Card shops in Los Angeles
50 local game stores in Los Angeles, CA. Each shop page includes hours, address, games supported, FAQs, and what to expect on your visit.
Card shop scene in Los Angeles
With 50 card shops in Los Angeles, this is one of the stronger LGS markets in California. Expect multiple shops per TCG — meaning healthy inter-shop competition, deeper singles inventory, and overlapping tournament calendars across the week.
Game coverage in Los Angeles skews toward MTG (50 shops), Pokémon TCG (50 shops), Yu-Gi-Oh! (44 shops). Most local shops carry the three majors — Magic, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh — with emerging games like Disney Lorcana and One Piece TCG appearing on an as-demand basis. If a specific game matters to you, call ahead to confirm current stock.
None of the Los Angeles shops in our directory have verified WPN (Magic) or Pokémon League sanctioning yet. That doesn't mean they don't run tournaments — it means we haven't confirmed official-event status. Call the shop directly to check for weekly sanctioned events.
Community reviews for Los Angeles shops average 4.63★ — a strong indicator that the city's TCG retail quality is above baseline. Player experience reports consistently well-maintained stores, engaged staff, and current inventory.
Highest-rated shop in Los Angeles: Happy Face Trends Collectables at 5★ across 51 reviews. See the full list below, sorted by rating.
Buying and selling in Los Angeles: Most Los Angeles LGS shops accept buylist appointments (bring cards, get cash or store credit). Store credit typically pays ~30% more than cash. For grading drop-off (PSA, CGC, BGS), ask individual shops about bulk-submission programs — some shops reduce per-card fees by 30-50% by batching submissions with other customers.
All 50 card shops in Los Angeles
Lightning RC
The Comic Den LLC
Happy Face Trends Collectables
Jojo’s Bazaar
Otaku Vault
ENTER D. MAGIC
LA Video Games
Game & Video
Revenge Of
Toys vs Games
Galaxy of Comics
Neo Happyland Inc
LA Video Games
Power Word Game
Smith Brothers Hobby Center
RC's Your Price
Lucky Vault
RWT Collective
Comics Vs Toys
Kinokuniya Bookstore - Los Angeles
Collector's Paradise
Paper Hero's Games
Next-Gen Games
It's GameTime!
Secret Headquarters
Paper Hero's Games
Mega City One
Pokepack bros
GameplayLA
Entertainment Hobby Shop Jungle (Anime Jungle)
Hyper Beam TCG Gaming
GXGAMERS
Tom's Model
Phantom Cards & Collectibles
Game Dude
VG Racing
Things From Another World
Other Books, Comics, and Zines
Legion Comics
Turn Zero Games
Golden Apple Comics
World-8
A & J Games
Games and Cards Superstore
Legion House Of Manga
Family Arcade LA/ Family Amusement Corporation
LVLUP GAMING TCG
Dreamworld Comics
J D Hobbies
World 8-2
Frequently asked questions about Los Angeles card shops
50 card shops are currently in our directory for Los Angeles, California. We aggregate from Google Places, Wizards Play Network, and Pokémon Play! APIs. Shop owners can claim listings to add hours, events, and photos.
Rankings depend on what you value — competitive tournament scene, casual Commander community, rare singles availability, or kid-friendly atmosphere. By public ratings, Happy Face Trends Collectables leads with 5★ across 51 reviews. Browse the full shop list below to pick based on your play style.
We haven't yet confirmed WPN-sanctioned Magic events in Los Angeles. Check individual shop pages for event schedules.
No Los Angeles shops in our directory currently have verified Pokémon League status. This doesn't rule out Pokémon TCG events — shops may run casual-league nights without the official sanction. Call directly to check.
Most Los Angeles LGS shops accept buylist appointments. Bring your collection in, staff appraises, and you leave with either cash (typically 30-50% of market value) or store credit (typically 50-70% of market value). Large collections warrant a scheduled appraisal — call ahead to avoid long waits.
Most general-purpose LGS in Los Angeles stock the three majors — Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon TCG, and Yu-Gi-Oh! — plus a rotating selection of emerging TCGs based on local demand. Disney Lorcana and One Piece TCG have grown into widespread pickups since 2023–2024. Check individual shop pages for verified game coverage.
Some shops partner with PSA, CGC, or BGS to batch-submit grading on behalf of customers. The per-card fee through a shop is typically 30-50% lower than direct individual submission. Availability varies; ask each shop directly.