Rock Hydra — Magic Alpha Card Value
Magic AlphaWhat the Rock Hydra card from Magic Alpha is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).
Rock Hydra value — Ungraded $624 · Grade 9 $950. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 9 premium on this card is 1.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
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Item details
- Brand
- Magic
- Set
- Magic Alpha
- Game
- Magic
- Release date
- August 5, 1993
Rock Hydra (Magic Alpha) card value
An ungraded Rock Hydra from Magic Alpha averages around $624. A Grade 9 copy runs about $950, 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 | $624 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 9 | $950 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $985 / $1,020 / $1,020 | 2 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 26, 2026, 2 live eBay listings ask $985.00–$1,019.99 (median $1,019.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current market value for an ungraded Rock Hydra?
- An ungraded copy of Rock Hydra from Magic Alpha is currently valued around $624.
- How much more is a graded Rock Hydra worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 9 copy of Rock Hydra sells for $950, significantly higher than the $624 ungraded price.
- Which condition should I aim for when selling this card?
- For maximum return, aim for a high grade like 9, as it fetches $950 versus $624 ungraded.
