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 "id": "magic/alpha/mox-sapphire",
 "url": "https://cardvolume.com/magic/alpha/mox-sapphire/",
 "markdown_url": "https://cardvolume.com/magic/alpha/mox-sapphire/index.md",
 "name": "Mox Sapphire",
 "title": "Mox Sapphire (Limited Edition Alpha)",
 "category": "magic",
 "category_name": "Magic: The Gathering",
 "set": "Limited Edition Alpha",
 "number": null,
 "year": 1993,
 "language": "English",
 "rarity": "rare",
 "artist": "Dan Frazier",
 "publisher": "Wizards of the Coast",
 "flagship": true,
 "updated": "2026-10-02",
 "as_of": "2026-11-11",
 "summary": "Mox Sapphire is the blue member of the original Mox artifact cycle from Limited Edition Alpha. Collectors search for it as part of the Power Nine, especially when comparing Alpha, Beta, Unlimited, signed, and high-grade examples.",
 "key_facts": [
  "CardVolume lists 10 verified sales of the Mox Sapphire (Limited Edition Alpha) as of November 11, 2026.",
  "No grade has the 5 verified sales in 90 days needed for a market price; the most recent verified sale was $4,375 for an Unlimited Edition CGC 6 on June 24, 2026 at Heritage Auctions.",
  "The highest verified sale on record is $16,250 for a Limited Edition Alpha autographed copy BGS 9/Auto 9 on April 11, 2024 at Heritage Auctions."
 ],
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  },
  {
   "key": "beta",
   "label": "Limited Edition Beta",
   "how_to_identify": "Black border and no expansion symbol, but the standard Magic corner radius rather than Alpha's larger rounded corners."
  },
  {
   "key": "unlimited",
   "label": "Unlimited Edition",
   "how_to_identify": "White border, no expansion symbol, early 1993 core-set styling, and distinct from the black-bordered Alpha and Beta printings."
  },
  {
   "key": "alpha-autographed",
   "label": "Limited Edition Alpha autographed copy",
   "how_to_identify": "An Alpha copy with an authenticated signature or autograph grade; compare only with signed examples."
  }
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 "faq": [
  {
   "q": "What is Mox Sapphire from Alpha?",
   "a": "Mox Sapphire is a rare Limited Edition Alpha artifact by Dan Frazier, cataloged as number 265 in modern databases.",
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    1
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  },
  {
   "q": "Is Mox Sapphire on the Reserved List?",
   "a": "Yes, Wizards' official Reprint Policy lists Mox Sapphire from Limited Edition as a Reserved Card.",
   "source_ids": [
    2
   ]
  },
  {
   "q": "How much did the CGC 4.5 Alpha Mox Sapphire sale found here bring?",
   "a": "The CGC VG/Ex+ 4.5 Alpha Mox Sapphire opened here sold for $13,800 at Heritage on March 4, 2022.",
   "source_ids": [
    4
   ]
  },
  {
   "q": "How much did a BGS 6.5 Alpha Mox Sapphire sell for in the opened Heritage records?",
   "a": "A BGS EX-MT+ 6.5 Alpha Mox Sapphire sold for $9,375 at Heritage on March 24, 2023.",
   "source_ids": [
    5
   ]
  },
  {
   "q": "How do I tell Alpha Mox Sapphire from Unlimited?",
   "a": "Alpha is black-bordered with the Alpha corner cut, while Unlimited is white-bordered.",
   "source_ids": [
    1,
    3
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  },
  {
   "q": "How many PSA 10 Alpha Mox Sapphire copies exist?",
   "a": "Not established in the opened evidence; no current PSA population page with an as-of date was opened for this card.",
   "source_ids": []
  }
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  {
   "title": "Mox Sapphire - Limited Edition Alpha catalog page",
   "url": "https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599",
   "publisher": "Deckbox"
  },
  {
   "title": "Official Reprint Policy",
   "url": "https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/official-reprint-policy",
   "publisher": "Wizards of the Coast"
  },
  {
   "title": "Alpha Rare Authentication",
   "url": "https://www.mtginformation.com/alpha-rare-authentication",
   "publisher": "MTG Information"
  },
  {
   "title": "Heritage Auctions Lot 36005: Mox Sapphire Alpha CGC VG/Ex+ 4.5",
   "url": "https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/magic-the-gathering-mox-sapphire-alpha-edition-trading-card-wizards-of-the-coast-1993-cgc-vg-ex-45/a/7277-36005.s",
   "publisher": "Heritage Auctions"
  },
  {
   "title": "Heritage Auctions Lot 36002: Mox Sapphire Alpha BGS EX-MT+ 6.5",
   "url": "https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/magic-the-gathering-mox-sapphire-limited-edition-alpha-bgs-trading-card-game-ex-mt-65-wizards-of-the-coast-1993-rare/a/7323-36002.s?ic4=GalleryView-ShortDescription-071515",
   "publisher": "Heritage Auctions"
  },
  {
   "title": "Heritage Auctions Lot 77172: Mox Sapphire Alpha BGS Mint 9/Auto 9",
   "url": "https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/magic-the-gathering-mox-sapphire-limited-edition-alpha-bgs-mint-9-auto-9-wizards-of-the-coast-1993-signed-by-dan-frazier/a/43190-77172.s",
   "publisher": "Heritage Auctions"
  }
 ],
 "methodology": "https://cardvolume.com/methodology/",
 "cite_as": "Mox Sapphire (Limited Edition Alpha). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/magic/alpha/mox-sapphire/ (accessed 2026-11-11)."
}