Tubby helped me out as soon as I walked in. I'm very new to the Pokemon "ripping"....is that what it's called? Anyway, traded a couple cards in. He looked at my Hisuian Zoroark Vstar (CZ) and recommended sending it in to be graded for the experience. I'm sure I should have just sold it. Anyway, bought about 500 dollars in product (some destined rivals, phantasmal flames, and a trainer box - among others). Last pack magic I pulled a Cynthia's Garchomp ex from DR Addicted. Busy card shop and the team navigated everyone well. Do highly recommend. Great selection of items. Gave all the cent Pokemon cards to the donation bin! read more

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Brought my son here because he's recently gotten into collecting Pokémon cards, and we had a great first experience! The store is clean, parking is easy and convenient, and the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful. I don't know much about Pokémon myself, but they were patient and helped us find exactly what my son was looking for. They even gave him a few extra cards, which made his day. He's already asking to come back, and we'll definitely be visiting again! read more

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Went to Tubbys today for the first time and had a great experience was great the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly with fair pricing and a while selections on all things TCG what more could you ask for read more

Great shop! We went in on a Saturday right after they opened. It a very chill place talked with Tubby about Pokemon and Japan. He was knowledge about Pokemon cards and his customer service is above and beyond. Pricing was fair based on MSRP and you can tell he loves what he does! read more

After my brothers and a friend spent quite a bit of money here, the owner gave us free drinks and two free packs (one of them to me and I didn't even spend anything)! Awesome store, exceptionally friendly staff! Would definitely recommend, and I don't even live in or even anywhere near San Diego but this store deserves some recognition. read more

Dropped in on Sunday at noon (opening time) with no wait. Purchased One Piece card packs (boxes available too). Tables set up for tournaments. OP matches are Mondays at 6PM. Great staff. Free parking lot available. Find Tubby's on the first floor tucked in a corner. Conveniently located off the freeway. Update: Came in for an OP tournament and had so much fun. $10 to enter. It was my first time. Everyone was friendly and helpful. No restroom available though so be mindful of your bodily needs. Would love to come again but it doesn't align with my schedule well read more

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Great selection of pokemon, yugioh, etc. The owner was super nice as he had no problems looking up values and gave great deals. Super chill vibes and would love to go again if im around the area. read more

My Girlfriend and I have been trying to master set 151 from Pokemon. We didn't need any of the high value cards, only bulk reverse holos mostly. They have a healthy selection of Pokemon bulk here to go through from all sets (mostly SWSH/S&V) and we found about 10 reverse holos we were missing and that got us one step closer to our goal! Overall, the vibes were chill, and they charge market prices for single cards as well. I was surprised there was no heavy upcharge, since other stores do this. The owner does a good job at looking up/knowing market prices and charging fair values on single cards! read more

Probably the best small TCG card shop you can go to if you're in town! Very friendly and the guy who helped me gave me a free pack! Shout out to you Will come back again read more

Smooth little spot for card traders. Super small pokemon collection, but friendly people!

Stopped by over the weekend and I was Amazed of the quality of cards , the selection and prices I would highly recommend this place to all Ages. Staff is amazing and knowledgeable, Nothing but Good Vibes. read more

I would give more stars if I could! Great shop, owners, and kid friendly. Best TCG shop in San Diego!

Incredible customer service, the vibes are friendly and inviting here for sure. Prices are okay as far as sealed product goes, fairly decent on singles as well, a bit pricey but it's understandable. Overall it's a great shop if you plan on hanging out for a bit, 10/10 will be back again. read more

This was by far the best experience I've ever had at any card shop. I met Rudy and Tubby and they were awesome. I'm just starting to get back into collecting cards and Tubby made the experience so enjoyable. Not only did he explain the ins and outs of getting into collecting, but he let me peruse boxes of organized cards that I was interested in. Not only that - he gave me a free pack of cards to open! What a thrill! And the customers are also so awesome. A guy named Brian overheard that I was just starting and he gave me a free card from a pack he opened (that he paid for). Much appreciated Brian! Then Tubby pulled out some slabs (graded cards) from the back to look at and I purchased two of those. Ohhhh man it felt so good getting back into collecting this way. I can't see myself going to any other shops that are as welcoming as this one. There were quite a few people coming in and out of the shop and they were also holding a card tournament with quite a few people. I overheard some people joining the tournaments who were completely brand new to the game and other players were teaching them to play this game. Not only does this shop have a great environment for everyone - both new and experienced collectors/players - but the community this place has is one of the best, most welcoming I've ever been a part of. I CANNOT WAIT TO COME BACK TO THIS SHOP!! read more

Tubbys tcg I love you guys! Great prices stellar knowledge and customer service! Limited edition items like what the heck!!! How did you have this monopoly of yugioh! I'm so happy I can't contain my emotions I wanna cry and scream from my excitement lol 120% happy and will be returning customer! read more

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At a glance: Would recommend: Yes Would go again: Yes Options available: 5/5 | 4.85/5 Price: 4.5/5 | 3.75/5 Decor/Vibes: 5/5 | 4/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 | 4.5/5 Customer Service: 5/5 | 4.85/5 Friendliness of staff: 5/5 | 4.85/5 Pros: Mr. Tubby was extremely friendly and helpful Cons: A little cramped in the space but nothing crazy Overall: 4.92/5 Partner Score: 4.45/5 We went to different card/game shops to try and find one that we liked and where we felt safe and welcomed. Immediately from stepping into Tubby's TCG we were greeted by Mr. Tubby himself and nervously approached the glass case to take a look at the wide array of cards they have for sale. After several minutes of looking at the display case, we were told and found our way over to the bulk box that had cards for $1 or less. Mr. Tubby allowed us to take up space despite the weekly Pokemon tournament kicking off within an hour of us getting there. After looking through the bulk and thinking about some cards in the case, we ended up taking with him for about an hour and he was very kind and genuine throughout the entire interaction. Despite there being different customers and quite a busy night, especially considering there was a tournament and it was pretty packed, he was still helping us with whatever we needed, allowing us to have enough space, while also being attentive and present throughout our conversations. It was only after the hour of talking I asked his name and he said to call him 'Tubby', which I'm not 100% comfortable with but he insisted. Ended up buying several cards and will definitely visiting again in the future. Would recommend. Would go again. read more

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Went there to check out some cards and the door was locked. Called twice, no answer and it says it's opened on yelp. If you're not going to be opened , update your times. read more

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when your local card shop is now the scalper you know things are bad. I went to the store and asked about upcoming Pokémon card sale. i noticed the price of things were much higher than MSRP (some pokemon boxes MSRP of 20 selling for 40). he said he will sell the newer set at market not MSRP. meanwhile all the big retailers target are selling it at or near MSRP. its sad when the big retailers are the good guys and the small pop and mom shops are the price gougers. read more

Great Little Game Store for the Area. Yi-Gi-oh, Pokemon, One Piece TCG, Grand Archive, & Flesh and Blood TCG Are played weekly. Rudy helped me with Cards as New Flesh & Blood player. They Sell Singles so be Prepared to finish your List fir new Deck. They have my Business & Supporting Brick N Mortar Store Keeps our Hobby Alive. Please Come by & take a look Around. read more

Nice small shop. Looks like had a tournament going on at the time but guy up front was real friendly and helpful. I liked that he was patient with my son who was asking to see cards in the display case. read more

Absolutely amazing TCG shop, the man himself "Tubby" is extraordinary kind and instantly feels like an old friend you have known for years! Not only that but his prices are amazing ! Beats out the competition 100%. Me and my girlfriend have gone back 2 times in one week already! Ohhh yeah and did i mention that it's got AC and has a nice open front room that's unbelievably clean? Did I also mention that he offers you not only a water but a snack? Once again I cannot stress how awesome this place is, customer satisfaction is a big deal for me and Tubby leaves you feeling satisfied read more

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Small shop but knowable people. Does not look like a typical store, but easy enough to find. Have a question? They are the ones to ask. :) read more

I'm not one to do reviews, but this place deserves one. Although it was a bit hard to pinpoint the location of the shop, I was not disappointed after walking in. Definitely a hidden gem. The shop had just started business for the day and I guess I was the first customer that walked in. The man behind the counter, Tubby, welcomed me with friendly service. I ended having small talk with him for a bit and enjoyed the conversations we exchanged. As I browsed around, more people slowly came in, including a family. Tubby was the only one behind the counter at the time, but he was able to help everyone with the same friendly attitude. I ended up buying a Pokemon mystery bag and a tin after looking around. I also picked up a single card, but he threw it in for free! I am not from the San Diego area, but I will definitely stop by again if I ever visit! read more

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Best card shop in town!!! Makes you feel right at home. Like hanging out with your favorite memories of all your TCG days. Great environment and community a rarity in the hobby for these days. Straight up have never had a better experience at a card shop, no condescending questions. If you're looking to start collecting, do yourself the best favor and start here! :) read more

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I was told by a friend about this place. Best spot to shop for TCG, they even hold tournaments. Recomended 100%. read more

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I wish I could leave 0 stars. My wife got out of work early to let me participate at this digimon tourney hosted by them. They canceled it because there wasn't enough people, which I am fine with and understand. I'm upset with the fact that the employee there was like, "you can spend $30 on sealed products to get the free promo." Keep in mind that you get the promo for free when paying $10 for the entree fee for the tourney. Bandai needs to ban them and revoke their rights to sell their products. read more

Went with my son for the first time today and it was an awesome experience. The staff are friendly, knowledgable and helpful. My son is all-in with Pokemon and I know some things about different cards but the expertise offered and customer service were above and beyond. We bought 3 packs and some singles, looking forward to returning read more

This is the spot for anything and everything TCG. Tubby is the dude you need when you want to get a solid deal on prices. He beats TCG market value every time. I have not been disappointed going to his shop, and me and my boyfriend visited twice in a week!!!! We couldn't help ourselves and needed packs to rip BONUS: Tubby gave me and my boyfriend each free Japanese packs on our first visit to the shop, but wait there's more... on my second visit he gave me a reverse holo Jigglypuff for freeeeeee!!!! He has a bunch of cool stuff set up in the shop ranging from video games, Pokémon, yu-gi-oh, digimon, etc. read more

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New local business, love it here so much! They have lots of Yugioh and Pokémon cards as well as Dragon Ball Super and Digimon cards. Sounds like they're going to be getting Magic the Gathering cards soon as well! Workers are super friendly and helpful, and there's lots of parking outside. A little hard to find at first; after you enter the parking lot it's in the right corner with the light-up sign :) Super fun, love the atmosphere. There's even tables and chairs for players! read more

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If you're looking for a place to buy Pokemon, Digimon, and Yu-Gi-Oh, this is the place you need to come to. The staff is all incredibly helpful and friendly. They even sell Japanese Pokemon sets which is super hard to come by at most card shops. Prices are unbelievably great, most things seem to be at or below what I can find on like Amazon. I'll only come here for my card needs from now on, do yourself a favor and stop by, you won't regret it! read more

Great spot for your TCG needs! Good variety of products, and very friendly customer service. Tubby is very welcoming. I believe they have tournaments on the weekends if you're interested in that. Definitely a must visit if you're trying to collect pokemon, Digimon, yugioh and other TCG games. read more

I came here on short notice after discovering them here on Yelp. I left buying just less than 10 singles of Pokémon cards. Cards are in NM/M condition. Not just Pokémon, but Dragon Ball, Yugioh, MTG. Very clean interior. Staff was respective to adhering to any social distancing rules, I met a very welcoming Tubby and his brother, great couple guys. Cash, Cashapp, Venmo, Credit Card(accepted for state fees). Might as well bring cash because cash is king. Prices will not be mentioned to help this business grow and be as competitive as possible. This is a business and a place to pay cards games. 5 stars -- I'll likely be in to visit once a month. read more

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Great card shop with fantastic staff, competitive pricing and a great selection. I plan on making Tubbys my go to card shop and League destination. Gotta catch 'em all Bro!! read more

Was looking to get my pokemon fix and was happy to see all the dope japanese pokemon packs they had to offer. I didn't know this place existed and was greeted by the owner super nicely and on top of that he gave us two free japanese pokemon card packs. Super chill place that I will definitely come back and recommend to more people. read more

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What an amazing little gem in the card game world! I brought my 5 year old here because she wants to become a Pokémon trainer/battle expert. Right when we walked in there were tables full of older kids(20s) playing card games and being loud and fun. My child, Lily, was so excited to see other kids doing what she liked to do. The front counter guy Evan Zuniga was so nice to Lily and asked to see her binder and cards. She was super excited to talk to older "cool" (in her words) kids about Pokémon. I let them know she was a beginner and we needed some cards and knowledge. They didn't even hesitate to start showing Lily around the store and giving her TEO FREE POKÉMON CARD PACKS! They said all new trainers get a free pack! She couldn't be more excited. During our time there the owner(tubby) told his brother (Evan) to give her one of his special cards. He gave her a really special Eevee card. She couldn't have had a bigger smile on her face. We walked out spending 65$ on Pokémon cards and packs but received a priceless moment and some new buddies. We WILL be going back! Thanks guys for making my little girls day! read more

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Tubby's is super legit. Highly recommend the shop. Customer service is amazing. Love going and looking at all the cards.

This low key place is now one of my favorite card shops! Evan and Tubby were super chill and cool, helpful in not overpricing items like scalpers and were here for a good time! I got some Japanese packs from them and hung out getting to know the guys. I'll be coming back again because they care about their customers and are more on a personal level. read more

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Tubby is super nice and his store has a great Pokémon collection. My son bought a foil pack and some cards. We can't wait to get back!

Nice place staff is super friendly. Decent prices on yu-gi-oh a lot of people play here also.

My 9 year old son is really into Yu Gi Oh cards and had some money saved up. I was looking for a good spot to take him to do some serious shopping. Tubby's exceeded every expectation, even after reading all of the good reviews here. It's a cool little spot, full of nice people who love playing card games. And full of tons of awesome Yu Gi Oh cards. I brought my son and his best friend and they were both over the moon. Said it was their best day ever. Tubby's is a local treasure! read more