Littleroot Games

High-end Pokemon singles, bargain bulk, and member pre-release access draw card players to Littleroot Games on Morrison Road, a busy Columbus game store.

Littleroot Games takes up a unit on Morrison Road in the 43230 area, and for a lot of local players it has become the default answer to where to go for cards. One reviewer calls it the best card store in Ohio, another says they came across it by accident on a road trip and were surprised by the quality of the stock. With nearly 500 Google reviews at a 4.6 average, it is clearly one of the busier Columbus card shops.

The range runs from the cheap to the very expensive. Players who build decks appreciate a good selection of playable bulk at low prices, while collectors point to high-end singles, including some described as very high-end. Pokemon is the headline game, with members getting access to pre-releases and, in one story, a rare chance to land a hard-to-find Elite Trainer Box online preorder. Magic and other trading card games share the space, along with the accessories needed to protect and carry it all.

Trading is a big part of the culture. A regular describes being done right on trades, purchases and deals even when they could not make an event, and says employees read the situation well. Another reviewer found the team receptive to deals on high-end cards. Opinions are not uniform: a couple of reviewers had disputes over buy-in offers or a mail-order return, and one parent was unhappy with how a trade for a child's binder went. In the mail-order case the shop reviewed the card, refunded the money and covered return shipping, which says something about how they handle problems.

Plan around the schedule. Google lists Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 10PM, with Sunday closed, so evening visits after work are easy. Drop-in crowds can build around releases, so arrive early on launch days if you want shelf access.

You will find Littleroot at 471 Morrison Rd Unit L. Bring cards to trade, check the shop's website for event listings, and ask about membership if you want pre-release access. For Pokemon cards Columbus fans can actually pick through in person, it is hard to beat.