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Search & Discovery
Instant search across cards, expansions, and archetypes. Filter by attribute, type, rarity, level, and more.
Search is the workhorse feature in any card-database app. A scanner is faster when you have the physical card; search is the only option when you do not. YuScan ships an instant full-text search across cards, archetypes, expansions, and set codes, with advanced filters for every queryable field on a Yu-Gi-Oh! card. Most queries return results in under 50 milliseconds, indexed locally on your iPhone.
The search index covers more than card names. Effect text is indexed in all six supported languages, so a player who remembers "negate the activation of a Spell Card and destroy it" can find Solemn Strike without remembering the name. Archetype names are first-class citizens — searching "blue-eyes" returns the Blue-Eyes archetype landing page with every related card, not a flat list of cards that happen to mention blue eyes in their effect text.
Discovery is search at a different scale. The advanced filters and the archetype browser are the way most players actually find new cards: filter by attribute, type, rarity, level, and frame type until you see the small slice you care about, then drill into individual printings. This is the workflow used by deck builders deciding what to brew next and by collectors deciding what to chase.
Full-Text Search
Search by card name in any supported language, expansion name, archetype, or set code. Results appear as you type with instant suggestions.
Advanced Filters
Filter cards by attribute (DARK, LIGHT, FIRE...), card type (Monster, Spell, Trap), frame type (Fusion, Synchro, Xyz, Link), level, and rarity.
Expansion Browser
Browse all 570+ expansions with card counts, rarity breakdowns, and collection progress tracking per expansion.
Sort Options
Sort results by name, price, card type, or expansion. Toggle ascending/descending order for any sort criteria.
Archetype Discovery
Explore 600+ archetypes and card families. See all related cards for any archetype with a single tap.
Multilingual Search
Search for cards in English, French, German, Italian, or Portuguese. Diacritics are automatically normalized for easier matching.
How YuScan search and discovery works
Search runs against a local index built when the database syncs. Names, archetype names, set codes, set names, and effect text are all indexed; type-ahead suggestions appear within a few keystrokes as you type. Diacritics and case differences are normalized, so "élémentaire HÉROS" and "elemental hero" return the same results. Misspellings within a Levenshtein-distance threshold are matched too.
Filters compose. Attribute (DARK, LIGHT, FIRE, WATER, EARTH, WIND, DIVINE), card type (Monster, Spell, Trap), frame type (Fusion, Synchro, Xyz, Pendulum, Link), level / rank / link rating, ATK and DEF ranges, rarity, ban-list status, and archetype membership can all be combined into a single filtered query. The result is a sortable list — by name, by price, by release date — with the same per-printing detail you see on a card page.
The expansion browser is a different lens on the same data. Every set in the database has its own page with card counts by rarity, a complete checklist, your collection progress, and direct links to every card. The archetype browser is parallel: every named card family has a page listing every member with current banlist status and live pricing.
When to use search and discovery
Use search when you know the card. Type the name, get the page, see every printing and every price in under a second. This is the default workflow for ban-list lookups, ruling references, and price checks.
Use the filters when you do not know exactly what you are looking for but you know what shape it should be. Building a Light-attribute Synchro toolbox? Filter for Light Synchro monsters with ATK ≥ 2400, sort by current price, and you have a curated list of candidates. Building a budget control deck? Filter for Counter Trap cards under $5 with no banlist restriction and you have your tech-card pool.
Use the archetype browser when you are exploring an unfamiliar deck. Every archetype page lists the full card pool, the boss monsters, the support cards, and the searchers, with live pricing and ban-list status. This is the single best way to scope out a deck before committing to building it physically.
Frequently asked questions
Can I search Yu-Gi-Oh! card effect text, not just card names?
Yes. The search index covers card effect text in every supported language, plus set codes, archetype names, and expansion names. A query like "negate the activation of a spell" returns Solemn Strike, Solemn Judgment, and other counters that match the phrase, even though none of those words appear in the card names.
Does YuScan search work offline?
Yes. The full search index is built locally when the database syncs and is queried entirely on-device. There is no network round-trip per search. Type-ahead suggestions appear in real time even in airplane mode.
How do I filter cards by attribute, type, or rarity?
The advanced filter sheet is available from the search screen. It exposes every queryable field on a Yu-Gi-Oh! card: attribute, card type (Monster / Spell / Trap), frame type (Fusion / Synchro / Xyz / Pendulum / Link), level / rank / link rating, ATK and DEF ranges, rarity, ban-list status, and archetype. Any combination of filters can be applied; results update as you change them.
Can I search for cards by set code (e.g., LOB-001)?
Yes. Set codes are first-class search targets. Typing "LOB-001" returns the original Blue-Eyes White Dragon printing directly. Partial set-code searches also work — "LOB" returns every printing from Legend of Blue-Eyes White Dragon.
How does YuScan handle searches in non-English languages?
Card names and effect text are indexed in all six supported languages (English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish). A search query is matched against every language simultaneously, so a player searching for "magicien noir" finds Dark Magician without having to switch the display language.
Are there filters for ban-list status (Forbidden, Limited, Semi-Limited)?
Yes. The ban-list filter has options for Forbidden, Limited, Semi-Limited, and Unlimited under both the TCG and OCG ban lists. Combined with the archetype filter, this is the fastest way to audit a deck for ban-list compliance or to discover budget-friendly Limited cards that have just been unlimited.
