
Tropical Island — Magic Alpha Card Value
Magic AlphaWhat the Tropical Island card from Magic Alpha is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).
Tropical Island value — Ungraded $4,665 · Grade 9 $7,799. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 9 premium on this card is 1.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Brand
- Magic
- Set
- Magic Alpha
- Game
- Magic
- Release date
- August 5, 1993
Tropical Island (Magic Alpha) card value
An ungraded Tropical Island from Magic Alpha averages around $4665. A Grade 9 copy runs about $7799, 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 | $4,665 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 9 | $7,799 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $34 / $4,350 / $7,800 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 17, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $34.00–$7,799.99 (median $4,350.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value for an ungraded copy of Tropical Island?
- An ungraded copy of Tropical Island from the Magic Alpha set is currently valued at $4665.
- How much more is a graded version worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 9 copy sells for $7799, significantly higher than the $4665 price for ungraded versions.
- Which condition should I aim for when buying this card?
- The best value depends on your needs; aim for Grade 9 if maximizing resale value is your goal.