Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago
Courtney Chin never expected that her love of Pokémon would become her career. Or that she would one day own one of New York’s premier card destinations. After leaving the world of finance, she took a chance on her passion for Pokémon. Chin began selling cards out of her apartment, then an office space, and eventually, she opened her first retail location, The Trainer Court. It’s not just a card shop—it’s a third space where friends and collectors can gather and share their love of Pokémon. And it’s everything she didn’t know she was dreaming of.
Courtney Chin never expected that her love of Pokémon would become her career. Or that she would one day own one of New York’s premier card destinations. After leaving the world of finance, she took a chance on her passion for Pokémon. Chin began selling cards out of her apartment, then an office space, and eventually, she opened her first retail location, The Trainer Court. It’s not just a card shop—it’s a third space where friends and collectors can gather and share their love of Pokémon. And it’s everything she didn’t know she was dreaming of.
