How to value Magic: The Gathering cards with your phone
- Open Sparrow Collect and point your camera at the item.
- The app identifies it and asks for the condition options that fit Magic: The Gathering cards.
- You get a low, mid and high value, with how many prices it rests on and which sources they came from.
Where the prices come from
Values for Magic: The Gathering cards are built from Scryfall card prices, plus eBay listings (the sources that delivered prices in the 30 days to 12 October 2026). Each value in the app shows the prices behind it, so you can see what it is based on instead of trusting a single number.
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Questions collectors ask
How much are my Magic: The Gathering cards worth?
MTG card values vary enormously — a Black Lotus can be worth six figures while most commons are pennies. Key value drivers: format legality (Standard, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander), foil vs. non-foil, set and print run, and condition. Scan any MTG card with Sparrow Collect for pricing from TCGplayer, Cardmarket, and eBay. The AI identifies the exact set, edition, and variant including extended art, showcase, and retro frames.
How do I tell if a sealed booster box has been resealed?
Check the wrap: factory-sealed boxes have tight, uniform shrink wrap with a clean seam (usually one line, no bubbles or wrinkles). Resealed boxes often have loose or wavy wrap, visible glue residue, or multiple seam lines. For Pokemon, look for the official Wizards/TPCI seal or logo on the wrap. Weigh the box — resealed boxes may be slightly lighter if packs were searched and replaced. Buy sealed product from authorized distributors or established sellers with return policies.
PSA 9 vs. PSA 10 — how much does one grade matter?
For most trading cards, the jump from PSA 9 to PSA 10 is the single biggest price multiplier. A PSA 9 card might be worth $50 while the PSA 10 of the same card is $300+. The premium varies by card — vintage cards (where PSA 10s are extremely rare) see the largest gap, sometimes 10-20x. Modern cards have higher PSA 10 pop counts, so the gap is smaller but still typically 2-5x. Check recent sales at both grades before deciding to resubmit a PSA 9.
How do I know if a grading slab is authentic?
Every PSA, CGC, and BGS slab has a unique certification number. Verify it on the grading company's website (PSA: psacard.com/cert, CGC: cgccomics.com/certlookup, BGS: beckett.com/grading/card-lookup). If the cert number does not match the item shown, the slab is fake or swapped. Also check the label quality — fake slabs have slightly off fonts, colors, or label alignment. For high-value purchases, always verify the cert number before paying.