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Mox Sapphire
Limited Edition Alpha
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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Mox Sapphire (Limited Edition Alpha autographed copy, BGS 9/Auto 9): last verified sale $16,250 on Apr 11, 2024 (Heritage Auctions). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/magic/alpha/mox-sapphire/, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Mox Sapphire (Limited Edition Alpha, CGC 4.5): no verified sales on record. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/magic/alpha/mox-sapphire/, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Mox Sapphire (Limited Edition Alpha, CGC Authentic Altered): last verified sale $5,250 on Oct 30, 2025 (Heritage Auctions). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/magic/alpha/mox-sapphire/, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Mox Sapphire (Limited Edition Alpha, BGS 6.5): last verified sale $9,375 on Mar 24, 2023 (Heritage Auctions). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/magic/alpha/mox-sapphire/, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Mox Sapphire (Limited Edition Beta, CGC 10): last verified sale $9,375 on Dec 13, 2025 (Heritage Auctions). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/magic/alpha/mox-sapphire/, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Mox Sapphire (Limited Edition Beta, CGC 8.5): last verified sale $7,188 on Sep 20, 2025 (Heritage Auctions). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/magic/alpha/mox-sapphire/, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Mox Sapphire (Limited Edition Beta, CGC 6.5): last verified sale $6,563 on Mar 28, 2026 (Heritage Auctions). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/magic/alpha/mox-sapphire/, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Mox Sapphire (Limited Edition Beta, BGS 9): last verified sale $10,000 on Sep 19, 2025 (Heritage Auctions). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/magic/alpha/mox-sapphire/, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Mox Sapphire (Unlimited Edition, CGC 6): last verified sale $4,375 on Jun 24, 2026 (Heritage Auctions). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/magic/alpha/mox-sapphire/, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Mox Sapphire (Unlimited Edition, CGC 4): last verified sale $3,125 on Jun 17, 2026 (Heritage Auctions). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/magic/alpha/mox-sapphire/, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Values as of Nov 11, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Mox Sapphire price by grade
| Version | Grade | Price | Basis | Verified sales | Last sale | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha autographed copy | BGS 9/Auto 9 | $16,250 | last verified sale | 1 | $16,250 · Apr 11, 2024 | $16,250 |
| Limited Edition Alpha | CGC Authentic Altered | $5,250 | last verified sale | 1 | $5,250 · Oct 30, 2025 | $5,250 |
| Limited Edition Alpha | BGS 6.5 | $11,888 | median of the last 2 sales | 2 | $9,375 · Mar 24, 2023 | $14,400 |
| Limited Edition Beta | CGC 10 | $9,375 | last verified sale | 1 | $9,375 · Dec 13, 2025 | $9,375 |
| Limited Edition Beta | CGC 8.5 | $7,188 | last verified sale | 1 | $7,188 · Sep 20, 2025 | $7,188 |
| Limited Edition Beta | CGC 6.5 | $6,563 | last verified sale | 1 | $6,563 · Mar 28, 2026 | $6,563 |
| Limited Edition Beta | BGS 9 | $10,000 | last verified sale | 1 | $10,000 · Sep 19, 2025 | $10,000 |
| Unlimited Edition | CGC 6 | $4,375 | last verified sale | 1 | $4,375 · Jun 24, 2026 | $4,375 |
| Unlimited Edition | CGC 4 | $3,125 | last verified sale | 1 | $3,125 · Jun 17, 2026 | $3,125 |
Price: the 90-day market price where there is one (median of at least 5 verified sales), otherwise the median of the last 5 verified sales. Each version and grade is priced on its own; nothing is averaged across grades.
Sales history
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| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Unlimited Edition | CGC 6 | $4,375 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction Lot 59004. 25% BP. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Unlimited Edition | CGC 4 | $3,125 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction Lot 58006. 25% BP. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Limited Edition Beta | CGC 10 | $9,625 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction 25% BP. Reported as a record for this grade | Excluded | Open |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Limited Edition Beta | CGC 6 | $5,250 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction Lot 38118. 25% BP. Reported as a record for this grade | Excluded | Open |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Limited Edition Beta | CGC 6.5 | $6,563 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction Lot 36010. 25% BP. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Limited Edition Beta | CGC 10 | $9,375 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction Lot 36021. 25% BP | Cross-checked | Open |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Limited Edition Alpha | CGC Authentic Altered | $5,250 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction Lot 78015. 25% BP. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Limited Edition Beta | CGC 8.5 | $7,188 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction Lot 36019. 25% BP. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Limited Edition Beta | BGS 9 | $10,000 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction Lot 36018. 25% BP. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Limited Edition Beta | CGC 7 | $5,125 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction Lot 36034. 25% BP. Reported as a record for this grade | Excluded | Open |
| Dec 7, 2024 | Limited Edition Beta | BGS 8.5 | $6,250 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction Lot 36043. 25% BP | Excluded | Open |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Limited Edition Alpha autographed copy | BGS 9/Auto 9 | $16,250 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction Signed by Dan Frazier; do not merge with unsigned Alpha comps. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Limited Edition Alpha | BGS 6.5 | $9,375 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction BGS EX-MT+ 6.5 Alpha copy. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Mar 4, 2022 | Limited Edition Alpha | CGC 4.5 | $13,800 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction CGC VG/Ex+ 4.5 Alpha copy. | Reported | Open |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Limited Edition Alpha | BGS 6.5 | $14,400 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction Heritage page text did not expose the grader service fields cleanly, but the t… | 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. 4 sales were excluded (reasons on hover). Asking prices are never listed here.
Raw-condition estimates
Raw-condition estimates from Scrydex based on TCGplayer marketplace data, updated Sep 27, 2026. The method is not published, so these are shown separately and never used in CardVolume’s market price, which comes only from documented sales. Raw estimates are not comparable with graded sale prices.
| Condition / grade | Low | Market | High | 30-day |
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| Raw · NM | — | — | — | |
| Raw · LP | — | — | — | |
| Raw · MP | — | — | — | |
| Raw · HP | — | — | — | |
| Raw · DM | — | — | — |
Data: Scrydex. Provider estimates are not sales records.
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 · CGC Authentic Altered
Fewer than two qualifying sales for CGC Authentic Altered; no chart.
Limited Edition Alpha · BGS 6.5
Limited Edition Beta · CGC 10
Fewer than two qualifying sales for CGC 10; no chart.
Limited Edition Beta · CGC 8.5
Fewer than two qualifying sales for CGC 8.5; no chart.
Limited Edition Beta · CGC 6.5
Fewer than two qualifying sales for CGC 6.5; no chart.
Limited Edition Beta · BGS 9
Fewer than two qualifying sales for BGS 9; no chart.
Unlimited Edition · CGC 6
Fewer than two qualifying sales for CGC 6; no chart.
Unlimited Edition · CGC 4
Fewer than two qualifying sales for CGC 4; no chart.
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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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
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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. How reprints affect Pokémon prices
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 · reviewed by CardVolume editorial (owner-approved) on Sep 26, 2026 · updated Oct 2, 2026. Found an error? Report it.
