Search every UK Pokémon card retailer in one place.
The UK's trading card search engine.
Search once. Find every card.
Starting with Pokémon, CardLocator connects every listing so you can compare offers, stock, and sellers in one place.
Trusted by early retailers
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Charizard ex
Obsidian Flames • Near Mint
Best offer
£18.95
4 retailers
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Demo test cards have been removed. New cards appear here after retailers upload stock.
Founding Sellers
Applications are now open for the first 25 founding sellers ahead of our September launch.
Why not just use Google?
Google shows results. CardLocator helps you compare them.
Searching the web for a card often means jumping between shops, dealing with inconsistent product names and missing out on alerts when stock changes.
- • Search one shop at a time
- • Inconsistent product names
- • Difficult price comparisons
- • No wishlist alerts
CardLocator
- • All listings map to a canonical card
- • Compare offers from every retailer in one view
- • See who has stock and how many copies are available
- • Receive alerts for exact card matches, not noisy titles
Meet the Founder
Hi, I'm Ian.
I created CardLocator to make it easier for collectors to discover cards while helping independent retailers reach more customers.
Trust
Trusted by independent UK retailers
Founding retailers are joining before launch. Retailer logos will appear here as onboarding completes.
Applications Open
🚀Launching on 1 October 2026
Only 25 founding seller places available.
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Platform opening window
Applications Open
Retailers can apply now
Founding Sellers
Limited to the first 25
Product experience
Built to feel like the UK's Pokémon card catalogue.
Behind every listing is a canonical card entry, so cards are standardised, prices are comparable, and stock is easy to find.
Smart Search
Find the exact card in the UK catalogue, even when retailers describe the same card differently.
Wishlist Alerts
Get notified when cards you want are newly listed or restocked.
Collection Tracker
Keep your collection organised with a clear view of what you own and what you want next.
Price History
See how prices move over time so buying and selling feels more informed.
Retailer Profiles
Discover the stores behind the listings and understand their reputation, focus and stock.
Inventory Sync
Keep listings current with streamlined inventory updates and real-time availability.
About
A faster way to discover trading cards in the UK
CardLocator is designed to help collectors find cards across independent retailers while keeping the buyer journey direct and simple.
Why CardLocator
Reach thousands of collectors without marketplace fees.
Get discovered by more serious buyers, keep every sale on your own website, and pay no marketplace commission during beta.
More traffic to your storefront
Direct customers without marketplace friction
No marketplace fees during beta
Keep buyers on your own website
Seller registration
Join the founding seller wave
Tell us about your store and we will reach out once early access opens.
How it works
Simple flow for retailers and collectors
CardLocator becomes the discovery layer while the purchase stays entirely on the retailer's website, beginning with Pokémon listings.
Retailer uploads inventory
Collectors search CardLocator
Buyer clicks retailer listing
Purchase completed on retailer website
Collector waitlist
Get first access to new listings
Join the list to be notified when CardLocator opens to collectors.
Roadmap
Built for long-term growth
The foundation is already in place for seller accounts, inventory uploads, search, price history, collection tracking, analytics and premium features.
Coming Soon
A more powerful collector experience is on the way.
These features will help collectors track, compare and act on card opportunities with more confidence over time.
Price history
Wishlist alerts
Mobile app
Retailer ratings
Collection tracker
Scan cards with your phone
FAQ
Questions from founders, retailers and collectors
Everything you need to know about how the platform is shaping up before launch.
Is CardLocator free?
Yes. Early access is free for founding sellers and collectors during the beta period.
How much will CardLocator cost retailers?
During beta, founding retailers join free.
Do you charge commission?
No marketplace commission during beta. We help retailers grow traffic and keep the customer relationship direct.
How do buyers purchase?
The buyer is sent directly to the retailer's own website to complete the transaction.
When will you launch?
We are building the first release now and plan to open the platform ahead of the 2026 holiday season.
Can I leave beta?
Yes. Retailers can keep their listing live or pause at any time once the platform expands.
Ready to grow your Pokemon business?
Become one of the first 25 retailers joining CardLocator.