secure international shipping to PSA (US) or BGS (US)
  • Insurance: Always insure high-value submissions — Magic cards are harder to replace after loss
  • Turnaround Time: Add 2–4 weeks each way for international transit; total timeline 4–9 months for economy tier
  • Submission Groups: Singapore TCG communities sometimes organise bulk PSA submissions — check local Facebook groups for cost-sharing

Local vs International Market

  • Sell internationally: The real market for graded Magic is eBay and international platforms — price to global buyers
  • PSA dominates for vintage: Singapore Magic collectors with Alpha/Beta strongly prefer PSA for security and resale
  • BGS Black Label opportunity: Near-perfect Alpha cards achieving Black Label 10 have sold for extraordinary premiums globally
  • Liquidity warning: Graded Magic has a smaller Singapore buyer pool than graded Pokemon — factor in longer hold times if selling locally

Use tcgTalk's price comparison tool to research current Magic card prices before submitting for grading.

Prices sourced from PriceCharting, converted to SGD at 1.28. Data updated weekly. Market prices change — always verify current prices before making grading decisions.

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