---
title: "Mox Ruby unnumbered (Limited Edition Alpha) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/magic/alpha/mox-ruby/
category: Magic: The Gathering
updated: 2026-09-27
as_of: 2026-09-27
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Mox Ruby unnumbered (Limited Edition Alpha): price, verified sales and population

> Mox Ruby is the Alpha red-mana Mox from Magic's Power Nine. Collectors search for it because exact Alpha identification and high-grade condition drive a very different market from later or commemorative Mox Ruby versions.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 17 verified sales of the Mox Ruby unnumbered (Limited Edition Alpha) as of September 27, 2026.
- No grade has the 5 verified sales in 90 days needed for a market price; the most recent verified sale was $10,500 for an Alpha printing BGS 8.5 on May 11, 2026 at eBay.
- The highest verified sale on record is $39,600 for an Alpha printing PSA 10 on March 17, 2023 at Fanatics Collect.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| Alpha printing | PSA 10 | — | 0 | $39,600 (2023-03-17) | $39,600 (2023-03-17) | — |
| Alpha printing | PSA 4 | — | 0 | $5,200 (2025-06-11) | $5,200 (2025-06-11) | — |
| Alpha printing | CGC 10 | — | 0 | $16,000 (2025-10-19) | $16,000 (2025-10-19) | — |
| Alpha printing | CGC 8 | — | 0 | $8,989 (2024-02-20) | $8,989 (2024-02-20) | — |
| Alpha printing | CGC 6 | — | 0 | $6,600 (2024-09-22) | $6,600 (2024-09-22) | — |
| Alpha printing | CGC 5 | — | 0 | $4,653 (2024-05-21) | $4,653 (2024-05-21) | — |
| Alpha printing | CGC 4.5 | — | 0 | $10,800 (2022-03-04) | $10,800 (2022-03-04) | — |
| Alpha printing | BGS 8.5 | — | 0 | $10,500 (2026-05-11) | $14,201 (2021-05-25) | — |
| Alpha printing | BGS 7.5 | — | 0 | $6,750 (2025-08-05) | $6,750 (2025-08-05) | — |
| Alpha printing | Raw | — | 0 | $4,999 (2025-07-03) | $14,100 (2022-11-23) | — |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | Alpha printing | BGS 8.5 | $10,500 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/magic-alpha/mox-ruby) |
| 2026-04-27 | Alpha printing | BGS 8.5 | $9,778 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/magic-alpha/mox-ruby) |
| 2025-10-19 | Alpha printing | CGC 10 | $16,000 | not stated | Goldin | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/magic-alpha/mox-ruby) |
| 2025-08-05 | Alpha printing | BGS 7.5 | $6,750 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/magic-alpha/mox-ruby) |
| 2025-07-11 | Alpha printing | BGS 7.5 | $6,611 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/magic-alpha/mox-ruby) |
| 2025-07-03 | Alpha printing | Raw | $4,999 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/magic-alpha/mox-ruby) |
| 2025-06-11 | Alpha printing | PSA 4 | $5,200 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/magic-alpha/mox-ruby) |
| 2025-06-09 | Alpha printing | Raw | $4,999 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/magic-alpha/mox-ruby) |
| 2024-10-29 | Alpha printing | Raw | $5,100 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/magic-alpha/mox-ruby) |
| 2024-10-01 | Alpha printing | Raw | $8,130 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/magic-alpha/mox-ruby) |
| 2024-09-22 | Alpha printing | CGC 6 | $6,600 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/magic-alpha/mox-ruby) |
| 2024-05-21 | Alpha printing | CGC 5 | $4,653 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/magic-alpha/mox-ruby) |
| 2024-02-20 | Alpha printing | CGC 8 | $8,989 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/magic-alpha/mox-ruby) |
| 2023-03-17 | Alpha printing | PSA 10 | $39,600 | included | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/premier/913b7256-9833-11ed-963b-0a58a9feac02) |
| 2022-11-23 | Alpha printing | Raw | $14,100 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/magic-alpha/mox-ruby) |
| 2022-03-04 | Alpha printing | CGC 4.5 | $10,800 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/magic-the-gathering-mox-ruby-alpha-edition-trading-card-wizards-of-the-coast-1993-cgc-vg-ex-45/a/7277-36004.s) |
| 2021-05-25 | Alpha printing | BGS 8.5 | $14,201 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/magic-alpha/mox-ruby) |

## How to identify each version

- **Alpha printing**: Original Limited Edition Alpha Magic printing with black-bordered early Magic frame, no printed collector number, Dan Frazier Mox artwork, and Alpha corner shape; keep separate from Beta, Unlimited, Collector's Edition, International Collector's Edition, and 30th Anniversary Edition.

**Identity note:** The seed identity is retained. Alpha did not print modern collector numbers on the card, even though later databases may assign catalog numbers.

## Why this card matters

Mox Ruby is one of the original Magic Mox artifacts and belongs to the Power Nine family of early high-impact cards. Wizards' official Reprint Policy lists Mox Ruby under Limited Edition on the Reserved List, but that policy should be read as a reprint-policy source rather than a price forecast. The Alpha printing is the researched collectible here. Later versions or special-purpose printings can share the name and function while not being the same physical collectible.

## Identifying the exact version

The exact version is English Limited Edition Alpha Mox Ruby, not Beta, Unlimited, Collector's Edition, International Collector's Edition, or 30th Anniversary Edition. Identification should use the Alpha frame, card back, corner shape, border, print characteristics, and provenance. The opened Fanatics lot identifies the sale subject as 1993 Magic The Gathering MTG Alpha Mox Ruby PSA 10 Gem Mint. Wizards' 30th Anniversary gallery separately shows a Mox Ruby in that commemorative product, which should not be merged into Alpha comps.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The opened Fanatics Premier Auction lot sold a PSA 10 Alpha Mox Ruby for $39,600 on 2023-03-17 with buyer's premium included. That record is useful for PSA 10 Alpha only. It should not be used for PSA 9, BGS 9.5, raw Alpha, signed or altered copies, Beta, Unlimited, Collector's Edition, or 30th Anniversary Edition. The same lot states PSA Population 1 of 9, which is a PSA grade-category count and not a census of all Mox Ruby cards.

## Authenticity checks

Compare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. For Alpha Mox Ruby, inspect corner shape, border, card back, print texture, surface, edge wear, and any provenance. For a slabbed card, confirm the certification record, then compare the slab, label, cert images, and auction photos to the item being offered. Do not authenticate from the name Mox Ruby alone because multiple official and non-Alpha objects use the same card name.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** A Mox Ruby is a Mox Ruby, regardless of edition. **What the evidence says:** The collectible object here is Alpha; Beta, Unlimited, Collector's Edition, and 30th Anniversary Edition must be separated.
- **Myth:** Reserved List status is the same as a guaranteed outcome. **What the evidence says:** Reserved List status addresses Wizards' reprint policy; it does not establish future buyers, liquidity, or price direction.
- **Myth:** One record sale sets the value for every grade. **What the evidence says:** The $39,600 sale is PSA 10 Alpha evidence only; other grades and graders need their own sold comps.

## FAQ

### How much did a PSA 10 Alpha Mox Ruby sell for?

A Fanatics Premier Auction lot sold a PSA 10 Alpha Mox Ruby for $39,600 on 2023-03-17, with buyer's premium included.

### How many PSA 10 Alpha Mox Ruby cards exist?

The opened Fanatics lot linked PSA Population 1 of 9, observed from the source during this 2026-09-26 research.

### Is Mox Ruby on the Reserved List?

Yes; Wizards' official Reprint Policy lists Mox Ruby under Limited Edition on the Reserved List.

### Is 30th Anniversary Edition Mox Ruby an Alpha Mox Ruby?

No; Wizards' 30th Anniversary gallery shows Mox Ruby in a separate commemorative product context.

### Who illustrated Mox Ruby?

The opened Fanatics lot attributes the Mox artwork to Dan Frazier.

## Sources

1. [1993 Magic The Gathering MTG Alpha Mox Ruby PSA 10 GEM MINT](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/premier/913b7256-9833-11ed-963b-0a58a9feac02) (Fanatics Collect)
2. [Magic 30th Anniversary Edition Card Image Gallery](https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/card-image-gallery/30th-anniversary-edition) (Wizards of the Coast)
3. [Official Reprint Policy](https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/official-reprint-policy) (Wizards of the Coast)

## How to cite

> Mox Ruby unnumbered (Limited Edition Alpha). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/magic/alpha/mox-ruby/ (accessed 2026-09-27).

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