How does the MTG card scanner work?

Our scanner uses OCR (optical character recognition) to read the card name, combined with art similarity matching using AI embeddings. This dual approach ensures accurate identification even with damaged or foreign cards.

Can I scan cards at a trade show?

Yes! The scanner is designed for trade show use. It works offline after initial load, handles various lighting conditions, and includes batch mode for scanning multiple cards quickly.

Does the scanner show card prices?

Yes, every scanned card shows current TCGplayer market, low, and mid prices. Prices are updated nightly from tcgcsv data.

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