Step 1: Upload your photo
Lay your cards flat on any clean surface, spaced apart so the edges are visible. You can fit as many as you want in one frame — that's the whole point.
Just snap a photo on your phone or upload one from your computer. No special setup needed. A table, a desk, a binder page — anywhere with decent light works fine. SnapDex handles it from there.
Step 2: Card-by-card recognition
Our recognition engine scans your photo and isolates each individual card.
SnapDex matches every card against a complete database covering every mainline Pokémon TCG set — Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, all the way through current Scarlet & Violet releases. For each card, we identify the name, set, card number, and variant: holo, reverse holo, first edition stamp, shadowless, you name it. The more detail we catch, the more accurate your pricing.
Step 3: Instant pricing
Every card you scan gets priced using real, aggregated market sales data.
We factor in the variant (a holo Classic Collection Charizard is worth way more than a non-holo), and we estimate the card's condition straight from your photo. Then we calculate the total value of all the cards in your scan and show it to you immediately. No waiting, no mystery — just the number.
Step 4: Save and track
Your scan is yours to keep.
Save results to build a running log of your collection. Come back anytime to re-scan and watch your total value change as the market shifts. Export a full report — CSV export is available with a paid account, perfect if you're pricing a bulk lot for sale or tracking your collection for insurance. Check the Pricing page for details.
Tips for the best results
Use good, even lighting
Natural light or a desk lamp works great. Avoid harsh shadows or backlighting that washes out the card details.
Lay cards flat without glare
Keep them out of sleeves if you can (or take a second photo from a different angle if they're sleeved). Direct overhead light reflecting off a sleeve will confuse our recognition engine.
Spread cards so edges are clear
Don't let them overlap. A tiny gap between each card helps us isolate and read each one separately.
Keep your camera steady and overhead
Shoot straight down from directly above. Tilted or angled shots make it harder for us to read the text and art. A steady hand or a tripod makes a difference.