What is the starting resale value for an ungraded Lich from Magic Alpha?

An ungraded Lich from the Magic Alpha set currently has a resale value of $657.

How much more does a graded copy sell for compared to ungraded?

A Grade 9 copy of Lich sells for $1473, which is significantly higher than the ungraded price.

Which condition offers the best return on investment for Lich?

For maximum return, a Grade 9 copy is preferred, fetching $1473, though ungraded is available for $657.

Lich — Magic Alpha Card Value

Name: Lich — Magic Alpha Card Value
Brand: Magic

Magic Alpha

What the Lich card from Magic Alpha is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Lich value — Ungraded $657 · Grade 9 $1,473. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Magic AlphaGame · Magic

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Value by grade

$657

Ungraded

2.2×

$1,473

Grade 9

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 9 premium on this card is 2.2× raw.

Complete-in-box price history

Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

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Expired listings — price reference

Lich Graded Beckett BGS 5 Alpha MtG Magic the Gathering Card Cards~~$1,299.95~~Gradedexpired · seen Jul 27Look up ↗

Alpha Lich MTG Magic Rare - Heavy play condition (HP)~~$610~~Ungradedexpired · seen Jul 27Look up ↗

MTG LICH (Ink) Alpha (OldManMTG 012-305)~~$725~~Ungradedexpired · seen Jul 27Look up ↗

MTG Lich Alpha Magic the Gathering~~$769.99~~Ungradedexpired · seen Jul 27Look up ↗

Lich Graded Beckett BGS 5.5 Alpha MtG Magic the Gathering Card Cards~~$1,299.95~~Gradedexpired · seen Jul 27Look up ↗

Lich Graded Beckett BGS 6 Alpha MtG Magic the Gathering Card Cards~~$1,499.95~~Gradedexpired · seen Jul 27Look up ↗

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PriceCharting — Lich (Magic Alpha)$656.79

Item details

Brand: Magic
Set: Magic Alpha
Game: Magic
Release date: August 5, 1993

Lich (Magic Alpha) card value

An ungraded Lich from Magic Alpha averages around $657. A Grade 9 copy runs about $1473, 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

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$657	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$1,473	eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high	$610 / $1,300 / $15,000	20 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of July 26, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $610.00–$14,999.95 (median $1,299.95).

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting resale value for an ungraded Lich from Magic Alpha?: An ungraded Lich from the Magic Alpha set currently has a resale value of $657.
How much more does a graded copy sell for compared to ungraded?: A Grade 9 copy of Lich sells for $1473, which is significantly higher than the ungraded price.
Which condition offers the best return on investment for Lich?: For maximum return, a Grade 9 copy is preferred, fetching $1473, though ungraded is available for $657.