TCGplayer App FAQ

Download the TCGplayer App for Android and iOS

Find answers to all your questions. We'll regularly update this list as more questions come in.

General App FAQ

Who do I contact for app support and how do I reach them?

As always, feel free to contact our dedicated customer service team . We're always happy to help.

What platforms does the app work with?

You can download the app on Apple and Android devices running at least iOS 17+, or Android 9 (API level 28), respectively.
Note: While you may download and use the TCGplayer app on devices without a camera, certain features will not be available.

What does the app cost?

It's 100% free to download and use.

What can I do with the TCGplayer App?

You can browse the entirety of the TCGplayer marketplace, including content, like decks, articles, events, and more.
You can scan cards from every game on TCGplayer. The app will identify the card and allow you to view its Market Price, among other details.
You can choose to keep scanned cards in a temporary list, or, if you have a TCGplayer account, save them to lists as a part of your collection.
You can also use the app to help sell cards online by importing a list of scanned cards to your inventory (Level 4 sellers only).

Can I sell my cards through the app?

Yes! If you’re a level 4 seller, you’ll be able to import lists of cards you’ve saved to the Seller Portal. You can also export items and lists as plaintext or as a CSV.

What pricing info does the app provide?

You can quickly check the current prices, including the TCGplayer Market Price, Listed Median, and the Most Recent Sale, for all games available on TCGplayer. Once you scan a product, simply tap on that product to see price stats and more.

Can I check prices for different card conditions and languages?

Yes! You can mark a card as Near Mint, Lightly Played, Moderately Played, Heavily Played, or Damaged, select its language and printing, and view relevant price data for those combinations. You can specify all of these either before or after you scan your card.

To specify before you scan, tap on the game and variant text below the scanner as seen here.

To specify after you’ve already scanned a card, you can simply tap on the variant info within your list.

You can even add multiple variants to your list by tapping on the card name to open the Details view, and navigating to the “Manage variants in list” section near the bottom of that view.

Does the app always accurately recognize which set a card is from?

Often, but not always! If a card has multiple printings with the same art, the app may guess wrong and not be able to accurately determine exactly the version of the card you have. The app primarily focuses on the artwork of the card to identify. As an example, early Magic: The Gathering sets like Alpha/Beta/Unlimited/Revised can look very similar and do not have set symbols with the key difference being the color of the card’s border. As the app does not currently recognize the difference between black and white borders, you will want to ensure that you have the correct version of the card selected. You can change the set of a card by clicking on the card in your list and selecting a different set.

Can I scan foil cards?

Yes! You can even tag the card as foil either before or after you scan and see the price for the foil version. Just be careful of glare when scanning. Click on the "List Entry Options" button before you scan to switch printing from Normal to Foil or click on an individual product in your list to switch from Normal to Foil after you've already scanned it.

How many cards can I scan at once?

You can scan one card at a time, but with a decent setup, you can do this in rapid succession.

Can I scan sleeved cards?

Yes! Just make sure the cards are centered in their sleeves and avoid glare. White backgrounds tend to work best.

Can I scan cards in binder pages?

Yes! Just make sure you scan one card at a time, and avoid glare. White backgrounds tend to work best.

Can I add cards to my list without scanning them?

Yes! Simply click on "+ Add a card manually" to enter a card name and add it to your list.

What sets are supported?

All sets, from all games that are available on TCGplayer are supported in the app.

Can I scan other games in addition to Magic, Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh?

Yes, you can scan cards from all games available on TCGplayer.

What formats can be exported?

You can export a list of cards to email, text message, and other third-party apps as either plaintext or CSV formats.

Import Feature FAQ

How do I import inventory from the mobile app into the Seller Portal?

You can view instructions on how to import your inventory from the mobile app to the Seller Portal in our How to Import help file.

How do I download the TCGplayer mobile app?

You can download the TCGplayer mobile app from the iOS App Store for iPhone or on the Google Play Store for Android.

What product lines can you scan using the TCGplayer mobile app?

The TCGplayer mobile app scans all games available on TCGplayer.

Who has the ability to import inventory from the mobile app into the Seller Portal?

All TCGplayer Level 4 sellers have the ability to import inventory from the mobile app into the Seller Portal.

Do I have to pay to import my inventory from the mobile app into the Seller Portal?

No. You can get started at no cost and download the app for free from the iOS App Store for iPhone or on the Google Play Store for Android.

How do I use the Manage Lists tab in the Seller Portal?

For more information on the Manage Lists tab, please review the Managing Your Lists help file.

Do I need special hardware to use the mobile app import feature?

All you need is a phone camera to scan your inventory in the mobile app and upload it to the Seller Portal.

Do you have any tips for scanning my inventory more accurately using the mobile app?

Make sure you’re using a plain white background, scanning the entire card, and reducing as much glare as possible. For more tips and trips on using the mobile app, see our Tips for Accurate Scanning help file.

Do I need to have a TCGplayer account to use the app?

The TCGplayer App does not require an account to use. However, some features, such as collections and the seller portion of the app do require that you have a TCGplayer account and that you are logged in.

If you don’t have a TCGplayer account can create one here: https://www.tcgplayer.com/login/signup

Change Log

9/13/23 - Added questions about importing from the TCGplayer app to inventory.
9/16/24 - Updated app download links.
9/19/24 - Removed out-of-date video.
7/11/25 - Updated instructions to reflect TCGplayer app updates.