The Minnesota Card Show closes out its Canterbury Park weekend with a TCG Only show on Sunday, August 23, 2026, putting trading card games in the spotlight the day after the Sports Only event. This is the show for the game-playing, pack-ripping, deck-building side of the hobby — Pokemon front and center, with Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, and Lorcana filling out a room full of singles, sealed product, and graded slabs. Held at the famous Shakopee racetrack venue, it is a fun, easy-to-reach destination for Twin Cities collectors and players.
Pokemon leads the floor. Expect singles and sealed product spanning vintage WOTC Base Set, Jungle, and Fossil through every modern Scarlet & Violet release — booster boxes, elite trainer boxes, blisters, tins, and a wall of graded slabs in PSA, CGC, and BGS holders. Whether you are chasing a specific alt-art chase card, hunting graded vintage holos, upgrading a competitive deck, or just looking to crack some packs, the depth here is excellent. Alongside Pokemon, dealers carry Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, Dragon Ball Z, and other games, plus the playmats, sleeves, top loaders, deck boxes, and binders you need to protect and organize your collection. Many vendors are trade-friendly and happy to deal, so bring a binder of duplicates.
As a single-day Sunday show, the TCG Only event is an easy, focused outing — plan a few hours to dig the room, compare prices, and negotiate on the cards you want. The Minnesota Card Show team often schedules tournaments, side events, or guest appearances at the larger shows, so check the organizer's site for any TCG programming, on-site grading submission, or play space planned for the day. The TCG-only focus means you can skip the sports tables and spend the whole visit on exactly what you play and collect.
Canterbury Park is located at 1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee, MN 55379, in the southwest metro just off Highway 169 — roughly a 30-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis and convenient to Bloomington, Eden Prairie, and the southwest suburbs. The venue offers ample free parking, climate-controlled comfort, full accessibility, and on-site food and beverage, so it is easy to make a relaxed day of it.
Who should attend? This show is built for Pokemon collectors of every level, competitive and casual TCG players building or upgrading decks, parents bringing kids into the hobby, graded-card investors, and bargain diggers hunting underpriced singles in the bulk boxes. The welcoming atmosphere makes it great for newer collectors and younger players just getting started, while the depth of high-end graded inventory keeps serious buyers engaged.
To get the most out of it, arrive near opening for first crack at fresh singles and sealed product before the best pieces sell, and bring a written want list to stay focused. Carry cash plus Venmo or Zelle as backup since vendor preferences vary, and pack penny sleeves, top loaders, and a slab case for valuable cards. Bring your trade binder if you want to move duplicates and upgrade, and organize any raw cards in advance if on-site grading submission is offered.
For confirmed hours, tickets, and dealer and guest info, visit cardshowmn.com, email Jaxson@mncardshows.com, and follow the Minnesota Card Show on Instagram (@minnesota_card_show) and Facebook (Minnesotacardshow).