Where to buy Magic, Pokémon and One Piece cards in Brussels? A shop guide

This article is part of our guide Brussels, City of Games. See also our guides to board game shops and board game bars.

A booster to open, a missing card to track down, a deck to fine-tune before a tournament: trading card games have a world of their own, and Brussels has real specialist shops to feed it. Whether you play Magic, Pokémon, One Piece or Lorcana, you'll find somewhere to buy, trade and sometimes play on site. Here's a selection of verified Brussels shops, all open at the time of writing.

The main trading card shops in Brussels cluster in the centre and in Ixelles. You'll find sealed products (boosters, displays), single cards to complete a collection or a deck, accessories, and often tournaments, which are the best gateway into the local community.

Which is the most complete card shop in Brussels?

Outpost Brussels, at rue de la Tribune 8 right in the centre, is the city's most complete address for trading cards. It stocks Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, One Piece and Lorcana, with sealed products, single cards, a play space and regular tournaments. If you only pick one, make it this one: it covers just about every game and every need.

A card shop right in the centre of Brussels

Smartoys runs several shops in Brussels, including the one at the Bourse, rue des Pierres 20, steps from the Grand-Place (with more addresses in Ixelles and Uccle). The chain sells Pokémon and Magic alongside video games and merchandise, which makes it a handy stop when you're already in the hypercentre. It's the go-to for a booster or an accessory without straying from the tourist sights.

Where to find a Pokémon specialist shop in Brussels?

MAVAPOKÉMON, at rue de Flandre 15 in the centre, is a family shop entirely devoted to Pokémon. Buying, selling, trade-ins and tournaments: it's the address to know if Pikachu and friends are your one obsession. Perfect for collectors after a specific card or wanting their cards appraised.

Trading cards and board games in one place

Want to leave with cards and a board game box? Dédale, home to the Ludotrotter brand, sells both, with two Brussels addresses: rue du Bailli 61 in Ixelles and avenue Georges Henri 466 in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert. You'll find Pokémon and Magic alongside a fine selection of games, plus advice from real players.

Tournaments and community: our tips

To meet the local scene, tournaments are the royal road. Outpost and MAVAPOKÉMON run regular events, and many shops post their calendar online: take a look before your visit if you'd rather play than shop. Check opening hours too, as several shops close on Sunday. And if you're starting out, don't hesitate to ask for advice on a starter deck: these shops love bringing newcomers into the fold.

Fancy a board game rather than cards? Head to our guide to board game shops in Brussels. And for everything else, keep our complete guide to Brussels gaming spots close at hand.