Quick Start Guide
Last updated September 28, 2026
Welcome to CardScout — find card prices, track your collection and get alerts when deals show up. Start by creating a free account so everything you save stays with you on any device.
Features
Price search
Search sports cards, Magic, Pokémon and more. See live eBay listings, recent prices and whether a listing is below or above market.
Card database
Browse cards by set with prices for raw and graded copies (PSA, BGS), rarity and price history charts.
AI scan
Take a photo of a card (front, or front and back) and CardScout identifies it and shows its value. Free: 5 scans a day.
Bulk scanPRO
Photograph a whole binder page (like a 3x3 sheet) and identify up to 30 cards at once. Check the results, then add them to your collection.
Grade estimatePRO
Is it worth grading? Quick (front and back) or 10-point (front, back and all 8 corners). Get an estimated PSA range and raw vs graded value. Up to 20 a day.
Price alerts
Get notified when a card drops below (or rises above) your price. Free: 3 active alerts checked daily. Pro: unlimited, checked hourly.
Collection
Track what you own, what you paid and what it's worth now. Pro adds a collection value chart over time.
Marketplace
List your own cards for sale with photos, and browse cards other collectors are selling.
Menu walkthrough
- 1
Search
Home screen. Pick Sports or Gaming, type a card, use filters (grade, marketplace, exclude reprints) and open listings.
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AI Scan
Scan one card with your camera. Scroll down for Bulk scan and the Grade estimate ("Is it worth grading?").
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Saved & Alerts
Your saved searches and price alerts. The number shows how many alerts you have.
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Collection
Everything you've added, with total value, profit or loss, and (Pro) the value chart.
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Revenue
Your own marketplace link click history. The site owner sees extra admin info here.
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Card database (top bar)
Browse the full card catalog with prices and history.
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Pro (top bar)
See Pro features, start a subscription, redeem a promo code, or manage/cancel your plan.
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Marketplace (top bar)
Buy and sell cards with other collectors.
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Your account (top bar)
Sign in or out, and delete your account if you ever want to.
Tips
- For scans and grade estimates, lay the card flat on a dark surface, shoot straight down in even light, and avoid glare.
- Tap "Grade another card" after an estimate to clear the photos and start fresh.
- Got a promo code? Enter it on the Pro page for free Pro. One code per account.
Report an issue or suggest an idea
- Sign in.
- Tap the Feedback button in the bottom-left corner of any page.
- Choose Something's broken, Idea or Other.
- Describe what you were doing and what happened, then tap Send.
The page you were on and your device type are included automatically, so you don't need to add them. Screenshots help too — if you have one, mention it and we'll follow up by email.
Questions? Use the Feedback button any time. See our Privacy Policy.