Best card shops in Portland, OR
28 shops · sorted by rating · strongest in Other TCG, Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon
CardsNearby tracks verified card shops across Portland — one of America's great game-store cities, plus a growing dedicated sports-card scene — compared by specialty, services, hours, and upcoming local shows.
Last verified Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Best for Pokémon
The Portland Game Store
★ 4.7 (548)
Best for Sports cards
TOTL Games
★ 4.7 (357)
Best for Magic
The Portland Game Store
★ 4.7 (548)
Best for Selling a collection
The Portland Game Store
★ 4.7 (548)
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28 shops
Sorted by CardsNearby ScoreThe Portland Game Store★ 4.7(548)
TCG, Pokémon, Magic, Buylist, League play
Red Castle Games★ 4.7(1137)
TCG, Pokémon, Magic, Buylist, League play
Guardian Games★ 4.7(3992)
TCG, Pokémon, Magic, Buylist, League play
Board Bard Games★ 5.0(141)
TCG, Pokémon, Magic, League play, Supplies
TOTL Games★ 4.7(357)
TCG, Pokémon, Magic, League play, Singles
Cloud Cap Games★ 4.9(411)
TCG, Magic, Buylist, League play
Tasteecat Comics★ 4.7(220)
TCG, Pokémon, Magic, Grading drop-off, League play
Puddletown Games & Puzzles★ 5.0(164)
TCG, Magic, Singles, Supplies
Giant Space Hamster Games★ 5.0(20)
TCG, Magic, League play, Live breaks
Cosmic Monkey Comics★ 4.8(712)
TCG, Supplies
Other Worlds Games & Comics★ 4.4(341)
TCG, Magic, League play, Supplies
Excalibur Comics★ 4.7(698)
TCG
Hawthorne Game Exchange★ 4.7(572)
TCG
Floating World Comics★ 4.7(435)
TCG
Thunder Kitty Games & Gifts★ 4.9(83)
TCG
FALLOUT COMICS (Comic Depot) Buying and selling comics★ 4.7(180)
TCG
Sweet Spot Sports & Gaming★ 4.6(251)
Sports
SideArc: Comics, Anime & Cards★ 5.0(126)
Video Game Wizards VGW★ 4.5(938)
Magic
GeekEasy Anime Cafe★ 4.6(176)
TCG
The SportsRoom★ 4.6(171)
Sports
Cardboard Diamonds★ 4.5(249)
TCG
Easy Peasy TCG★ 4.4(28)
Pokémon, TCG
Players' Union Games★ 4.5(186)
TCG
ROSE CITY COMICS★ 4.6(46)
TCG
Go! Calendars Games & Toys★ 4.4(26)
TCG, League play
Gambit's Games & Anime LLC★ 4.1(289)
TCG, Supplies
From My Vault★ 5.0(12)
TCG
Which Portland card shop fits your need
| If you want… | Go to |
|---|---|
| Sports cards | Sweet Spot Sports & Gaming, Cardboard Diamonds |
| Pokémon cards | Guardian Games, The Portland Game Store |
| Magic & organized play | Guardian Games, Red Castle Games, Cloud Cap Games |
| Selling a collection | Guardian Games, Red Castle Games |
| Grading drop-off | Tasteecat Comics |
The shops, in detail
Guardian Games — the West Coast landmark
★ 4.7 (3992 Google reviews) · 345 SE Taylor St
One of the largest game stores in the country and by far Portland's most-reviewed — Pokémon, Magic, and every major TCG with a buylist and a giant organized-play space. The gravitational center of Portland's card scene.
Red Castle Games — full-service neighborhood hub
★ 4.7 (1137 Google reviews) · 7160 SE Foster Rd
Buylist, league play, singles, and supplies across Pokémon and Magic — the Foster-Powell shop that does a little of everything and does it well.
The Portland Game Store — TCG depth
★ 4.7 (548 Google reviews) · 922 N Killingsworth St
Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and One Piece with buylist, breaks, league play, and singles — the most service-complete TCG stop in the city after Guardian.
Sweet Spot — the sports specialist
★ 4.6 (251 Google reviews) · 4235 SE 182nd Ave
A dedicated sports-card store bringing showcase singles and wax to a city long dominated by TCG shops.
Cardboard Diamonds — cards first
★ 4.5 (249 Google reviews) · 11940 SW Pacific Hwy ste e
A collector-focused card shop with a strong local reputation — singles-driven and worth the stop on a Portland card crawl.
TasteeCat Comics — grading drop-off
★ 4.7 (220 Google reviews) · 2621 SE Clinton St
Comics plus a real card operation: Pokémon and Magic singles, league play, and grading submissions — the practical Portland stop for getting raw cards slabbed.
At a glance
| Shop | Rating | Games | Buys | Grading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Portland Game Store | ★ 4.7 | TCG, Pokémon, Magic | Yes | — |
| Red Castle Games | ★ 4.7 | TCG, Pokémon, Magic | Yes | — |
| Guardian Games | ★ 4.7 | TCG, Pokémon, Magic | Yes | — |
| Board Bard Games | ★ 5.0 | TCG, Pokémon, Magic | — | — |
| TOTL Games | ★ 4.7 | TCG, Pokémon, Magic | — | — |
| Cloud Cap Games | ★ 4.9 | TCG, Magic | Yes | — |
| Tasteecat Comics | ★ 4.7 | TCG, Pokémon, Magic | — | Drop-off |
| Puddletown Games & Puzzles | ★ 5.0 | TCG, Magic | — | — |
| Giant Space Hamster Games | ★ 5.0 | TCG, Magic | — | — |
| Cosmic Monkey Comics | ★ 4.8 | TCG | — | — |
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- Retro Game Trader · Beaverton · 7 mi
- I Like Comics · Vancouver · 8 mi
- Wayward City Games · Vancouver · 9 mi
- 1 Stop Card Shop · Hillsboro · 9 mi
- Super Sports Cards · Vancouver · 10 mi
- Double Jump Video Games · Vancouver · 10 mi
Within 50 miles
Card shows near Portland
Maximum Card Show Portland
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland · Portland, OR · 2 mi
Portland Card Show
DoubleTree by Hilton Portland · Portland, OR · 2 mi
Front Row Card Show Portland
Portland Expo Center · Portland, OR · 6 mi
Portland Tcg Convention
Holiday Inn Riverfront · Portand, OR · 7 mi
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FAQ
What is the best card shop in Portland?
Guardian Games is the landmark — one of the largest game stores in the country, with every major TCG, a buylist, and organized play. Sweet Spot and Cardboard Diamonds lead on the sports side.
Which Portland shops buy collections?
Guardian Games, Red Castle Games, The Portland Game Store, and Cloud Cap Games all run buylists — call ahead for large collections.
Where can I get cards graded in Portland?
TasteeCat Comics takes grading submissions — ask which graders they route to.
Are there card shows near Portland?
Yes — recurring shows run in the Portland metro and nearby Vancouver, WA. See the shows section below for dates.