Underground Sea #281
Magic: The Gathering · 30th Anniversary Edition
- Number
- 281
- Rarity
- R
- Market price
- $297.00
Underground Sea PSA 10 price and graded values
| Grade | Price | vs. ungraded |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $523.44 | — |
| PSA 9 | $479.03 | 0.9× |
| PSA 10 | $565.00 | 1.1× |
| BGS 10 | $735.00 | 1.4× |
| CGC 10 | $226.00 | 0.4× |
Graded and ungraded sale prices from PriceCharting, updated October 26, 2026. The TCGplayer market price above is a separate listing average and can differ.
Is Underground Sea #281 worth grading?
Usually better kept raw. A PSA 10 sells for $565.00, only 1.1× the ungraded price of $523.44. After grading and shipping fees there is little left to gain unless you want the slab for your collection.
What to check before grading Underground Sea
- Edges and corners: dark borders make chipping and corner whitening easy to see, and graders mark them down quickly.
- Surface: tilt the card under a bright light to catch print lines, scratches, and indents that a straight-on photo misses.
- Centering: PSA 10 allows roughly 55/45 to 60/40 on the front and 75/25 on the back.
Measure the borders with the card centering calculator, or read the AI card grading guide.
Underground Sea grading FAQ
How much is Underground Sea #281 worth in PSA 10?
Underground Sea #281 from 30th Anniversary Edition sells for about $565.00 in PSA 10 and $479.03 in PSA 9, compared with about $523.44 ungraded.
Is Underground Sea #281 worth grading?
Usually better kept raw. A PSA 10 sells for $565.00, only 1.1× the ungraded price of $523.44. After grading and shipping fees there is little left to gain unless you want the slab for your collection.
How can I check my Underground Sea before grading?
Photograph the front and back in even light and run a free AI pre-grade with Card Grading AI. It scores centering, corners, edges, and surface so you can decide whether the card is worth submitting to PSA, BGS, or CGC.
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