r/505Nerds

As the title says, I am dipping my toe into collecting pokemon cards! I know it is an absolutely INSANE time to choose this hobby but I'd like to give it a shot. I've been doing a ton of research and I've laid some ground rules for myself to get started in the hobby.

One rule is I will be starting my collection by buying singles and not trying to build by ripping packs. Another rule for myself is to support local game shops. I feel these two rules go together well and I would love to buy singles (as well as things like sleeves, top loaders, and zip binders) from local shops.

I dabble in MTG so I am familiar with some ABQ shops but I'd love to hear from you all where you think is best in 2026. While good prices are a plus, I would happily support places that care about the community and have great service no matter their price.

Also any cons or shows that I should attend (or avoid)!

This is a question for both Albuquerque and Santa Fe, but I also travel around the state and would love to hear about your favorite shops!

Calling All Desert Rats and Wasteland Survivors!

​The old world is dead, but in the heart of the New Mexico badlands, something new is breathing. Albuquerque is rising from the ashes, and while the apocalypse might be over, the party is just getting started.

​We aren’t looking for casual tourists; we are scouting a core crew to help us build a primary Albuquerque Wasteland collective. This isn’t just a meetup—this is the foundation of a new civilization.

​The Stronghold

​We have secured a 20-acre property featuring a permanent brick structure. This isn’t just a plot of land; it’s the perfect skeleton for a thriving Wasteland City. We have the bones—now we need the muscle and the mind to flesh it out.

​The Mission

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​A Living City: From scrap-metal fortifications to trade hubs and neon-lit outposts.

​Who We Are Looking For

​This is an 18+ Adults Only operation. We need the visionaries of the High Desert to step up. We are hunting for:

​Builders & Fabricators: To turn scrap into structures.

​Artists & Visionaries: To give the apocalypse its aesthetic soul.

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​The desert is waiting. Will you help us build the city, or just watch the dust settle?

​Join the Crew. Build the Future. Survive the Party.

Me and a friend will be at Ettin Games
8510 Montgomery Boulevard Northeast
Albuquerque, NM 87111
This Sunday May17th to play some goat format if anyone would like to join will be there from 12 to 3

Hi! I am going to have some extra time this summer and I kinda want to get back into the hobbies I had when I was younger, like dnd and boardgames and the like.

So what is the move nowadays? Anyone wanna play a game?