Mystic Snow Trading

Second-floor Mystic Snow Trading in San Jose stocks Pokemon singles from new sets to hard-to-find cards, plus a handful of vintage slabs, on weekday hours.

Mystic Snow Trading is tucked on the second floor of a building on Lundy Avenue in North San Jose. It is a little off the beaten path, and visitors say to knock and wait a moment for someone to let you in, which gives it the feel of a members-only collectors' room.

Pokemon is the focus. Shoppers praise the selection of singles, from the newest sets to harder finds, and the shelves are well organized. A small number of vintage graded slabs show up as well, so it is worth a look if you are chasing something older.

Opinions on pricing vary, as they do at any card shop, so compare against your usual sources. If you want a San Jose card shop that is quiet and focused on Pokemon, this one fits.

The shop is open weekdays only: noon to 8PM Monday through Wednesday and noon to 6PM Thursday and Friday, closed weekends. With a modest review count, check social media for current stock before you go.