Mothership Books and Games

★★★★★

“probably my favorite card shop in austin! employees are super nice and dont judge you for asking about products which i rlly appreciate. prices for pokemon and most tcg are really good compared to other places in the area and everyone is rlly nice. pulled my favorite chase card here a few days ago definitely one of my prized possessions now”

★★★★★

“I stumbled upon this place by chance, expecting a typical video game store or a library of sorts. To my surprise, it turned out to be a haven dedicated entirely to board games. This is such a fun spot! The walls and racks are lined with an incredible variety of board games, ranging from DC Comics-themed to Dungeons & Dragons. Towards the back, there are tables and chairs where people can gather to play. They also host regular tournaments, which adds to the excitement. The staff is super nice and inviting. Although I don't play board games, my visit to Mothership has really sparked my interest, and now I'm eager to give it a try.”

★★★★★

“My 5yr old has gotten into pokemon recently and I have had the unfortunate lesson of learning how hard it is to find these cards at MSRP. I am unable to wait in line overnight or stalk stores at opening for stock daily. Mothership employees have always been super helpful with helping me learn how to navigate the pokemon craze. They set out small amounts of their stock to limit scalpers, and when they learned I was trying to get an ETB for my sons request of "one million pokemon cards" as his only bday request got me one from the back. Once the employee learned I was having a pokemon themed birthday party she set me up with all kinds of kids promo items- pencils, stickers, the works! It's a bit hectic when you show up once their discord shows things in stock, but if you get them in a quiet time they are so helpful and kind to kids and will do their best to hook you up as long as your intentions are the love of the hobby, not flipping stock for a profit.”

★★★★★

“Mothership Books and Games is an absolute treasure for the MTG community! ✨🃏🌈 From the moment you walk in, the whole place feels welcoming, positive, and full of good energy. It is the kind of local game store where players of all experience levels can feel comfortable — whether you are brand new to Magic: The Gathering, building your first deck, testing a spicy Commander brew, collecting beautiful cards, or sitting down for a full night of games. 🧙‍♂️⚔️🔥 What really stands out is the sense of acceptance and inclusion. 💛🌻 Everyone deserves a place where they can show up as themselves, enjoy the game, meet good people, and feel respected. Mothership gives off that exact feeling — friendly, community-focused, and open to people from all walks of life, identities, and expressions. 🌈🎀✨ That matters so much, especially in spaces built around imagination, creativity, strategy, and connection. The MTG energy is fantastic, the store has a great selection, and the atmosphere makes you want to stay, browse, play, trade, and come back again. 🃏💫🎲 Whether you are there for cards, games, events, community, or just a fun place to be, Mothership Books and Games delivers. 🛸🌟💖”