Movies & Games Galore

Pasadena's pop-culture emporium on Red Bluff Rd, where graded Pokemon cards share shelf space with retro games, movies, and collectibles.

Part card shop, part pop-culture time capsule, Movies & Games Galore packs a huge Red Bluff Road storefront with everything from retro video games to graded Pokemon slabs. Collectors who wander in for cards quickly discover the trading-card section sits alongside aisles of vintage consoles, Blu-rays, action figures, and pop-culture apparel — a one-stop shop that rewards a slow browse.

On the card side, the store buys and sells graded Pokemon and keeps a rotating case of collectible cards worth checking on repeat visits. Because the shop moves so much varied inventory, what's in the display can shift week to week, and that unpredictability is half the fun for treasure-hunters. The wide product mix also makes it an easy place to bring a collection in for cash or trade toward games and collectibles.

With more than 400 reviews and a steady 4.3-star reputation, Movies & Games Galore has become a genuine Pasadena institution. Shoppers repeatedly call out staff who go out of their way to track down a specific title or explain what a graded card is worth, and the welcoming, no-pressure vibe keeps families and solo collectors coming back.

Hours are generous and consistent, which sets this Pasadena card shop apart from weekend-only spots: the doors are open 10AM to 9PM Monday through Saturday and noon to 8PM on Sunday, so an evening browse is always on the table. Ample parking and a location just off the main drag make it a simple stop whether you're chasing graded Pokemon cards or a stack of retro games to go with them.