AI-powered card recognition

Scan any Magic card with instant AI recognition

Point your camera at any Magic: The Gathering card and get instant identification, live market prices, and set details. Works with every set from Alpha to the newest release.

Free to use iOS & Android Every set supported
Scanning a Magic: The Gathering card with the Tappr app
700+
MTG sets
AI
Instant recognition
Live
Market prices
Free
To download
Works with

Works with every printing

Foil & Etched Foil Showcase Frames Borderless Cards Extended Art Old-Border Cards Secret Lair Drops Tokens Double-Faced Cards
Why players use it

Why players use Tappr to scan

01

Instant identification from any angle

The AI recognizes cards even from imperfect photos — angled, sleeved, or under uneven lighting. No typing collector numbers or squinting at set symbols.

02

Live market prices on every scan

Each scan returns current TCGplayer and Cardmarket values, so you always know what a card is worth before buying, selling, or trading.

03

Automatic collection tracking

Scanned cards land in your collection instantly. Track set completion and total value across every set without a spreadsheet.

01

How the MTG card scanner works

Open Tappr and point your camera at any Magic card. The AI reads the art, frame, type line, and set symbol in under a second, matching it against every card Wizards of the Coast has printed. You get the exact card name, set, collector number, rarity, and current market value — no typing, no guessing.

02

Scan bulk boxes and binders in minutes

Whether you cracked a booster box or picked up a bulk lot at a local game store, the scanner handles volume. Scan card after card to build a complete inventory with pricing. Players catalog thousands of cards in a single session instead of sorting by hand.

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Every set, every frame, every reprint

From a 1993 Alpha Black Lotus to the latest Standard set, Tappr recognizes them all — including foils, borderless and showcase treatments, old-border reprints, and Secret Lair drops. It tells printings apart, so a Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer from Modern Horizons 2 is never confused with a later reprint.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How accurate is the MTG card scanner?

Tappr uses a trained AI model that recognizes cards with high accuracy across every set. It handles foil glare, sleeves, and varied lighting. When it is uncertain, it shows the closest matches so you can confirm the exact printing.

02 Can I scan cards in sleeves or top loaders?

Yes. The scanner works with cards in penny sleeves, top loaders, and binder pages. Heavy glare from thick cases or foils may need a small angle adjustment.

03 Does the scanner work offline?

Scanning needs a connection for AI processing and live pricing. Your collection is cached on the device so you can browse it offline.

04 Is Tappr free to use?

Tappr is free to download and use. You get free scans to start, and unlimited scanning is available with an upgrade for serious collectors.

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Get Tappr free. Identify any Magic: The Gathering card and see what it is worth in seconds.

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Scan any MTG card

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