The Queen of Dale (Showcase) (Surge Foil) 253
The Hobbit · 253
- Near Mint
- $116.52
- latest price
- Lightly Played
- $100.43
- estimate
- Moderately Played
- $84.85
- estimate
- Heavily Played
- $67.09
- estimate
- Damaged
- $59.43
- estimate
- PSA 10
- $699.12
- Bull Run estimate
- PSA 9
- $209.74
- Bull Run estimate
Updated October 24, 2026
Price History
NM PriceNear Mint price, last 90 days: from $164.57 on August 8, 2026 to $116.52 on October 23, 2026; low $116.52, high $172.84.
Near Mint price, last year: from $164.57 on August 8, 2026 to $116.52 on October 23, 2026; low $116.52, high $172.84.
- this period
- ▼ −29.2%
- high
- $172.84
- low
- $116.52
Market Advisor
Down 20%+ in two months and still dropping: sharp drops like this have usually kept going
Track record: past Magic cards rated Sell did worse than the typical Magic card over the next 90 days 64% of the time (typical change −4%, against +1% for all Magic cards). Based on 41,332 past calls, Dec 2024 – Jul 2026. Past results, not a guarantee.
Based on market price data. Not financial advice.
Worth grading?
- PSA 10
- $699.12
- +$537.60 after costs
- PSA 9
- $209.74
- +$48.22 after costs
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Prices by condition
| Condition | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $116.52 | latest price |
| Lightly Played | $100.43 | estimate |
| Moderately Played | $84.85 | estimate |
| Heavily Played | $67.09 | estimate |
| Damaged | $59.43 | estimate |
| PSA 10 | $699.12 | Bull Run estimate |
| PSA 9 | $209.74 | Bull Run estimate |
Near Mint price over time
| When | Price | Change to latest |
|---|---|---|
| Latest priceOctober 23, 2026 | $116.52 | — |
| 1 week beforeOctober 16, 2026 | $122.45 | ▼ −4.8% |
| 1 month beforeSeptember 23, 2026 | $144.52 | ▼ −19.4% |
What is The Queen of Dale (Showcase) (Surge Foil) 253 worth?
As of October 24, 2026, The Queen of Dale (Showcase) (Surge Foil) 253 (The Hobbit, Near Mint) sells for about $116.52, down 19.4% in the last 30 days. Bull Run’s signal: Sell (sharp drop continuing).
What do played copies sell for?
Near Mint copies sell for about $116.52; played copies for less, down to about $59.43 damaged.
Is it going up or down?
Its Near Mint price has moved -19.4% over 30 days. Over the last month it has been falling.
Should I buy or sell it?
Bull Run rates it Sell — Sharp drop continuing. What each pattern means. Its signal score is −46 on a scale from −100 (strong sell) to +100 (strong buy). Down 20%+ in two months and still dropping: sharp drops like this have usually kept going. Signals are estimates from past prices, not guarantees.
Is it worth grading?
If it came back a PSA 10, it would be worth about $699.12: $537.60 more than a raw Near Mint copy after about $45.00 of grading and shipping costs. A PSA 9 would be worth about $209.74, $48.22 more after costs.
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