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Pokémon card scanner (beta)
Scan the number at the bottom of any Pokémon card with your phone or webcam and see which card it is — with pictures and a link to its price. Free, no app, no sign-up, and nothing is uploaded.
Tap Start camera, or upload a photo of the card.
Or type the number
Tips for a good scan
- Fill the frame. Line the card's edges up with the frame so the number sits in the yellow strip.
- Light it evenly. Tilt the card away from lamps and windows to avoid glare on the foil.
- Hold steady. Rest your elbows or put the card on a table, then tap Scan.
- Two matches? Several sets can share a total, so you'll see each card's picture — match the set symbol.
The scanner is in beta: it reads numbers, not artwork, so it can't yet tell apart reverse holos or other printings with the same number. See how to identify a card by its number for more help.
Questions people ask
How does the Pokémon card scanner work?
Point your camera at the card and tap Scan. The scanner reads the card number at the bottom (like 4/102) and shows every card with that number, with pictures, so you can pick yours by matching the set symbol.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. The number is read by an open-source text reader (Tesseract) running inside your browser. Your camera picture never leaves your phone or computer.
Why can't it read my card?
Small print, glare and blur are the usual problems. Fill the frame with the card, hold it flat under even light and keep steady. Holo and full-art cards with white numbers are harder — you can always type the number instead.
Does it work for promo cards?
Not yet. Promos print codes like SWSH050 instead of a number out of a set total. Search the card name for those.
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