Minneapolis has 12 verified card shops in the LocalCardShopsNearMe directory. The best-rated, Tower Games, holds a 4.8 rating across 596 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 Minneapolis by verified Google review score and explains what each one offers. For the complete, filterable list of every card shop in Minneapolis — with addresses, hours, and services — see the Minneapolis card shop directory.
Top-rated card shops in Minneapolis
These are the highest-rated card shops in Minneapolis, ranked by verified Google review score. Ratings reflect data at the time of writing — tap any shop for current details, hours, and directions.
Tower Games
A 4.8 rating across 596 verified Google reviews. The store on Nicollet Avenue carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Tower Games - Bloomington
A 4.8 rating across 29 verified Google reviews. This shop on Lyndale Avenue South carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Level Up Games
859 verified reviews at a 4.7 rating. This shop on La Salle Avenue carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Dreamers Vault Games Minneapolis
510 verified reviews at a 4.6 rating. This location on Hiawatha Avenue carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Innovative Hobby Supply
29 verified reviews at a 4.3 rating. The store on Jay Street NW carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
How to choose a card shop in Minneapolis
With 12 shops in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis
Card shows are where Minnesota 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 Minneapolis.
See all 12 shops: this guide covers the highest-rated stores. For the complete, filterable directory of card shops in Minneapolis — with addresses, hours, and services for every shop — visit the Minneapolis card shop directory.
Frequently asked questions
How many card shops are in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis has 12 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 Minneapolis directory page.
What is the best-rated card shop in Minneapolis?
Tower Games is among the highest-rated card shops in Minneapolis, holding a 4.8-star rating across 596 verified Google reviews. The other shops in this guide also rank among Minneapolis's best by review score — compare them in the list above.
Where can I get cards graded (PSA, BGS, SGC) in Minneapolis?
Many Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis buy?
Most Minneapolis 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.