There are 12 verified card shops in Portland listed in the LocalCardShopsNearMe directory. The best-rated of them carries a perfect 5.0 across 313 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 Portland by verified Google review score and explains what each one offers. For the complete, filterable list of every card shop in Portland — with addresses, hours, and services — see the Portland card shop directory.
Top-rated card shops in Portland
These are the highest-rated card shops in Portland, ranked by verified Google review score. Ratings reflect data at the time of writing — tap any shop for current details, hours, and directions.
The Wheels Dealer Hobby Store
A flawless 5.0 across 313 verified reviews. This shop on SE Stark Street carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Wildcat Hobby Classes & Repair Shop
A flawless 5.0 across 26 verified reviews. The store on NE 50th Avenue carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
SideArc: Comics, Anime & Cards
117 verified reviews at a 4.9 rating. The store on North Lombard Street carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
PDX RC Raceway and Hobbies
100 verified reviews at a 4.9 rating. This shop on SW Apple Way carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Guardian Games
More than 3,940 reviews at a 4.7 rating. This shop on SE Taylor Street carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
How to choose a card shop in Portland
With 12 shops in Portland, 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 Portland 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 Portland
Card shows are where Oregon 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 Portland.
See all 12 shops: this guide covers the highest-rated stores. For the complete, filterable directory of card shops in Portland — with addresses, hours, and services for every shop — visit the Portland card shop directory.
Frequently asked questions
How many card shops are in Portland?
Portland 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 Portland directory page.
What is the best-rated card shop in Portland?
The Wheels Dealer Hobby Store is among the highest-rated card shops in Portland, holding a 5.0-star rating across 313 verified Google reviews. The other shops in this guide also rank among Portland's best by review score — compare them in the list above.
Where can I get cards graded (PSA, BGS, SGC) in Portland?
Many Portland 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 Portland buy?
Most Portland 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.