Card Slinger - MTG, Pokemon & TCG Card Scanner
$39.99
What is the Card Slinger?
This tool is designed to assist in scanning a large number of MTG, Pokemon, other TCG cards, sports cards and more, rapidly, by using the card scanning app of your choice on your phone.
The card slinger is the first of its kind, patented device, don't accept imitations!
The card slinger fits both sleeved and un-sleeved cards, and accommodates standard sized MTG, Pokemon cards and more. Apps for scanning that work with this device are ManaBox for mtg, Delver lens for mtg and Pokemon, Dex for Pokemon and many more! As of July 2025 you can also now scan in sports cards using Hobby Scan, a new and developing app for scanning in all types of cards.
The Card Slinger funnels cards as you toss them into the scanning zone, centering the cards so that the scanning app can do its job quickly and efficiently, allowing you to scan card after card faster than any other manual method. This is a significant improvement over moving cards in and out of the frame one at a time by hand, and you can scan over 180 cards before needing to empty the drawer, the sleeved drawer holds about 80 cards single sleeved. The card slinger is strong, fits cards precisely, and makes short work of large quantities of cards in need of scanning.
The Card Slinger comes in 3 versions, Standard, for sleeved and un-sleeved cards, the Adjustable Model, featuring an articulating stand, and Lite, the most basic model, with a single tray and non removable base.
The Card Slinger Standard model fits sleeved cards, and just pop in the drawer of choice and scan to your hearts content! The Adjustable model comes with a multi position stand, and removable drawers for both sleeved and unsleeved cards. The card slinger lite only fits unsleeved cards, and does not have a removable drawer as our most basic option.
** Scanning in sleeved cards successfully is dependent on lighting conditions, angle, sleeve type, and application, some patience and experimentation is required **
** as these photos are of the preproduction unit, the final item shipped may have a slightly different surface finish and appearance **
Learn all about it here on our FAQ page.
Common Questions
What apps do you recommend for scanning?
For MTG Scanning — Manabox app, using quick scan setting. We also recommend Mythic Tools. We do not recommend the TCG Player app.
For Pokemon Scanning — Rare Candy, Delver Poke, & the Dex App.
For Yugioh Scanning — TCG Player app (avoid for other card types). Combine with our Japanese sized card drawers.
For Sports Card Scanning — We are working with Hobby Scan to create an awesome sports card scanning experience. Try it out for iOS and Android.
Please refer to each individual app's site and support materials for guides, tips, and help scanning.
Can you scan sleeved cards?
Yes! Results depend on application & conditions — it's suggested to experiment with lighting and the space you are in for best results. The Card Slinger has two drawers, one to fit sleeved cards of various sleeve types. The Card Slinger Lite fits only un-sleeved cards.
What types of phones work with it?
Most all! If it lays flat and has a camera set to the right of the phone or center, it will work great. The better the camera, the better the apps will work. Some miscellaneous Android phones perform as well as iPhones do.
Is it sturdy? Will it support a large phone?
Hell yeah it's sturdy! It's made to be as tough as possible. It will support MOST every phone.
Does it damage cards?
Nope, not at all. We have scanned in thousands of cards with pre-production units in testing. It's possible if you try to hurt a card, but it will not happen from regular use.
I have a 3D printer, can I just print my own?
Yes you can! Grab the latest files on MakerWorld.
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