Question 1

What TCG games does Guardian TCG track prices for?

Accepted Answer

Guardian TCG tracks real-time prices for 12 trading card games: Pokemon, One Piece, Lorcana, Magic: The Gathering (MTG), Yu-Gi-Oh!, Digimon, Flesh and Blood, Star Wars Unlimited, Weiss Schwarz, Dragon Ball Super, Union Arena, and Riftbound.

Question 2

How does Guardian TCG detect card buyouts?

Accepted Answer

Guardian TCG uses advanced algorithms to analyze price movements, volume changes, and listing patterns across TCG marketplaces. It detects market anomalies like sudden price surges, potential buyouts, and market manipulation, alerting users in real-time via Discord notifications.

Question 3

What is AI card grading on Guardian TCG?

Accepted Answer

Guardian TCG offers AI-powered card grading using GPT-4o Vision. Users capture 8 photos of their card from multiple angles, and the AI analyzes centering, corners, edges, and surface condition to provide BGS-style subgrades and an overall grade recommendation.

Question 4

Is Guardian TCG free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Guardian TCG offers a free tier with basic price tracking and market alerts. Premium tiers (Pro and Elite) unlock additional features like priority alerts, advanced analytics, and unlimited grading.

Question 5

How often are card prices updated on Guardian TCG?

Accepted Answer

Guardian TCG syncs prices from multiple sources including TCGPlayer, PriceCharting, and eBay. Prices are updated every 4-6 hours for most games, with more frequent updates during high-activity periods.