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The Obsidian Selection

Curated for collectors

A limited-run exhibition of the UK's most prestigious Trading Card Game assets. Authenticated, archived, and ready for the next guardian.

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Pokemon

Fantasy card game deck with intricate patterns on a velvet playing mat

Magic

Lorcana

High-end wooden board game pieces and dice on a dark minimalist surface

Board games

Intricately painted fantasy miniature figures in a dark atmospheric landscape

Warhammer

Luxury leather deck boxes and velvet lined card sleeves on a marble tabletop

Accessories

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Staff Pick Close up of a dragon trading card with fiery orange background and intense artwork detail

Charizard ex

£850.00

Holographic silver orb card artwork with futuristic and ethereal metallic sheen

Mox Opal

£120.00

New

Enchanted violet card art with magical underwater glowing elements and intricate borders

Ursula's Quest

£45.00

Dark gothic tower architecture card art with mechanical details and moody lighting

Phyrexian Tower

£68.00

Sale

Angelic warrior in white armor with golden highlights and radiating light

Elspeth Tirel

£32.00

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In-store experiences

This week at the shop.

Friday Night

Friday Night Magic

Modern format tournament. Join our veterans and new players alike for an evening of competitive play.

Saturday Morning

Pokemon League

Casual play for all ages. Trade, battle, and earn seasonal stamps in our certified league sessions.

Sunday Afternoon

Lorcana Draft

Experience the newest sets with our competitive draft rounds. 4 rounds, swiss format.

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The Curator's Vault

Stories from our global community of collectors

"The attention to detail in packaging and provenance documentation is unmatched in the UK market. A true luxury experience."

Marcus Thorne

Premier MTG Collector

"Finding high-grade vintage Pokemon cards is a minefield. Nerdworks is the only shop I trust implicitly."

Elena Voss

Archive Specialist

"Their Lorcana selection is impeccably curated. The condition of the cards I received was even better than described."

Jordan Chen

Competitive Player

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The curator's notebook

Our curators spend hundreds of hours sifting through shop floor pulls and private estates to find the pieces that matter. Each week, we document the provenance and the rarity of our latest finds, offering a transparent look into the life of a modern collector.

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Early access to archive drops, curator insights, and exclusive invitations to UK gallery events.

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Market Trends: The rise of graded accessories

Why specialized storage is becoming a critical asset in modern card collecting.

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Preservation

Care Guide: Protecting your obsidian assets

Humidity, lighting, and handling: the essentials of long-term archival storage.

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Deep Dive

Provenance: From Tokyo to London

Tracking the global journey of the world's most sought-after TCG releases.

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