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Get help with MTG Card Scanner - Your complete guide to scanning, collecting, and managing Magic: The Gathering cards
🚀 Getting Started
Welcome to MTG Card Scanner!
MTG Card Scanner helps you easily scan, organize, and manage your Magic: The Gathering card collection. Here's how to get started:
- Home Screen: Quick access to all main features
- Browse & Scan: Search the card database or scan physical cards
- My Collection: View and manage your cards
- Build Deck: Create custom decks for different formats
- Profile: Manage settings and subscription
📸 Scanning Cards
How to Scan a Single Card
- Tap "Browse & Scan" on the home screen
- Tap the camera icon
- Choose "Take Photo" or "Choose from Library"
- Position the card clearly in the frame
- The app will automatically recognize the card name
- Review the results and add to your collection
💡 Pro Tip: For best results, scan cards in good lighting with minimal glare. Make sure the card name is clearly visible!
Bulk Scanning (Premium Feature)
Premium users can scan multiple cards in one session:
- Tap "Bulk Scan" from the Browse screen
- Scan cards one after another
- Review all scanned cards at once
- Add successful scans to your collection in bulk
Scan Troubleshooting
❌ Card not recognized?
- Ensure good lighting without glare or shadows
- Make sure the card name is fully visible and in focus
- Try cleaning the card surface if it's dirty or damaged
- For very old or obscure cards, try manual search instead
📷 Camera permission denied?
iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera → MTG Scanner → Enable
Android: Settings → Apps → MTG Scanner → Permissions → Camera → Allow
🔒 Scan limit reached?
Free users get 10 scans per month. Your limit resets on the 1st of each month. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited scanning!
📚 Managing Your Collection
Adding Cards to Collection
There are multiple ways to add cards:
- From Scan Results: After scanning, tap "Add to Collection"
- From Search: Search for a card and tap the "+" button
- From Card Details: View any card and tap "Add to Collection"
Card Details You Can Track
- Quantity: How many copies you own
- Condition: Mint, Near Mint, Lightly Played, Moderately Played, Heavily Played, or Damaged
- Foil Status: Regular or foil version
- Purchase Price: What you paid for the card
- Notes: Personal annotations or reminders
- Acquisition Date: When you got the card
Viewing Collection Statistics
Tap the stats icon (📊) in your Collection tab to see:
- Total cards and unique cards
- Collection value (USD/EUR)
- Cards by color, rarity, and type
- Most valuable cards
⚠️ Free User Limit: Free users can add up to 15 cards to their collection. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited collection size!
Exporting Your Collection (Premium)
- Go to My Collection
- Tap the menu icon (three dots)
- Select "Export Collection"
- Choose format: CSV or JSON
- Save the file to your device or share it
💡 Pro Tip: Export your collection regularly as a backup! The app stores data locally, so exporting protects against data loss.
🃏 Building Decks
Creating a New Deck
- Go to the Decks tab
- Tap "Create New Deck"
- Enter a deck name
- Select a format (Standard, Modern, Commander, etc.)
- Add cards from your collection or search the database
Supported Deck Formats
Standard
Current rotation sets
Modern
Cards from 8th Edition forward
Commander
100-card singleton format
Legacy
All sets with ban list
Vintage
All sets with restricted list
Pioneer
Return to Ravnica forward
Historic / Alchemy
MTG Arena formats
Deck Analysis (Premium)
Premium users get advanced deck statistics:
- Mana curve visualization
- Color distribution
- Card type breakdown
- Average mana cost
- Deck value and price tracking
🔍 Browsing and Searching Cards
Card Search
Search for cards using:
- Card Name: Type any part of the card name
- Set Name/Code: Find cards from specific sets
- Card Type: Creature, Instant, Sorcery, etc.
Advanced Filtering (Premium)
Premium users can filter by:
- Color and color identity
- Mana cost range
- Rarity (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Mythic)
- Format legality
- Power/Toughness values
- Price range
Card Details View
Tap any card to see comprehensive information:
- Card image (both faces for double-faced cards)
- Mana cost and card type
- Oracle text (official rules text)
- Current market prices (Premium)
- Format legality
- Set and rarity
- Artist and flavor text
💎 Free vs Premium Features
Free Tier Includes:
- 10 scans per month
- Collection of up to 15 cards
- Unlimited deck building
- Basic card search and browse
- Collection tracking
Premium Tier Unlocks:
- ✨ Unlimited scanning
- ✨ Unlimited collection size
- ✨ Bulk scanning mode
- ✨ Price tracking and market insights
- ✨ Portfolio value tracking
- ✨ Advanced deck analysis
- ✨ Export collection (CSV/JSON)
- ✨ Advanced filters
Managing Your Subscription
To Subscribe:
- Tap "Upgrade to Premium" badge on home screen
- Choose your plan: Weekly, Monthly, or Annual
- Complete purchase through App Store/Play Store
- Premium features activate immediately
To Cancel:
- iOS: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions → MTG Scanner → Cancel Subscription
- Android: Play Store → Menu → Subscriptions → MTG Scanner → Cancel Subscription
Restore Purchases:
If you previously purchased Premium on this device, go to Profile → "Restore Purchases"
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is my data backed up to the cloud?
A: Currently, all data is stored locally on your device. We recommend exporting your collection regularly (Premium feature) as a backup. Cloud sync may be added in future updates.
Q: Where do card prices come from?
A: Card prices are sourced from the Scryfall API, which aggregates data from various marketplaces. Prices are for informational purposes only and update periodically.
Q: Can I use the app offline?
A: You can browse your collection and view previously cached cards offline. However, scanning, searching, and price updates require an internet connection.
Q: What happens if I uninstall the app?
A: All locally stored data (collection, decks, preferences) will be permanently deleted. Make sure to export your collection before uninstalling!
Q: When does my scan limit reset?
A: Free users get 10 scans per month. The limit resets on the 1st day of each month at midnight UTC.
Q: Can I scan cards in languages other than English?
A: Card recognition works best with English cards. Other languages may have limited accuracy depending on the card and language.
Q: Why is my collection value different from expected?
A: Collection value is calculated using current market prices from Scryfall. Prices fluctuate daily based on supply, demand, and market conditions. The value shown is an estimate and may not reflect actual selling prices.
Q: How do I request a refund?
A: All purchases are processed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Refund requests must be made directly through the platform:
🛠️ Troubleshooting
App Crashes or Freezes
- Force quit the app and reopen it
- Ensure you have the latest version from the App Store/Play Store
- Restart your device
- If the issue persists, contact support
Scan Not Working
- Check camera permissions in device settings
- Ensure good lighting and card is in focus
- Verify you have an internet connection (OCR requires internet)
- Check if you've reached your monthly scan limit (free users)
Premium Features Not Working After Purchase
- Go to Profile → "Restore Purchases"
- Close and reopen the app
- Check your subscription status in App Store/Play Store
- If still not working, contact support with your purchase receipt
Collection Not Showing Correct Stats
- Pull down to refresh the collection screen
- Check if any cards have quantity set to 0
- If issues persist, try clearing cache: Profile → Debug Tools → Clear Cache
Price Data Not Loading
- Ensure you have an active internet connection
- Price data may be temporarily unavailable due to API issues
- Try again in a few minutes
- Note: Price visibility is limited for free users
🔐 Privacy & Security
Your privacy is important to us:
- All collection data is stored locally on your device
- We do not require account creation or personal information
- Scanned images are processed for recognition only and not stored permanently
- Read our full Privacy Policy
📖 Legal
Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Wizards of the Coast. Magic: The Gathering and all associated trademarks are property of Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc.
Card data is sourced from publicly available databases (Scryfall API).
Read our full Terms of Service
💬 Feature Requests
Have an idea for a new feature? We'd love to hear from you!
📧 Request a Feature: Email us at golukicoding@gmail.com with your suggestion. We respond within 24 hours and actively consider user feedback for future updates!
📞 Contact Support
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