Best card shops in Seattle, WA
20 shops · sorted by rating · strongest in Other TCG, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering
CardsNearby tracks verified card shops across Seattle — a Pike Place landmark, Pokémon and retro-game specialists, and Capitol Hill's organized-play hubs — compared by specialty, services, current hours, and upcoming local shows.
Last verified Saturday, September 12, 2026
Best for Pokémon
Blue Highway Games
★ 4.9 (579)
Best for Sports cards
Card Exchange
★ 4.3 (302)
Best for Magic
Blue Highway Games
★ 4.9 (579)
Best for Selling a collection
Blue Highway Games
★ 4.9 (579)
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20 shops
Sorted by CardsNearby ScoreBlue Highway Games★ 4.9(579)
TCG, Pokémon, Magic, League play, Singles
Tabletop Village★ 4.6(357)
TCG, Pokémon, Magic, Buylist, League play
Cardceus★ 5.0(142)
TCG, Pokémon, Lorcana, Singles, Supplies
Phoenix Comics & Games★ 4.7(921)
TCG, Magic, Buylist, Singles
Card Exchange★ 4.3(302)
Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Grading drop-off, League play
Pink Gorilla Games University District★ 4.7(678)
TCG, Pokémon
Fourth Emerald Games★ 5.0(25)
TCG, Pokémon, League play
Golden Age Collectables★ 4.6(1094)
TCG, Pokémon
Pink Gorilla Games International District★ 4.6(581)
TCG, Pokémon
Meeples Games★ 4.8(841)
TCG
Chance Encounter Games★ 5.0(36)
TCG, League play, Supplies
Crow's Nest Comics★ 5.0(14)
TCG, Magic, League play
Pink Gorilla Games Capitol Hill★ 4.6(178)
TCG, Pokémon
The Grumpy Old Man's Comics, Art & Collectibles★ 4.7(177)
TCG, Grading drop-off
Al's Music Video & Games★ 4.4(174)
TCG, Pokémon
Arcane Comics★ 4.8(337)
TCG
Outsider Comics★ 4.8(413)
TCG
Spin Cycle Records Movies and Games★ 4.7(396)
TCG
Game Gurus★ 4.4(258)
TCG
Market Coins & Collectibles★ 4.0(49)
TCG
Which Seattle card shop fits your need
| If you want… | Go to |
|---|---|
| Pokémon cards | Cardceus, Pink Gorilla Games University District, Golden Age Collectables |
| Magic & organized play | Phoenix Comics & Games, Blue Highway Games, Meeples Games |
| Selling a collection | Phoenix Comics & Games, Blue Highway Games, Tabletop Village |
| Grading drop-off | Card Exchange, The Grumpy Old Man's Comics, Art & Collectibles |
| The landmark stop | Golden Age Collectables |
The shops, in detail
Golden Age Collectables — the Pike Place original
★ 4.6 (1094 Google reviews) · Pike Place Market 1501
Founded in 1961 and billed as the world's oldest comic shop, Golden Age sits in Pike Place Market's DownUnder and remains Seattle's most-reviewed collectibles stop — Pokémon and TCG product alongside the comics (its buying counter focuses on vintage toys and comics rather than cards). Tourist landmark and working card stop in one.
Cardceus — the dedicated singles specialist
★ 5.0 (142 Google reviews) · 3201 1st Ave S Ste 103
A perfect-rated newcomer built specifically around cards: Pokémon and Lorcana singles, sealed product, and supplies without the comic-shop sprawl. The first stop for set builders who know exactly what they're chasing.
Phoenix Comics & Games — Capitol Hill's play hub
★ 4.7 (921 Google reviews) · 113 Broadway E
A Broadway fixture since 2013, Phoenix pairs a comics wall with one of the city's busiest organized-play calendars, including weekly Magic tournaments, and buys collections at the counter. The center of gravity for Capitol Hill's gaming crowd.
Pink Gorilla — retro games and Pokémon, three ways
★ 4.7 (678 Google reviews) · 4341 University Wy NE
A Seattle original since 2005 with three locations (U District, International District, Capitol Hill), Pink Gorilla built its name on retro video games and carries a serious Pokémon TCG selection alongside. The U District store is the flagship.
Blue Highway Games — Queen Anne's family anchor
★ 4.9 (579 Google reviews) · 2203 Queen Anne Ave N
The top-rated core game store in the city, Blue Highway runs Pokémon League and Magic events from its Queen Anne storefront with a deep kids-and-family section. The neighborhood pick for players growing into the hobby.
Card Exchange — the grading drop-off
★ 4.3 (302 Google reviews) · 14020 Aurora Ave N
Pokémon, Magic, and Yu-Gi-Oh! singles with grading drop-off available at the counter — one of the few in-city options for submitting cards without shipping them yourself.
At a glance
| Shop | Rating | Games | Buys | Grading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Highway Games | ★ 4.9 | TCG, Pokémon, Magic | Yes | — |
| Tabletop Village | ★ 4.6 | TCG, Pokémon, Magic | Yes | — |
| Cardceus | ★ 5.0 | TCG, Pokémon, Lorcana | — | — |
| Phoenix Comics & Games | ★ 4.7 | TCG, Magic | Yes | — |
| Card Exchange | ★ 4.3 | Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh! | — | Drop-off |
| Pink Gorilla Games University District | ★ 4.7 | TCG, Pokémon | — | — |
| Fourth Emerald Games | ★ 5.0 | TCG, Pokémon | — | — |
| Golden Age Collectables | ★ 4.6 | TCG, Pokémon | — | — |
| Pink Gorilla Games International District | ★ 4.6 | TCG, Pokémon | — | — |
| Meeples Games | ★ 4.8 | TCG | — | — |
More shops within 25 miles
- Collector's Corner NW(Seattle) · Bellevue · 4 mi
- Matcha Magic Bellevue · Bellevue · 6 mi
- Snapdoodle Toys & Games · Bellevue · 6 mi
- The Pokémon Company International · Bellevue · 6 mi
- Casual Decks - TCG & Games · Bellevue · 7 mi
- Collector's Corner NW (Bellevue) · Bellevue · 7 mi
- Mighty Moose Comics · Bellevue · 8 mi
- Ancient Comics · Burien · 9 mi
- 4 Dreams Escape Game - Bellevue · Bellevue · 9 mi
- Casual Decks - TCG & Games - Crossroads · Bellevue · 9 mi
- Game Over Videogames · Bellevue · 9 mi
- Shane's Cards · Renton · 10 mi
Within 50 miles
Card shows near Seattle
Cardfest Northwest — Bellevue
Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Bellevue · Bellevue, WA · 6 mi
Emerald City Trading Card Convention
Greater Tukwila / Seattle Southside Conference Center · Seattle, WA · 11 mi
West Van Card Show — Lynnwood
Lynnwood Event Center · Lynnwood, WA · 15 mi
Cardfest Northwest — Lynnwood Holiday Show
Lynnwood Event Center · Seattle, WA · 15 mi
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FAQ
What is the best card shop in Seattle?
Golden Age Collectables in Pike Place Market is the landmark with the deepest history (since 1961); Cardceus is the top-rated dedicated card specialist, and Phoenix Comics & Games leads for organized play.
Where can I buy Pokémon cards in Seattle?
Cardceus and the three Pink Gorilla Games locations are the dedicated stops; Golden Age Collectables and Blue Highway Games also carry singles and sealed product.
Are there sports-card shops in Seattle?
Seattle's in-city scene skews heavily toward Pokémon and TCGs — no dedicated sports-card storefront is currently listed in the city proper. Check nearby Bellevue's shops or a local card show, where sports dealers set up in force.
Which Seattle shops buy collections?
Phoenix Comics & Games and Tabletop Village buy collections, and Blue Highway Games buys Pokémon and Magic singles by appointment — call ahead for large lots.
Are there card shows near Seattle?
Yes — recurring card shows run across the Puget Sound area. See the shows section below for the next confirmed dates.