Mage's Comics and Games

Mage's Comics and Games mixes comics, Funko and Pokemon bulk with trade-ins that can land you a booster box, all at a Shelby Street storefront in Indianapolis.

Mage's Comics and Games is a comics shop first, but the trading card section has become an important reason to visit the Shelby Street corridor on Indianapolis's south side. Comic walls, Funko displays and back-issue bins surround a tidy card area that is easy to browse with kids in tow.

The Pokemon offering stands out for people who like a low-pressure hunt. Parents hunting older Sun & Moon era bulk for a child's Pokedex binder have found useful stacks, and a few customers have mentioned that the store sold them a well-priced pack of a niche set that produced a hit. Trade-ins are part of the model: one collector said bringing in a stack of cards earned enough credit toward a sealed booster box, while another enjoyed low-cost mystery boxes. Those boxes are a gamble by nature, so treat them as entertainment rather than guaranteed value.

Staff keep the store organized and are open about what they know. One visitor noted that although the shop is not centered on trading cards, the selection is respectable, and that is a fair read. If you want a deep dive into tournament-level singles, you will probably find better elsewhere; if you want a cheerful spot where a trip for a comic can also turn into a chase for a Pokemon pack, this works well. For anyone searching for trading cards in Indianapolis that are friendly to kids and casual collectors, it fits.

The store is open every day, with weekday and Saturday hours from 10 AM to 8 PM and Sunday hours listed in the schedule. Weekday afternoons are quiet, while release Wednesdays bring comic fans. It sits beside Game World, so you can visit both without moving your car.