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Smeagol, Helpful Guide (Showcase) (Surge Foil)
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Smeagol, Helpful Guide (Showcase) (Surge Foil) Price

Lord of the Rings · #822 · Rare · Foil
$10.27 ▲ +3.0% 7d +7.9% 30d
7D HIGH
7D LOW
7D AVG
30D AVG
LGS TRADE-IN VALUE:
$5.65-$7.19*
PRICE HISTORY: NM

MARKET NOTE: SMEAGOL, HELPFUL GUIDE (SHOWCASE) (SURGE FOIL)

Updated 2026-05-06

Smeagol, Helpful Guide (Showcase) (Surge Foil) is quietly consolidating at $9.25 after a modest recovery from its 25-day trough. The card sits +4.8% above its recent peak of $8.83 and +13.1% above the $8.18 low, suggesting steady accumulation without dramatic momentum. Weekly movement of +0.7% paired with a muted 30-day gain of +0.3% indicates this spec is treading water rather than building conviction. The Surge Foil showcase printing hasn't yet found sustained demand; it's holding ground but not breaking out. The tight 65-cent range between peak and trough signals a lack of volatility that typically precedes either a move or continued grinding. Entry points remain reasonable for risk-tolerant specs betting on LOTR Constructed adoption or Showcase foil scarcity to drive renewed interest. Watch for volume spikes or sustained closes above $9.50 to confirm momentum breaking the dormancy.

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