Best apps to scan and value Pokémon cards (2026)

Collectr, TCGplayer, Dragon Shield, PokeScope, Rare Candy, CardNexus and TCGJoin look alike at first: point the camera at a card and they tell you what it is worth. The difference is where that price comes from, which currency and language you get it in, and what it costs.

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The seven apps, side by side

Reviewed on November 1, 2026

One row per app. “Not confirmed” means its official listing does not say, not that it cannot do it.

Languages: as declared in the App Store “Languages” field. Collectr lists English only, although its release notes announce French, Spanish and Japanese.

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 $7.99/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 app to pick for what you need

You buy and sell in the United States: TCGplayer. It is its own marketplace, prices are in US dollars and the app is free.

You collect everything, sealed and graded too: Collectr. The most complete portfolio, with 20+ games.

You want TCGplayer and Cardmarket prices together and a deck builder: Dragon Shield.

Pokémon only, and you want graded values: PokeScope or Rare Candy. Rare Candy scans for free with no cap.

You buy and sell in Europe with low fees: CardNexus, which also works in euros, pounds and other currencies.

You play and collect in Europe and want the app in your language: TCGJoin. Cardmarket prices in euros, each card’s name and artwork in your language, and a free collection.

Why the price source matters

A card is not worth the same in the US as in Europe. TCGplayer and Rare Candy show US-market prices in dollars; Collectr and PokeScope lean on sales such as eBay’s. If you buy singles in Europe, the price that matters is Cardmarket’s.

TCGJoin shows the Cardmarket price in euros and, when a card has none, the TCGplayer price converted at the ECB rate, always flagged. See it card by card in Pokémon card prices.

What TCGJoin does differently

The whole app in 10 languages, and every card with its name and artwork in yours: Charizard, Dracaufeu or Glurak, depending on how you read it.

Free scanner and collection, no card needed. The Rare plan, from €3.99 a month, adds every game at once and the value chart.

Bring your collection from Collectr, TCGplayer, Dragon Shield, ManaBox or any CSV in a minute: import your collection.

Sealed-product stock in nearby stores and an AI deck coach.

What it does not do: it is not a marketplace like TCGplayer or CardNexus, and on iPhone it runs in the browser for now, not from the App Store.

How we compared

TCGJoin is our app, so we are not neutral. That is why every fact about the others comes from their Google Play listing, App Store listing or official website, checked on the date above, and linked at the bottom. If something has changed, tell us and we will fix it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best app to scan Pokémon cards?

It depends on where you buy and sell. In the US, TCGplayer; for a portfolio with sealed and graded, Collectr; in Europe and in your own language, TCGJoin, with Cardmarket prices in euros. All seven scan cards with the camera.

Is there a free app to value Pokémon cards?

Yes. TCGplayer and Rare Candy are completely free, and TCGJoin has a free scanner and collection with no card needed. Collectr, Dragon Shield and PokeScope have limited free use and paid plans.

Which app shows Cardmarket prices?

TCGJoin shows Cardmarket prices in euros, and Dragon Shield and CardNexus use Cardmarket data too. TCGplayer and Rare Candy show US dollars.

Can I move my collection from Collectr or TCGplayer to another app?

Yes, with a CSV. Exporting from Collectr is part of its PRO plan; TCGplayer exports lists as CSV for free. TCGJoin imports both files at no cost.

Are these prices the ones in my country?

Plan prices are taken from the US and Spanish App Store listings on the review date. They vary by country and store, so check yours before paying.

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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