What is the starting value for an ungraded copy of this card?

An ungraded copy of Forest [Foil] #281 from the Lord of the Rings set starts at $3.

How much is a PSA 10 graded version worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of this card is valued at $1589.

Is the card more valuable in raw or graded condition?

The card is significantly more valuable when graded, with a PSA 10 fetching $1589 compared to the $3 ungraded price.

Forest [Foil] #281 — Magic Lord Of The Rings Card Value

Name: Forest [Foil] #281 — Magic Lord Of The Rings Card Value
Brand: Magic

Magic Lord Of The Rings

What the Forest [Foil] #281 card from Magic Lord Of The Rings is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Forest [Foil] #281 value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 9 $89 · PSA 10 $1,589. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Magic Lord Of The RingsGame · Magic

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Value by grade

Ungraded

29.7×

$89

Grade 9

529.7×

$1,589

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 529.7× raw.

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Which version do you have?

If you just want the card, buy the Standard Forest #281 for $2. The Foil version, priced at $3, offers a visual upgrade, appealing to those who value aesthetics. For the casual collector, the Standard is the sensible choice. However, if you prefer a more premium look or want to display a more visually striking version, the slight extra cost for the Foil is worthwhile.

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Foil— this pageForest [Foil] #281 — Magic Lord Of The Rings Card Value$2.82$1,589eBay ↗

StandardForest #281 — Magic Lord Of The Rings Card Value$2.35$85eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Forest [Foil] #281 (Magic Lord Of The Rings)$2.82

Item details

Brand: Magic
Set: Magic Lord Of The Rings
Game: Magic

Forest [Foil] #281 (Magic Lord Of The Rings) card value

An ungraded Forest [Foil] #281 from Magic Lord Of The Rings averages around $3. A Grade 9 copy runs about $89, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $1589.

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.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$3	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$89	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$1,589	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting value for an ungraded copy of this card?: An ungraded copy of Forest [Foil] #281 from the Lord of the Rings set starts at $3.
How much is a PSA 10 graded version worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of this card is valued at $1589.
Is the card more valuable in raw or graded condition?: The card is significantly more valuable when graded, with a PSA 10 fetching $1589 compared to the $3 ungraded price.