Card shops in Iowa
54 qualifying card shops across 22 Iowa municipalities, organized into 22 metro-area directories — strongest in Other TCG, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering. Each listing has hours, games carried, and services like buylists and grading drop-off.
Data last refreshed Friday, October 16, 2026. CardsNearby includes physical card and hobby stores with posted hours and an established review history; store hours, ratings and services are refreshed approximately every 30 days. See our methodology or report a correction.
Cedar Rapids
10 shops
Des Moines
6 shops
Davenport
6 shops
Moline
5 shops
Ankeny
4 shops
Iowa City
3 shops
Cedar Falls
3 shops
Bettendorf
2 shops
North Liberty
2 shops
Clive
1 shop
Coralville
1 shop
Norwalk
1 shop
Ames
1 shop
Silvis
1 shop
Rock Island
1 shop
Marion
1 shop
Perry
1 shop
West Des Moines
1 shop
Waterloo
1 shop
Altoona
1 shop
Milan
1 shop
Grimes
1 shop
Highest rated
Top card shops in Iowa
| Shop | City | Google rating | Games | Buys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Hit Games | Iowa City | ★ 4.5 (288) | TCG, Pokémon, Magic | Yes |
| Mayhem Collectibles Inc | Clive | ★ 4.7 (1933) | TCG, Lorcana, Pokémon | — |
| First Turn Games | Cedar Rapids | ★ 4.8 (313) | TCG, Pokémon, Magic | — |
| Coulee Cards and Gaming Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls | ★ 4.5 (87) | Pokémon, Sports, TCG | Yes |
| Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe | Des Moines | ★ 4.9 (355) | TCG, Lorcana, Sports | — |
| Nerd HQ | Davenport | ★ 4.5 (133) | TCG, Pokémon, Magic | Yes |
| The CORE Comics & Games | Cedar Falls | ★ 4.7 (554) | TCG, Pokémon, Magic | — |
| Coulee Cards and Gaming | Cedar Rapids | ★ 4.3 (152) | Pokémon, Sports, Magic | Yes |
| RK Collectibles | Coralville | ★ 4.7 (110) | TCG, Pokémon, Sports | — |
| Tempest Games LLC | Cedar Rapids | ★ 4.7 (257) | TCG, Pokémon, Magic | — |
| Geek City Games | North Liberty | ★ 4.7 (373) | TCG, Pokémon, Magic | — |
| Games +1 | Davenport | ★ 4.7 (302) | TCG, Pokémon, Magic | — |
| Atlas Games | Ankeny | ★ 4.8 (61) | TCG, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh! | — |
| Treasure Chest Collectibles | Cedar Rapids | ★ 4.5 (39) | TCG, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! | Yes |
| Hi-5 Cards and Memorabilia | Des Moines | ★ 4.7 (85) | Sports, Pokémon, Lorcana | — |
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Card shows in Iowa
Omaha Council Bluffs Card Expo
Mid-America Center · Council Bluffs, IA
Clive Sports and Pokemon Card & Collectibles Show
Horizon Events Center · Clive, IA
Cedar Rapids Card & Collectibles Show
DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex · Cedar Rapids, IA
Fort Dodge Sports Card & Collectibles Show
Webster County Fairgrounds · Fort Dodge, IA
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FAQ
How many card shops are in Iowa?
CardsNearby lists 54 qualifying card shops across 22 Iowa municipalities, organized into 22 metro-area directories. Listings are physical sports card shops and trading card game (TCG) stores with posted hours and an established review history.
Which Iowa stores sell trading card games (TCG)?
47 of the 54 listed Iowa shops are TCG stores carrying Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or other trading card games — including Critical Hit Games and Mayhem Collectibles Inc. Filter any city page by game to find TCG stores near you.
Which Iowa city has the most card shops?
Cedar Rapids has the most listings, with 10 shops in and around the city.
Where can I sell cards in Iowa?
7 of the 54 Iowa shops listed run an active buylist or buy collections, including Critical Hit Games and Nerd HQ. Check each listing's services and call ahead for large collections.
Are there card shows in Iowa?
Yes — 9 recurring card shows are listed in Iowa. See the Iowa show calendar for upcoming dates, venues and admission.