Hypnotic Specter — Magic Alpha Card Value
Magic AlphaWhat the Hypnotic Specter card from Magic Alpha is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).
Hypnotic Specter value — Ungraded $517 · Grade 9 $1,235. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 9 premium on this card is 2.4× 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
Hypnotic Specter (Magic Alpha) card value
An ungraded Hypnotic Specter from Magic Alpha averages around $517. A Grade 9 copy runs about $1235, 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 | $517 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 9 | $1,235 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1.92 / $5 / $975 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 28, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $1.92–$975.00 (median $5.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value for an ungraded Hypnotic Specter?
- An ungraded copy of Hypnotic Specter from the Magic Alpha set is currently valued around $517.
- How much more valuable is a graded version?
- A Grade 9 copy of Hypnotic Specter is valued at $1235, significantly more than the ungraded price.
- Which condition offers the best return on investment?
- For maximum return, a Grade 9 copy is preferred, as it sells for $1235 compared to $517 ungraded.
