Star City Comics & Games

The retail storefront of Star City Games on Williamson Rd in Roanoke: deep Magic and Pokemon singles, Lorcana, Flesh and Blood, plus a full event schedule.

Magic: The Gathering players know the Star City Games name from its massive online singles inventory and tournament circuit, but the company's only physical storefront sits on Williamson Road in Roanoke. Star City Comics & Games is where that online catalog meets a real counter, and the result is one of the deepest Magic singles selections you will find in southwest Virginia. If a card exists in the SCG warehouse, staff can usually have it pulled for in-store pickup, which is a perk few Roanoke card shops can match.

The floor covers far more than Magic. Pokemon cards in Roanoke move fast, and this shop keeps a steady supply of booster boxes, elite trainer boxes, and a singles case that gets restocked as sets release. Disney Lorcana, Flesh and Blood, Star Wars Unlimited, and Riftbound all have shelf space, and the comics side of the name is still honored with new-release graphic novels, Funko Pops, action figures, and Warhammer 40K kits and paints. Board games and role-playing supplies round out the back wall.

Events are a big part of the identity here. Weekly Magic play runs across formats, Commander nights draw a reliable crowd, and there is a dedicated Pokemon game room where leagues and casual matches happen on weekends. Prerelease weekends are especially busy, so if you plan to draft or play sealed, register early through the store's event listings. The play space is separated from the retail floor, which keeps browsing comfortable even when a tournament is running.

Store hours skew toward afternoons and evenings: closed Monday, noon to 7PM Tuesday through Thursday, 11AM to 8PM Friday and Saturday, and noon to 6PM on Sunday. The building has a private lot with easy parking off Williamson Road, wheelchair access, and both in-store shopping and in-store pickup for online orders. The shop also buys collections and singles, though buy offers depend on current demand, so bring a list and check prices before you drive over. For anyone hunting Magic or Pokemon singles, this is the first stop in the Roanoke Valley.