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The best card shops in New Jersey, ranked

The top 15 of New Jersey'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.

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    Epic Trading CollectiblesScore 89

    Springfield, NJ · ★ 4.8 (108) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic

    Epic Trading Collectibles carries cards and collectibles in Springfield, NJ. Open 6 days a week at 529 S Springfield Ave.

    Buys collections · Grading drop-off · All Springfield shops →

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    Monmouth Trading CardsScore 88

    Marlton, NJ · ★ 4.8 (418) · Pokémon, Magic, Lorcana

    Monmouth Trading Cards carries trading card games and singles in Marlton, NJ. Open seven days a week at 1041 NJ-73.

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    The Card NestScore 88

    Kenilworth, NJ · ★ 4.8 (163) · Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!

    The Card Nest carries cards and collectibles in Kenilworth, NJ. Open 5 days a week at 486 Boulevard.

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    Monmouth CardsScore 87

    Wall Township, NJ · ★ 4.9 (697) · Pokémon, Magic, Lorcana

    Monmouth Cards carries cards and collectibles in Wall Township, NJ. Open seven days a week at 1825 NJ-35.

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    Monmouth CardsScore 87

    Deptford, NJ · ★ 4.9 (629) · Pokémon, Magic, Lorcana

    Monmouth Cards carries cards and collectibles in Deptford, NJ. Open seven days a week at 1500 Almonesson Rd Ste A8.

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    Monmouth CardsScore 87

    Livingston, NJ · ★ 4.9 (547) · Pokémon, Magic, Lorcana

    Monmouth Cards carries cards and collectibles in Livingston, NJ. Open seven days a week at 1170 Town Center Way.

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    The Toy & Comic SpotScore 87

    Brick Township, NJ · ★ 4.9 (201) · TCG, Pokémon, Sports

    The Toy & Comic Spot carries comics and trading cards in Brick Township, NJ. Open 6 days a week at 1889 NJ-88.

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    Dave's Time Warp Comics & GamesScore 84

    Cedar Grove, NJ · ★ 4.6 (571) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic

    Dave's Time Warp Comics & Games carries comics and trading cards in Cedar Grove, NJ. Open seven days a week at 555A Pompton Ave.

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    Monmouth CardsScore 84

    East Brunswick, NJ · ★ 4.8 (415) · Pokémon, Magic, Lorcana

    Monmouth Cards carries cards and collectibles in East Brunswick, NJ. Open seven days a week at 739 NJ-18.

    Grading drop-off · All East Brunswick shops →

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    Gilded Raven GamesScore 83

    Somerset, NJ · ★ 4.9 (206) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic

    Gilded Raven Games carries tabletop games and trading cards in Somerset, NJ. Open seven days a week at 120 Cedar Grove Ln.

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    Scroll and Circuit GamesScore 83

    Voorhees Township, NJ · ★ 5.0 (69) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic

    Scroll and Circuit Games carries tabletop games and trading cards in Voorhees Township, NJ. Open 5 days a week at 2999 E Evesham Rd #7.

    Grading drop-off · All Voorhees Township shops →

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    Epic Trading CollectiblesScore 83

    Toms River, NJ · ★ 4.6 (49) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic

    Epic Trading Collectibles carries cards and collectibles in Toms River, NJ. Open seven days a week at 1201 Hooper Ave Ste 1068.

    Buys collections · Grading drop-off · All Toms River shops →

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    Epic Trading CollectiblesScore 82

    Woodbridge, NJ · ★ 4.4 (112) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic

    Epic Trading Collectibles carries cards and collectibles in Woodbridge, NJ. Open seven days a week at Lower Level.

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    RNG-GamezScore 80

    South Plainfield, NJ · ★ 4.8 (196) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic

    RNG-Gamez carries tabletop games and trading cards in South Plainfield, NJ. Open 6 days a week at 2325 Plainfield Ave.

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    Illustrious Cards and Games LLCScore 80

    Fords, NJ · ★ 4.3 (93) · Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!

    Illustrious Cards and Games LLC carries tabletop games and trading cards in Fords, NJ. Open 6 days a week at 45 Lafayette Rd.

    Buys collections · Grading drop-off · All Fords shops →

Good to know

FAQ

What is the best card shop in New Jersey?

Epic Trading Collectibles in Springfield holds the top CardsNearby Score in New Jersey, with Monmouth Trading Cards (Marlton) close behind. Rankings weigh rating strength, review depth, specialization, and verified services.

Which of New Jersey's best shops buy collections?

9 of the top 15 run verified buylists, including Epic Trading Collectibles, The Card Nest, The Toy & Comic Spot. Call ahead for large collections.

Which top New Jersey shops take grading drop-offs?

Epic Trading Collectibles, Monmouth Trading Cards, Monmouth Cards 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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