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Trailside Games and Hobbies in Matthews, NC

4.8 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews

PokémonMagic: The GatheringLorcana

Trailside Games and Hobbies sells trading cards at 215 N Ames St Ste 1000, Matthews, NC. It has a 4.8-star rating from 96 Google reviews. Customer reviews or the shop's own website show it carries Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana and Star Wars: Unlimited.

Games carried

Each game is listed only when a customer review or the shop's own website mentions it.

  • “I've seen live music played just outside the door with adults having lunch next to tables of kids playing Pokemon next to players talking games.” (Google review)

    Mentioned 3 times in reviews · Listed on the shop's website

  • Magic: The Gathering

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    “We shop here for Magic cards and games as well, it’s become one of our favorite spots to visit.” (Google review)

    Mentioned 2 times in reviews · Listed on the shop's website

  • “There was a cool group of about 8 people playing Lorcana and they were welcoming and fun to play with.” (Google review)

    Mentioned once in reviews · Listed on the shop's website

  • Listed on the shop's website

What collectors say

  • Tournaments & events

    “I found this store about two months ago during the first week of the Riftbound Learn-to-Play event, and honestly, it was one of the best decisions I’ve made.” (Google review)

    Mentioned 9 times in reviews

From Google reviews

One of the coolest little game stores I've ever been in! I was traveling for work and looked up game shops nearby and this popped up. There was a cool group of about 8 people playing Lorcana and they were welcoming and fun to play with. The owner was very involved and it seemed to be a tight knit group.

★★★★★ Claiborne, Nov 2025

This place has become my favorite game shop around! Omar, the owner, is super friendly and enthusiastic about games! The shop is curated as he has played every game he sells and can teach you how to play. They have a great Star Wars Ulimited community that plays every Thursday night.

★★★★★ Dave, Oct 2025

I had so much fun at yesterday's grand opening! I learned how to play Magical Kitties, as great beginner game into role playing table top games. The game masters also showed me how to play The Expedition card game, Yamma (connect 4 on steroids), The Tiny Laser Heist, Aliens 👽 game, and Ransom Notes.

★★★★★ Janice, Apr 2025

I found this store about two months ago during the first week of the Riftbound Learn-to-Play event, and honestly, it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Since then, I’ve attended Pokémon prerelease, challenges, Riftbound midnight release, and Nexus Night events.

★★★★★ Long, Nov 2025

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