What is the price difference between ungraded and graded Sylvan Messenger?

Ungraded Sylvan Messenger is valued at $5, whereas a Grade 9 copy is listed for $4.

Which set is Sylvan Messenger from?

This specific card, Sylvan Messenger, belongs to the Magic Apocalypse set.

Is the foil status important for the value of this card?

Yes, the card is listed as a foil, which is a key characteristic of this listing.

Sylvan Messenger [Foil] — Magic Apocalypse Card Value

Name: Sylvan Messenger [Foil] — Magic Apocalypse Card Value
Brand: Magic

Magic Apocalypse

What the Sylvan Messenger [Foil] card from Magic Apocalypse is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Sylvan Messenger [Foil] value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 9 $4. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Magic ApocalypseGame · Magic

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Ungraded

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Grade 9

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 9 premium on this card is 1.0× raw.

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Which version do you have?

To simply own the Sylvan Messenger, buy the Standard version for $0. The Foil version, priced at $5, offers a premium aesthetic upgrade. If your goal is basic collection, the Standard is the clear choice to save money. However, if you seek the visual appeal or completeness of the set, the small premium for the Foil is worthwhile.

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Foil— this pageSylvan Messenger [Foil] — Magic Apocalypse Card Value$5.27—eBay ↗

StandardSylvan Messenger — Magic Apocalypse Card Value$0.25—eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Sylvan Messenger [Foil] (Magic Apocalypse)$5.27

Item details

Brand: Magic
Set: Magic Apocalypse
Game: Magic

Sylvan Messenger [Foil] (Magic Apocalypse) card value

An ungraded Sylvan Messenger [Foil] from Magic Apocalypse averages around $5. A Grade 9 copy runs about $4, 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	$5	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$4	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the price difference between ungraded and graded Sylvan Messenger?: Ungraded Sylvan Messenger is valued at $5, whereas a Grade 9 copy is listed for $4.
Which set is Sylvan Messenger from?: This specific card, Sylvan Messenger, belongs to the Magic Apocalypse set.
Is the foil status important for the value of this card?: Yes, the card is listed as a foil, which is a key characteristic of this listing.