# Dex

> The Best Pokémon Card Tracker & Scanner. Dex is the ultimate companion for Pokémon TCG collectors. Instantly scan cards, track your collection, discover new additions, check current values, and explore powerful tools to manage your growing library.

Dex is an independent app for Pokémon Trading Card Game collectors, running since 2021 on iOS, Android and the web. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Nintendo, Creatures Inc., GAME FREAK inc. or The Pokémon Company.

- Website: https://dextcg.com
- Web app: https://app.dextcg.com
- iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1555489854
- Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dextcg.app
- Ratings: More than 25,000 reviews across all platforms, averaging 4.8 out of 5.

## What it does

- Scan a card with your phone camera and Dex identifies the card, its expansion and its variant in about a second, then adds it to your collection
- Track which cards and variants you own across every expansion
- Check live market prices from TCGplayer, Cardmarket, CardTrader and eBay
- Build a Pokédex: every Pokémon is completed when you own all its cards, mastered when you own every variant
- Organise cards into custom folders, wishlists and decks
- Add friends, compare collections and let Trade Finder surface what you are each missing
- See collection stats: card counts, market value, priciest cards and rarity breakdowns

## Pricing

- **Free** ($0/month): All the main features for absolutely nothing and without a single ad.
- **Dex+** ($3.99/month, $39.99/year): Unlock the full potential of Dex and support its development.

Everything above the paid tier works without an account limit on how many cards you own, and there are no ads.

## Coverage

Every expansion from Base Set onwards, in three regions: International (English), Japanese and Simplified Chinese. New sets are added on release day. Each printing of a card is tracked as its own variant, including first editions, shadowless, reverse holos, stamped promos and jumbos.

Prices come from TCGplayer, Cardmarket, CardTrader and eBay, converted to the reader's currency.

## Public pages

- [Card search](https://dextcg.com/search): every card by name, number, illustrator or rarity, with current values. Query format: https://dextcg.com/search?query=charizard
- [Expansions](https://dextcg.com/expansions): every set, grouped by series, with release dates and card counts
- [Card pages](https://dextcg.com/cards/sv35-175): one page per card, with market prices, variants and attributes
- [News](https://dextcg.com/news): release notes and announcements
- [Help centre](https://dextcg.com/help): guides for every Dex feature, organised by category
- [Affiliate program](https://dextcg.com/affiliates): 20% commission on a referral's first Dex+ payment, open to content creators and stores by application
- [Privacy policy](https://dextcg.com/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of service](https://dextcg.com/terms-of-service)

## Help centre

Guides for every Dex feature. The full list, by category:

### Getting Started

- [Installing Dex](https://dextcg.com/help/getting-started/installing-dex): Download and access the Dex app from any platform
- [Welcome to the Pokémon Universe](https://dextcg.com/help/getting-started/welcome-to-the-pokemon-universe): Understand how Dex organizes Pokémon TCG cards, sets, and variants.
- [Welcome to Dex](https://dextcg.com/help/getting-started/welcome-to-dex): Get started with Dex and learn the essentials of managing your Pokémon card collection.
- [Dex Early Access for Web and Android](https://dextcg.com/help/getting-started/dex-early-access-for-web-and-android): Jump into Dex on Web and Android now! Some features are still on the way, but you can begin your collection right away.
- [Exploring Expansions](https://dextcg.com/help/getting-started/exploring-expansions): Browse every Pokémon TCG expansion in Dex, track your completion progress, and discover new cards to collect.
- [Widgets](https://dextcg.com/help/getting-started/widgets): Add Dex widgets to your home screen to see your collection stats and more at a glance.
- [Exploring the Pokédex](https://dextcg.com/help/getting-started/exploring-the-pokedex): Browse every Pokémon by generation, filter by energy type, and track your ownership progress across the entire Pokédex.
- [Understanding Your Dashboard](https://dextcg.com/help/getting-started/understanding-your-dashboard): Your Dashboard gives you a complete overview of your collection stats, recent activity, and progress at a glance.
- [New expansion availability in Dex](https://dextcg.com/help/getting-started/new-expansion-availability-in-dex): Find out when new Pokémon TCG expansions become available in Dex.
- [Supported card languages in Dex](https://dextcg.com/help/getting-started/supported-card-languages-in-dex): Learn how Dex handles card languages and why the app is organized by region.
- [Request a Feature](https://dextcg.com/help/getting-started/request-a-feature): Have an idea on how to make Dex better? Let us know
- [Join Our Communities](https://dextcg.com/help/getting-started/join-our-communities): Lets connect and do great things together

### Collection

- [Removing Cards From Your Collection](https://dextcg.com/help/collection/removing-cards-from-your-collection): Learn how to remove cards or reduce quantities in your collection.
- [Tracking Multiple Copies](https://dextcg.com/help/collection/tracking-multiple-copies): Understand how Dex tracks multiple copies of the same card variant.
- [Adding Cards to Your Collection](https://dextcg.com/help/collection/adding-cards-to-your-collection): Learn how to add cards and select the correct variant for your collection.
- [Card Notes](https://dextcg.com/help/collection/card-notes): Add personal notes to any card variant to track the details that matter to you.
- [Scanning Your Cards](https://dextcg.com/help/collection/scanning-your-cards): Use the Scanner to instantly recognise cards with your camera and add them to your collection in seconds.
- [Stack and Split Variants](https://dextcg.com/help/collection/stack-and-split-variants): Choose how card variants are displayed in your collection.
- [Binder Display Mode](https://dextcg.com/help/collection/binder-display-mode): Learn how to view your cards in a virtual binder with customizable pages and pockets.

### Folders

- [How to create a Group Folder](https://dextcg.com/help/folders/how-to-create-a-group-folder): Keep your folders organised by grouping related decks and folders together under one roof.
- [How to create a Standard Folder](https://dextcg.com/help/folders/how-to-create-a-standard-folder): Organise your cards your way with folders for wishlists, trade lists, or any custom grouping you need.
- [How to create a Smart Folder](https://dextcg.com/help/folders/how-to-create-a-smart-folder): Build your own themed sets by defining rules that automatically organise and update your card lists.
- [How to create a Deck](https://dextcg.com/help/folders/how-to-create-a-deck): Build, organise, and refine your decks directly in Dex using powerful search tools and an intuitive deck-building interface.
- [Analyze Your Deck with Dex](https://dextcg.com/help/folders/analyze-your-deck-with-dex): Use Dex’s built-in tools to test your deck with an opening hand simulator, mulligan statistics, and odds of opening each basic Pokémon, helping you refine your strategy before you ever play a game.
- [Missing Cards for Decks](https://dextcg.com/help/folders/missing-cards-for-decks): See every card your decks need that you don't own yet, all in one place.
- [How to create a Pokédex Folder](https://dextcg.com/help/folders/how-to-create-a-pokedex-folder): Track one card per Pokémon number and build your own curated Pokédex within your folders.
- [Binder Folders](https://dextcg.com/help/folders/binder-folders): Learn how Binder Folders work and how to build, arrange, and share your own virtual album.

### Search & Filters

- [Exploring the Search Functionality](https://dextcg.com/help/search-and-filters/exploring-the-search-functionality): Our search bar helps you quickly find what you need across a huge range of cards. Learn how to get the most out of it.
- [Change Your Region](https://dextcg.com/help/search-and-filters/change-your-region): Switch between International, Japanese, or Simplified Chinese cards.

### Friends & Social

- [Friends in Dex](https://dextcg.com/help/friends-and-social/friends-in-dex): Add friends, manage requests, and see what other collectors own to plan trades and compare collections.
- [How Does Trade Work?](https://dextcg.com/help/friends-and-social/how-does-trade-work): Learn how to use Trade to discover trade opportunities with your friends.

### Account & Profile

- [How to find or reset your password](https://dextcg.com/help/account-and-profile/how-to-find-or-reset-your-password): Learn how to reset your Dex account password safely and quickly, including step-by-step instructions and tips for keeping your account secure.
- [How do I delete my account?](https://dextcg.com/help/account-and-profile/how-do-i-delete-my-account): See how to delete your account on iOS, Web, and Android with a few simple steps.
- [How do I change my profile settings?](https://dextcg.com/help/account-and-profile/how-do-i-change-my-profile-settings): Learn how to change your profile settings
- [Logging in with email after signing up with Google or Apple](https://dextcg.com/help/account-and-profile/logging-in-with-email-after-signing-up-with-google-or-apple): How to set a password for your account if you signed up with Google or Apple.
- [Expired email verification link](https://dextcg.com/help/account-and-profile/expired-email-verification-link): How to verify your account when the email verification link has expired.
- [How to Cancel Dex+](https://dextcg.com/help/account-and-profile/how-to-cancel-dex): Manage or cancel your Dex+ subscription on iOS, Android, or the web depending on where you originally subscribed.
- [Request a Refund for Dex+](https://dextcg.com/help/account-and-profile/request-a-refund-for-dex): Learn how to request a refund for your Dex+ subscription through Apple, Google Play, or the Dex web app.
- [Activate Dex+ with Family Sharing](https://dextcg.com/help/account-and-profile/activate-dex-with-family-sharing): If Dex+ was purchased through Apple’s Family Sharing, family members can unlock access by visiting the Dex+ paywall and restoring the shared purchase.
- [Why Dex+ Does Not Offer Free Trials or Discounts](https://dextcg.com/help/account-and-profile/why-dex-does-not-offer-free-trials-or-discounts): Learn why Dex+ does not offer free trials, discounts, or promotions of any kind.
- [Dex Affiliate Program](https://dextcg.com/help/account-and-profile/dex-affiliate-program): Learn how the Dex affiliate program works for content creators and subscribers.
- [How to Use Promo Codes](https://dextcg.com/help/account-and-profile/how-to-use-promo-codes): Learn how to redeem promo codes for Dex+ through the Dex website.
- [About Dex+](https://dextcg.com/help/account-and-profile/about-dex): Dex+ unlocks the full Dex experience with unlimited folders, extra friends, custom themes, card notes, and much more.
- [How do I switch between monthly and annual Dex+?](https://dextcg.com/help/account-and-profile/how-do-i-switch-between-monthly-and-annual-dex): Switch your Dex+ billing period by cancelling renewal, waiting for expiry, and subscribing to your preferred plan.

### Preferences

- [How to Add a Pokémon to Favorites](https://dextcg.com/help/preferences/how-to-add-a-pokemon-to-favorites): Pin your favorite Pokémon to the top of the Pokédex for quick access.
- [How to Add an Expansion to Favorites](https://dextcg.com/help/preferences/how-to-add-an-expansion-to-favorites): Pin your most used expansions to the top of your list for quick access.
- [Customize Your Dashboard Layout](https://dextcg.com/help/preferences/customize-your-dashboard-layout): Personalize your dashboard by rearranging sections to match your preferences and priorities.
- [Change Your App Icon](https://dextcg.com/help/preferences/change-your-app-icon): Dex for iOS lets you customize your home screen with alternate app icons. Choose from a variety of designs to match your personal style and keep your app looking fresh.
- [Change Your Theme](https://dextcg.com/help/preferences/change-your-theme): Switch between light and dark themes or add a pop of color with custom accents.
- [Choose Your Default Tab](https://dextcg.com/help/preferences/choose-your-default-tab): Set which tab Dex opens first so you can jump straight into your favorite feature.
- [Use Dex in Your Preferred Language](https://dextcg.com/help/preferences/use-dex-in-your-preferred-language): Customize the app interface and Pokémon card names to display in the language you’re most comfortable with.
- [Set Your Currency and Marketplaces](https://dextcg.com/help/preferences/set-your-currency-and-marketplaces): Choose your preferred currency and primary marketplaces to control how prices are displayed and how your collection value is calculated.
- [Notifications](https://dextcg.com/help/preferences/notifications): Stay in the loop with notifications for new expansions, friend requests, and app updates.

### Badges

- [What are Amethyst Badges?](https://dextcg.com/help/badges/what-are-amethyst-badges): You can earn plenty of badges through your own collection, but some are a little more exclusive. These special badges cannot be unlocked on your own, they are awarded directly by our team.

### Catalog

- [TCG region support in Dex](https://dextcg.com/help/catalog/tcg-region-support-in-dex): Find out if Dex plans to add Korean, Traditional Chinese, or other TCG regions.
- [Pokémon cards and collectibles supported by Dex](https://dextcg.com/help/catalog/pokemon-cards-and-collectibles-supported-by-dex): Learn what Dex supports, what falls outside its scope, and what's coming next.
- [Error cards in Dex](https://dextcg.com/help/catalog/error-cards-in-dex): Learn why Dex does not include error cards, misprints, or banned artwork variants in its catalog.

### Compendium

- [Variants Compendium](https://dextcg.com/help/compendium/variants-compendium): Learn about all the variants we support and how we group them.
- [Rarities Compendium](https://dextcg.com/help/compendium/rarities-compendium): Learn about all the rarities we support and how we group them.
- [Expansions Compendium](https://dextcg.com/help/compendium/expansions-compendium): Learn how Dex classifies the different types of Expansions.
- [Sets Compendium](https://dextcg.com/help/compendium/sets-compendium): Learn about the different types of Sets and the ways to collect an Expansion.
- [Energy Type Compendium](https://dextcg.com/help/compendium/energy-type-compendium): Learn how Pokédex energy types work and how we define the rules behind them.
- [Pokémon Compendium](https://dextcg.com/help/compendium/pokemon-compendium): Learn how Dex organises and represents Pokémon in the Pokédex.

### Planned Features

- [Card condition in Dex](https://dextcg.com/help/planned-features/card-condition-in-dex): Dex does not support tracking card condition yet. While it’s something we’re aware of, we don’t have concrete plans for it at the moment. For now, we recommend using Card Notes to record condition details.
- [Sealed products in Dex](https://dextcg.com/help/planned-features/sealed-products-in-dex): Dex does not support tracking sealed products yet, but this feature is planned for a future update.
- [Price history in Dex](https://dextcg.com/help/planned-features/price-history-in-dex): Dex does not support price history charts yet, but this feature is planned for a future update.
- [Graded cards in Dex](https://dextcg.com/help/planned-features/graded-cards-in-dex): Dex does not support adding graded cards yet, but full graded-card tracking is planned for a future update.

### Troubleshooting

- [Deleting your entire collection](https://dextcg.com/help/troubleshooting/deleting-your-entire-collection): Learn how to remove all cards from your collection on every platform.
- [App stuck on the 'Gathering Your Collection' screen](https://dextcg.com/help/troubleshooting/app-stuck-on-the-gathering-your-collection-screen): Troubleshoot the app freezing on the initial loading screen due to DNS, VPN, or network issues.
- [Importing your collection into Dex](https://dextcg.com/help/troubleshooting/importing-your-collection-into-dex): Learn why Dex doesn't currently support importing collections from other apps, and how to add your cards.

## Recent news

- [What's next for Dex in 2026?](https://dextcg.com/news/whats-next-for-dex-in-2026): Explore what 2026 has in store for Dex with our sneak peek. Discover new features and improvements designed to take your Dex experience even further. Get ready for what’s next.
- [Incident: Data Sync](https://dextcg.com/news/incident-data-sync): This issue is fully resolved and everything is working normally. As an extra precaution, here’s one quick step you can take to make sure your collection stays 100% correct.
- [Dex for Web: Early Access Begins July 22](https://dextcg.com/news/dex-for-web-early-access-begins-july-22): Dex for Web is almost here! Get the latest on our July 22 launch, Ruben joining full-time, and what to expect for Android and beyond.
- [Incident Resolved: Temporary Outage of Online Services](https://dextcg.com/news/incident-resolved-temporary-outage-of-online-services): This issue has been resolved and all our services are back online. We'll go over what happened and what to expect.
- [Incident: Temporary Outage of Online Services](https://dextcg.com/news/incident-temporary-outage-of-online-services): An unexpected issue during scheduled maintenance has caused extended downtime for some online features. This has been resolved and all our services are back online.

## Contact

- Email: general@dextcg.com
- Help centre: https://dextcg.com/help