# Gandalf the White (Showcase) (Surge Foil) #797

The Gandalf the White (Showcase) (Surge Foil) (#797, Universes Beyond: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth) is a mythic Magic: The Gathering card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (MINT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $63.

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## Card details

- Set: Universes Beyond: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Number: #797
- Game: Magic: The Gathering
- Rarity: Mythic
- Printing: Foil
- Set released: Jun 23, 2023
- Set size: 911 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $63
- 1-year change: +44.4%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 9.0 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 8.8
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 100% | $63 |

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Gandalf the White (Showcase) (Surge Foil) carries a market value of $63. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $63, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Gandalf the White (Showcase) (Surge Foil) worth?

A raw (ungraded) Gandalf the White (Showcase) (Surge Foil) from Universes Beyond: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth currently carries a market value of about $63. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Gandalf the White (Showcase) (Surge Foil) cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Gandalf the White (Showcase) (Surge Foil) averages a 9.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 9.0, surface 8.8, centering 9.0.

### Is the Gandalf the White (Showcase) (Surge Foil) worth grading?

Whether the Gandalf the White (Showcase) (Surge Foil) is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app