Found a mystery card and have no idea what it is? TCGLens uses advanced AI to identify any trading card from any game — just take a photo and get the full card details plus current market value instantly.
A TCG card identifier is an app or tool that uses image recognition to look at a trading card photo and tell you exactly what card it is. TCGLens takes this further by also giving you the card's current market value, full set details, and rarity information.
This is essential for collectors who buy bulk lots, inherit card collections, receive cards as gifts, or simply find cards they can't name. Instead of spending hours cross-referencing card databases, a quick scan with TCGLens gives you every detail in seconds.
TCGLens is trained on over 1 million trading cards across all major TCGs, making it the most comprehensive card identifier available on iPhone.
TCGLens doesn't just name the card — it gives you the complete picture.
The exact official card name and card number within the set (e.g., "Pikachu ex · 172/167").
The full set name, series, and release year. Tells you exactly which print run your card came from.
Common, Uncommon, Rare, Holo Rare, Ultra Rare, Secret Rare, Special Illustration Rare — precisely identified.
Regular, holo, reverse holo, full art, alt art, rainbow, gold — the exact variant that determines price.
Real-time market price. Know what the card is worth the moment you identify it — no extra steps.
Identifies English, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese card variants.
Bought a huge card lot on eBay? Scan through hundreds of unknown cards quickly to find the valuable ones buried inside.
Found a relative's old card binders? Identify and value every card without needing any prior TCG knowledge.
At a card show or tournament and unsure what a card is worth? Get instant identification and market value on the spot.
Just starting out and don't know your cards yet? TCGLens teaches you the cards while you scan, helping you learn as you go.
Process trade-ins and purchases faster. Quickly identify and price incoming collections without manual lookups.
Can't scan in person? Upload any photo of a card from your camera roll and get instant identification results.
| Method | TCGLens Card Identifier | Manual Search | Other Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | ✓ 2–3 seconds | ✗ 5–15 minutes | ~10 seconds |
| Accuracy | ✓ AI-powered, 99%+ | ✗ Human error | Varies |
| Market Value | ✓ Live, built-in | ✗ Separate step | Sometimes |
| Variant Detection | ✓ Full, automatic | ✗ Manual | Limited |
| All TCGs | ✓ 10+ games | Depends on site | Usually 1–2 |
| Free to Use | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Often paid |
Yes. You can upload any photo from your iPhone's camera roll. The AI works equally well on photos taken earlier, screenshots, or images from the web.
Our AI handles imperfect images better than most apps, but for best results scan under good lighting and keep the card flat. Minor wear and creases don't affect identification accuracy.
Yes — TCGLens identifies cards in English, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. It will return the English card name regardless of the original language.
TCGLens identifies the card art and matches it to our database. If a fake card uses the same art, it will be identified as the legitimate card. For counterfeit detection, we recommend also checking card weight and texture in person.
Our database contains over 1 million unique card entries across all supported TCGs, including regional variants, promo cards, and limited editions. We update the database with every new set release.
Download TCGLens and instantly identify and value any trading card in your collection.