What is the price difference between ungraded and graded versions?

The ungraded version is listed at $11, while a Grade 9 copy of Royal Assassin [Foil] sells for $20.

Which edition is this card from?

This specific card, Royal Assassin [Foil] #159, comes from the Magic 8th Edition set.

Is this a rare card in Magic?

This card is from the Magic 8th Edition set, and its current values are $11 (ungraded) or $20 (Grade 9).

Royal Assassin [Foil] #159 — Magic 8th Edition Card Value

Name: Royal Assassin [Foil] #159 — Magic 8th Edition Card Value
Brand: Magic

Magic 8th Edition

What the Royal Assassin [Foil] #159 card from Magic 8th Edition is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Royal Assassin [Foil] #159 value — Ungraded $11 · Grade 9 $20. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Magic 8th EditionGame · Magic

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Value by grade

$11

Ungraded

+82%

$20

Grade 9

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 9 premium on this card is 1.8× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the absolute lowest cost to own Royal Assassin #159, grab the Standard version for just $1. The Foil version at $11 offers a premium aesthetic upgrade. If you are a casual collector, the Standard is sufficient. However, serious collectors seeking the highest visual appeal or a more desirable presentation should invest in the Foil version.

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Foil— this pageRoyal Assassin [Foil] #159 — Magic 8th Edition Card Value$11.04—eBay ↗

StandardRoyal Assassin #159 — Magic 8th Edition Card Value$1.33—eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Royal Assassin [Foil] #159 (Magic 8th Edition)$11.04

Item details

Brand: Magic
Set: Magic 8th Edition
Game: Magic

Royal Assassin [Foil] #159 (Magic 8th Edition) card value

An ungraded Royal Assassin [Foil] #159 from Magic 8th Edition averages around $11. A Grade 9 copy runs about $20, 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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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$11	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$20	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the price difference between ungraded and graded versions?: The ungraded version is listed at $11, while a Grade 9 copy of Royal Assassin [Foil] sells for $20.
Which edition is this card from?: This specific card, Royal Assassin [Foil] #159, comes from the Magic 8th Edition set.
Is this a rare card in Magic?: This card is from the Magic 8th Edition set, and its current values are $11 (ungraded) or $20 (Grade 9).