Alpha Strike Games — Attraction in San Marcos

I casually play both YGO and MtG and this is an awesome place to get cards, sleeves, and deck boxes!

I suspect they're using something like TCGplayer market prices for their cards but I've always paid less in their store than an optimized cart on TCGplayer so it's always worth it to get them in-store instead if they have it. The prices on their accessories like sleeves and deck boxes are actually equivalent or even better than Amazon or online as well so there's no reason to not support them if they have what you want!

You can tell that Yu-Gi-Oh! and Pokemon aren't this store's focus, and while they still have an absolutely amazing selection for both games, don't expect the employees to be super knowledgeable about the meta or archetypes for Japanese games. This is not a mark on them at all as they are deeply into MtG, and I couldn't try to imagine keeping up with two metas at the same time. Do your research and create lists for the cards you want beforehand or else it will be a little overwhelming reading all the cards in all of their binders! They do have a "meta" binder that contains the more stronger and popular archetypes for Yu-Gi-Oh! and that definitely helps cut down on card-hunting time.

If you're an MtG player this is your haven! An insane of amount of cards and accessories for the game await you. The employees are extremely knowledgeable about MtG and I've even popped in just to clear up rulings on some cards for me and friend's decks!

Of course they sell other card and board games, and even retro video games and consoles as well! If you're nerdy in any kind of way I would definitely recommend stopping by here to check it out, it's a unique place that San Marcos is very lucky to have!

EDIT: Went to their Wednesday YGO tournament for the first time and had a blast! Really cool people, and tons of trading/selling going on. Again, can't recommend this...

Went in looking to buy a copy of Demon’s Souls for the PS3, figured I’d support a local game store instead of ordering online. Big mistake. Plump bearded employee behind the counter seemed completely uninterested in helping me. When I asked if they had either game in stock, they acted like I was wasting their time. No greeting, no effort to check inventory, just a dismissive “If it’s not on the shelf, we don’t have it.” I get that retail can be rough, but there’s no excuse for being outright rude to customers, like what are you even getting paid to do at this point. Went back one day to buy Adventure Island but it looked like someone left the cartridge out in the sun for 20 years. I’ll take my business elsewhere from now on. Plenty of other shops and online sellers that actually value customers and don’t treat them like an inconvenience. Never come here on any occasion just drive to New Braunfels or Austin for better selection and...

Guys at the register and the guy with the extra long fingernails kept touching my 100+$ card they unsleeved, then left it unsleeved while they worked and very nearly placed an ipad on it. Left a disgusting smudge on my dragon sleeve. That card had been unpacked with gloves and placed directly into a double sleeve. I'm going to try and sell on TCG player and get 50$ more than they offered, then eat $20 in shipping confirmation and still come out 30$ ahead. But now I'm worried I've got what the heck was on that guys hands all over my previously pristine card. Disgusting and really just fitting the stereotype of people that make the hobby unenjoyable.

And their response is hilarious. Ignoring the issue of residue but not denying it, and them leaving the card unsleeved then almost damaging it. Very immature and glad I’ve resolved to tell people to go elsewhere when possible.

Also TCG Player was...