There are 34 verified card shops in San Antonio listed in the LocalCardShopsNearMe directory. The best-rated of them carries a perfect 5.0 across 1,106 Google reviews. These are the shops local collectors use for sports cards, Pokemon, Magic and Yu-Gi-Oh, sealed wax, graded singles, and group breaks.
This guide ranks the highest-rated card shops in San Antonio by verified Google review score and explains what each one offers. For the complete, filterable list of every card shop in San Antonio — with addresses, hours, and services — see the San Antonio card shop directory.
Top-rated card shops in San Antonio
These are the highest-rated card shops in San Antonio, ranked by verified Google review score. Ratings reflect data at the time of writing — tap any shop for current details, hours, and directions.
Fabled Tavern
A perfect 5.0 rating across 1,106 verified Google reviews. The store on Fredericksburg Road carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Momintum Cards & Collectibles
A flawless 5.0 across 198 verified reviews. The store on West US Highway 90 carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Thirdspace
A flawless 5.0 across 165 verified reviews. This location on Austin Highway carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Run Good Trading Cards and Collectibles
A perfect 5.0 rating across 139 verified Google reviews. This location on San Pedro Avenue carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
210 Retro Games
A perfect 5.0 rating across 132 verified Google reviews. This shop on SE Military Drive carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
How to choose a card shop in San Antonio
With 34 shops in San Antonio, it pays to match the store to what you collect. Chasing singles for a set or a player run? Look for a shop with a deep singles case rather than one built mainly around sealed product.
Ripping sealed wax or joining group breaks is a different trip — check a shop's listing for current-year boxes and whether it runs live or recorded breaks. If you are selling cards or a whole collection, look for the shops tagged for buying and selling, and bring your cards sleeved so they can make a fair offer.
For grading, you do not have to open a PSA, BGS, or SGC account yourself. Many San Antonio shops are authorized grading drop-off centers that bundle submissions and handle the shipping — ask about turnaround and pricing before you go.
Card shows and events near San Antonio
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See all 34 shops: this guide covers the highest-rated stores. For the complete, filterable directory of card shops in San Antonio — with addresses, hours, and services for every shop — visit the San Antonio card shop directory.
Frequently asked questions
How many card shops are in San Antonio?
San Antonio has 34 verified card shops listed in the LocalCardShopsNearMe directory. This guide highlights the highest-rated. The full list with addresses, hours, and services is on the San Antonio directory page.
What is the best-rated card shop in San Antonio?
Fabled Tavern is among the highest-rated card shops in San Antonio, holding a 5.0-star rating across 1,106 verified Google reviews. The other shops in this guide also rank among San Antonio's best by review score — compare them in the list above.
Where can I get cards graded (PSA, BGS, SGC) in San Antonio?
Many San Antonio card shops act as grading drop-off centers, bundling PSA, BGS, and SGC submissions and handling shipping so you do not need your own account. Look for the grading tag on the shop listings, and call ahead for current turnaround times and pricing.
What do card shops in San Antonio buy?
Most San Antonio shops buy singles, sealed wax, vintage cardboard, graded slabs, and whole collections — across sports cards, Pokemon, Magic, and Yu-Gi-Oh. Look for listings tagged for buying and selling, and bring your cards in protective sleeves for the best offer.