Extended art cards push the artwork past its normal boundaries into the space where the frame would typically be, giving the card a wider, more cinematic feel while still retaining the black border. Introduced as a Collector Booster exclusive treatment, extended art cards exist for rares and mythic rares across most modern Magic sets. They often command a modest premium over regular printings, making accurate identification important when cataloging or selling your collection. Lotus Scan correctly identifies extended art treatments and separates them from standard, borderless, and showcase printings of the same card.

Why Extended Art Cards Cards Are Hard to Scan

How Lotus Scan Handles Extended Art Cards Cards

Tips for Scanning Extended Art Cards Cards

1. 1When scanning extended art cards, ensure the black border is visible on all four sides, as this helps Lotus Scan differentiate extended art from borderless.
2. 2Extended art cards are exclusive to Collector Boosters, so if the scanner returns a regular version, double-check the card border and collector number.
3. 3Foil extended art cards are common. Tilt the card slightly to reduce foil glare before scanning.
4. 4If you are sorting a Collector Booster box, scan cards one at a time to ensure each variant is correctly classified.
5. 5Group your extended art cards by set when scanning large batches to make verification faster.