Galactic Trading is an independent community hobby shop and trading card store in Edgewater, Chicago, located beneath the Thorndale stop on the CTA Red Line. Open daily from noon to 8 p.m., the shop welcomes experienced players, collectors, and newcomers alike.

Its main trading card offerings include Pokémon, One Piece, and Magic: The Gathering singles and sealed products, such as booster boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes, and collection boxes. Customers can also find card sleeves, deck boxes, binders, toploaders, and playmats, alongside blind boxes, collectible figures, original prints from independent artists, and a changing selection of hobby goods.

Galactic Trading provides open play tables throughout store hours, with no purchase or sign-up required, and hosts weekly card game events. New players can ask for help getting started. The shop also buys, sells, and trades card collections, offering in-person evaluations without an appointment and the option of cash or store credit. Its welcoming, evolving space brings together shopping, collecting, and casual play for Chicago’s local hobby community.