About us

A community hub, built around the cards we love.

Father and son Anthony and Dylan Furnell opened Rivals to create the welcoming space Ryde had been missing — somewhere to meet, play, trade, collect, eat, drink and connect.

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Singles, sealed & gradedProper coffee£4.50 meal dealTrade nights & tournamentsEveryone welcome

Our story

Somewhere to find your tribe

Rivals Trading Cards & Coffee Lounge is a family-run Pokémon card shop and café in the heart of Ryde. Dylan, a lifelong Pokémon card fan, wanted to build the kind of place he’d have loved to go to as a child — so he and his dad Anthony made it happen.

At the heart of it all is a genuinely inclusive community space: somewhere friendships can grow, young people can feel welcome, and people with shared interests can find their tribe.

Whether you’re a serious collector, a casual player or just curious about the hobby, you’ll always get a warm welcome and a decent coffee.

Baked on the Island

Pokémon bakes — for a good cause

Our Pokémon cupcakes and shortbread are freshly baked on the Island, and all bakery profits go to a local Island charity. Treat yourself and do a bit of good.

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What we’re about

The Rivals promise

Everyone welcome

All ages, all levels, all backgrounds. If you’re here, you belong.

Community first

We’re a hub, not just a shop — meet people, make friends, feel at home.

For the love of the game

Run by fans who genuinely care about the hobby and the people in it.

Good coffee, always

Proper barista drinks to go with your games and trades.

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Baking for charity

Island-baked Pokémon treats, with bakery profits going to a local charity.

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Proudly local

An independent, Isle of Wight business right in the centre of Ryde.

By the numbers

A place to belong

Days a week with the coffee on and the doors open

1000+

Cards to browse, buy and trade in store

100%

Welcoming to players and collectors of every level