Lotus ScanBest MTG Scanner for Full Art Basic Lands Cards
Learn why Full Art Basic Lands cards are challenging to scan and how to get the best results with the right app.
Full art basic lands are among the most beloved and widely collected cards in Magic: The Gathering, featuring stunning panoramic artwork that fills the entire card face with minimal text overlay. From the original Unglued and Unhinged full art lands that command significant premiums to the breathtaking Zendikar and Battle for Zendikar landscapes, Unstable's unique John Avon illustrations, and Unfinity's space-themed vistas, these lands span decades of Magic history and dozens of distinct printings. What makes scanning full art lands particularly challenging is the minimal text present on the card. With no rules text, no type line in the traditional position, and often just a single mana symbol, most of the visual information that scanners rely on is simply absent. Lotus Scan overcomes this limitation by analyzing the artwork itself, frame style, and set-specific design elements to correctly identify exactly which full art land printing you have and what it is worth on the current market.
Why Full Art Basic Lands Cards Are Hard to Scan
How Lotus Scan Handles Full Art Basic Lands Cards
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Tips for Scanning Full Art Basic Lands Cards
- 1Since full art lands have minimal text, make sure the entire artwork is clearly visible and in focus when scanning, as the art is the primary identification signal Lotus Scan uses.
- 2For foil full art lands, scan on a dark or matte surface to reduce reflected light bouncing off the large art surface back into the camera.
- 3When scanning Unhinged or Unglued full art lands, handle them carefully as these older printings are often worth significant money and may be in played condition.
- 4If you have a large stack of full art lands to sort, scan them one at a time rather than trying to batch scan, since the visual similarity between different printings requires careful individual analysis.
- 5Check the set symbol and collector number after scanning to verify the correct printing was identified, especially for Zendikar block lands where multiple full art versions exist within the same set.