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Best card shops in Iowa

How this list is ranked: each shop's Google rating multiplied by its number of Google reviews, so a shop needs both a high rating and a lot of reviews to place well. Only shops with 10 or more reviews count. 89 of the 106 card shops we list in Iowa qualify; these are the top 10.

  1. #1 Mayhem Collectibles Inc

    4.7★★★★★ 1,957 reviews

    Clive, IA · 7500 University Ave
    Score 9,198 (4.7 × 1,957)

    Magic: The GatheringPokémon

    “One of the most impressive game stores I have ever been to, a totally unexpected hidden gem if you wouldn't expect this type a store in Iowa. I came from out of town, from Texas which has a pretty sub…” From a 5★ Google review

  2. #2 Jay's CD & Hobby

    4.5★★★★★ 1,402 reviews

    Des Moines, IA · 3315 SE 14th St
    Score 6,309 (4.5 × 1,402)

    Magic: The GatheringPokémonLorcanaDigimon

    “Nice store with a good selection of stuff. I'm mainly into Funko Pops, which they have quite a few of. I find that the Pop boxes here tend to be in alot better condition than you will find when compar…” From a 4★ Google review

  3. #3 Jay's CD and Hobby

    4.6★★★★★ 1,215 reviews

    West Des Moines, IA · 1421 22nd St
    Score 5,589 (4.6 × 1,215)

    PokémonMagic: The GatheringLorcanaDigimon

    “Great variety of Funko. The Merle Hay Mall location has more sports memorabilia, this one lacks but has more nerd stuff like DND and dice. Huge store!” From a 5★ Google review

  4. #4 Mayhem Collectibles

    4.7★★★★★ 783 reviews

    Ames, IA · 2532 Lincoln Way
    Score 3,680 (4.7 × 783)

    Magic: The GatheringPokémon

    “I came here for a night of Commander MTG. The shop was clean, well lit, and had a great variety of items. The event I was there for was more of an ad hoc thing rather than organized, but I had a great…” From a 5★ Google review

  5. #5 Jay's CD & Hobby

    4.5★★★★★ 741 reviews

    Ankeny, IA · 613 S Ankeny Blvd
    Score 3,335 (4.5 × 741)

    PokémonMagic: The GatheringSports cardsLorcana

    “This is the best organized of the 3 stores. The enthusiasm and passion of the staff is just as good, if not better, than the other 2 larger stores. The selection is better and more organized than the…” From a 5★ Google review

  6. #6 Mississippi Marketplace

    4.5★★★★★ 623 reviews

    Davenport, IA · 4004 W Kimberly Rd Ste A
    Score 2,804 (4.5 × 623)

    Sports cards

    “I’m more of a soda vintage advertising girl and there’s not much that surprised me in that realm but if your thing is vintage gas and oil you’ll have a great time. Vendor #7563 has space near the fron…” From a 4★ Google review

  7. #7 The CORE Comics & Games

    4.7★★★★★ 566 reviews

    Cedar Falls, IA · 1926 Valley Park Dr
    Score 2,660 (4.7 × 566)

    PokémonMagic: The GatheringYu-Gi-Oh!

    “Great inventory, great staff. Love going in here and browsing, discussing the art and stories with everyone, and getting great recommendations. Had a bad experience here once, later learned it was jus…” From a 5★ Google review

  8. #8 Geek City Games

    4.7★★★★★ 392 reviews

    North Liberty, IA · 365 Beaver Kreek Center Ste b
    Score 1,842 (4.7 × 392)

    PokémonMagic: The GatheringOne Piece

    “Great little shop. Didnt think I'd find a good LGS in north liberty but Geek City is it. Friendly staff, variety of slelction, more play space than you would think too. Fairly priced things across the…” From a 5★ Google review

  9. #9 Comic World & Games

    4.6★★★★★ 345 reviews

    Dubuque, IA · 3220 Dodge St
    Score 1,587 (4.6 × 345)

    Magic: The GatheringPokémon

    “Comic world is my go-to for any tabletop board game, or any if my D&D needs. Ben the owner is the prime example of what makes a locally owned business great, and why supporting them matters. When I go…” From a 5★ Google review

  10. #10 First Turn Games

    4.8★★★★★ 320 reviews

    Cedar Rapids, IA · 3645 1st Ave SE
    Score 1,536 (4.8 × 320)

    Magic: The GatheringPokémon

    “Lots of miniatures and games - but I was there for the pinball. Seven of eight were working and they were clean and in good shape. The place was busy - had a tournament or something. I would visit aga…” From a 5★ Google review

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