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Mox Sapphire
Limited Edition Alpha
Values as of Sep 26, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2024 | Limited Edition Alpha autographed copy | BGS 9/Auto 9 | $16,250 incl. premium | Heritage Auctions auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Limited Edition Alpha | BGS 6.5 | $9,375 incl. premium | Heritage Auctions auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Mar 4, 2022 | Limited Edition Alpha | CGC 4.5 | $13,800 incl. premium | Heritage Auctions auction | Reported | Open |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Limited Edition Alpha | BGS 6.5 | $14,400 incl. premium | Heritage Auctions auction | Cross-checked | Open |
Verified: an editor or automated check confirmed the figure on the source page. Cross-checked: an independent second research pass reopened the source and confirmed it. Reported: cited by research but not re-checked; never used in metrics. Asking prices are never listed here.
Price chart
Limited Edition Alpha autographed copy · BGS 9/Auto 9
Fewer than two qualifying sales for BGS 9/Auto 9; no chart.
Limited Edition Alpha · CGC 4.5
Fewer than two qualifying sales for CGC 4.5; no chart.
Limited Edition Alpha · BGS 6.5
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | BGS | 6.5 | 2 | Mar 24, 2023 | Open |
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
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Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.
About Mox Sapphire
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.
Why this card matters
Verified factMox Sapphire matters because it is one of the Power Nine and one of the original zero-cost Mox artifacts. The Alpha catalog identity is a rare artifact illustrated by Dan Frazier and associated with collector number 265 in modern databases. Wizards' official Reserved List includes Mox Sapphire from Limited Edition, which is relevant when describing authorized future supply. The evidence-backed framing is limited: this is an original Alpha printing of a Reserved List card. That does not mean every Mox Sapphire copy has the same market or that Reserved List status alone establishes demand. [1][2]
Identifying the exact version
AnalysisMox Sapphire needs exact-version handling. Alpha, Beta, and Unlimited all carry the same card name and function, but collectors treat them as different objects. Alpha is black-bordered with the larger Alpha corner radius. Beta is black-bordered with the standard corner cut. Unlimited is white-bordered. Signed Dan Frazier examples, altered copies, Collectors' Edition, International Collectors' Edition, Magic Online, Vintage Masters, and 30th Anniversary versions are not substitutes for an unsigned Alpha card when building sold comps. If the copy is slabbed, record grader, numerical grade, autograph grade, qualifiers, and cert separately. [1][2][3]
What moves the price between versions and grades
Verified factThe opened Heritage records show why comps must stay narrow. A CGC VG/Ex+ 4.5 Alpha Mox Sapphire sold for $13,800 on March 4, 2022, while a BGS EX-MT+ 6.5 Alpha copy sold for $9,375 on March 24, 2023. A BGS Mint 9/Auto 9 Alpha copy signed by Dan Frazier sold for $16,250 on April 11, 2024, but that is a signed-card comp, not a clean unsigned Alpha comp. The card's value evidence is therefore thin and condition-sensitive in the opened sample, not a single stable number. [4][5][6]
Authenticity checks
AnalysisFor authenticity, compare the candidate card against a stable Alpha Mox Sapphire reference and known authentic Alpha production traits. Use multiple checks: Alpha corner radius, black border, no expansion symbol, text and mana symbols, print pattern, surface, edge wear, card back, and slab data when present. Do not perform destructive tests. A cert lookup does not authenticate the physical holder by itself because copied certification numbers and counterfeit slabs exist in the broader market. For expensive raw or graded examples, require clear front and back photos, angled-light images, seller history, and specialist review if anything is inconsistent. [1][4]
Telling the versions apart
| Version | How to identify it |
|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | Black border, no expansion symbol, original 1993 frame, catalog number 265, and Alpha's larger rounded corner cut. |
| Limited Edition Beta | Black border and no expansion symbol, but the standard Magic corner radius rather than Alpha's larger rounded corners. |
| Unlimited Edition | White border, no expansion symbol, early 1993 core-set styling, and distinct from the black-bordered Alpha and Beta printings. |
| Limited Edition Alpha autographed copy | An Alpha copy with an authenticated signature or autograph grade; compare only with signed examples. |
What people get wrong about this card
Based on the claims our guides decline to adopt: Risk and strategy · Case studies and corrections
Supply events
- May 4, 2016 · card reprintWizards' official Reprint Policy lists Mox Sapphire from Limited Edition as a Reserved Card and says Reserved Cards will not be printed again in functionally identical tournament-legal physical form. Source
“Reprint” can mean four different things; each affects a different pool of substitutes. Read more
Frequently asked questions
What is Mox Sapphire from Alpha?
Is Mox Sapphire on the Reserved List?
How much did the CGC 4.5 Alpha Mox Sapphire sale found here bring?
How much did a BGS 6.5 Alpha Mox Sapphire sell for in the opened Heritage records?
How do I tell Alpha Mox Sapphire from Unlimited?
How many PSA 10 Alpha Mox Sapphire copies exist?
Sources
- Mox Sapphire - Limited Edition Alpha catalog page — Deckbox (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Official Reprint Policy — Wizards of the Coast (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Alpha Rare Authentication — MTG Information (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Heritage Auctions Lot 36005: Mox Sapphire Alpha CGC VG/Ex+ 4.5 — Heritage Auctions (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Heritage Auctions Lot 36002: Mox Sapphire Alpha BGS EX-MT+ 6.5 — Heritage Auctions (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Heritage Auctions Lot 77172: Mox Sapphire Alpha BGS Mint 9/Auto 9 — Heritage Auctions (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- No current primary PSA, BGS, or CGC population report with full grade counts and an explicit as-of date was opened.
- Only a small number of public auction sales were documented; recent private or dealer transactions may exist but were not recorded without opened source pages.
- The opened high-grade Mox Sapphire result was signed, so it is not an unsigned Alpha comp.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · awaiting editor review · updated Sep 26, 2026. Found an error? Report it.
