Lotus ScanBest MTG Scanner for Serialized Cards Cards
Learn why Serialized Cards cards are challenging to scan and how to get the best results with the right app.
Serialized cards represent Magic: The Gathering's most exclusive and collectible variant type, featuring a unique serial number stamped directly onto the card that identifies it as one of a strictly limited print run. Introduced in The Brothers' War with retro frame schematic artifacts numbered out of 500, and expanded in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth with the legendary one-of-one serialized The One Ring, these cards have generated enormous excitement and record-breaking sale prices in the Magic community. Scanning serialized cards presents a unique challenge because the scanner must not only identify the card and its variant treatment but also recognize that a serial number is present, which fundamentally changes the card's value compared to non-serialized versions of the same treatment. Lotus Scan is designed to detect the visual markers of serialized printings and flag them accordingly, helping you identify these chase cards instantly and understand their exceptional market value.
Why Serialized Cards Cards Are Hard to Scan
How Lotus Scan Handles Serialized Cards Cards
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Tips for Scanning Serialized Cards Cards
- 1When scanning a serialized card, use bright, even lighting to make the stamped serial number as visible as possible in the scan image.
- 2After Lotus Scan identifies a card as serialized, manually record the exact serial number in your collection notes, as lower numbers and milestone numbers like 001 or 100 carry a significant premium.
- 3Never remove a serialized card from its protective sleeve or top loader to scan it. Lotus Scan works through standard protective cases, and the card is too valuable to risk handling damage.
- 4For Brothers War retro frame schematics, the serial number is located on the front of the card near the bottom. Ensure this area is not obscured by a sleeve edge or holder clip.
- 5If you believe you have pulled a serialized card, scan it immediately to confirm before handling it further. Some players mistake certain foil stamps or collector numbers for serialization.