Clearwater has 9 verified card shops in the LocalCardShopsNearMe directory. The best-rated of them carries a perfect 5.0 across 16 Google reviews. These are the shops local collectors use for sports cards, Pokemon, Magic and Yu-Gi-Oh, sealed wax, graded singles, and group breaks.
This guide ranks the highest-rated card shops in Clearwater by verified Google review score and explains what each one offers. For the complete, filterable list of every card shop in Clearwater — with addresses, hours, and services — see the Clearwater card shop directory.
Top-rated card shops in Clearwater
These are the highest-rated card shops in Clearwater, ranked by verified Google review score. Ratings reflect data at the time of writing — tap any shop for current details, hours, and directions.
Emerald City Games
A perfect 5.0 rating across 16 verified Google reviews. The store on 113th Avenue North carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Emerald City Comics Games Toys
More than 2,399 reviews at a 4.8 rating. This shop on 113th Avenue North carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Jackson Brothers Hobby Center Plus
A 4.8 rating across 264 verified Google reviews. The store on Gulf To Bay Boulevard carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Waxxed Sports Cards
A 4.8 rating across 181 verified Google reviews. This location on Mandalay Avenue carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Phantom Card Vault
A 4.8 rating across 122 verified Google reviews. This shop on Range Road carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
How to choose a card shop in Clearwater
With 9 shops in Clearwater, it pays to match the store to what you collect. Chasing singles for a set or a player run? Look for a shop with a deep singles case rather than one built mainly around sealed product.
Ripping sealed wax or joining group breaks is a different trip — check a shop's listing for current-year boxes and whether it runs live or recorded breaks. If you are selling cards or a whole collection, look for the shops tagged for buying and selling, and bring your cards sleeved so they can make a fair offer.
For grading, you do not have to open a PSA, BGS, or SGC account yourself. Many Clearwater shops are authorized grading drop-off centers that bundle submissions and handle the shipping — ask about turnaround and pricing before you go.
Card shows and events near Clearwater
Card shows are where Florida collectors find dealers, deals, and grail cards all in one room. Browse our directory of upcoming card shows and events across the US and Canada to plan your next show near Clearwater.
See all 9 shops: this guide covers the highest-rated stores. For the complete, filterable directory of card shops in Clearwater — with addresses, hours, and services for every shop — visit the Clearwater card shop directory.
Frequently asked questions
How many card shops are in Clearwater?
Clearwater has 9 verified card shops listed in the LocalCardShopsNearMe directory. This guide highlights the highest-rated. The full list with addresses, hours, and services is on the Clearwater directory page.
What is the best-rated card shop in Clearwater?
Emerald City Games is among the highest-rated card shops in Clearwater, holding a 5.0-star rating across 16 verified Google reviews. The other shops in this guide also rank among Clearwater's best by review score — compare them in the list above.
Where can I get cards graded (PSA, BGS, SGC) in Clearwater?
Many Clearwater card shops act as grading drop-off centers, bundling PSA, BGS, and SGC submissions and handling shipping so you do not need your own account. Look for the grading tag on the shop listings, and call ahead for current turnaround times and pricing.
What do card shops in Clearwater buy?
Most Clearwater shops buy singles, sealed wax, vintage cardboard, graded slabs, and whole collections — across sports cards, Pokemon, Magic, and Yu-Gi-Oh. Look for listings tagged for buying and selling, and bring your cards in protective sleeves for the best offer.