Albuquerque, NM · Card Shop

The Eclectic Cave

1417 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🕹️ Vintage
4.6
18 verified reviews

About The Shop

Eclectic downtown shop on Central Ave with trading cards, collectibles, toys, and gaming supplies. Late-night hours on Fridays and Saturdays for the after-dark crowd.

The Eclectic Cave lives up to its name — this Central Ave storefront near downtown Albuquerque is a curated mix of trading cards, collectibles, toys, and gaming supplies that rewards browsing. The inventory leans into the eclectic, with Pokémon and Magic cards sitting alongside vintage toys, curiosities, and hard-to-categorize finds that make every visit feel like a treasure hunt. Friday and Saturday late-night hours (open until 10PM) give the shop a unique after-dark energy, while weekday afternoon hours serve the casual collector crowd. The downtown location on Central Ave puts it in the heart of Albuquerque's cultural corridor, surrounded by restaurants and nightlife. If you're looking for a card shop experience that feels less corporate and more like stumbling into someone's incredible personal collection, The Eclectic Cave delivers.

What They Carry

Pokémon
Cards & product
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Magic: The Gathering
Cards & supplies
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Collectible Toys
Vintage & modern
🎮
Gaming Supplies
Dice, sleeves & more
💎
Curiosities
Eclectic finds
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Card Supplies
Sleeves & toploaders

Services

Buy/Sell/Trade Late-Night Fri & Sat Hours Downtown Central Ave Location Vintage Collectibles Eclectic Inventory

Collector Reviews

★★★★★
Google Review
A card store that is not pretentious or intimidating. Good place to stop by for casual browsing and picking up some unique finds.
★★★★★
Google Review
Love the vibe of this shop. Eclectic is the right word — you never know what you'll find. Trading cards, toys, and cool collectibles.
★★★★☆
Google Review
Fun little shop on Central Ave. Good for Pokémon and MTG cards plus some really unique collectibles you won't find anywhere else.
★★★★☆
Google Review
Limited hours but worth the trip. The Friday and Saturday late-night hours are perfect for the downtown crowd.
Status
● Closed Mon & Wed & Sun 12–5PM · Fri–Sat 12–10PM · Tue & Thu Closed
Weekly Hours
Monday 12PM–5PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 12PM–5PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 12PM–10PM
Saturday 12PM–10PM
Sunday 12PM–5PM
Contact
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1417 Central Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM