Trading Card Simulator: 10 Best Mods To Create The TCG Store Of Your Dreams (2024)

The new hit indie game TCG Card Shop Simulator has gotten hordes of new mods to let players create the ultimate shop. This surprising indie title has become one of the best adorable indie games of 2024 and started as a popular mobile game that has moved to PC with new content and flexibility. Expanding off the mobile version, players are now responsible for manning the store daily. This includes stocking, checking out customers, hosting events, renovating the store, and ensuring the more unruly customers are dealt with.

To begin, three main mods are needed to utilize the majority of other mods: the BepInEx mod/mod loader, More Card Expansions mod, or the TextureReplacer mod. The first is a simple patcher and mod loader that will connect Nexus mods to Steam and allow them to run with minimal if any errors. More Card Expansions create more pack slots to use for custom card packs while unlocking future card packs currently in the game but incomplete. Lastly, TextureReplacer changes all the cards and boxes in the game to the ones from the desired mod.

10 Speed Up The Game With Fast Pack Opening

Created By WiseHorror

The Fast Pack Opening mod is a great start for quality-of-life features to smooth out gameplay. This mod only requires the BepInEx loader and works smoothly. Fast Pack Opening is designed to speed up the tedious moments of the game when opening packs or restocking shelves can move at a snail's pace.

This is fixed in the mod by allowing players to change the speed of certain aspects of the game. Variables that can be changed include pack opening speed, the ability to open multiple packs all at once, the number of packs that can be held, and how fast cards are picked up/placed. Though it is nothing game-changing, it is a massive help to reduce the amount of time needed for the more lethargic activities of the simulator.

9 Master The Market With Auto Set Prices

Created By AToxicNinja

Another great QOL mod to smoothly run a shop is Auto Set Prices. This mod also only requires the BepInEx loader but does have some other mods that require it to be used. A key part of maximizing profit in TCG Card Shop Simulator is paying attention to market trends and higher prices while not angering customers. However, this can be annoying with the daily changes in the market.

All the player needs to do is set the markup they desire, and every day the mod will adjust the prices to the market price plus the markup. This may be a simple mod in nature, but it is a massive time and money saver in the mid-to-late game where stores have multiple pack variants for sale.

8 Level Faster With Value Multiplier

Created By Esoterick

For those who want to experience everything the game has to offer quickly, Value Multiplier is the mod to have. TCG Card Shop Simulator can be a grind, especially coming from its mobile roots. Many of the late-game upgrades are expensive or require a high level, and this can even lock some mods out.

Value Multiplier solves this issue by allowing the player to change the experience and money multiplier to shorten the grind. It can also be used to reduce or increase the price changes store products will have at the start of every new day. In this regard, while this mod will likely be used mostly to make the game easier, it also has the potential to make it much harder.

7 Enter The Gacha Realm With The Genshin Impact Card Mod

Created By Aels

One of many that add custom cards to the game, the Genshin Impact Card Mod expands the store to the popular gacha title. This mod requires BepInEx and More Card Expansions. This is because it does not replace all the base game cards, just the unreleased ones.

In this capacity, the cards are limited and incomplete. The cards will have names that don't match the art on the card, and the cards will not have any special effects. Regardless, it is a nice addition to be able to sell cards that bring in characters from arguably the most popular gacha game to be made.

6 Embrace A Pirate Life With One Piece Cards

Created By WoodzTCG

One of the longest-running anime franchises in One Piece can also be added to the simulator. The One Piece TCG Card Theme Mod adds custom cards and packs to sell. This will require BepInEx and More Card Expansions, as it will replace the unreleased cards.

Unfortunately, this mod will fall into the same pitfalls that others with More Card Expansions have. The cards will not be properly labeled and will be purely cosmetic. However, the art is still high quality and adds more real-life immersion to the original simulator game. Of all the custom card mods, this one seems to be one of a few that have the potential to expand as the base game does.

5 Adding Digital Monsters To The Real World

Created By Lugocain

With the Digimon TCG Visual Mod, players can completely change the game into Digimon. Since the mod completely changes the game, it doesn't require any mods to run, though BepInEx will still be helpful. There is a chance that using More Card Expansions could work, but it may take some configuration on the users' behalf.

This mod is massive when it comes to replacing everything and focusing on quality. Each card fits the theme, relates to other cards, and can be used in battles. Though, unfortunately, other custom cards won't mix as naturally, for Digimon fans who want a focused experience, this is the mod to use.

4 Collect The Most Famous VTubers Around

Created By kurokicbt

For those who like VTubers, there is a Hololive Mod that adds a complete collection of cards for arguably the most popular company. This mod requires BepInEx and Texture Replacer. Since it only replaces the base game cards using the proper mods, it is possible to use More Card Expansions to add another set of custom cards in the late game.

Though not as popular a card game, this mod used the official art for the cards and does a great job of making them fit. Each card looks visually pleasing while still functioning for battles. The author even went as far as to use the different outfits of the VTubers as their evolution cards, so the progression system still functions.

3 Believe In The Heart Of The Cards With The Yu Gi Oh Mod

Created By Cburton99

One of the powerhouses of trading card games in Yu-Gi-Oh can also be brought into this digital simulator. Yu Gi Oh Card Theme Packs is a bit different from others as, while it uses More Card Expansions, it has more detail put into it. In this way, this can also be used with any mod that changes the base products of the game.

This mod adds cards from the first five generations of the physical game. Obvious effort is put into each card to make it as similar to the original as possible. With the number of cards in the Yu-Gi-Oh franchise, there is also tremendous room for this mod to grow bigger than it already is.

2 Dragon Ball Cards Come To Life

Created By FuMo

Of all the custom card mods out currently, Dragon Ball TCG is a great option. This is due to the immense detail put into each card, creating another example of lifelike immersion. That alone is a huge plus, and then add in coming from one of the most popular anime franchises. It all comes at the perfect time to go with the well-reviewed Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero release.

The one downside of this mod is that it also uses More Card Expansions. Thus, the cards can only be used cosmetically. Regardless, it is a great foundation for the mod going forward, assuming these cards can one day be used, and shows a good baseline of what makes for a great custom card mod.

1 Collect Them All With PokéMod

Created By REDH3X

The best mod for TCG Card Shop Simulator comes from one of the most dominant franchises. PokéMod uses TextureReplacer to turn the entire game into one based on selling Pokémon cards. Players can stock shelves with some of the most popular new and old packs, creating a digital store that looks just as real as one they could visit in person.

The cards themselves are a mix of those crafted to fit the base theme of the game, while rarer options are the popular full-art cards. These cards are all completely usable in-game while including decorative assets for the shop. A bonus to this mod is that it can safely be used with others that use More Card Expansions. This mod is perfect to hold players over before Pokémon TCG Pocket releases later this month.

Overall, TCG Card Shop Simulator has amazing potential both at base and with mods. Already the creative options can be seen from this, along with making the game smoother. Hopefully, future updates for the game will give mods more flexibility to push the limits even more. Until then, these are the best mods to use in TCG Card Shop Simulator to create the card shop of players' dreams.

Source: Nexus Mods (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

TCG Card Shop Simulator

Simulation

Management

Platform(s)

PC

Released

September 15, 2024

Developer

OPNeon Games

Publisher

OPNeon Games

Steam Deck Compatibility

Unknown