How our TCG shop in Garmisch-Partenkirchen came about from an idea.

No place for real TCG fans.

Sound familiar? You want to play a round of Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, or Yu-Gi-Oh!, but nobody in your circle shares your enthusiasm. You're looking for fellow players, but there's simply no suitable place for it in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the surrounding area. No collectible card shop, no regular matches, no events where you can meet new people.

That's exactly how we felt. We were three friends who had the same problem. We loved the hobby, but we lacked the space for it – not only physically, but also as a community.

Today you can find this place at Trinket Mage .

The search for like-minded people was arduous.

Sure, there were forums or social media groups. But hardly anyone from our area was really active there. And just hoping to randomly meet other players? Way too unreliable. If you don't have a solid network, you quickly become alone with your hobby.

For me, Martin, another problem arose: With three children and a full-time job, I hardly had any time to play actively. My own collection gathered dust and matches became a rarity. At the same time, I felt increasingly dissatisfied with my office job. After eight years at the desk, it was clear to me: I want to change something.

Other options simply didn't work.

The few alternatives weren't a real solution. Ordering online? Sure! But what good is having cards if you don't have a place to play them? The nearest stores were far too far away. And while large online shops offered products, they didn't offer a community.

And then we asked ourselves the question: " Why isn't there a TCG shop for our hobby here?"

The Birth of Trinket Mage

So we decided: Let's take matters into our own hands!

We started small – with our own collection of cards as our initial capital. The idea was simple: an online shop that might one day become a real store.

What we didn't expect: The demand was huge. The community in and around Garmisch-Partenkirchen grew much faster than we thought. Within two years, a side hustle turned into a TCG retailer with a growing fanbase. And with the expansion came challenges: Our team changed. In the end, I took over Trinket Mage alone.

For me, that was the decisive moment. I knew that I didn't just want to sell cards. I wanted to create a TCG shop with events and encounters, a place where players could meet. Where friendships are formed and the hobby is truly lived.

Become part of our community!

Today, Trinket Mage is more than just a TCG shop. It's the collectible card shop in the Oberland for everyone who loves Trading Card Games, manga, and board games. Whether you're a beginner or a long-time player, whether you want to meet new people or just try it out: You're welcome here.

Come and experience exciting matches, participate in our tournaments, or exchange ideas with other players. Your place in the community awaits – will you take it?

The team behind Trinket Mage

Martin - CEO

Specialized in:

• Magic: The Gathering

My heart is passionate about:

• Standard wins!

• Esper - best color combination

• Millen is a valid strategy

I often say that:

"When I play, I don't work!"

Tobi - Team

Specialized in:

• Magic: The Gathering

• Dungeons & Dragons

My heart is passionate about:

• Commander

• Go Wide Strategies

• Simic Color Combination - Ramp into Big Stuff

I often say that:

"Fun Fact, ..."

Carsten - Team

Specialized in:

• Pokemon (League play)

My heart is burning for:

• Bears

• the fun of the game

 I often say that:

"And then it's your turn!"

Flo - Judge

Specialized in:

• Magic: The Gathering

• Board games

My heart is passionate about:

• Commander - the way to play

• Limited - an experience every time

• The Gathering - in small and large ways

I often say that:

"Read the map to the end."

Chris - Freelancer

Specialized in:

• Marketing and web design

My heart is passionate about:

• Highest customer satisfaction

• Strong Marketing Performance

• building bridges - between product and end consumer

I often say that:

"Live and let live!"

Trinket Mage Partner