Card shops in Portland
37 local game stores in Portland, OR. Each shop page includes hours, address, games supported, FAQs, and what to expect on your visit.
Map of Portland card shops
Card shop scene in Portland
With 37 card shops in Portland, this is one of the stronger LGS markets in Oregon. Expect multiple shops per TCG — meaning healthy inter-shop competition, deeper singles inventory, and overlapping tournament calendars across the week.
Game coverage in Portland skews toward MTG (37 shops), Pokémon TCG (37 shops), Yu-Gi-Oh! (29 shops). Most local shops carry the three majors — Magic, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh — with emerging games like Disney Lorcana and One Piece TCG appearing on an as-demand basis. If a specific game matters to you, call ahead to confirm current stock.
Organized-play coverage: 8 shops host Wizards Play Network-sanctioned Magic events (FNM, prereleases, Commander nights) and 8 shops run official Pokémon League sessions. Shops with WPN or Pokémon League sanctioning connect local play to national tournament ladders — a meaningful difference if you care about competitive progression.
Community reviews for Portland shops average 4.77★ — a strong indicator that the city's TCG retail quality is above baseline. Player experience reports consistently well-maintained stores, engaged staff, and current inventory.
Highest-rated shop in Portland: The Wheels Dealer Hobby Store at 5★ across 304 reviews. See the full list below, sorted by rating.
Buying and selling in Portland: Most Portland LGS shops accept buylist appointments (bring cards, get cash or store credit). Store credit typically pays ~30% more than cash. For grading drop-off (PSA, CGC, BGS), ask individual shops about bulk-submission programs — some shops reduce per-card fees by 30-50% by batching submissions with other customers.
All 37 card shops in Portland
Board Bard Games
Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe
Dark Future
SideArc: Comics, Anime and Geek
Driftpdx
Puddletown Games & Puzzles
The Wheels Dealer Hobby Store
Giant Space Hamster Games
Wildcat Hobby Classes & Repair Shop
Jeff Comics
PDX RC Raceway and Hobbies
Thunder Kitty Games & Gifts
Cloud Cap Games
Books with Pictures
Whistle Stop Trains
The Hobby Smith
Stumptown Otaku
Cosmic Monkey Comics
Guardian Games
The Portland Game Store
Red Castle Games
Tasteecat Comics
Excalibur Comics
Mox Boarding House
SideQuest Games
FALLOUT COMICS (Comic Depot) Buying and selling comics
TOTL Games
Floating World Comics
Easy Peasy TCG
Games Workshop
ROSE CITY COMICS
Future Dreams
Hawthorne Game Exchange
Video Game Wizards VGW
Players' Union Games
Other Worlds Games & Comics
Gambits Games and Anime
Frequently asked questions about Portland card shops
37 card shops are currently in our directory for Portland, Oregon. We aggregate from Google Places, Wizards Play Network, and Pokémon Play! APIs. Shop owners can claim listings to add hours, events, and photos.
Rankings depend on what you value — competitive tournament scene, casual Commander community, rare singles availability, or kid-friendly atmosphere. By public ratings, The Wheels Dealer Hobby Store leads with 5★ across 304 reviews. Browse the full shop list below to pick based on your play style.
8 shops in Portland have verified Wizards Play Network sanctioning, meaning they run Friday Night Magic officially. Check individual shop pages for event schedules.
Yes — 8 shops in Portland run official Pokémon League. League Play is free, runs weekly, and earns participants Play! Pokémon promo cards.
Most Portland LGS shops accept buylist appointments. Bring your collection in, staff appraises, and you leave with either cash (typically 30-50% of market value) or store credit (typically 50-70% of market value). Large collections warrant a scheduled appraisal — call ahead to avoid long waits.
Most general-purpose LGS in Portland stock the three majors — Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon TCG, and Yu-Gi-Oh! — plus a rotating selection of emerging TCGs based on local demand. Disney Lorcana and One Piece TCG have grown into widespread pickups since 2023–2024. Check individual shop pages for verified game coverage.
Some shops partner with PSA, CGC, or BGS to batch-submit grading on behalf of customers. The per-card fee through a shop is typically 30-50% lower than direct individual submission. Availability varies; ask each shop directly.