The best card shops in New York, ranked
The top 15 of New York'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 Other TCG, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering. See how we rank.
- 1Just Games RochesterScore 90
Rochester, NY · ★ 4.9 (651) · TCG, Magic, Lorcana
Just Games Rochester carries tabletop games and trading cards in Rochester, NY. Open seven days a week at 1601 Penfield Rd #750.
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- 2Millennium GamesScore 87
Rochester, NY · ★ 4.7 (2887) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Millennium Games carries tabletop games and trading cards in Rochester, NY. Open seven days a week at 1225 Jefferson Rd.
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- 3Legacy GamesScore 87
Webster, NY · ★ 4.9 (184) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Legacy Games carries tabletop games and trading cards in Webster, NY. Open seven days a week at 1028 Ridge Rd Ste 112.
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- 4Midtown Comics Times SquareScore 84
New York, NY · ★ 4.6 (9693) · TCG, One Piece, Sports
Midtown Comics Times Square carries comics and trading cards in New York, NY. Open seven days a week at 200 W 40th St.
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- 5Midtown Comics Grand CentralScore 84
New York, NY · ★ 4.6 (2178) · TCG, One Piece, Sports
Midtown Comics Grand Central carries comics and trading cards in New York, NY. Open seven days a week at 459 Lexington Ave.
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- 6Major Sports CardsScore 82
Mineola, NY · ★ 5.0 (219) · Sports, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Major Sports Cards carries sports cards and memorabilia in Mineola, NY. Open seven days a week at 466 Jericho Tpke.
- 7Midtown Comics Astoria OutletScore 81
Astoria, NY · ★ 4.6 (157) · TCG, One Piece, Sports
Midtown Comics Astoria Outlet carries comics and trading cards in Astoria, NY. Open 2 days a week at 32-11 41st St.
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- 8Dio’s TreasuresScore 81
Le Roy, NY · ★ 4.9 (89) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Dio’s Treasures carries cards and collectibles in Le Roy, NY. Open seven days a week at 8 Lake St.
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- 9Hobby SpiritScore 81
Williamsville, NY · ★ 5.0 (62) · TCG, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Hobby Spirit carries cards and collectibles in Williamsville, NY. Open 6 days a week at 5639 Harris Hill Rd.
- 10Heart Of The GameScore 80
Buffalo, NY · ★ 4.4 (591) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Heart Of The Game carries tabletop games and trading cards in Buffalo, NY. Open seven days a week at 85 S Rossler Ave.
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- 11Bard and Baker Board Game CafeScore 77
Troy, NY · ★ 4.8 (591) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Bard and Baker Board Game Cafe carries tabletop games and trading cards in Troy, NY. Open 6 days a week at 501 Broadway.
- 12WeTheHobbyScore 77
Rochester, NY · ★ 4.8 (507) · TCG, Sports
WeTheHobby carries cards and collectibles in Rochester, NY. Open seven days a week at 23 Arlington St.
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- 13Kingpin Comics & GamingScore 77
Tonawanda, NY · ★ 4.8 (207) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Kingpin Comics & Gaming carries comics and trading cards in Tonawanda, NY. Open seven days a week at 3660 Delaware Ave.
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- 14Comic Book StationScore 77
Brooklyn, NY · ★ 4.7 (111) · TCG, Pokémon, Sports
Comic Book Station carries comics and trading cards in Brooklyn, NY. Open 5 days a week at 188 Eckford St.
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- 15Hammergirl AnimeScore 76
Rochester, NY · ★ 4.6 (488) · TCG, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Hammergirl Anime carries cards and collectibles in Rochester, NY. Open 6 days a week at 376 Jefferson Rd.
Good to know
FAQ
What is the best card shop in New York?
Just Games Rochester in Rochester holds the top CardsNearby Score in New York, with Millennium Games (Rochester) close behind. Rankings weigh rating strength, review depth, specialization, and verified services.
Which of New York's best shops buy collections?
10 of the top 15 run verified buylists, including Just Games Rochester, Millennium Games, Legacy Games. Call ahead for large collections.
Which top New York shops take grading drop-offs?
Midtown Comics Times Square, Midtown Comics Grand Central, Midtown Comics Astoria Outlet 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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