# Counterspell — resale value

**Counterspell** is worth about **$650** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $650 |
| Grade 9 | $1293 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-25. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

Recent movement: Steady.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DMagic%2520Counterspell%2520Alpha%2520Card%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DMagic%2520Counterspell%2520Alpha%2520Card%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Magic |
| Set | Magic Alpha |
| Release date | August 5, 1993 |

## Counterspell (Magic Alpha) card value

An ungraded **Counterspell** from Magic Alpha averages around $650. A Grade 9 copy runs about $1293, 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.

## FAQ

**What is the current resale value of ungraded Counterspell from Magic Alpha?**

Ungraded Counterspell from Magic Alpha is currently valued at $650.

**How much more is a graded copy worth compared to an ungraded one?**

A Grade 9 copy of Counterspell is valued at $1293, significantly higher than the $650 ungraded price.

**Which set is this specific Counterspell card from?**

This Counterspell card originates from the Magic Alpha set.

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