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The Rookie in Clive, IA

3.6 ★★★★☆ 252 Google reviews

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The Rookie, trading card shop in Clive, IA
Customer photo 2 of The Rookie

The Rookie sells trading cards at 9992 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA. It has a 3.6-star rating from 252 Google reviews. Customer reviews or the shop's own website show it carries sports cards and Pokémon.

Games carried

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  • Sports cards

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    “Don't listen to Charlie everyone that knows what they're talking about knows this is the best place for sports cards.” (Google review)

    Mentioned 5 times in reviews · Listed on the shop's website

  • Pokémon

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    “The older gentleman behind the counter asks them questions about karate and usually gives them a sample pack of a sport to try to get them interested in something besides Pokemon.” (Google review)

    Mentioned once in reviews

What collectors say

  • Sealed product

    “Really appreciated my experience, Sealed product was fairly priced and even discounted without asking.” (Google review)

    Mentioned 2 times in reviews

From Google reviews

Don't listen to Charlie everyone that knows what they're talking about knows this is the best place for sports cards. Everyone knows the "error" cards of the 90s are worth pennies Charlie doesnt know the hobby. I am thinking about moving to the area just so I don't have to commute there.

★★★★★ D., Feb 2026

Great selection, great prices, great customer service ; welcoming environment , family owned and operated . A must visit !

★★★★★ Faizan, May 2025

This is a great shop. Always had friendly service. Seems like to me the bad reviews are card sharks trying to make money. This is a shop, they need to make money too. If you're not happy with the deals maybe you should start your own shop? Anyway, my son started to get into cards.

★★★★★ Nick, Nov 2024

Treats me and kids well when we stop in before karate. The older gentleman behind the counter asks them questions about karate and usually gives them a sample pack of a sport to try to get them interested in something besides Pokemon.

★★★★★ Richard, Aug 2025

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