Start your day with a caffeine boost and quick breakfast at Yonghe Soy Milk King (永和豆漿) near Guting MRT, then hop on the MRT to Zhongxiao Dunhua. Begin the TCG crawl at Gashapon & Card Station and then walk to the nearby Card Monster (卡片怪獸) to browse sealed boxes, loose singles and demo some Standard decks; the staff often have local trade lists and can point you to upcoming events. Finish the morning with a mid-morning snack — grab a pineapple bun and milk tea at a nearby bakery before heading to the next shop.
After lunch at a Taiwanese bento shop or beef noodle spot around Zhongxiao, take the MRT to Ximending and explore the gaming-focused stores like Toys'R'Us Ximending pop-up sections and the specialty card shop 'TCG Master' tucked down an alley, where you can open booster packs and compare rarities with friendly collectors. Continue to the Beitou/Shipai area by MRT and a short bus/taxi to visit Game Square Taipei for vintage pulls and tournament flyers; use this time to trade, ask about local league nights, and pick up a fresh deck sleeve or playmat.
Conclude the day back in central Taipei with dinner at Ningxia Night Market, sampling garlic shrimp, oyster omelet and bubble tea while hunting for cute Pokémon-themed snacks or small souvenirs from market stalls. If you still have energy, drop into a late-night café or hobby bar near Taipei Main Station where locals meet for casual battles and deck-building sessions — a perfect low-key way to test purchases and swap contact info for future meetups.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Yonghe Soy Milk King (永和豆漿) — Guting | NT$60-120 (soy milk + breakfast items) |
| MRT ride: Guting → Zhongxiao Dunhua | NT$20-30 |
| Gashapon & Card Station (Zhongxiao Dunhua) | NT$100-800 (gashapon pulls NT$50-150 each; single cards/boxes vary) |
| Card Monster (卡片怪獸) | NT$200-2,000+ (browsing singles, sealed boxes or a demo deck; average buyer NT$500-1,500) |
| Bakery snack (pineapple bun + milk tea) | NT$70-150 |
| Lunch: Taiwanese bento or beef noodle around Zhongxiao | NT$120-300 |
| MRT ride: Zhongxiao Dunhua → Ximending | NT$20-30 |
| Toys'R'Us Ximending (gaming/pop-up sections) & nearby shops | NT$0-500 (browsing free; small purchases or toys NT$100-500) |
| TCG Master (Ximending alley shop) | NT$200-3,000+ (booster packs NT$150-300 each; singles/sealed vary widely) |
| MRT + bus/taxi: Ximending → Beitou/Shipai area | NT$30-200 (MRT/bus NT$20-50, taxi NT$150-200 depending on distance) |
| Game Square Taipei (Beitou/Shipai) | NT$100-1,500 (entry is usually free; purchases, vintage pulls, sleeves or entry fee for tournaments vary) |
| Small purchases: sleeves, playmats, singles | NT$100-2,000 (sleeves NT$100-300, playmat NT$500-1,500, singles vary) |
| Travel: Beitou/Shipai → Ningxia Night Market (return to central Taipei) | NT$30-200 (MRT/bus or taxi) |
| Ningxia Night Market — dinner & souvenirs | NT$200-500 (food sample-based dinner) + NT$0-300 (souvenirs/toys) |
| Late-night café or hobby bar near Taipei Main Station | NT$150-600 (drinks + possible table fee or casual entry; if playing/cards exchanged, small purchases may apply) |
| Contingency & small incidentals (water, extra transport, locker) | NT$200-500 |
| Estimated Total (per person) | NT$2,000-10,000+ (typical range for one day) - Low-end (browsing, minimal purchases, public transport, food): ~NT$2,000-3,000 - Mid-range (buy a few booster packs, singles, sleeves/playmat, public transport, meals): ~NT$4,000-6,000 - High-end (sealed boxes, several singles or premium playmat, taxis, extra purchases): NT$7,000-10,000+ |