The best card shops in Missouri, ranked
The top 15 of Missouri'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 Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Other TCG. See how we rank.
- 1Game CafeScore 88
Independence, MO · ★ 4.7 (863) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Game Cafe carries tabletop games and trading cards in Independence, MO. Open seven days a week at 107 W Lexington Ave.
Buys collections · All Independence shops →
- 2Collector's CacheScore 87
Kansas City, MO · ★ 4.6 (1722) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Collector's Cache carries trading card games and collectibles in Kansas City, MO.
Buys collections · All Kansas City shops →
- 3Mystic TCGScore 87
Chesterfield, MO · ★ 4.8 (886) · Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Mystic TCG carries trading card games and singles in Chesterfield, MO. Open seven days a week at 18521 Outlet Blvd Ste 534.
Grading drop-off · All Chesterfield shops →
- 4Magelings GamesScore 87
Columbia, MO · ★ 4.7 (227) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Magelings Games carries tabletop games and trading cards in Columbia, MO. Open seven days a week at 1906 Providence Rd Ste c.
Buys collections · All Columbia shops →
- 5Pulp Fiction Comics & GamesScore 84
Lee's Summit, MO · ★ 4.6 (512) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Pulp Fiction Comics & Games carries comics and trading cards in Lee's Summit, MO. Open seven days a week at 836 SW Blue Pkwy.
Buys collections · All Lee's Summit shops →
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Lee's Summit, MO · ★ 4.7 (224) · Magic, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Mindgames and Magic: a Comic and Game Store carries comics and trading cards in Lee's Summit, MO. Open seven days a week at 206 SE 2nd St b.
Buys collections · All Lee's Summit shops →
- 7Game NiteScore 81
St. Louis, MO · ★ 4.7 (712) · TCG, Magic, Pokémon
Game Nite carries tabletop games and trading cards in St. Louis, MO. Open seven days a week at 8380 Watson Rd.
Buys collections · All St. Louis shops →
- 8Graffiti GamesScore 81
Ozark, MO · ★ 4.9 (156) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Graffiti Games carries tabletop games and trading cards in Ozark, MO. Open seven days a week at 5108 N 22nd St.
- 9The Nerd MerchantScore 81
Kirkwood, MO · ★ 4.9 (129) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
The Nerd Merchant carries cards and collectibles in Kirkwood, MO. Open 6 days a week at 124 W Jefferson Ave #107.
Buys collections · All Kirkwood shops →
- 10Spanky's Card ShopScore 80
Kansas City, MO · ★ 4.4 (509) · Pokémon, Magic, Lorcana
Spanky's Card Shop carries cards and collectibles in Kansas City, MO. Open seven days a week at 611 E 99th St.
Buys collections · All Kansas City shops →
- 11TCG FamilyScore 80
Belton, MO · ★ 4.8 (37) · Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!
TCG Family carries trading card games and singles in Belton, MO. Open 5 days a week at 105 Wilbur Parish Cir.
Buys collections · All Belton shops →
- 12CITY Cards N MoreScore 80
St. Louis, MO · ★ 4.9 (28) · Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!
CITY Cards N More carries cards and collectibles in St. Louis, MO. Open 6 days a week at 5850 Hampton Ave.
Buys collections · All St. Louis shops →
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Blue Springs, MO · ★ 4.9 (471) · Pokémon, Magic, Lorcana
The Plug Trading Cards & Collectibles carries trading card games and singles in Blue Springs, MO. Open seven days a week at 2408 SW State Rte 7.
- 14Gamers Getaway KCScore 79
Independence, MO · ★ 4.8 (109) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Gamers Getaway KC carries tabletop games and trading cards in Independence, MO. Open 5 days a week at 17601 US-40 Suite F.
- 15Fantasy Books & GamesScore 78
Fairview Heights, MO · ★ 4.7 (768) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Fantasy Books & Games carries tabletop games and trading cards in Fairview Heights, MO. Open seven days a week at 1977 W Us Highway 50.
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FAQ
What is the best card shop in Missouri?
Game Cafe in Independence holds the top CardsNearby Score in Missouri, with Collector's Cache (Kansas City) close behind. Rankings weigh rating strength, review depth, specialization, and verified services.
Which of Missouri's best shops buy collections?
10 of the top 15 run verified buylists, including Game Cafe, Collector's Cache, Magelings Games. Call ahead for large collections.
Which top Missouri shops take grading drop-offs?
Mystic TCG accept grading submissions or drop-offs — confirm current turnaround tiers with the shop.
How are these rankings decided?
The CardsNearby Score (0–100) combines public rating signal, review volume, verified specialization, and confirmed services — no shop can pay for placement. See our methodology page for details.
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