Best Pokémon card app in the UK (2026)
Most card apps are built for the US: prices from TCGplayer, in dollars. In the UK you buy singles on Cardmarket, eBay and in local shops, so a US price can be well off what you would actually pay. Here is how the main apps compare from a UK point of view.
The seven apps, from the UK
Reviewed on November 1, 2026
One row per app. Plan prices are from the Spanish App Store, in euros, and the US one where there is no euro price; the UK store may differ.
Languages: as declared in the App Store “Languages” field.
| App | Best at | Currency (source) | Languages | Price | Platforms | CSV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCGJoin | Cardmarket prices in euros, with the app and each card’s name and artwork in your language | EUR · USD (Cardmarket · TCGplayer) | 10 | Free; paid from €3.99/month | Web, Android | Imports and exports |
| Collectr | The most complete portfolio: 20+ games, raw cards, graded slabs and sealed product | Several (eBay, Goldin, Heritage) | Not confirmed | Free; paid from €7.99/month | Web, Android, iPhone | Imports TCGplayer CSVs only, by email; export is PRO |
| TCGplayer | Prices from the biggest US marketplace and instant buying; completely free | USD (TCGplayer) | 1 | Free | Web, Android, iPhone | Exports lists as CSV |
| Dragon Shield | TCGplayer and Cardmarket prices side by side, plus a deck builder | TCGplayer · Cardmarket | 2 | Free; paid from $1.99/month | Web, Android, iPhone | Exports to CSV |
| PokeScope | A simple Pokémon-only scanner with raw and graded prices (PSA, BGS, CGC) | Several (eBay) | 1 | Free; paid from €8.99/week | Android, iPhone | Not confirmed |
| Rare Candy | Free, unlimited scanning with a marketplace and graded prices | USD | 1 | Free | Web, Android, iPhone | Not confirmed |
| CardNexus | A European marketplace with low fees, offline scanning and several currencies | EUR, GBP, CHF, PLN, USD… (Cardmarket · TCGplayer) | 2 | Free | Web, Android, iPhone | Imports and exports CSV |
Which price should a UK collector look at?
For singles, Cardmarket: it is Europe’s main card marketplace and UK players buy and sell there too. TCGJoin shows its prices in euros, Dragon Shield shows them next to TCGplayer’s, and CardNexus also uses Cardmarket data. TCGplayer and Rare Candy show US prices in dollars.
If you want a figure in pounds, CardNexus lists GBP among its currencies. TCGJoin shows prices in euros from Cardmarket.
Which app to pick in the UK
You want the Cardmarket price and your collection organised by set: TCGJoin.
You buy and sell inside the app, in pounds: CardNexus.
You collect sealed and graded across many games: Collectr.
You mostly buy from the US: TCGplayer.
Pokémon only, graded values, free and unlimited scanning: Rare Candy.
Moving your collection
TCGJoin imports CSVs from Collectr, TCGplayer, Dragon Shield, ManaBox and Cardmarket for free, and exports yours back as CSV whenever you like: import your collection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Pokémon card app in the UK?
For Cardmarket prices and a collection organised by set, TCGJoin. For buying and selling in pounds inside the app, CardNexus. For sealed and graded across many games, Collectr.
Does any app show Pokémon card prices in pounds?
CardNexus lists GBP among its currencies. TCGJoin shows Cardmarket prices in euros; TCGplayer, US prices in dollars.
Is Cardmarket used in the UK?
Yes. Cardmarket is Europe’s main marketplace for singles and UK players buy and sell there, alongside eBay and local shops.
Is TCGJoin free in the UK?
Yes: the scanner and the collection are free with no card needed. Paid plans start at €3.99 a month.
Sources
Every fact comes from the app’s Google Play listing, its App Store listing (US and Spain) or its official website. Prices vary by country and store. Reviewed on November 1, 2026
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