What is the current resale value of this card?

Since this card is ungraded, its specific resale value depends on its condition, but it is available in the Magic Ixalan set.

Is Merfolk Branchwalker a rare card?

The card is part of the Magic Ixalan set and is available in its foil variant.

Where can I find this specific card?

You can find this Merfolk Branchwalker [Foil] #197 listed in the Magic Ixalan set on JunkPal.

Merfolk Branchwalker [Foil] #197 — Magic Ixalan Card Value

Name: Merfolk Branchwalker [Foil] #197 — Magic Ixalan Card Value
Brand: Magic

Magic Ixalan

What the Merfolk Branchwalker [Foil] #197 card from Magic Ixalan is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Merfolk Branchwalker [Foil] #197 value — Ungraded $1. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Magic IxalanGame · Magic

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Which version do you have?

To simply own Merfolk Branchwalker #197, purchase the Standard version for $0. The Foil version, priced at $1, offers a slight premium in visual appeal, but in this case, the difference is negligible. If budget is the primary concern, buy the Standard. Collectors seeking a minor upgrade or want the foil aesthetic should spend the extra dollar, but for basic ownership, the Standard is the clear choice.

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Foil— this pageMerfolk Branchwalker [Foil] #197 — Magic Ixalan Card Value$0.98—eBay ↗

StandardMerfolk Branchwalker #197 — Magic Ixalan Card Value$0.37—eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Merfolk Branchwalker [Foil] #197 (Magic Ixalan)$0.98

Item details

Brand: Magic
Set: Magic Ixalan
Game: Magic

Merfolk Branchwalker [Foil] #197 (Magic Ixalan) card value

An ungraded Merfolk Branchwalker [Foil] #197 from Magic Ixalan averages around $1. A Grade 9 copy runs about null, 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.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$1	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the current resale value of this card?: Since this card is ungraded, its specific resale value depends on its condition, but it is available in the Magic Ixalan set.
Is Merfolk Branchwalker a rare card?: The card is part of the Magic Ixalan set and is available in its foil variant.
Where can I find this specific card?: You can find this Merfolk Branchwalker [Foil] #197 listed in the Magic Ixalan set on JunkPal.