The best card shops in North Carolina, ranked
The top 15 of North Carolina'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.
- 1Cape Fear GamesScore 95
Wilmington, NC · ★ 4.8 (1152) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Cape Fear Games carries tabletop games and trading cards in Wilmington, NC. Open seven days a week at 4107 Oleander Dr Ste D.
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- 2Gamers AlleyScore 93
Gastonia, NC · ★ 4.7 (1070) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Gamers Alley carries tabletop games and trading cards in Gastonia, NC. Open seven days a week at 401 Cox Rd Ste 103.
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- 3Game On! Cards and CoffeeScore 88
Fayetteville, NC · ★ 4.8 (537) · Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Game On! Cards and Coffee carries tabletop games and trading cards in Fayetteville, NC. Open seven days a week at 3406 Raeford Rd.
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- 4Game Theory DuraleighScore 85
Raleigh, NC · ★ 4.6 (865) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Game Theory Duraleigh carries tabletop games and trading cards in Raleigh, NC. Open seven days a week at 5910 Duraleigh Rd #125.
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- 5Dragon's HoardScore 84
Greensboro, NC · ★ 4.8 (245) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Dragon's Hoard carries cards and collectibles in Greensboro, NC. Open seven days a week at 4639 W Market St A.
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- 6To The Table Board Game CafeScore 84
Matthews, NC · ★ 4.8 (113) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
To The Table Board Game Cafe carries tabletop games and trading cards in Matthews, NC. Open seven days a week at 1013 Chestnut Ln Ste 120.
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Asheville, NC · ★ 5.0 (95) · TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic
Retro & Rare Video Games & Repairs carries tabletop games and trading cards in Asheville, NC. Open 5 days a week at 5 Miller Rd S #1.
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- 8Cape Fear CollectiblesScore 83
Wilmington, NC · ★ 4.6 (252) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Cape Fear Collectibles carries cards and collectibles in Wilmington, NC. Open seven days a week at 5015 Wrightsville Ave.
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Matthews, NC · ★ 5.0 (101) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Mac's Heroes & Villains Comics & Collectibles carries comics and trading cards in Matthews, NC. Open 6 days a week at 11229 E Independence Blvd B.
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- 10Triangle Area Trading CardsScore 80
Raleigh, NC · ★ 4.6 (515) · Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Triangle Area Trading Cards carries trading card games and singles in Raleigh, NC. Open seven days a week at 2865 Jones Franklin Rd.
- 11Oak City Sports CardsScore 80
Raleigh, NC · ★ 4.8 (345) · Sports, Pokémon
Oak City Sports Cards carries sports cards and memorabilia in Raleigh, NC. Open 6 days a week at 401 N West St Unit 105.
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- 12House of CardsScore 78
Winston-Salem, NC · ★ 4.6 (441) · Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!
House of Cards carries cards and collectibles in Winston-Salem, NC. Open seven days a week at 4007 Country Club Rd # C.
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- 13Valentino Card ShopScore 78
Charlotte, NC · ★ 4.7 (182) · Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Valentino Card Shop carries cards and collectibles in Charlotte, NC. Open seven days a week at 6823 South Blvd C.
- 14Curiosity Video Games & MoreScore 78
Summerfield, NC · ★ 4.5 (103) · TCG, Pokémon, Magic
Curiosity Video Games & More carries tabletop games and trading cards in Summerfield, NC. Open 4 days a week at 4527 US-220.
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- 15Your Local Game StoreScore 77
Mint Hill, NC · ★ 4.8 (390) · TCG, Magic, Lorcana
Your Local Game Store carries tabletop games and trading cards in Mint Hill, NC. Open 6 days a week at 6908 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd #350.
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FAQ
What is the best card shop in North Carolina?
Cape Fear Games in Wilmington holds the top CardsNearby Score in North Carolina, with Gamers Alley (Gastonia) close behind. Rankings weigh rating strength, review depth, specialization, and verified services.
Which of North Carolina's best shops buy collections?
11 of the top 15 run verified buylists, including Cape Fear Games, Gamers Alley, Game On! Cards and Coffee. Call ahead for large collections.
Which top North Carolina shops take grading drop-offs?
Cape Fear Games, Gamers Alley, Oak City Sports 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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