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Best card shops in North Carolina

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. 216 of the 254 card shops we list in North Carolina qualify; these are the top 10.

  1. #1 Atomic Empire

    4.6★★★★★ 1,663 reviews

    Durham, NC · 3400 Westgate Dr #14b
    Score 7,650 (4.6 × 1,663)

    Magic: The GatheringPokémonOne PieceLorcana

    “If you are looking for a place that can answer literally any question on the planet related to gaming, hobbies, or tabletop life in general, stop scrolling. Atomic Empire is it.” From a 5★ Google review

  2. #2 Cape Fear Games

    4.8★★★★★ 1,162 reviews

    Wilmington, NC · 4107 Oleander Dr Ste D
    Score 5,578 (4.8 × 1,162)

    Buys collections One PiecePokémonMagic: The GatheringYu-Gi-Oh!

    “The online photos did not do this board game store justice for the size selection they have, which is very big. This has been the best board game store I’ve been to, we have been to handfuls of board…” From a 5★ Google review

  3. #3 Gamers Alley

    4.7★★★★★ 1,085 reviews

    Gastonia, NC · 401 Cox Rd Ste 103
    Score 5,100 (4.7 × 1,085)

    PokémonYu-Gi-Oh!Magic: The GatheringOne Piece

    “What a place 😀 it is full of all kinds of games, videogames, backpacks, clothes, cards games, toys, manga, more games and more retro gamming unique cool stuff (like new hd snes,nes consoles and more)…” From a 5★ Google review

  4. #4 Game Theory Duraleigh

    4.6★★★★★ 877 reviews

    Raleigh, NC · 5910 Duraleigh Rd #125
    Score 4,034 (4.6 × 877)

    Magic: The GatheringPokémon

    “This is an excellent game store! It has a lot of space that they put to good use. They have an immense board game area - I tried to do it justice in my pictures but I probably fell short - that we jus…” From a 5★ Google review

  5. #5 PayMore - Buy, Sell & Trade Electronics

    4.7★★★★★ 741 reviews

    Cary, NC · 329 N Harrison Ave Ste F
    Score 3,483 (4.7 × 741)

    Pokémon

    “Great experience! Purchased a $4000 camera lens for only $3000. The lens looks and operates like new. Came with all original items except the tripod foot but I knew that before buying it. I traded in…” From a 5★ Google review

  6. #6 Video Game World

    4.6★★★★★ 694 reviews

    Huntersville, NC · 105 S Old Statesville Rd
    Score 3,192 (4.6 × 694)

    Pokémon

    “Probably the most impressive inventory of classic consoles and games I have been to. This is a place definitely for avid gamer collectors or those looking for original nostalgia. Prices are high only…” From a 5★ Google review

  7. #7 Blue Ox Games

    4.8★★★★★ 639 reviews

    Greenville, NC · 2713 E 10th St
    Score 3,067 (4.8 × 639)

    One PiecePokémonMagic: The GatheringYu-Gi-Oh!

    “HIGHLY recommend! Blue ox has the best prices not just in the area, but prices are very competitive with online options as well. If I'm buying cards I will always check blue ox first. The online site…” From a 5★ Google review

  8. #8 The Comic Dimension

    4.7★★★★★ 624 reviews

    Greensboro, NC · 2823 Spring Garden St E
    Score 2,933 (4.7 × 624)

    Magic: The GatheringPokémon

    “My brother introduced me to Magic the Gathering and then brought me here to play. Everyone is so nice and help me all the time! It’s a really laid back place and kisses the dog is just the cherry on t…” From a 5★ Google review

  9. #9 Triangle Area Trading Cards

    4.6★★★★★ 620 reviews

    Raleigh, NC · 2865 Jones Franklin Rd
    Score 2,852 (4.6 × 620)

    PokémonSports cardsMagic: The GatheringStar Wars: Unlimited

    “Triangle Area Trading Cards is an elite TCG shop. From their Release nights, gaming, and break events, to trading, grading, and selling, I have always had a great experience. Singles and sealed are pr…” From a 5★ Google review

  10. #10 Morgan's Comics

    4.9★★★★★ 577 reviews

    Asheville, NC · 600 Haywood Rd
    Score 2,827 (4.9 × 577)

    Pokémon

    “Morgan is so nice and fun to talk to. She made us feel welcome as we chatted about DnD, jewelry and comics. Super cool comic store with tees, stickers, figurines and more.” From a 5★ Google review

Games and the "Buys collections" badge appear only when a shop's reviews or its own website mention them. Ratings and review counts come from Google and change over time.

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