Written by Patrick Balfe

Big Magic is a prominent trading card game store with a strong presence in Tokyo, despite its Osaka headquarters. While its name suggests a focus on Magic: The Gathering, the store offers an extensive selection of cards from various popular games.

What to expect:

Big Magic is renowned for hosting major Magic: The Gathering events in Tokyo, including Players Convention and Command Fest. Their card inventory is impressive, featuring competitive prices on both Japanese and Western trading card games.

A significant advantage of Big Magic is its user-friendly digital inventory system, available both online and in-store. This system allows customers to easily search for specific cards, making it convenient for visitors with limited time. The bilingual card names (English and Japanese) further enhance accessibility for international customers.

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While the digital system is helpful, visiting the physical stores in Ikebukuro and Akihabara is recommended for the best deals, particularly in their showcase displays.

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BIGMAGIC池袋店
Ikebukuro
2F, 6F, The Kindai 11 Ikebukuro, 1-22-13 Higashi Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 170-0013
Map
0359448023
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mon - Fri; 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sat-Sun
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  • 426 m from Ikebukuro Station Fukutoshin Line (C9)Marunouchi Line (M25)Yurakucho Line (Y9)Yamanote Line (JY13)Tōbu Tōjō Line (TJ1)Seibu Ikebukuro Line (S11)
  • 0.6 km from Higashi-ikebukuro Station Yurakucho Line (Y10)
  • 0.6 km from Higashi-Ikebukuro-yonchōme Station Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) (SA25)

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