Home Screen
The TCG Archivist home screen provides quick access to your collection and decks through a unified interface with two main tabs: Cards and Decks.
Navigation
Cards/Decks Toggle
At the top center of the screen, you'll find a toggle switch to move between:
- Cards - Your card collection dashboard and search
- Decks - Your deck library and deck management
Simply tap either option to switch between views.
Top Bar
The top bar includes:
- Profile Avatar (left) - Tap to access account settings and sign out
- Cards/Decks Toggle (center) - Switch between collection and deck views
- Search Icon (right) - Opens the search screen
Cards Tab
The Cards tab is your collection home, showing:
Collection Overview
Collection Value Card - Displays: - Total collection value in USD - Number of unique cards owned - Value trend chart showing collection growth over time - Percentage change indicator
Recent Additions
Scrollable list of your most recently added cards, showing: - Card image - Card name - Set code and collector number - Current price
Scroll down to load more recent additions automatically.
Quick Actions
From the Cards tab you can: - View Collection - Tap to open the Collection View List showing all storage locations - Search - Tap the search icon to find specific cards - Import - Import cards from CSV or deck text - View Card Details - Tap any card in Recent Additions to see full details
Collection View List
Tap the View Collection button to access a comprehensive list of all your storage locations:
What You'll See: - Storage location name - Number of cards in each location - Total value of cards in each location
Available Actions: - Rename - Update storage location names - Delete - Remove a storage location and its cards - Export - Export cards from a specific location to CSV
This view makes it easy to manage your physical storage organization and see at a glance where your most valuable cards are stored.
Decks Tab
The Decks tab shows your deck library with:
Deck List
Each deck displays: - Deck name - Deck format (if set) - Card count (main deck + sideboard) - Color identity with mana symbols - Thumbnail image from a card in the deck
Deck Actions
- Tap a deck - View and edit the deck
- Create New Deck - Use the + button to build a new deck
- Import Deck - Import a decklist from text format
Placeholder Sections
The Decks tab also includes placeholders for future features: - Deck statistics - Format legality checking - Deck recommendations
Tips
- Quick switching: The Cards/Decks toggle makes it easy to jump between managing your collection and building decks
- Recent Additions: Use this to quickly verify newly scanned cards were added correctly
- Collection Value: Check the trend chart to see how your collection value changes over time
- Search from anywhere: The search icon is always available in the top bar
Next Steps
- Learn about Search to find specific cards
- Explore Adding Cards to grow your collection
- Build decks with the Deck Builder