The Hawaii TCG Scene
If you collect Pokemon, sports cards, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, or One Piece in Hawaii, you're part of something special. The islands have quietly built one of the most tight-knit trading card communities in the country — where Oahu alone hosts more than ten regular shows every month, and where a single card show can pull more than 1,400 attendees through the door.
What makes the Hawaii scene different is the community. Everyone knows everyone. Organizers support each other's shows. Shop owners collaborate instead of compete. The aloha spirit carries into every trade night and every weekend showcase. Whether you're a serious investor chasing grade-10 slabs or a kid cracking packs for the first time, there's a place for you here.
This guide walks through every island, every major show, and every card shop we know about. If something's missing, let us know — this is a community document.
Quick stats (as of 2026): 4 islands • 25+ card shops • 10+ regular shows per month on Oahu alone • shows happening almost every week across the islands • weekly newsletter to 500+ subscribers and growing.
Oahu — The Hub
Oahu is ground zero for Hawaii trading card culture. The highest density of shops, the most frequent shows, and the biggest single events all happen here. If you're visiting Hawaii and have time for one card show or one shop, make it Oahu.
Major Shows on Oahu
Paradise Card Show
One of the most recognizable names on the Hawaii card show scene. Features large vendor floors, goodie bags for keiki, and sponsor giveaways. Read our recap from March 2026.
Sports Cards & Collectibles Show (Pearlridge)
Recurring show every 2nd weekend of the month at Pearlridge Center. Mall-based, high foot traffic, family-friendly. Reliable lineup of local vendors.
Uncle Tony's Trade Night
Every 3rd Friday at Pearlridge Mall. Community trade-focused — bring your binder, find what you need, unload extras. Hosted by 808Showcase.
Bayview Night Market
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at Bayview Golf Course. Currently featured on hawaiicardshows.com — a consistent weeknight event at a unique venue.
ToyLynx Trade Night
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday at ToyLynx in Honolulu. Casual trade-focused night.
TCG Tavern Trade Day
Weekend trade days at TCG Tavern on Isenberg — casual, late-hours, community-driven.
Annual & Major One-Time Events
- Aloha Card Show — major annual event at Blaisdell Center. Among the largest single-show attendance numbers in the state.
- Hawaii PopCon — annual pop culture convention featuring card vendors alongside comics, toys, and anime.
- Keep It Aloha Card Show — community show now in its second edition (July 4-5, 2026).
- 6th Collector Megalopolis — free Memorial Day Weekend collectibles show at Pearlridge Center covering cards, comics, Funko, Hot Wheels, and more.
Card Shops on Oahu
Oahu has the most diverse card shop scene in Hawaii — more than a dozen shops serving the full range of TCGs and sports cards.
ToyLynx TCG Tavern Aloha Card Shop 808 Showcase Box Jellyz Best of the Best iWinGames Space 62 (Ala Moana) Da Planet Paula's Sports Cards Other Realms Evolving Realms From the Heart Dragon's Lair Windward Collectibles Armchair Adventurer
Looking for tournaments? ToyLynx in Honolulu (by Costco on Iwilei) is the go-to — consistent tournament schedule across Pokemon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, and more, with one of the deepest single-store TCG inventories in the state.
Big Island — Hilo & Kona
The Big Island card scene splits between Hilo (east side) and Kona (west side). Each side has its own hobby ecosystem, and driving between them takes a couple of hours — so most collectors stick to their side. Both sides are growing.
Shows on the Big Island
TCG Hawaii Trade Night
Every 1st Friday of the month at TCG Hawaii in Hilo. Monthly community trade night — casual, welcoming, the regular pulse of the Hilo scene.
KBXtreme Event
Every 1st Sunday of the month at TCG Hawaii in Hilo. Part tournament, part trade, part community gathering — draws collectors from across the island.
Card Shops on the Big Island
Hilo (East Side)
TCG Hawaii Gam3 Escape Slow Your Roll 4 Pillars
Kona (West Side)
Big Island Breaks in Kailua-Kona is Pokemon-heavy — sealed, singles, slabs, and live breaks. One of the few dedicated card shops on Hawaii's west side, filling an important gap for collectors who'd otherwise have to order online or travel to Oahu.
Maui — The Valley Isle
Maui's card scene has been quietly building momentum. Between community-run trade nights and dedicated shops, there's more happening on the Valley Isle than most outsiders realize. The scene is driven by a small but committed group of organizers, with @juanguyscollection leading many of the community trade nights and Maui Sports Cards hosting regular shop events.
Shows on Maui
TCG Trade Night at One Speed Tattoo
Community trade nights run by @juanguyscollection at One Speed Tattoo (230 Hana Highway Unit 11B, Kahului). Casual, community-driven — bring your binders, come hang out, talk cards. Recurring roughly monthly on Saturdays. Check the calendar for the next one.
Cerulean Gym Open Tournament Trade Show
Tournament-format event at 1552 Mill Street in Wailuku. Hosted by Cerulean Gym with support from @juanguyscollection. Open tournament plus vendor floor.
Maui Sports Cards Trade Night
Trade nights at Maui Sports Cards (340 Hana Hwy Suite C, Kahului). Musubis, pizza, and drinks on-site. Follow @mauisportscards for dates.
Maui Sports Cards Card Show
Larger Saturday show at Iao Middle School Cafeteria in Wailuku. 10 AM – 5 PM, $5 cover (kids 12 and under free). Vendors carrying sports cards, Pokemon, and other TCG.
Card Shops on Maui
Kauai — The Garden Isle
Kauai has the smallest hobby scene of the four main islands but a genuinely tight community. Most activity happens around a couple of shops, and collectors often travel to Oahu for larger shows.
Card Shops on Kauai
If you know of a Kauai show we're missing, submit it to the calendar — we'd love to feature more from the Garden Isle.
How to Get Involved
If You Want to Attend Shows
Start with the upcoming shows calendar on hawaiicardshows.com. It shows a rolling 7-day window of what's happening this week. Show up with cash, your trade binder, and an open mind. Most shows are low-pressure — browse, talk, make friends.
If You Want to Become a Vendor
Reach out directly to the show organizer — each show listing includes their Instagram or email. Vendor table fees run $100–$200 depending on the show size. Start small with a trade night before committing to a larger convention. Check our vendor FAQ for more details.
If You Want to Organize a Show
The Hawaii scene is still growing and new shows are welcome. If you have a venue, a vendor network, and a date in mind, submit your event and we'll help promote it. If you need a venue, the Host a Show guide walks through how to pitch community halls, malls, and event spaces.
If You Own a Venue
Card shows are one of the fastest-growing event categories in Hawaii. See the Host a Show guide — we'll connect you with organizers looking for venues like yours.
Stay Updated
The Hawaii card scene moves fast. New shows get announced on short notice. Shops change hours. Trade nights pop up at new venues. Here's how to stay in the loop:
- Weekly newsletter — we send a roundup of the week's shows every Sunday night. Sign up on the homepage.
- Instagram — follow @hawaiicardshows for real-time updates, event reminders, and community features.
- RSS feed — subscribe to our RSS feed for all upcoming approved events in a machine-readable format.
- Calendar — bookmark hawaiicardshows.com and check the rolling 7-day view anytime.
Missing a show, shop, or detail? This is a living document. Message us at [email protected] or DM @hawaiicardshows on Instagram. We'll update it.
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See every upcoming show, trade night, and event across the islands.
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