When my regular card shop was closed and it was a 3-day weekend, I found Mystic Snow Trading…read morethrough a Google search. Finding the entrance was kind of confusing but once you realize where you are in the building, return visits are easy. I came in looking for Chaos Rising boosters and the staff working was incredibly nice, professional, and knowledgeable. Even though I was there for Chaos Rising, I couldn't help myself to browsing through what they had. The options in sets were better than some other local card shops I've seen and either at or slightly below market. I am glad I took the drive to check this place out. Definitely coming back!

MYSTIC SNOW TRADING sells a good variety of Pokemon singles and boxes. The prices are reasonable…read morecompared to most competitors. There is plenty of free parking in a shared lot. The card shop is on the 2nd level of the building, and they don't have a sign outside. The employee was very friendly and helpful. She was also very patient with us when we asked a hundred questions. They do tournaments, and it's best to book it ahead of time. They have some trading card vending machines near the entrance. Overall, it's a nice place.

Always a great time at tofu! Thank you for not being like many of the other card shops.read more

Had a great time exploring this local card shop with friends while in Vietnam town! It has AC! It…read morehas other cute merchandise from other local sellers across the bay like art prints, key chains, and enamel pins. Their speciality is of course tradings cards like pokemon and magic the gathering. It's a small store and they also have a back area with two tables for pack ripping or card games. Good place if you need to find some cards for your collections!

This is one of the best hidden gems in the Bay Area for a board game afternoon. The collection is…read moremassive, with every genre and skill level covered, and the upkeep is genuinely impressive: every single card is individually sleeved in plastic, so the games always feel brand new. The space is spotless, well-organized, and the staff make you feel instantly welcome. They've also got snacks and drinks on hand, so there's zero reason to leave once you've settled in. Needless to mention, unlike almost any other board game cafe in the Bay Area, they don't charge you just to sit and play. On top of that, they have a huge collection of comic books, board games, and comics-related items and artifacts available to purchase, so it's easy to walk out with more than you came in for. I love this place so much that it's always hard for me to leave. They close at 7 PM on weekends, and every single week, I find myself wishing I had just a little more time before heading out. If you want a calm, genuinely fun way to spend an afternoon, this is the spot in the entire Bay Area.

The energy here is IMMACULATE. Wonderful staff -- friendly, ridiculously knowledgeable, inclusive,…read moreand accommodating. Inventory is really thoughtful, they have a fantastic selection of anything a nerdy heart could desire. Definitely recommend. My fiance also comes here for MtG events, and he has nothing but glowing things to say about this place.

Magitek is my goat. Sells product at MSRP and customer service is great. They usually only have 1-2…read morestaff members manning the store though, so patience is a must

Another one of my favorite card shops in the area. Johnny is super cool and fun to talk to about…read moreMTG. Very knowledgeable and welcoming. The store also has dozens of arcade machines upstairs ! Highly recommend for TCG, arcade games, and good vibes.

Really disappointing shopping experience for anyone looking to get Pokemon at a reasonable price…read more You would hope, a card shop that (likely) has a distributors license wouldn't overcharge on product, but that's sadly not the case here. They charge scalper (market) prices rather than remotely close to retail. Shops like this are part of the overall problem within the Pokémon community. It'd be nice to see their license get rescinded, but that's unfortunately not feasible. Hopefully management someday learns the errors of their ways and doesn't just seek to screw potential customers out of a purchase. [SHOP ELSEWHERE]

While well-stocked and organized, prices are close to market so do not expect MSRP here. This is…read morereasonable for the Pokemon TCG hobby in the current state but when asked if they are taking offers at the counter for sealed product, I got a very rude reply "YOU can go in line at Target then". Yeah, I'll take my money elsewhere.

This might be my favorite place to play Magic the Gathering. Upon coming in this establishment, I…read moream not treated like a customer, but more like a guest. I am welcomed and the staff is very helpful. They don't seem to be trying to milk every dollar out of me. In fact, it feels like they're trying to save me money. They keep their snacks and beverages low and affordable that no other store can claim. They are usually fully stocked on singles, packs, and boxes in addition to accessories. The environment where we play looks so cool with the artwork. I like the people that play here too. It's just a game, and we're there to have a good time. I'll reiterate again. It is the best place to play TCG in the 408/669 area code.

First off I want to depict this in the most respectful manner, it smelled bad in the shop. There…read morewas no proper ventilation and it smelled like straight b.o and sweat, sort of like a ymca pool. Anyways, I wanted to check this card shop since it was near a drink spot I had just finished going to and It was sort of disappointing. The cards were great, nice selection and the service was good up until another gentleman came in. I was getting help from a lady who was telling me the prices of cards and what not. The gentleman that came in was trying to exchange or sell his card and the lady who was helping me started helping him. I then found all the cards I wanted and went to the register to attempt to pay. Another lady came up to me and asked if the lady beforehand gave me the prices for each card. I said she did for the 2 I had in hand and the third she did not since she started helping the other person. The Second Lady asked the First Lady and the First Lady who originally helped me said she was comping cards from the other person. The second girl then just went back to playing card games? I then just stood there like an idiot waiting for some sort of help since I was technically the first one trying to shop (there were others but they were playing the card games) I atleast expected the First Lady to ring me up quickly or even the Second Lady to ring me up. First girl continued comping the other persons cards and the second girl went back to her game. I decided I shouldn't support this shop due to the awful service and l put the cards back in the binder and left. There are other card shops that I will continue going to over this one for sure. Absolutely zero awareness from these two workers, fantastic work really.

My favorite board game shop!! Whenever I travel, I try to check out all the board game shops I can,…read moresince they're so few and far between. Illusive is just unmatched. The customer service, the vibe, and the selection are all sooo good. I got into board games about a year ago, and discovering that you can play games for free in-store or rent from their huge selection for a small fee was a game changer. It really helped me and my partner figure out what kinds of games we liked before committing to a purchase. Every time I'm in, or whenever I have questions, the employees are so accommodating and kind. You can tell they genuinely know their stuff about every game they carry. They're also dog friendly, inclusive, creating a really welcoming community that i really appreciate!

I moved from Sacramento to Santa Clara recently for work. This store has the largest space I've…read moreseen for players in Santa Clara (from what I've seen) whether it's tabletop or to play a card game. I came in an hour before closing. As soon as I walked in, I was immediately greeted. They asked if I was looking for anything and was shown to the card sleeve section. I've been to multiple stores that specialize in cards. Why was this the ONLY place where I found a large assortment of card sleeves for players!! Lol I met Anna(?) or Ann, and customer service was amazing, gave all information I was asking for, and showed me the weekly schedule. I am more of a mega competitive player (but not a sore winner ;-)), so I wanted to know what their schedule looked like, what is their most supported game, etc. I believe this is a more chill, casual, friendlies kind of vibe (not a bad thing at all), and I'd be open to doing more drafts or pre-release kits or something. Hoping to bring in my coworkers and friends! I can tell that they care very much about making sure they can support their community and create an inclusive and healthy space. Masks are not a big deal for me, they're effective especially nowadays with allergies, new viruses, whatever lol Lots of different card games in stock and tabletop games for rent, a cute dog and a big space for players.. but what really made things great was speaking with Al about Witch Hat Atelier. I've been to a lot of comic book stores, and I'll see the "Favorite Picks", but that's about it. Al and I talked about it, we went through the art, explained the intro, and it really brought me in. Al's passion for stories really made me want to look at this series. I didn't buy it, but I can honestly say that I'd love to come back to the store to find out what the next big thing is Al will share with me. I can sense that these folks are passionate, accommodating, and personable. Hoping for further successes!

First of all the stores ambiance visually was so cool I'm just a game nerd so it was like being a…read morekid in a candy store but they have a crazy selection of things like if you had it as a kid they'll most likely have it along with great prices. I got my little brother a seal TLOU2 collectible there for below retail with it being near mint condition, the two dudes that run the registers are really cool and helpful too so shoutout to them

If you're looking for a piece of nostalgia or to walk down memory lane of your childhood, this is…read moredefinitely a place that you would want to check out. They have new school, old school video game, consoles games, movies and Pokémon cards. I just wish that they were open on Sundays. Service is friendly but parking at times can be a bit difficult since it is on a busy street in downtown San Jose. Definitely recommend checking them out and supporting this business.