Next Level Cards

Long Beach Pokemon and Magic specialist tucked behind the Village shops — tight singles inventory, fair pricing, weekday-only hours.

Next Level Cards is a small, focused trading cards Long Beach shop in the Village Road plaza on the east side of the city, tucked directly behind the strip-mall storefronts so you have to drive around back to spot it. The reward is one of the more carefully curated singles selections in the area.

The shop runs lean — owner-operated with a tight footprint — but the Pokemon and Magic the Gathering inventory hits well above its weight. New sealed product lands close to release, the singles case turns frequently, and the buylist is honest. Bring binders to trade and you'll get a real conversation about value rather than a take-it-or-leave-it lowball.

Service is the consistent theme in reviews. Staff are patient with new players, will help you pick out a starter deck or chase a missing piece for a binder, and prices are transparent. The shop is not a play hall — it is a retail and trading stop — so it's the right pick when you want to actually shop without competing for attention with a tournament floor.

Weekday hours only — closed Saturday and Sunday — so plan a lunch-break visit. The shop is easy to combine with errands at the surrounding Village plaza.