| name | manage-tcg-collection |
| locale | caveman-lite |
| source_locale | en |
| source_commit | 82c77053 |
| translator | Julius Brussee homage — caveman |
| translation_date | 2026-04-26 |
| description | Organize, track, and value a trading card game collection. Covers inventory methods, storage best practices, grade-based valuation, want-list management, and collection analytics for Pokemon, MTG, Flesh and Blood, and Kayou cards. Use when starting a new collection and setting up inventory tracking, cataloging an existing collection that has grown beyond casual knowledge, valuing a collection for insurance or sale, or deciding which cards to submit for professional grading based on value potential.
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| license | MIT |
| allowed-tools | Read Grep Glob WebFetch WebSearch |
| metadata | {"author":"Philipp Thoss","version":"1.0","domain":"tcg","complexity":"basic","language":"natural","tags":"tcg, collection, inventory, storage, valuation, pokemon, mtg, fab, kayou"} |
Manage TCG Collection
Organize, inventory, and value a trading card game collection with structured tracking, proper storage, and data-driven valuation.
When to Use
- Starting a new collection and setting up inventory tracking
- Cataloging an existing collection that has grown beyond casual knowledge
- Valuing a collection for insurance, sale, or estate purposes
- Managing want-lists and trade binders for acquiring specific cards
- Deciding which cards to submit for professional grading based on value potential
Inputs
- Required: Card game(s) in the collection (Pokemon, MTG, FaB, Kayou, etc.)
- Required: Collection scope (entire collection, specific sets, or specific cards)
- Optional: Current inventory system (spreadsheet, app, physical binder organization)
- Optional: Collection goal (complete sets, competitive play, investment, nostalgia)
- Optional: Budget for storage and grading supplies
Procedure
Step 1: Establish the Inventory System
Set up a tracking system that matches the collection's size.
- Choose an inventory method based on collection size:
Collection Size Guide:
+-----------+-------+-------------------------------------------+
| Size | Cards | Recommended System |
+-----------+-------+-------------------------------------------+
| Small | <200 | Spreadsheet (Google Sheets, Excel) |
| Medium | 200- | Dedicated app (TCGPlayer, Moxfield, |
| | 2000 | PokeCollector, Collectr) |
| Large | 2000+ | Database + app combo with barcode scanning |
+-----------+-------+-------------------------------------------+
- Define the data fields to track per card:
- Identity: Set, card number, name, variant (holo, reverse, full art)
- Condition: Raw grade estimate (NM, LP, MP, HP, DMG) or numeric grade
- Quantity: Copies owned
- Location: Where the card is stored (binder page, box label, graded slab)
- Acquisition: Date, price paid, source (pack, purchase, trade)
- Value: Current market value at condition, last updated date
- Set up the chosen system with these fields
- Establish an update cadence (weekly for active collectors, monthly for stable collections)
A functional inventory system with defined fields, ready for data entry. The system matches the collection's scale — not over-engineered for a small collection, not under-powered for a large one.
