questions, answered.
What is a Pokémon tarot reading?
A Pokémon tarot reading interprets a spread of five Pokémon TCG cards the way a tarot reader interprets tarot cards. Each Pokémon's type, lore, and energy is read as a symbol, and the five cards together form a personalized reading about your chosen horizon — a day, week, month, season, or year — and focus, such as love, work, or craft.
How does PokéTarot identify my cards?
When you scan your physical Pokémon TCG cards with your camera, PokéTarot uses AI vision (OpenAI) to recognize each card. The reading itself is then generated from the identified Pokémon. Your card photos are used to identify the cards and their artwork; the app does not save them with readings.
Is PokéTarot free?
Yes. PokéTarot is completely free to use — tarot readings and PokéAura discovery run in your browser with no account, no downloads, and no payment.
Do I need physical Pokémon cards to get a reading?
No. If you don't have physical cards handy, take cards from the deck on the table instead of scanning and PokéTarot reads that five-card spread for you.
What is a PokéAura?
Your PokéAura is the Pokémon whose energy most closely matches your own. You answer a short series of questions by picking cards, and PokéTarot matches you with an aura Pokémon, an aura type (such as Fire or Psychic), and the traits you share. Results are shareable with a unique link.
Can I share my reading or aura with friends?
Yes. Every tarot reading and PokéAura result gets a unique shareable link with a preview image, so friends can view your result without creating anything themselves.
Are Pokémon tarot readings real fortune telling?
PokéTarot is for entertainment. Readings are AI-generated interpretations inspired by tarot traditions and Pokémon lore — enjoy them as playful reflection, not as advice or prediction.
Is PokéTarot affiliated with Nintendo or The Pokémon Company?
No. PokéTarot is an unofficial fan project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Pokémon and Pokémon character names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Does PokéTarot store my photos or personal data?
Card photos are used only to identify your cards during a scan and are never persisted. Only the generated reading text is saved so your shareable link works. There are no accounts and no sign-up.
An unofficial fan project — not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Nintendo, Creatures Inc., GAME FREAK, or The Pokémon Company. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of their respective owners. Card data and scans by TCGdex.