Card shops in Portland
21 local game stores in Portland, ME. Each shop page includes hours, address, games supported, FAQs, and what to expect on your visit.
Card shop scene in Portland
Portland supports 21 local game stores — enough density that serious competitive players can rotate between shops for FNM, Pokémon League, and Commander night. Check each shop's event schedule to build a weekly play rotation that fits your schedule.
Game coverage in Portland skews toward MTG (19 shops), Pokémon TCG (19 shops), Yu-Gi-Oh! (16 shops). Most local shops carry the three majors — Magic, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh — with emerging games like Disney Lorcana and One Piece TCG appearing on an as-demand basis. If a specific game matters to you, call ahead to confirm current stock.
None of the Portland shops in our directory have verified WPN (Magic) or Pokémon League sanctioning yet. That doesn't mean they don't run tournaments — it means we haven't confirmed official-event status. Call the shop directly to check for weekly sanctioned events.
Community reviews for Portland shops average 4.65★ — a strong indicator that the city's TCG retail quality is above baseline. Player experience reports consistently well-maintained stores, engaged staff, and current inventory.
Highest-rated shop in Portland: PortFiber at 5★ across 59 reviews. See the full list below, sorted by rating.
Buying and selling in Portland: Most Portland LGS shops accept buylist appointments (bring cards, get cash or store credit). Store credit typically pays ~30% more than cash. For grading drop-off (PSA, CGC, BGS), ask individual shops about bulk-submission programs — some shops reduce per-card fees by 30-50% by batching submissions with other customers.
All 21 card shops in Portland
Gathering Grounds
PortFiber
Focused Memory Cards
Goosepoop Games
Double Steve Cards & Collectibles
House of Cards & Collectables
Casablanca Comics
Pinecone+Chickadee
The Art Mart
Coast City Comics & The Fun Box Monster Emporium
Soleil
The Lady in the Moon
Novel
Don's Sports Card Center
Another Round
Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop Portland
Caravan Beads
Old Port Card Works
KnitWit Yarn Shop
Treehouse Toys
El Rey Comics
Frequently asked questions about Portland card shops
21 card shops are currently in our directory for Portland, Maine. We aggregate from Google Places, Wizards Play Network, and Pokémon Play! APIs. Shop owners can claim listings to add hours, events, and photos.
Rankings depend on what you value — competitive tournament scene, casual Commander community, rare singles availability, or kid-friendly atmosphere. By public ratings, PortFiber leads with 5★ across 59 reviews. Browse the full shop list below to pick based on your play style.
We haven't yet confirmed WPN-sanctioned Magic events in Portland. Check individual shop pages for event schedules.
No Portland shops in our directory currently have verified Pokémon League status. This doesn't rule out Pokémon TCG events — shops may run casual-league nights without the official sanction. Call directly to check.
Most Portland LGS shops accept buylist appointments. Bring your collection in, staff appraises, and you leave with either cash (typically 30-50% of market value) or store credit (typically 50-70% of market value). Large collections warrant a scheduled appraisal — call ahead to avoid long waits.
Most general-purpose LGS in Portland stock the three majors — Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon TCG, and Yu-Gi-Oh! — plus a rotating selection of emerging TCGs based on local demand. Disney Lorcana and One Piece TCG have grown into widespread pickups since 2023–2024. Check individual shop pages for verified game coverage.
Some shops partner with PSA, CGC, or BGS to batch-submit grading on behalf of customers. The per-card fee through a shop is typically 30-50% lower than direct individual submission. Availability varies; ask each shop directly.