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Best card shops in Columbus, OH

16 shops · sorted by rating · strongest in Other TCG, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering

CardsNearby tracks verified card shops across Columbus — an Arena District sports-card operation with its own break studio, deep Magic singles rooms, and daily-tournament TCG stores — compared by specialty, services, current hours, and upcoming local shows.

Last verified Saturday, September 12, 2026

Best for Pokémon

UGA Games

★ 4.6 (545)

Best for Sports cards

LJ's Card Shop

★ 4.9 (100)

Best for Magic

UGA Games

★ 4.6 (545)

Best for Selling a collection

UGA Games

★ 4.6 (545)

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16 shops

Sorted by CardsNearby Score
UG

UGA Games★ 4.6(545)

TCG, Pokémon, Magic, Buylist, League play

7.7 mi
FG

Forever Games★ 4.7(218)

TCG, Pokémon, Buylist, League play

7.8 mi
LC

LJ's Card Shop★ 4.9(100)

Pokémon, Sports, League play, Buylist

7.6 mi
Ha

Heroes and Games★ 4.5(362)

TCG, Pokémon, Magic, League play

0.6 mi
MC

Midwest Cards★ 4.9(2141)

Buylist, Grading drop-off

0.7 mi
CC

Card Castle Games★ 4.6(122)

Magic, Pokémon, Singles, League play

7.2 mi
BF

Big Fun Columbus Vintage Toys★ 4.9(1075)

TCG

1.1 mi
DH

Dealing High Collectibles★ 5.0(11)

TCG, Pokémon, Magic

6.7 mi
TS

The Soldiery Games & Cards★ 4.3(701)

Magic, Singles, Supplies

6.2 mi
TC

The Collector's Quarters★ 4.7(52)

TCG, Buylist

8.1 mi
PI

Play It! Games, Movies, & Music / Play It Trade It★ 4.6(882)

TCG

4.5 mi
LG

Littleroot Games★ 4.6(472)

TCG

7.8 mi
VT

VGMX The Nerd Emporium★ 4.5(827)

TCG

10.0 mi
G

Gamegrounds★ 4.4(420)

TCG

9.0 mi
GO

Game On★ 4.1(411)

TCG

5.3 mi
CS

Collector Supreme★ 4.2(53)

TCG

12.7 mi

Which Columbus card shop fits your need

If you want…Go to
Magic & organized playUGA Games, The Soldiery Games & Cards, Littleroot Games
Pokémon cardsVGMX The Nerd Emporium, Forever Games, Card Castle Games
Sports cardsMidwest Cards, LJ's Card Shop
Selling a collectionUGA Games, Forever Games

The shops, in detail

UGA Games — the Magic singles leader

★ 4.6 (545 Google reviews) · 1320 Bethel Rd

Reviewers call UGA's Magic singles selection the best in the city, and the Bethel Road store backs it with Pokémon, league play, live breaks, and a buying counter with a reputation for competitive offers. The first stop for serious TCG players in Columbus.

Midwest Cards — the Arena District sports operation

★ 4.9 (2141 Google reviews) · 401 N Front St #95

Founded in 2020 and now in a larger Arena District home, Midwest Cards is the city's most-reviewed card store — sports boxes and cases first, Pokémon and Magic alongside, with an in-store studio streaming live breaks. The modern face of Columbus sports collecting.

VGMX — sealed at MSRP and daily events

★ 4.5 (827 Google reviews) · 1489 Schrock Rd

VGMX keeps a wide TCG wall — Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Flesh and Blood — with sealed product at MSRP and in-store tournaments running daily per the shop. A high-volume north-side stop that rewards regulars.

Littleroot Games — the fair-dealing counter

★ 4.6 (472 Google reviews) · 471 Morrison Rd Unit L

Littleroot built its reputation on fair trade-in values and purchase limits that keep scalpers from clearing the shelves — plus a strong high-end singles case. The shop Columbus collectors recommend to people tired of chase-price games.

The Soldiery — the Magic stalwart

★ 4.3 (701 Google reviews) · 4256 N High St

One of the longest-standing names in Columbus gaming, The Soldiery remains a Magic-first store with a deep local following and regular play. Old-school and proud of it.

Forever Games — Pokémon and a buying desk

★ 4.7 (218 Google reviews) · 374 B Morrison Rd

A well-rated TCG stop with a Pokémon lean and one of the few confirmed collection-buying counters in the city — call ahead with large lots.

At a glance

ShopRatingGamesBuysGrading
UGA Games★ 4.6TCG, Pokémon, MagicYes—
Forever Games★ 4.7TCG, PokémonYes—
LJ's Card Shop★ 4.9Pokémon, SportsYes—
Heroes and Games★ 4.5TCG, Pokémon, Magic——
Midwest Cards★ 4.9—YesDrop-off
Card Castle Games★ 4.6Magic, Pokémon——
Big Fun Columbus Vintage Toys★ 4.9TCG——
Dealing High Collectibles★ 5.0TCG, Pokémon, Magic——
The Soldiery Games & Cards★ 4.3MagicYes—
The Collector's Quarters★ 4.7TCGYes—

More shops within 25 miles

Within 50 miles

Card shows near Columbus

All shows near here →
Fri5Feb

The Ohio State Card Show

Kasich Hall, Ohio Expo Center · Columbus, OH · 3 mi

SportsPokémonOne Piece
Annual
Sat17Oct

Southway American Legion Card Show (Fall)

Southway American Legion Post 144 · Columbus, OH · 5 mi

PokémonSportsMagic+2
recurring

Pokemon, TCG, & Sports Card Show

Counter Balance Brewing Company · Columbus, OH · 8 mi

Sports
Weekly

Columbus Trading Card & Collectibles Show

Franklin County Fairgrounds · Hilliard, OH · 10 mi

SportsPokémonTCG+1
Several times a year

Keep exploring

Nearby cities

Grove City

4 shops · 7 mi

Gahanna

1 shop · 9 mi

Hilliard

4 shops · 10 mi

Westerville

2 shops · 11 mi

Good to know

FAQ

What is the best card shop in Columbus?

UGA Games leads for Magic singles and organized play, and Midwest Cards in the Arena District is the sports-card standout with its own live-break studio.

Where can I sell cards in Columbus?

UGA Games and Forever Games both buy collections — UGA's buy offers are frequently praised in reviews. Call ahead for large lots.

Where can I buy Pokémon cards in Columbus?

VGMX The Nerd Emporium, Forever Games, and Card Castle Games are the strongest Pokémon stops; UGA Games carries singles alongside its Magic core.

Where can I get cards graded in Columbus?

No Columbus shop currently lists a verified grading drop-off on CardsNearby — Midwest Cards and UGA Games are the best shops to ask about submissions, and card shows bring grading dealers to town regularly.

Are there card shows near Columbus?

Yes — recurring shows run across central Ohio. See the shows section below for the next confirmed dates.