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TCG Advance is an all-in-one website with tools for card collectors and local game stores

This website is for anyone interested in trading card games, from individual collectors to stores who buy/sell/trade TCGs. We want to expand this community and share it with as many people as possible. The more the merrier!

TCG Advance is undergoing development at all times to improve our user's experience. Our goal is to offer features and tools to aid collectors in organizing their collection, building and testing decks, and do so for multiple trading card games. On top of that, we will provide valuable listing and advertising services so any stores that trade, sell, or deal in any way with TCGs can have an affordable web presence that helps grow their business.

TCG Advance offers unique features for collectors and stores alike. Collectors currently have access to our card database, a collection tool, and a wishlist. We are working on implementing a deck builder, deck tester, list builder, and binder builder/organizer. Stores currently have access to all of the same tools as collectors as well as our FREE listing service. In time they’ll have options for premium listings, advertising, and even a partnered website. Our goals are ambitious, but we strive every day to deliver an experience unlike any other.

If you’re someone who loves what we are doing and wants to contribute, we have a couple ways you can support the site. Visit our Support Us page to learn more!

Not at all! If you’re just looking to browse cards, decks, and stores, you’re in the right place! However, if you want to record your own collection, build decks, list your store, or access any number of our more advanced features, you’ll need an account. Both collectors and stores can create FREE accounts. There will also be paid accounts and upgrade options available in time that unlock exclusive features.

You can click the ‘Login’ button in the navigation at the top of the site or in the footer of the site. Then, on that page click the ‘Sign Up’ button to get started. Not only will you get access to more amazing features on our site, but it’s also entirely FREE!

We don’t want anyone to feel like they don’t have access to top of the line tools, especially when it comes to trading card games. Collecting TCGs can already be an investment on its own, so why make it more expensive than it has to be? We care more about the community we build on this site, and providing accounts for FREE is our way of saying thank you for using TCG Advance.

TCG Advance is a safe and secure place for our users. It is our responsibility to be transparent about what data we record, why we require it, and what we do with it. We will never sell user data, and promise to ensure your safety on our site.

Currently we only have Magic: the Gathering. Once the website is stable and working well, we will begin the implementation of other games. There's no way to know for sure which games will be on the site and when because we rely on dependable APIs to import card data. If a game doesn't have a reliable API for us to get access to, it won't be included on the site. Click here and scroll down to see our projected timeline for the site.

The short answer is yes, eventually. In order to add a new TCG to the site, we will need access to its card data. APIs (application programming interfaces) are what we use to import that data so we can have access to the images and content for each card. Each trading card game will have its own API, and getting access to these is unique to each game. We will add games in a case-by-case format to ensure that each one we add is not only a complete collection of cards, but a stable, reliable, and updated API we can depend on. Click here and scroll down to see our projected timeline for the site.

When you search and find a card, you can either click the ‘Quick Add’ button from the search page, or you can click into the card page itself and use the options beneath the card image to add it.

Absolutely! In your collection, you’ll be able to edit quantity, printing, and condition. You can sort your collection in a variety of ways, can import and export cards, and can also search your collection for specific cards!

Card conditions are what shape your cards are in. You’ll be able to select a card condition from a card page before adding it to your collection. You can also change the condition of the card from the list view of the collection page. We adjust the value of the card in your collection based on condition. Near Mint = 100%, Lightly Played = 85%, Moderately Played = 50%, Heavily Played = 20%, and Damaged = 5%. If a card falls below $0.01 USD because of these percentages, we automatically value it at $0.01. The values we use are to give you an idea of the card’s worth, and are by no means a direct representation of market value. We do our best to stay on top of market trends and adjust these percentages accordingly, but know that a blanket percentage will never be a fully accurate representation of price per condition. For more accurate pricing, you can check sites like TCGplayer or Card Kingdom, visit your local game stores, or get cards appraised through services.

When you search and find a card, you can either click the heart icon from the card search page, or you can click into the card page itself and use the options beneath the card image to add it.