Card shop in San Jose, CA
Guildhouse
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wed | 17:00–00:00 |
| Thu | 17:00–00:00 |
| Fri | 17:00–01:00 |
| Sat | 15:00–01:00 |
| Sun | 15:00–23:00 |
What to expect at Guildhouse
Guildhouse earns a steady 4.6★ rating across 402 reviews — a healthy indicator of a shop that takes its community seriously. Expect clean tables, accurate inventory, and staff who know the meta well enough to recommend the right product for your playstyle.
Games at this shop
Below are the trading card games we've identified as supported at this shop, each with context about how that game plays and what to look for when you visit.
We haven't yet verified the specific trading card games stocked at Guildhouse. Most general-purpose game and hobby shops in the US carry at least one of the major three — Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon TCG, and Yu-Gi-Oh! — plus a rotating selection of whichever newer TCGs have local community traction (Disney Lorcana and One Piece TCG are the most commonly-added in 2026).
If you're planning a visit, call Guildhouse directly to confirm current inventory. A 30-second call saves the trip if the shop doesn't carry what you're looking for. Ask specifically about:
- Sealed product: booster boxes, elite trainer boxes, starter decks, prerelease kits for the current set release window.
- Singles: individually-priced cards sold by set or by Standard/Commander archetype — the fastest way to finish a deck.
- Event schedule: weekly Friday Night Magic, Pokémon League, Yu-Gi-Oh! Locals, or whatever formats are currently running.
- Buylist / trade-in rates: whether the shop buys cards, in what condition, and at what percentage of market value for cash vs. store credit.
Local context
With 402 reviews, Guildhouse is a known quantity in the San Jose card scene — not the biggest shop in town, but enough community weight that the staff will recognize returning players by name within a few visits.
Guildhouse occupies a storefront at 420 First St. Street-level independent shops like this often develop tighter community relationships than chain-plaza counterparts — a signal to look for if you want an LGS that knows its players.
Evening-friendly hours at Guildhouse make this a practical weekday destination for players who don't finish work until 6 or 7pm.
First-time visit tip: browse singles first, ask staff about the most recent event turnout, and you'll have a sense within twenty minutes of whether the shop fits your play style.
Frequently asked questions
Current hours are: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Saturday: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Sunday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM. Hours may change on holidays or around major TCG release weekends. We recommend calling ahead for same-day visits.
Yes — their website is https://www.guildhouse.gg/. Most shop websites publish an event calendar, singles inventory search, and buylist rates. Check their site before visiting to confirm details.
Trading-card shops offer two payout paths: immediate cash or shop credit with a premium multiplier. Check Guildhouse's current buylist pricing page (if published online) or ask during your visit — meta-staples fluctuate weekly, so timing matters on resale.
PSA and CGC both allow bulk-submission partnerships with retail shops. If Guildhouse participates, you can skip the mail-in paperwork entirely — drop cards off, pay the fee, and pick up graded slabs 6-12 weeks later.
Dedicated LGS venues keep play tables for sanctioned tournaments (FNM, Pokémon League, Yu-Gi-Oh OTS, Commander nights) plus open drop-in play. Table availability peaks on evenings and weekends.
Card shops are generally welcoming to players of all ages. Pokémon League sessions specifically target younger players, and prerelease weekends often include Junior-division brackets.
Check the shop's location on the map above for parking context. San Jose tends to offer free lot parking in outer neighborhoods and metered/paid parking closer to the center.
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Data about this shop is aggregated from public sources (Google Places, Wizards Play Network, Pokémon Play!, and our own verification). Hours, inventory, and event schedules can change; we recommend calling ahead before traveling. Shop owners: claim this listing to update information.