Best card shops in Charlotte, NC
11 shops · sorted by rating · strongest in Other TCG, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering
CardsNearby tracks verified card shops across Charlotte — dedicated sports-card stores, Plaza Midwood's tournament rooms, and a comics institution dating to 1994 — compared by specialty, services, current hours, and upcoming local shows.
Last verified Saturday, September 12, 2026
Best for Pokémon
Valentino Card Shop
★ 4.7 (182)
Best for Sports cards
Super Abari Game Bar
★ 4.7 (1775)
Best for Magic
Valentino Card Shop
★ 4.7 (182)
Best for Selling a collection
Mint City Collectibles
★ 4.4 (68)
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11 shops
Sorted by CardsNearby ScoreValentino Card Shop★ 4.7(182)
Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, League play, Singles
Super Abari Game Bar★ 4.7(1775)
TCG, Pokémon, Sports, League play
Mint City Collectibles★ 4.4(68)
TCG, Pokémon, Magic, Buylist, Trade nights
Rebel Base Comics & Toys★ 4.6(626)
TCG, Buylist, Grading drop-off
Replay Sports Cards★ 4.3(128)
Sports, Pokémon, Live breaks, Buylist
Charlotte Sports Collectibles★ 4.2(111)
Sports, Pokémon, Magic, Supplies, Buylist
Get Some Game★ 4.8(373)
TCG
Palmetto Collectables★ 4.4(53)
TCG
Geekd Out Cards & Collectibles★ 4.6(60)
Ford's Cards & Coins★ 4.7(39)
Collectors World★ 4.4(103)
TCG
Which Charlotte card shop fits your need
| If you want… | Go to |
|---|---|
| Sports cards | Replay Sports Cards, Charlotte Sports Collectibles |
| Pokémon cards | Valentino Card Shop, Mint City Collectibles |
| Magic & organized play | Get Some Game, Rebel Base Comics & Toys |
| Selling a collection | Rebel Base Comics & Toys, Replay Sports Cards, Mint City Collectibles |
| Grading drop-off | Rebel Base Comics & Toys, Replay Sports Cards |
The shops, in detail
Rebel Base — the 1994 institution with a real card counter
★ 4.6 (626 Google reviews) · 701 S Sharon Amity Rd C
In business since 1994, Rebel Base is a comics-first store that earns its place on a card crawl: a working buylist, grading drop-off, and Monday Magic nights. The longest-standing name in Charlotte collecting and one of only two shops in town offering both buying and grading.
Get Some Game — Plaza Midwood's tournament house
★ 4.8 (373 Google reviews) · 1224 Commercial Ave
A family-owned two-story shop — retail downstairs, tournament space upstairs — running Commander three nights a week plus Friday drafts, with Weiss Schwarz and Vanguard alongside the Magic staples. The organized-play anchor of the city.
Replay Sports Cards — South End's sports specialist
★ 4.3 (128 Google reviews) · 115 E Park Ave Unit C
The Charlotte location of the Replay franchise opened in 2021 in South End, pairing sports singles and live breaks with an active buylist and grading drop-off — the most complete service list for sports collectors in the city.
Valentino Card Shop — the modern-TCG generalist
★ 4.7 (182 Google reviews) · 6823 South Blvd C
The widest modern-game spread in Charlotte — Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, and Lorcana under one South Boulevard roof — with a reputation for fair prices and a welcoming counter.
Charlotte Sports Collectibles — Ballantyne's buying desk
★ 4.2 (111 Google reviews) · 5341 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy #550
A Ballantyne shop covering sports plus the major TCGs, with an active collection-buying counter. The south-Charlotte stop when you're selling as much as browsing.
Mint City — trade nights on Park Road
★ 4.4 (68 Google reviews) · 2230 Park Rd Ste 104
A newer Park Road shop working Pokémon, Magic, and Yu-Gi-Oh! with trade nights and a buying counter — open every day until 7.
At a glance
| Shop | Rating | Games | Buys | Grading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentino Card Shop | ★ 4.7 | Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh! | — | — |
| Super Abari Game Bar | ★ 4.7 | TCG, Pokémon, Sports | — | — |
| Mint City Collectibles | ★ 4.4 | TCG, Pokémon, Magic | Yes | — |
| Rebel Base Comics & Toys | ★ 4.6 | TCG | Yes | Drop-off |
| Replay Sports Cards | ★ 4.3 | Sports, Pokémon | Yes | Drop-off |
| Charlotte Sports Collectibles | ★ 4.2 | Sports, Pokémon, Magic | Yes | — |
| Get Some Game | ★ 4.8 | TCG | — | — |
| Palmetto Collectables | ★ 4.4 | TCG | — | — |
| Geekd Out Cards & Collectibles | ★ 4.6 | — | — | — |
| Ford's Cards & Coins | ★ 4.7 | — | — | — |
More shops within 25 miles
- A. Pennyworth's Comics · Matthews · 10 mi
- Trailside Games and Hobbies · Matthews · 10 mi
- Cosmic Hearth Games - Pineville · Pineville · 10 mi
- AAA Collectibles Inc · Matthews · 10 mi
- Rally Squirrel Cards & Collectibles · Mint Hill · 11 mi
- Mac's Heroes & Villains Comics & Collectibles · Matthews · 11 mi
- Your Local Game Store · Mint Hill · 11 mi
- Video Game World · Concord · 12 mi
- Ssalefish Comics Concord · Concord · 12 mi
- To The Table Board Game Cafe · Matthews · 14 mi
- All Things Collectible · Gastonia · 14 mi
- Catch Em Collectibles · Huntersville · 15 mi
Within 50 miles
Card shows near Charlotte
The Charlotte Card Show
Park Expo & Conference Center · Charlotte, NC · 3 mi
Geek'd Out Card Show
Hilton Charlotte Airport · Charlotte, NC · 5 mi
The Moore Vault Card Toy Collectible Show
Tuckaseegee Community Center · Mount Holly, NC · 10 mi
Bro2Bro Cardz Sports and TCG show
Belmont Foursquare Church · Belmont, NC · 12 mi
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FAQ
What is the best sports-card shop in Charlotte?
Replay Sports Cards in South End has the fullest service list (buylist, grading drop-off, live breaks); Charlotte Sports Collectibles in Ballantyne also buys collections.
Where can I sell cards in Charlotte?
Rebel Base, Replay Sports Cards, Charlotte Sports Collectibles, and Mint City Collectibles all buy — Rebel Base and Replay also take grading drop-offs. Call ahead for large lots.
Where can I buy Pokémon cards in Charlotte?
Valentino Card Shop and Mint City Collectibles are the strongest Pokémon stops; Get Some Game carries singles alongside its tournament scene.
Which Charlotte shops host Magic events?
Get Some Game runs Commander Monday, Wednesday, and Friday plus Friday drafts; Rebel Base hosts Monday Magic nights.
Are there card shows near Charlotte?
Yes — recurring shows run across the Charlotte metro and the Carolinas. See the shows section below for the next confirmed dates.