Our local hobby community woke up to tough news this morning. Viral Card Games in Fridley was broken into around 4:40 AM, and the thieves made off with a targeted selection of valuable graded cards. The shop shared security footage on their Facebook page, and the video makes one thing clear: the individuals responsible knew exactly what they were looking for. They went straight for high‑value items and ignored everything else, suggesting they had likely been inside the store before.
Viral Card Games also released a list of the stolen graded cards. Collectors can help by keeping an eye out at upcoming shows, local shops, trade nights, and online marketplaces. Even one sighting could make a difference.
If you have any information, please reach out to Viral Card Games directly. Sharing their original Facebook post — which includes the video — is another simple way to support them during a difficult moment. And of course, patronizing their store is one of the strongest ways to show solidarity with a local shop that has always supported the community.
The hobby is at its best when we look out for one another. Let’s help them recover what was taken and make sure they feel the full support of Minnesota collectors.