About Us

The Good Mart was founded by two friends, Andrew & Collin, who grew up loving Pokémon and collecting cards. What started as a weekend hobby turned into a mission to create a space filled with nostalgia, joy, and community.

Over the years, we’ve gone from trading cards as kids to curating unique finds and vending at local markets. Our focus has always been on quality, creativity, and connecting with others who share the same passion.

You’ll also find touches of our love for Japanese culture throughout our branding, packaging, and events.

At The Good Mart, we’re more than just a shop,  we’re a community for collectors, fans, and anyone chasing that good vibe.

Meet The Team

Andrew 

Growing up, my days were filled with Monsters Inc., Transformers, and of course — Pokémon. One of my first core memories was my dad buying me a Crystal Guardians booster pack. I didn’t know much about the game, but the artwork and colours instantly pulled me in.

My love for the hobby truly awakened during the Diamond & Pearl era — the DS games and Lv. X cards became my world. Like many, I drifted away from the hobby for a while until 2019, when Cosmic Eclipse dropped. Seeing Dialga and Palkia again hit me with a wave of nostalgia — and I haven’t looked back since.

Now, with The Good Mart, my hope is to bring that nostalgia, sharing this lifelong passion with collectors, kids, and fans of every generation.

Favourite Pokemon: Loppunny & Espeon

Collin

In a way, Pokémon has always been a part of my life. I still remember laying my cards out on my bedroom floor, trading with my friends during recess, and feeling like I won the lottery when I pulled a shiny card! One of my most vivid memories? Losing my base set Charizard behind the washer and dryer... a childhood tragedy I’ve never fully recovered from.

As I got older, my love for collecting never really went away, it just evolved! These days, I’m a big fan of Greninja, Scizor, and pretty much every legendary Pokémon from the early generations (anything before Sun & Moon still hits different).

Starting The Good Mart with my friends was a way to bring that love full circle,  to build a space where collectors, fans, and newcomers can all connect, trade, and relive the magic we grew up with.

Favourite Pokemon: Greninja & Lugia

Sumaiya

Hi, I’m Sumaiya. I like to call myself a baker and a culture enthusiast, happiest when I’m creating something. I love the versatility of art, which is probably why I bounce between hobbies a lot (lowkey ADHD energy), but I just call it curiosity.

Favorite Pokemon: Eevee

 

Albert