Birds of Paradise — Magic Alpha Card Value
Magic AlphaWhat the Birds of Paradise card from Magic Alpha is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).
Birds of Paradise value — Ungraded $2,150 · Grade 9 $3,720. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 9 premium on this card is 1.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Brand
- Magic
- Set
- Magic Alpha
- Game
- Magic
- Release date
- August 5, 1993
Birds of Paradise (Magic Alpha) card value
An ungraded Birds of Paradise from Magic Alpha averages around $2150. A Grade 9 copy runs about $3720, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands null.
What drives the price
Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $2,150 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 9 | $3,720 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $4.32 / $15 / $149.05 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $4.32–$149.05 (median $15.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the ungraded resale value for Birds of Paradise in Magic Alpha?
- The ungraded value for Birds of Paradise from the Magic Alpha set is currently $2150.
- How much more is a Grade 9 copy worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 9 copy sells for $3720, which is significantly higher than the $2150 ungraded price.
- Which condition offers the best investment return for this card?
- The Grade 9 condition offers the highest immediate return at $3720, compared to the $2150 ungraded price.
