# Spellbinder (Darksteel) — resale value

**Spellbinder (Darksteel)** is worth about **$6.54**, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$23.82**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Market | $6.54 |
| Foil | $23.82 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-04. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DSpellbinder%2520Darksteel%2520MTG%2520Card%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DSpellbinder%2520Darksteel%2520MTG%2520Card%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Rare |
| Set | Darksteel |
| Number | #143 |

## Spellbinder (Darksteel) value

The Spellbinder from **Darksteel** (#143) has a market price of **$6.54**, with the foil at $23.82.

### What drives the price

For Magic singles, set, rarity, condition (NM vs played), and playability/format demand drive value. First printings, foils, and cards that see competitive or Commander play hold value best; reprints soften prices.

## FAQ

**What is the current market value for Spellbinder (Darksteel)?**

The non-foil version of Spellbinder is currently valued at $5.36 in the market.

**Is the foil version of this card significantly more valuable?**

Yes, the foil version of Spellbinder is listed at $21.05, which is considerably higher than the standard card price.

**What set and rarity is Spellbinder (Darksteel) from?**

Spellbinder is a Rare card originating from the Darksteel set, identified by number #143.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/spellbinder-darksteel-143-mtg
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
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