Card shops in San Francisco
36 local game stores in San Francisco, CA. Each shop page includes hours, address, games supported, FAQs, and what to expect on your visit.
Card shop scene in San Francisco
With 36 card shops in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco skews toward MTG (34 shops), Pokémon TCG (34 shops), One Piece TCG (26 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 San Francisco 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.
Public ratings for San Francisco card shops average 4.46★ — a solid baseline. Most visits meet expectations, though experiences can vary between shops. Review individual shop pages for specific feedback before your first visit.
Highest-rated shop in San Francisco: Immersive Gamebox - Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco at 5★ across 922 reviews. See the full list below, sorted by rating.
Buying and selling in San Francisco: Most San Francisco 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 36 card shops in San Francisco
Immersive Gamebox - Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco
Animon Life San Francisco
Invisible Jet Comics
Dogpatch Games
Free Gold Watch
Sour Cherry Comics
Game Post of San Francisco
Gamescape
Paper Tree
Cliff's Variety
The Game Parlour
Comix Experience
Isotope Comics
Amoeba Music
Versus Games
Misdirections Magic Shop
Just For Fun & Scribbledoodles / Artsake
Ying Hobbies & Toys
Mission: Comics & Art
CardVault by Tom Brady
JapanTown Collectibles
Golden Gate Games
Wynners Books & Gifts
Just For Fun & Scribbledoodles / Artsake
Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO
Amazing Fantasy
Growing Up Arts & Crafts
Vanishing Inc. Magic Shop
Heroes Club / Art Of Toys
Best Buy
Cards and Comics Central
GameStop
iFun Japan Center
Classic Materials Sports & Collectibles
One Piece Card Game Shop San Francisco
Sords Card Emporium
Frequently asked questions about San Francisco card shops
36 card shops are currently in our directory for San Francisco, 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, Immersive Gamebox - Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco leads with 5★ across 922 reviews. Browse the full shop list below to pick based on your play style.
We haven't yet confirmed WPN-sanctioned Magic events in San Francisco. Check individual shop pages for event schedules.
No San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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.