---
title: "Mox Sapphire (Limited Edition Alpha) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/magic/alpha/mox-sapphire/
category: Magic: The Gathering
updated: 2026-10-02
as_of: 2026-11-11
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

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

> 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.

## 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 |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| Limited Edition Alpha autographed copy | BGS 9/Auto 9 | — | 0 | $16,250 (2024-04-11) | $16,250 (2024-04-11) | — |
| Limited Edition Alpha | CGC Authentic Altered | — | 0 | $5,250 (2025-10-30) | $5,250 (2025-10-30) | — |
| Limited Edition Alpha | BGS 6.5 | — | 0 | $9,375 (2023-03-24) | $14,400 (2021-03-25) | 2 |
| Limited Edition Beta | CGC 10 | — | 0 | $9,375 (2025-12-13) | $9,375 (2025-12-13) | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | CGC 8.5 | — | 0 | $7,188 (2025-09-20) | $7,188 (2025-09-20) | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | CGC 6.5 | — | 0 | $6,563 (2026-03-28) | $6,563 (2026-03-28) | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | BGS 9 | — | 0 | $10,000 (2025-09-19) | $10,000 (2025-09-19) | — |
| Unlimited Edition | CGC 6 | — | 0 | $4,375 (2026-06-24) | $4,375 (2026-06-24) | — |
| Unlimited Edition | CGC 4 | — | 0 | $3,125 (2026-06-17) | $3,125 (2026-06-17) | — |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | Unlimited Edition | CGC 6 | $4,375 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://comics.ha.com/c/search/results.zx?archive_state=5327&auction_name=332625&auction_year=2026&dept=1938&ic4=ListView-AuctionNo-051517&mode=archive&sold_status=1526~1524) |
| 2026-06-17 | Unlimited Edition | CGC 4 | $3,125 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://comics.ha.com/c/search/results.zx?archive_state=5327&auction_name=332624&auction_year=2026&dept=1938&ic4=OtherResults-SampleItem-AuctionNo-051517&mode=archive&sold_status=1526~1524) |
| 2026-03-28 | Limited Edition Beta | CGC 6.5 | $6,563 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://comics.ha.com/c/search/results.zx?archive_state=5327&auction_name=7457&auction_year=2026&dept=1938&layout=gallery&mode=archive&page=48~2&sb=1&si=2&sold_status=1526~1524) |
| 2025-12-13 | Limited Edition Beta | CGC 10 | $9,375 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://www.ha.com/c/search/results.zx?archive_state=5327&comic_category=2923&comic_grade=~~1t40~94t101&layout=list&mode=archive&page=50~5&sb=1&si=2&sold_status=1526) |
| 2025-10-30 | Limited Edition Alpha | CGC Authentic Altered | $5,250 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/magic-the-gathering-mox-sapphire-limited-edition-alpha-cgc-authentic-altered-wizards-of-the-coast-1993-rare/a/43229-78015.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515) |
| 2025-09-20 | Limited Edition Beta | CGC 8.5 | $7,188 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://comics.ha.com/c/search/results.zx?archive_state=5327&auction_name=7424&auction_year=2025&dept=1938&layout=gallery&mode=archive&page=24~1&sb=1&si=2&sold_status=1526~1524) |
| 2025-09-19 | Limited Edition Beta | BGS 9 | $10,000 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/magic-the-gathering-mox-sapphire-limited-edition-beta-bgs-trading-card-game-mint-9-wizards-of-the-coast-1993-rare/a/7424-36018.s) |
| 2024-04-11 | Limited Edition Alpha autographed copy | BGS 9/Auto 9 | $16,250 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](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) |
| 2023-03-24 | Limited Edition Alpha | BGS 6.5 | $9,375 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](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) |
| 2021-03-25 | Limited Edition Alpha | BGS 6.5 | $14,400 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/magic-the-gathering-mox-sapphire-alpha-edition-bgs-65-wizards-of-the-coast-1993-/a/40166-81239.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515) |

## How to identify each version

- **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.

**Identity note:** No collector number is printed on Alpha cards. Scryfall catalogs this card as Alpha #265. The original card does not display a collector number. Modern catalog pages commonly identify the Alpha printing as number 265.

## Why this card matters

Mox 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.

## Identifying the exact version

Mox 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.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The 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.

## Authenticity checks

For 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.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** Any Mox Sapphire sale is a good comp for Alpha Mox Sapphire. **What the evidence says:** The evidence supports separating Alpha, Beta, Unlimited, signed, altered, and reprint/non-tournament versions before pricing.
- **Myth:** A signed Mox Sapphire sale can be merged into unsigned Alpha pricing. **What the evidence says:** A signature and autograph grade add a different collectible attribute, so signed examples should be tracked as their own variant.
- **Myth:** Reserved List status tells you the current market price. **What the evidence says:** Reserved List status is a supply-policy fact, not a sold comparable or a demand measurement.
- **Myth:** A higher grade always means a higher sale than every lower grade sale. **What the evidence says:** Different sale dates, venues, eye appeal, signatures, and liquidity can interrupt a simple grade ladder. Use actual comps, not assumptions.

## FAQ

### What is Mox Sapphire from Alpha?

Mox Sapphire is a rare Limited Edition Alpha artifact by Dan Frazier, cataloged as number 265 in modern databases.

### Is Mox Sapphire on the Reserved List?

Yes, Wizards' official Reprint Policy lists Mox Sapphire from Limited Edition as a Reserved Card.

### How much did the CGC 4.5 Alpha Mox Sapphire sale found here bring?

The CGC VG/Ex+ 4.5 Alpha Mox Sapphire opened here sold for $13,800 at Heritage on March 4, 2022.

### How much did a BGS 6.5 Alpha Mox Sapphire sell for in the opened Heritage records?

A BGS EX-MT+ 6.5 Alpha Mox Sapphire sold for $9,375 at Heritage on March 24, 2023.

### How do I tell Alpha Mox Sapphire from Unlimited?

Alpha is black-bordered with the Alpha corner cut, while Unlimited is white-bordered.

### How many PSA 10 Alpha Mox Sapphire copies exist?

Not established in the opened evidence; no current PSA population page with an as-of date was opened for this card.

## Sources

1. [Mox Sapphire - Limited Edition Alpha catalog page](https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599) (Deckbox)
2. [Official Reprint Policy](https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/official-reprint-policy) (Wizards of the Coast)
3. [Alpha Rare Authentication](https://www.mtginformation.com/alpha-rare-authentication) (MTG Information)
4. [Heritage Auctions Lot 36005: Mox Sapphire Alpha CGC VG/Ex+ 4.5](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) (Heritage Auctions)
5. [Heritage Auctions Lot 36002: Mox Sapphire Alpha BGS EX-MT+ 6.5](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) (Heritage Auctions)
6. [Heritage Auctions Lot 77172: Mox Sapphire Alpha BGS Mint 9/Auto 9](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) (Heritage Auctions)

## How to cite

> Mox Sapphire (Limited Edition Alpha). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/magic/alpha/mox-sapphire/ (accessed 2026-11-11).

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