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.

Pretty much a regular customer at the store and wanted to share some positive feedback regarding…read moreone of the employees, Kat!! Kat is consistently amazing and friendly, maintaining a positive attitude toward every customer. She is always available to help whenever I have questions. Tofus Trading is a great place to find Pokemon and One Piece products, and provides host trade nights. Such a great experience every time I go there! Will always recommend this place

Tofu's trading is one of my go-to card stores however my experience with it is not worth a five…read morestars. I have no problems with the employees, pricing, or the community. I think they do a good job of giving back to the community by hosting tons of play nights and trading events. I love the fact that they have a HUGE selection of different TCGS, especially Weiss Schwarz and pokemon! They have tons of unique products that you literally CANNOT find anywhere else. Their TCG accessories are abundant compared to other stores, so many options to choose from!! And they showcase small artists! Which unfortunately a lot of stores don't do, which makes no sense to me because art is the main drawing point of the TCG community. The employees are lovely as well! My problem with Tofu that causes it to not get a five stars review is that the store is tiny. There is almost no space to walk around if you end up going here when they're busy - which is 90% of the time. Since they host game nights almost every single night, there is almost always no room to walk around and explore since the store will be packed. Which is sad because I like to take my time to decide what I would like to buy. It honestly makes me not want to go here because there are plenty of other stores in the area that have a lot of room compared to Tofu. Another con is that it's located in Vietnam town, with tens of other businesses surrounding it. Finding parking is an absolute nightmare because there are almost always events being hosted in Vietnam Town. You either have to circle around the same area for ten minutes if you want parking that's close to the store or you have to walk 10 minutes to the store. It's honestly a shame that they opened a store in this location because it's the main reason why Tofu isn't my NUMBER ONE go-to store anymore. Pricing and community almost isn't worth it to justify a small store that doesn't have much room to walk around and is difficult to find parking for. I'd rather go to a different store that has less foot traffic or is bigger. I try to put up with it but it's very frustrating . Either way love the store but I rarely go here because of the reasons I listed.

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.

I accidentally walked in during Free Comic book day, I think that was May 2nd. It was so much fun…read morewalking down the yellow brick road of the shop. Also the staff was super helpful and friendly. My day was made.

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!

Game Shop Downstairs in downtown San Jose is so awesome! They have a bunch of old computers, gaming…read moresystems, manga, games, TCGs, collectibles and more. I easily spent an hour in here checking things out. Perfect for a game collector or enthusiast. Super chill low key vibes

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.