Where to buy Pokémon cards in San Mateo, CA
San Mateo has 1 local card shop that carry Pokémon, led by What's On Second Sports Cards. Of those, 1 sports cards. There are 2 Pokémon TCG vending machines in town, inside Safeway. Nearby, 3 more shops in Belmont, Burlingame and South San Francisco also carry Pokémon. Within 8 miles you'll also find 2 Target stores, 3 GameStop stores, 1 Best Buy store and 3 Barnes & Noble stores, which stock sealed packs and boxes at retail price but no singles.
Singles, sealed & trade-ins
Card shops in San Mateo that carry Pokémon
- 1What's On Second Sports Cards
221 2nd Ave
What's On Second Sports Cards carries sports cards and memorabilia in San Mateo, CA. Open 6 days a week at 221 2nd Ave.
Also: Sports cards
Within 12 miles
Pokémon card shops near San Mateo
- Peninsula Sports Cards3.3 mi
390 El Camino Real H, Belmont
Peninsula Sports Cards carries sports cards and memorabilia in Belmont, CA. Open 6 days a week at 390 El Camino Real H.
- Lefty's Sports Card Store4 mi
1859 El Camino Real, Burlingame
Lefty's Sports Card Store carries sports cards and memorabilia in Burlingame, CA. Open seven days a week at 1859 El Camino Real.
- RedHeartTCG8.7 mi
988 El Camino Real Ste 1, South San Francisco
RedHeartTCG carries trading card games and singles in South San Francisco, CA. Open seven days a week at 988 El Camino Real Ste 1.
Sealed product at retail
Pokémon vending machines in San Mateo
Safeway
100 De Anza Blvd
Safeway
1655 S El Camino Real
Within 8 miles
Big-box stores that sell Pokémon cards
These chains sell sealed Pokémon product — booster packs, tins, Elite Trainer Boxes — at retail price. They don't sell singles or buy cards, and new sets sell out fast, so call ahead on release weeks.
Target · 2
- 2220 Bridgepointe Parkway2.3 mi
- 1150 El Camino Real, San Bruno7.1 mi
GameStop · 3
- GameStop2.3 mi
- 1135B6 mi
- GameStop7.2 mi
Best Buy · 1
- 1127 Industrial Road, San Carlos6.1 mi
Barnes & Noble · 3
- 1232 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame1.6 mi
- 11 West Hillsdale Boulevard2.4 mi
- Barnes & Noble7.2 mi
Store locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances from central San Mateo.
Good to know
FAQ
Where is the best place to buy Pokémon cards in San Mateo?
For the widest selection — singles, sealed product, and trade-ins — start with a local card shop: What's On Second Sports Cards are the top-ranked San Mateo shops carrying Pokémon on CardsNearby. Big-box stores sell sealed packs at retail but sell out of new sets quickly and don't carry singles. Within 12 miles, Peninsula Sports Cards (Belmont), Lefty's Sports Card Store (Burlingame) and RedHeartTCG (South San Francisco) also carry Pokémon.
Does San Mateo have Pokémon card vending machines?
Yes — 2 machines, inside Safeway and Safeway. They sell sealed Pokémon TCG product at retail price.
Which big stores in San Mateo sell Pokémon cards?
Target (2), GameStop (3), Best Buy (1) and Barnes & Noble (3) within 8 miles of San Mateo. Stock varies by store and restock day — call ahead for new releases.
Can I sell Pokémon cards in San Mateo?
Big-box stores and vending machines don't buy cards, but many local card shops do — check each San Mateo shop's page for buylist and trade-in details.