Magic: The Gathering comes to PokéItem: scan, organize and value your collection

PokéItem is a trading card collection management app, created in France and used worldwide, on iOS, Android and the web. Since version 1.3.4 (November 2026), it supports Magic: The Gathering: more than 100,000 printings across 666 sets, from the Alpha edition of August 1993 to 2026 releases, with a binder in five languages and prices updated every 24 hours.

Magic is the oldest trading card game, and also the hardest to organize: the same card can have been printed dozens of times, in multiple languages and multiple finishes, at prices ranging from a few cents to several thousand euros. This article explains how to identify your printing, what drives its value, and how to value an entire Magic collection with PokéItem.

Magic: The Gathering on PokéItem at a glance

Identifying your printing: set, number, language, finish

Searching for "Sol Ring" in PokéItem returns more than 150 printings. "Counterspell" and "Lightning Bolt" each have more than 60. The name alone is not enough: to know the value of your card, you need to identify the right printing. Four clues are all it takes.

1. The set. The symbol in the middle right of the card identifies the set. On modern cards, its three-letter code is also printed in the bottom left.
2. The collector number. It has been printed at the bottom of the card since 1998. In PokéItem, typing the name followed by the number takes you straight to the right printing.
3. The language. A French card and an English card from the same printing are two different items, stored in two separate binders.
4. The finish. The regular version and the foil (shiny) version of the same printing each have their own price. Special treatments (extended art, borderless, showcase, etched foil) are full printings in their own right.

On cards printed since 1998, the color of the set symbol indicates rarity:

The PokéItem scanner does this work for you: you take a photo of the card, the app identifies the printing and displays its page with its price. You confirm the language and finish, then add it to your binder.

What drives the value of a Magic card

• The printing. A Black Lotus from the Alpha edition and a card reprinted twenty times are not in the same league. For the same card, early editions (Alpha, Beta, Unlimited) are worth far more than reprints.
• The Reserved List. Since 1996, the publisher has committed to never reprinting certain older cards, such as the Black Lotus, the Moxen or the original dual lands. Their supply can no longer grow, which supports their price.
• The finish. A foil version is often worth more than the regular version, sometimes significantly more for older printings. PokéItem displays both prices separately.
• Condition. A Near Mint card is worth noticeably more than a played one. PokéItem applies the condition of your copy to its value.
• Player demand. Cards played in Commander or in tournament formats are sought after, and their price follows those formats.
• Language. Depending on the card, a French, German, Italian or Spanish version sells for more or less than the English version.

Valuing your Magic collection in five steps

1. Choose Magic. At sign-up, Magic can be your main game, included in every plan, including the free one. If you already have an account, it can be added with Premium+ from Settings, then Games.
2. Scan or search for your cards. The scanner identifies the card from a photo. The search handles names, collector numbers and typos.
3. Set the language, finish and condition. Each copy is valued in its language, with its finish and condition.
4. Add your sealed products. Boosters, displays, bundles and Commander decks all have their own page and price: more than 4,000 Magic products are in the catalog.
5. Track the value. The home screen shows the total value of your collection, its change over 24 hours and its chart. Your duplicates and wish list are stored separately.

Where the prices come from

Magic card prices in PokéItem come from Cardmarket for Europe and TCGplayer for the United States. They are updated every 24 hours and displayed in the currency of your choice from nine options: euro, dollar, pound, Swiss franc, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, dirham, yen and real.

For French, German, Italian and Spanish cards, PokéItem displays the card name and artwork in that language. When a card has no sales recorded in its language, the displayed price is a PokéItem estimate based on the English market, and the card page indicates this. The full method is described on the How PokéItem calculates its prices page.

How much it costs

• Free: your main game (Magic if you choose it at sign-up), 1,000 cards, 10 sealed products and 50 scans per month.
• Premium: unlimited cards, sealed products and scans for your main game.
• Premium+: all PokéItem games, including Magic, in addition to your main game.

FAQ: Magic: The Gathering and PokéItem

Does PokéItem support Magic: The Gathering?

Yes. Since version 1.3.4 (November 2026), PokéItem supports Magic: The Gathering on iOS, Android and the web: more than 100,000 printings across 666 sets, five card languages, foil versions and more than 4,000 sealed products.

What app should I use to value a Magic collection?

PokéItem identifies a Magic card from a photo, stores it in a binder by language and displays its price, sourced from Cardmarket and TCGplayer and updated every 24 hours. The total collection value is displayed in 9 currencies.

Can I scan a Magic card with PokéItem?

Yes. The scanner identifies the printing from a photo and opens its page. You then choose the language, finish (regular or foil) and condition of your copy.

In which languages does PokéItem handle Magic cards?

In English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Each language has its own binder, with the card name and artwork in that language.

Do foil cards have their own price?

Yes. The regular version and the foil version of the same printing each have their own price in PokéItem.

Do I need to pay to manage my Magic collection?

No, if Magic is your main game: it is then included in the free plan, with 1,000 cards, 10 sealed products and 50 scans per month. To add Magic to an account whose main game is a different game, Premium+ is required.

Which card games does PokéItem support?

Ten games: Pokémon TCG, One Piece Card Game, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana, Riftbound, Star Wars: Unlimited, Dragon Ball Super Fusion World, Dragon Ball Z and Gentle Mates TCG.

Start your Magic collection

PokéItem is available on the App Store, on Google Play and at app.pokeitem.fr for the web version, with the same account everywhere.

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The three other games added with version 1.3.4 also have their own guide: Disney Lorcana, Star Wars: Unlimited and Gentle Mates TCG.