The best card shops in Illinois, ranked

The top 15 of Illinois's card shops by CardsNearby Score — a 0–100 ranking built from rating strength, review depth, specialization, and verified services (no paid placement, ever). This year's list is strongest in Magic: The Gathering, Other TCG, Pokémon. See how we rank.

1. 1
   Red Raccoon GamesScore 86

   Bloomington, IL · ★ 4.7 (885) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic

   Red Raccoon Games carries tabletop games and trading cards in Bloomington, IL. Open seven days a week at 301 N Main St.

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2. 2
   Titan Games SpringfieldScore 83

   Springfield, IL · ★ 4.8 (262) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic

   Titan Games Springfield carries tabletop games and trading cards in Springfield, IL. Open seven days a week at 2205 Wabash Ave #103.

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3. 3
   Card Pop 2Score 82

   Joliet, IL · ★ 5.0 (742) · Pokémon, Magic, Sports

   Card Pop 2 carries cards and collectibles in Joliet, IL. Open seven days a week at 2543 Plainfield Rd.

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4. 4
   Grognard Games BataviaScore 81

   Batavia, IL · ★ 4.9 (111) · TCG, Magic, Lorcana

   Grognard Games Batavia carries tabletop games and trading cards in Batavia, IL. Open seven days a week at 1375 Wind Energy Pass.

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5. 5
   Card Pop USAScore 80

   Joliet, IL · ★ 4.9 (1484) · Pokémon, Magic, Sports

   Card Pop USA carries cards and collectibles in Joliet, IL. Open seven days a week at 1114 W Jefferson St.

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6. 6
   MinMaxGamesScore 80

   Lombard, IL · ★ 4.9 (385) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic

   MinMaxGames carries tabletop games and trading cards in Lombard, IL. Open 5 days a week at 1 S Park Ave.

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   Chicagoland Games Dice DojoScore 78

   Chicago, IL · ★ 4.9 (1473) · TCG, Magic

   Chicagoland Games Dice Dojo carries tabletop games and trading cards in Chicago, IL. Open seven days a week at 5550 N Broadway.

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8. 8
   Top Cut ComicsScore 78

   Loves Park, IL · ★ 4.6 (732) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic

   Top Cut Comics carries comics and trading cards in Loves Park, IL. Open seven days a week at 5600 N 2nd St.

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   Fair GameScore 78

   Downers Grove, IL · ★ 4.9 (463) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic

   Fair Game carries tabletop games and trading cards in Downers Grove, IL. Open seven days a week at 1015 Curtiss St.

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10. 10
    Goblin Market Manga & CuriositiesScore 78

    Chicago, IL · ★ 4.9 (195) · TCG, Magic, Pokémon

    Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities carries cards and collectibles in Chicago, IL. Open seven days a week at 2868 N Lincoln Ave.

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    Spellbound GamesScore 78

    Chicago, IL · ★ 4.3 (125) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic

    Spellbound Games carries tabletop games and trading cards in Chicago, IL. Open seven days a week at 1116 N Milwaukee Ave.

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    The Wandering Dragon Game & Puzzle ShoppeScore 77

    Plainfield, IL · ★ 4.7 (739) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic

    The Wandering Dragon Game & Puzzle Shoppe carries tabletop games and trading cards in Plainfield, IL. Open seven days a week at 15032 S Des Plaines St.

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    MOX Gaming & CollectiblesScore 77

    Janesville, IL · ★ 4.3 (56) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic

    MOX Gaming & Collectibles carries cards and collectibles in Janesville, IL. Open seven days a week at 32 E Racine St #100a.

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    Dane's Games GenevaScore 76

    Geneva, IL · ★ 4.6 (134) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic

    Dane's Games Geneva carries tabletop games and trading cards in Geneva, IL. Open seven days a week at 1429 E State St.

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    Cabbages and Kings GamesScore 76

    Peoria Heights, IL · ★ 4.9 (125) · TCG, Lorcana, Magic

    Cabbages and Kings Games carries tabletop games and trading cards in Peoria Heights, IL. Open 6 days a week at 4450 N Prospect Rd.

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