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Getting Started

v3.1.0-STABLE

Welcome to MTG Codex

MTG Codex is an all-in-one Magic: The Gathering companion for managing your collection, building decks, scanning cards with your phone camera, and tracking prices — all backed by a complete database of over 110,000 card printings.

Create Your Account

1

Go to the Login page and click Register.

2

Enter your email and choose a password (minimum 10 characters).

3

Check your inbox for a verification email and click the link to activate your account.

4

Log in and you're ready to go!

Adding Your First Cards

There are three ways to start building your collection:

Scan with your phone — Open the AI Scanner, point your camera at a card, and tap to identify it instantly. See the [AI Scanner](#scanner) section for details.

Search and add manually — Use the Search page to find any card and click the + button to add it to your collection.

Import from another app — Upload a CSV export from Moxfield, Archidekt, Manabox, or other platforms. See [CSV Import](#csv-import).

Navigating the App

The sidebar on the left gives you access to every page. Click the logo or arrow to expand or collapse it.

On mobile, a bottom navigation bar gives you quick access to Collection, Search, Scanner, Queue, and Decks.

The sidebar remembers whether you left it open or closed.

What Can You Do?

Collection — Browse, filter, edit, and organize every card you own

AI Scanner — Use your phone camera to identify and add cards in seconds

Deck Builder — Build decks for Commander, Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, and Casual formats

Search — Look up any card ever printed, see prices, and add cards to your collection or decks

Binders — Organize cards into color-coded binders, just like physical ones

Public Profile — Share your collection, decks, tradelist, or wishlist with others

Pricing — See daily-updated market prices across your entire collection

Last Updated: 2026.02.16