When your Magic collection spans multiple boxes, binders, and storage units, you need a scanner that can keep up without slowing down, crashing, or hitting arbitrary limits. Lotus Scan is built to handle collections of any size, from a few hundred cards to tens of thousands, with consistent speed and reliable performance throughout the entire scanning session. The app organizes your scanned cards into custom collections so you can structure your inventory however makes sense to you, whether by set, format, deck, or storage location. Real-time total value tracking gives you an always-current snapshot of what your entire collection is worth.

Why Large Collections Needs a Specialized Scanner

Many MTG scanner apps start to lag, crash, or become unusable once your collection exceeds a few thousand cards because they were not designed for scale. Free tiers that cap your collection at 100 or 500 cards are useless for anyone with a serious collection built over years of play. Large collections also need robust organization tools because a flat list of 20,000 cards is impossible to navigate. The right scanner for large collections must combine unlimited storage, fast performance at scale, and flexible organizational features.

Key Features to Look For

Tips for Large Collections

1. 1Sort your physical cards by set before scanning to make the process faster and catch any scanning errors more easily
2. 2Create separate collections for each storage location so you always know where a card physically lives
3. 3Use the total value tracker to identify which boxes hold your most valuable cards and prioritize their protection
4. 4Scan in sessions of 200-300 cards at a time to stay focused and maintain accuracy
5. 5Back up your collection data regularly so you never lose your scanning progress