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| Monday | 1 to 6 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 1 to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 1 to 8 PM |
| Friday | 1 to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 6 PM |
About Thopter Academy
Thopter Academy is a card shop located in Big Rapids, Michigan. Thopter Academy, in Bulldog Square Center in Big Rapids, centers on Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, One Piece and Riftbound, with Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer and board games alongside. The shop buys, sells and trades cards, deals in used video games and consoles, and holds several weekly tournaments with plenty of play tables. Google reviewers most often mention the staff, the atmosphere and its Magic and Pokémon cards. Thopter Academy is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.8 stars from 36 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for Pokémon singles, Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh, sealed hobby and TCG boxes, local card shops like Thopter Academy in Big Rapids are the heart of the Michigan hobby community. Visit Thopter Academy online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Thopter Academy at a glance
- Open 6 days a week · Open Saturdays (12 to 9 PM) · Open Sundays (11 AM to 6 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is KosmoCards in Big Rapids, 2.5 mi away.
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Thopter Academy reviews
Is Thopter Academy well reviewed?
Thopter Academy has a 4.8-star average from 36 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Thopter Academy
Where is Thopter Academy located?
Thopter Academy is located in Big Rapids, Michigan at 14261 Northland Dr, Big Rapids, MI 49307.
What should I expect at Thopter Academy?
Thopter Academy is a local card shop in Big Rapids, Michigan. Expect a rotating inventory of singles, sealed wax, and graded cards, plus the kind of knowledgeable, personal service the hobby community relies on.
When is Thopter Academy open?
Thopter Academy's listed hours are: Monday 1 to 6 PM; Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 1 to 8 PM; Thursday 1 to 8 PM; Friday 1 to 9 PM; Saturday 12 to 9 PM; Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Thopter Academy?
The closest are KosmoCards in Big Rapids (2.5 mi), M-37 Gaming in Newaygo (24 mi), Firestorm Gaming in Fremont (27 mi).
Card Shops near Thopter Academy
The closest other card shops to Thopter Academy, by distance:
KosmoCards
M-37 Gaming
Firestorm Gaming
The Gaming Cantina
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