<![CDATA[The Shift Gear Podcast]]>8c254cef-2be3-5c52-9c85-923bf6fc3b00Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:43:24 +0000Captivate.fmCiaran Farah & Aneil Sainihttps://artwork.captivate.fm/f6b5385d-286f-4f2b-ad1f-9c19cf085753/P7hMcuCLHGWZHUB8fLem54GO.jpgThe Shift Gear PodcastCiaran Farah & Aneil SainiCiaran Farah & Aneil SainiHere you'll find two long term Pokemon TCG players who want to share our thoughts on the meta, decks, and all things Pokemon TCG with our listeners. With a specific focus on providing high level content, we also like to take the time to bring on Canadian guests who are under-represented on the global stage and give them an opportunity to share their thoughts and shine! New episodes release weekly on Wednesdays at 12:00 :) https://the-shift-gear-podcast.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastFully Breaking Down the Most Dramatic Weekend in Pokémon History (ft. the official rulebook)Fully Breaking Down the Most Dramatic Weekend in Pokémon History (ft. the official rulebook)Wagwan generals, this week we have a doozy. We witnessed one of the most dramatic weekends in Pokèmon history, not a single headset was safe. To make matters more entertaining, Ciaran also made finals at the other regionals of the weekend. All that and more in this (long) episode. What are your thoughts on the situation? Let us know down below :

Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR

Find us:

Aneil: @AneilTCG

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

Eesho (Vintage Clothes): https://www.eesho.co/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=ciaran

Timestamps :

00:00 Intro

05:20 Aneil's Recap

08:48 Ciaran's Recap

21:35 DRAMA

56:11 Rulebook Updates

]]>Wagwan generals, this week we have a doozy. We witnessed one of the most dramatic weekends in Pokèmon history, not a single headset was safe. To make matters more entertaining, Ciaran also made finals at the other regionals of the weekend. All that and more in this (long) episode. What are your thoughts on the situation? Let us know down below :

Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR

Find us:

Aneil: @AneilTCG

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

Eesho (Vintage Clothes): https://www.eesho.co/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=ciaran

Timestamps :

00:00 Intro

05:20 Aneil's Recap

08:48 Ciaran's Recap

21:35 DRAMA

56:11 Rulebook Updates

]]>7b1a5bff-9c9d-4962-ac3d-4719ee5dce53Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -040001:13:29falsefull11231231A Sevillian Festival! How to Play Festival Lead, with 2026 Seville SPE Finalist Ethan WildeA Sevillian Festival! How to Play Festival Lead, with 2026 Seville SPE Finalist Ethan WildeWagwan generals. This week, the boys are graced by the presence of the man who took FESTIVAL LEAD to it's highest heights, Ethan Wilde. In this episode, the fellas recap the new formats Champions League results, as well as learn how Ethan took Festival Lead to a finals appearance in Seville.

Ethan's Links :

https://x.com/emothann

https://metafy.gg/@emothann/guides

Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR

Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

Eesho (Vintage Clothes): https://www.eesho.co/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=ciaran

Aneil’s Grimmsnarl Guide : https://metafy.gg/guides/view/an-ultimate-guide-to-marnies-grimmsnarl-sl-LfIBPZpeIB3

Timestamps

00:00 Intro & Banter

10:57 Champions League Breakdown

29:54 Festival Lead

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]]>Wagwan generals. This week, the boys are graced by the presence of the man who took FESTIVAL LEAD to it's highest heights, Ethan Wilde. In this episode, the fellas recap the new formats Champions League results, as well as learn how Ethan took Festival Lead to a finals appearance in Seville.

Ethan's Links :

https://x.com/emothann

https://metafy.gg/@emothann/guides

Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR

Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

Eesho (Vintage Clothes): https://www.eesho.co/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=ciaran

Aneil’s Grimmsnarl Guide : https://metafy.gg/guides/view/an-ultimate-guide-to-marnies-grimmsnarl-sl-LfIBPZpeIB3

Timestamps

00:00 Intro & Banter

10:57 Champions League Breakdown

29:54 Festival Lead

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]]>01c198ce-88c5-4a70-8d43-cc5088b2de72Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -040001:11:06falsefull11211211Mega Box Takes Houston! Our Assessment of Today’s Meta (Audio Fixed)Mega Box Takes Houston! Our Assessment of Today’s Meta (Audio Fixed)Welcome back generals. This week the boys recap the Houston Regional Championships to assess this meta and how it may continue to adapt as we try and narrow down our plays for this format. On top of that, the fellas talk and talk and talk about things non-pokemon. Are you going to miss this meta as much as us after it rotates? Let us know down below :

Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Eesho (Vintage Clothes): https://www.eesho.co/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=ciaranAneil’s Grimmsnarl Guide : https://metafy.gg/guides/view/an-ultimate-guide-to-marnies-grimmsnarl-sl-LfIBPZpeIB3

]]>Welcome back generals. This week the boys recap the Houston Regional Championships to assess this meta and how it may continue to adapt as we try and narrow down our plays for this format. On top of that, the fellas talk and talk and talk about things non-pokemon. Are you going to miss this meta as much as us after it rotates? Let us know down below :

Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Eesho (Vintage Clothes): https://www.eesho.co/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=ciaranAneil’s Grimmsnarl Guide : https://metafy.gg/guides/view/an-ultimate-guide-to-marnies-grimmsnarl-sl-LfIBPZpeIB3

]]>2c0267c1-b23c-438a-bf2e-996eb3579d4fWed, 25 Mar 2026 11:45:00 -040001:01:57falsefull11201201It’s Zoroark’s World and We’re Just Living in it…It’s Zoroark’s World and We’re Just Living in it…Wagwan generals, this week the fellas break down Curitiba regionals and talk about the new meta with Ascended Heroes after our first major event. Is Zoroark public enemy number 1? Let us know your thoughts down below :

Wagwan generals welcome back to another episode of Shift Gear. In this one, we ran out of content so we broke down the top 16 from Fukuoka as well as had a look at some new cards in what no doubt will go down as one of the worst episodes of our podcast ever. Included for free is a background pack opening, sipping of a Harvey’s 7-Up, and 4 minutes of hockey talk no one asked for. What are your takeaways from the results in Japan? Let us know down below :


Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR


Find us:

Aneil: @AneilTCG

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

Eesho (Vintage Clothes): https://www.eesho.co/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=ciaran


Timestamps:

00:00 Random Nonsense

08:00 Pokemon Offseason

15:30 Pokepad Drama

28:52 Curitiba Results

]]>Wagwan generals, this week the fellas break down Curitiba regionals and talk about the new meta with Ascended Heroes after our first major event. Is Zoroark public enemy number 1? Let us know your thoughts down below :

Wagwan generals welcome back to another episode of Shift Gear. In this one, we ran out of content so we broke down the top 16 from Fukuoka as well as had a look at some new cards in what no doubt will go down as one of the worst episodes of our podcast ever. Included for free is a background pack opening, sipping of a Harvey’s 7-Up, and 4 minutes of hockey talk no one asked for. What are your takeaways from the results in Japan? Let us know down below :


Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR


Find us:

Aneil: @AneilTCG

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

Eesho (Vintage Clothes): https://www.eesho.co/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=ciaran


Timestamps:

00:00 Random Nonsense

08:00 Pokemon Offseason

15:30 Pokepad Drama

28:52 Curitiba Results

]]>4d652c10-f879-472d-a1dd-f9cb1c80441cWed, 18 Mar 2026 11:45:00 -040001:00:31falsefull11191191Welcome to Spikemuth - Lessons From Aneil's Top Cut in SeattleWelcome to Spikemuth - Lessons From Aneil's Top Cut in SeattleWagwan generals. This week, Aneil decided to take a week off from being the content guy. In this video, the boys break down that magical run, bring some Pokèmon day news, and pull a pokèpad all live on air. Following the garbage episode that was last week, this one is an instant classic. Let us know the best name you've ever heard down below :

Aneil's Video : https://youtu.be/8zyME7F4qyo

Aneil's Guide : Available Thursday

Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlgnW_T-iE9DdsUY6UNCtQ/join

]]>Wagwan generals. This week, Aneil decided to take a week off from being the content guy. In this video, the boys break down that magical run, bring some Pokèmon day news, and pull a pokèpad all live on air. Following the garbage episode that was last week, this one is an instant classic. Let us know the best name you've ever heard down below :

Aneil's Video : https://youtu.be/8zyME7F4qyo

Aneil's Guide : Available Thursday

Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlgnW_T-iE9DdsUY6UNCtQ/join

]]>53d304c0-9938-4829-9950-4e6e41092e0fWed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -040001:10:32falsefull11181181The First Post Rotation Major! Results from Champions League FukuokaThe First Post Rotation Major! Results from Champions League FukuokaWagwan generals welcome back to another episode of Shift Gear. In this one, we ran out of content so we broke down the top 16 from Fukuoka as well as had a look at some new cards in what no doubt will go down as one of the worst episodes of our podcast ever. Included for free is a background pack opening, sipping of a Harvey’s 7-Up, and 4 minutes of hockey talk no one asked for. What are your takeaways from the results in Japan? Let us know down below :

Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR


Detective Pikachu Showing: https://www.foxtheatre.ca/movies/pokemon-day-detective-pikachu/


Find us:

Aneil:  ⁨@AneilTCG⁩ 

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/


Timestamps:

00:00 Banter & Hockey

11:30 Actual Pokemon Discussion

]]>Wagwan generals welcome back to another episode of Shift Gear. In this one, we ran out of content so we broke down the top 16 from Fukuoka as well as had a look at some new cards in what no doubt will go down as one of the worst episodes of our podcast ever. Included for free is a background pack opening, sipping of a Harvey’s 7-Up, and 4 minutes of hockey talk no one asked for. What are your takeaways from the results in Japan? Let us know down below :

Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR


Detective Pikachu Showing: https://www.foxtheatre.ca/movies/pokemon-day-detective-pikachu/


Find us:

Aneil:  ⁨@AneilTCG⁩ 

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/


Timestamps:

00:00 Banter & Hockey

11:30 Actual Pokemon Discussion

]]>5e4500c2-b4ec-4c52-aaa7-941fc668f022Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:45:00 -040045:41falsefull11171171Big Performances For the Boys at EUIC with Grimmsnarl ex! EUIC Meta BreakdownBig Performances For the Boys at EUIC with Grimmsnarl ex! EUIC Meta BreakdownSup fellas. For the first time in Shift Gear history, the boys played the same deck and did well on the same weekend (we're equally shocked). In this Epi, we break down the runs as well as a look into how the meta is shaping up for future tournaments after some really interesting developments at EUIC this past weekend. Let us know how you're feeling about this Phantasmal format, is Absol back on top?

Aneil's Grimm Breakdown : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31oCSRyPb1Q&t=1307s

Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR

Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 06:48 Ciaran's Run 10:21 Aneil's Run 16:22 Breaking Down EUIC

Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

]]>Sup fellas. For the first time in Shift Gear history, the boys played the same deck and did well on the same weekend (we're equally shocked). In this Epi, we break down the runs as well as a look into how the meta is shaping up for future tournaments after some really interesting developments at EUIC this past weekend. Let us know how you're feeling about this Phantasmal format, is Absol back on top?

Aneil's Grimm Breakdown : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31oCSRyPb1Q&t=1307s

Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR

Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 06:48 Ciaran's Run 10:21 Aneil's Run 16:22 Breaking Down EUIC

Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

]]>75c8a08e-b389-4c2d-921d-7e692513c6f7Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -040050:11falsefull11161161Answering All the BIG Questions for Each Deck Ahead of EUIC (and Aneil's Amsterdam Adventure)Answering All the BIG Questions for Each Deck Ahead of EUIC (and Aneil's Amsterdam Adventure)This week Aneil is calling in from Amsterdam where he gets pickpocketed live on air! After Aneil's segment Ciaran is joined by good friend of the show Kamil Colatosti to break down EUIC. The guys go over the biggest questions posed to each meta deck and where they think the meta is heading going into the weekend.

Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR


Timestamps:

00:00 Aneil and Ciaran

08:52 Aneil's Airpods Get Stolen

10:10 EUIC Breakdown


Find us:

Aneil:  ⁨@AneilTCG⁩ 

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

]]>This week Aneil is calling in from Amsterdam where he gets pickpocketed live on air! After Aneil's segment Ciaran is joined by good friend of the show Kamil Colatosti to break down EUIC. The guys go over the biggest questions posed to each meta deck and where they think the meta is heading going into the weekend.

Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR


Timestamps:

00:00 Aneil and Ciaran

08:52 Aneil's Airpods Get Stolen

10:10 EUIC Breakdown


Find us:

Aneil:  ⁨@AneilTCG⁩ 

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

]]>780c295f-c6be-43e1-ae87-adeab0dabdacTue, 10 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -040058:08falsefull11151151Freezing Merida! What We Learned From Ciaran's Top 8 with GrimmsnarlFreezing Merida! What We Learned From Ciaran's Top 8 with GrimmsnarlSup fellas. Ciaran came through with content in a dead period :) In this video we discuss his top 8 at Merida regionals with Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex, talk us through the new rule changes, as well as discuss a surprisingly refreshing new metagame from this past weekend. How do you feel about these rule "changes"? Let us know below :

Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR

Find us:

Aneil: https://www.youtube.com/@AneilTCG

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

]]>Sup fellas. Ciaran came through with content in a dead period :) In this video we discuss his top 8 at Merida regionals with Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex, talk us through the new rule changes, as well as discuss a surprisingly refreshing new metagame from this past weekend. How do you feel about these rule "changes"? Let us know below :

Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR

Find us:

Aneil: https://www.youtube.com/@AneilTCG

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

]]>052a8ea5-c72c-4762-938f-66db64e2670bWed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -040054:09falsefull11141141These FORGOTTEN Deck Stocks are Rising?! Toronto Regionals Recap & Look AheadThese FORGOTTEN Deck Stocks are Rising?! Toronto Regionals Recap & Look AheadWelcome back fellas. This week, the boys recap an action-packed Toronto Regionals weekend that will go down in the record books as an all-timer. The meta shaped out as most people predicted but with a few surprise fallers and a shocking couple of surprise risers... What are your thoughts on these decks? Are they back to stay once again? Let us know down below : Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: https://www.youtube.com/@AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlgnW_T-iE9DdsUY6UNCtQ/join

]]>Welcome back fellas. This week, the boys recap an action-packed Toronto Regionals weekend that will go down in the record books as an all-timer. The meta shaped out as most people predicted but with a few surprise fallers and a shocking couple of surprise risers... What are your thoughts on these decks? Are they back to stay once again? Let us know down below : Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: https://www.youtube.com/@AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlgnW_T-iE9DdsUY6UNCtQ/join

]]>b243e51b-526a-4bc8-ad15-4416ba06cba4Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -040056:08falsefull11131131The Ultimate TORONTO Regionals Tier List!The Ultimate TORONTO Regionals Tier List!Happy Toronto weekend to all who celebrate! This week, the fellas break down a bunch of stuff no one will care about as well as the tier list going into Toronto. What's your play? Did we miss anything? Let us know down below :

Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR


Find us: Aneil: https://www.youtube.com/@AneilTCG

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

13:14 Play Rulebook Updates

17:14 New Card Scans

33:55 Tier List

]]>Happy Toronto weekend to all who celebrate! This week, the fellas break down a bunch of stuff no one will care about as well as the tier list going into Toronto. What's your play? Did we miss anything? Let us know down below :

Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR


Find us: Aneil: https://www.youtube.com/@AneilTCG

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

13:14 Play Rulebook Updates

17:14 New Card Scans

33:55 Tier List

]]>5436a4ad-f76a-4a11-84e8-c47f5b2cda9cWed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -040001:07:55falsefull11121121The Top 10 Competitive Pokèmon Cards of 2025!The Top 10 Competitive Pokèmon Cards of 2025!Happy New Year! Thanks for sticking with us through another year :) This week, we break down our 10 best cards of the year. These cards were selected based off their usability and performance through the last year. We tried to stay away from major deck archetype cards (like Gardevoir ex or Dragapult ex) just to make things interesting. What did we miss? Let us know down below!


Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR


Find us:

Aneil: https://www.youtube.com/@AneilTCG

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/



]]>Happy New Year! Thanks for sticking with us through another year :) This week, we break down our 10 best cards of the year. These cards were selected based off their usability and performance through the last year. We tried to stay away from major deck archetype cards (like Gardevoir ex or Dragapult ex) just to make things interesting. What did we miss? Let us know down below!


Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR


Find us:

Aneil: https://www.youtube.com/@AneilTCG

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/



]]>901bc29f-1be5-4b72-b999-7bfe3728f6eaWed, 31 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -040039:22falsefull11111111The Shift Gear Pokèmon TCG Christmas Wishlist - Peace Out Boss's Orders?The Shift Gear Pokèmon TCG Christmas Wishlist - Peace Out Boss's Orders?Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! We're back with a Christmas episode on our BIGGEST wishes for the Pokèmon TCG for 2026. What did we miss?

Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR

Find us:

Aneil: https://www.youtube.com/@AneilTCG

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/



Timestamps :

00:00 Talking Big Business

11:14 New Cards

20:35 Our Christmas Wishlist


]]>Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! We're back with a Christmas episode on our BIGGEST wishes for the Pokèmon TCG for 2026. What did we miss?

Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR

Find us:

Aneil: https://www.youtube.com/@AneilTCG

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/



Timestamps :

00:00 Talking Big Business

11:14 New Cards

20:35 Our Christmas Wishlist


]]>6bea0d14-88d7-42c4-8309-464f30e42fceTue, 23 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -040054:31falsefull11101101The Retro Format You NEED To Try! A Walk Through Pokèmon History - 2018 Sun & Moon - Lost ThunderThe Retro Format You NEED To Try! A Walk Through Pokèmon History - 2018 Sun & Moon - Lost ThunderThis week, the boys go over one of the best historical formats ever, 2018 SUM-LOT. This format is exceptionally diverse, and surprisingly still very cheap to build. In this video, we touch on some of the key cards, archetypes, mechanics, and must have decks. Let us know your thoughts down below on this format and your thoughts on this style of video 🤠

Some resources on this format to check out :

https://www.justinbasil.com/retro/sum-lot

https://www.pokebeach.com/2024/06/the-ultimate-past-format-guide-2

https://note.com/whimsicast/n/n10102af0d7ea

https://alexwilsonnc.github.io/ptcg-legends-legacy/decks-by-era/2018/sum-lot



Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR


Find us:

Aneil: https://www.youtube.com/@AneilTCG

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/


Timestamps :

00:00 Intro

03:19 SUM-LOT Intro

06:50 Mechanics & Key Cards

19:02 Decks

]]>This week, the boys go over one of the best historical formats ever, 2018 SUM-LOT. This format is exceptionally diverse, and surprisingly still very cheap to build. In this video, we touch on some of the key cards, archetypes, mechanics, and must have decks. Let us know your thoughts down below on this format and your thoughts on this style of video 🤠

Some resources on this format to check out :

https://www.justinbasil.com/retro/sum-lot

https://www.pokebeach.com/2024/06/the-ultimate-past-format-guide-2

https://note.com/whimsicast/n/n10102af0d7ea

https://alexwilsonnc.github.io/ptcg-legends-legacy/decks-by-era/2018/sum-lot



Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR


Find us:

Aneil: https://www.youtube.com/@AneilTCG

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/


Timestamps :

00:00 Intro

03:19 SUM-LOT Intro

06:50 Mechanics & Key Cards

19:02 Decks

]]>d582bc92-ef38-4d21-bdbc-010a719bdac7Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -040058:01falsefull11091091The Top 10 Most TOXIC Cards of ALL TIME - A Walk Through Pokèmon HistoryThe Top 10 Most TOXIC Cards of ALL TIME - A Walk Through Pokèmon HistoryWelcome back to another history lesson on the channel. This week, we put together our personal lists of the top cards in Pokèmon history that made the game worse. Our criteria for this was to identify cards (or combos of cards) that changed the game in a way that made the overall experience more negative. A lot of the time, these cards were used to create game breaking or broken combos that were way above the power level that existed regularly at that time. What did we miss? Let us know down below which of these cards you hate the most 👽

Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR


Find us:

Aneil:

https://www.youtube.com/@AneilTCG

Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

]]>Welcome back to another history lesson on the channel. This week, we put together our personal lists of the top cards in Pokèmon history that made the game worse. Our criteria for this was to identify cards (or combos of cards) that changed the game in a way that made the overall experience more negative. A lot of the time, these cards were used to create game breaking or broken combos that were way above the power level that existed regularly at that time. What did we miss? Let us know down below which of these cards you hate the most 👽

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]]>9d387498-3186-47fe-8f17-204346c230a3Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -040001:02:04falsefull11081081Breaking Down Stuttgart Regionals - is Charizard BDIF?Breaking Down Stuttgart Regionals - is Charizard BDIF?Stuttgart Regionals was the first major event with Phantasmal Flames legal and Charizard ex took down the event! Aneil is in NYC so Ciaran brought on Christian Fontenot to help him break down the results and where they think the meta is headed!

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]]>Stuttgart Regionals was the first major event with Phantasmal Flames legal and Charizard ex took down the event! Aneil is in NYC so Ciaran brought on Christian Fontenot to help him break down the results and where they think the meta is headed!

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]]>cfb2c4df-94c8-4ea8-beb0-54bd9158c828Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:45:00 -040001:05:09falsefull11071071Fully Breaking Down the Biggest DQ in Pokémon HistoryFully Breaking Down the Biggest DQ in Pokémon HistoryWe have a new champion for biggest DQ in history. In this video, the boys break down LAIC & Ciaran's run to top 64 and also share opinions on the biggest news story of the weekend. What do you folks think? Was this DQ warranted? Let us know down below :

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]]>We have a new champion for biggest DQ in history. In this video, the boys break down LAIC & Ciaran's run to top 64 and also share opinions on the biggest news story of the weekend. What do you folks think? Was this DQ warranted? Let us know down below :

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]]>a32156c8-417d-41a8-b71e-f12bcff342e8Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -040001:07:17falsefull11061061Discussing Dragapult and Gardevoir ex in the Sahara Desert!Discussing Dragapult and Gardevoir ex in the Sahara Desert!This week Ciaran is joined by Kamil and Ajay from the Sahara Desert! They break down Lille and look ahead to Gdansk Regionals. Is Dragapult back to being the top dog or will Gardevoir adapt and take back the crown?


SHADOW BALL Tickets are now live! Come to the first ever live iteration of the podcast and get a free pack of Endgames with your ticket :)


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]]>This week Ciaran is joined by Kamil and Ajay from the Sahara Desert! They break down Lille and look ahead to Gdansk Regionals. Is Dragapult back to being the top dog or will Gardevoir adapt and take back the crown?


SHADOW BALL Tickets are now live! Come to the first ever live iteration of the podcast and get a free pack of Endgames with your ticket :)


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]]>3ea8eba8-2d63-471f-b1b5-b40807f36a98Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -040044:17falsefull11041041This SECRET Deck Took This Week's Regionals By STORMThis SECRET Deck Took This Week's Regionals By STORMDescription : Well fellas, it’s been a long time since this has happened. Tord Reklev’s secret-ish creation absolutely DOMINATED this week’s regionals. After leaking on Wednesday, we all knew this deck would be in the meta in some capacity, but I don’t think any of us could have guessed how good it would succeed across the board. All that and recaps of this weekend’s regionals in this weeks episode. Do you think this deck is a long term tier 1 deck? 


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]]>Description : Well fellas, it’s been a long time since this has happened. Tord Reklev’s secret-ish creation absolutely DOMINATED this week’s regionals. After leaking on Wednesday, we all knew this deck would be in the meta in some capacity, but I don’t think any of us could have guessed how good it would succeed across the board. All that and recaps of this weekend’s regionals in this weeks episode. Do you think this deck is a long term tier 1 deck? 


SHADOW BALL Tickets are now live! Come to our first ever live iteration of the podcast and get a free pack of Endgames with your ticket :)



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]]>671b2deb-53e0-4ce6-ba3c-1d61be55f91eWed, 15 Oct 2025 11:45:00 -040053:35falsefull11031031Results are In! Mega Evolution Tier ListResults are In! Mega Evolution Tier ListThis week, the fellas break down the new Mega Evolution meta and start to decipher the new meta. What sticks out? Let us know down below! 

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]]>This week, the fellas break down the new Mega Evolution meta and start to decipher the new meta. What sticks out? Let us know down below! 

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]]>aa3042f5-b00d-49f9-a6a8-0d0fd64dad90Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -040059:18falsefull11021021N's Zoroark Makes A Statement! Storylines From Pittsburgh RegionalsN's Zoroark Makes A Statement! Storylines From Pittsburgh RegionalsThis week, the fellas recap an adventurous weekend that was - Pittsburgh Regionals. There's no shortage of content this week as we unpack the first NA regionals of the season, a record breaking one at that. Is N's Zoroark here to stay?

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]]>This week, the fellas recap an adventurous weekend that was - Pittsburgh Regionals. There's no shortage of content this week as we unpack the first NA regionals of the season, a record breaking one at that. Is N's Zoroark here to stay?

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]]>41819200-666b-4549-87f1-22e75d56145aWed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -040001:08:24falsefull11011011The Gardevoir Master Strikes Again! Interviewing Henry Chao - Monterrey Regional FinalistThe Gardevoir Master Strikes Again! Interviewing Henry Chao - Monterrey Regional FinalistDescription :

This week the boys have on Henry Chao to talk all things Gardevoir coming off his latest mastery at Monterrey Regionals. Henry shares his thoughts on his build, Gardevoir builds going forward, as well as previewing the first US regional this upcoming weekend! Let us know down below if you think a player has ever been “favoured” to win a tournament!

Henry’s Links :

https://www.twitch.tv/hchaotcg

https://metafy.gg/@henry-chao


Ciaran's Gholdengo Guide: https://metafy.gg/guides/view/ciarans-ultimate-gholdengo-guide-work-in-p-wqVLUGkdEFs


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]]>Description :

This week the boys have on Henry Chao to talk all things Gardevoir coming off his latest mastery at Monterrey Regionals. Henry shares his thoughts on his build, Gardevoir builds going forward, as well as previewing the first US regional this upcoming weekend! Let us know down below if you think a player has ever been “favoured” to win a tournament!

Henry’s Links :

https://www.twitch.tv/hchaotcg

https://metafy.gg/@henry-chao


Ciaran's Gholdengo Guide: https://metafy.gg/guides/view/ciarans-ultimate-gholdengo-guide-work-in-p-wqVLUGkdEFs


Tickets to the first ever Shadow Ball!


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]]>d239b275-1ac2-4528-92a3-2c67a6a280f4Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:45:00 -040001:03:32falsefull11001001Reviewing Mega Evolution Results from Japan - What's Up & Coming?Reviewing Mega Evolution Results from Japan - What's Up & Coming?This week while Ciaran is on PTO, I invited on Austin Charles to chat some new format, Kawhi shenanigans, and a bunch more. Please turn down your volume at the start and adjust as needed, bros mic was LOUD! I apologize for the audio issues, this was the best we could get after trying to fix it for hours!

Let us know down below your thoughts on the new Mega Evolution meta!


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]]>This week while Ciaran is on PTO, I invited on Austin Charles to chat some new format, Kawhi shenanigans, and a bunch more. Please turn down your volume at the start and adjust as needed, bros mic was LOUD! I apologize for the audio issues, this was the best we could get after trying to fix it for hours!

Let us know down below your thoughts on the new Mega Evolution meta!


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]]>622e1bd8-b183-4201-8477-d4b7803ddffdThu, 11 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -040001:03:26falsefull199991Tier Listing Every Energy Ever :)Tier Listing Every Energy Ever :)We were... bored. Join us as we pointlessly rank every energy to ever exist.

Come join my Eevee/Pidgeot class this Sunday!


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]]>We were... bored. Join us as we pointlessly rank every energy to ever exist.

Come join my Eevee/Pidgeot class this Sunday!


https://metafy.gg/events/the-secret-power-of-flareon-dot-dot-dot-a--ldNU8Syk2Gf


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]]>fe5f7ac3-929f-423e-8689-e53cf7725ca3Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -040048:38falsefull198981Our Exclusive Interview with Riley McKay, the 2025 Pokèmon TCG WORLD CHAMPIONOur Exclusive Interview with Riley McKay, the 2025 Pokèmon TCG WORLD CHAMPION.In what's likely the most special episode of the Shift Gear Podcast to date, we had the Pokèmon world champion Riley McKay of Burlington, ON join us for this week's episode. We're beyond thankful to Riley for coming on for what is the only piece of content including him since his historic 2025 Worlds run, bringing the crown back to Canada. In this video, Riley details his run, thought process, and everything else that goes into being a World Champion.

If you'd like to reach Riley, you can try sending a courier pigeon to his house or commenting below and hoping he sees it :)


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]]>.In what's likely the most special episode of the Shift Gear Podcast to date, we had the Pokèmon world champion Riley McKay of Burlington, ON join us for this week's episode. We're beyond thankful to Riley for coming on for what is the only piece of content including him since his historic 2025 Worlds run, bringing the crown back to Canada. In this video, Riley details his run, thought process, and everything else that goes into being a World Champion.

If you'd like to reach Riley, you can try sending a courier pigeon to his house or commenting below and hoping he sees it :)


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]]>09b0350e-3a09-40df-86b8-6da8c4ba8ad5Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -040001:01:45falsefull196961The 2025 Pokémon World Championships Was Crazy! Recapping Results, Storylines, and Ciaran's Top 32!The 2025 Pokémon World Championships Was Crazy! Recapping Results, Storylines, and Ciaran's Top 32!This week, the boys recap a crazy week of Pokemon at The World Championships. Ciaran had a Top 32 run with Gholdengo ex, but the rest of the tournament results are reviewed in addition to how crazy the production value of Worlds was this year!

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]]>This week, the boys recap a crazy week of Pokemon at The World Championships. Ciaran had a Top 32 run with Gholdengo ex, but the rest of the tournament results are reviewed in addition to how crazy the production value of Worlds was this year!

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]]>1e52c2b7-c82a-4976-8115-76bff9c881dcWed, 20 Aug 2025 13:30:00 -040001:26:03falsefull195951Our Tier List of Top Plays for Worlds (or cups!)Our Tier List of Top Plays for Worlds (or cups!)This week, the boys spill the tea on their picks for the best worlds plays. Whether you're planning on competing at the World Championships or just looking to get a head start on CP for 2026 at Cups/Challenges, we've used all our testing to create this in-depth tier list of what gives you the best chance to win. Let us know what you think down below!



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]]>This week, the boys spill the tea on their picks for the best worlds plays. Whether you're planning on competing at the World Championships or just looking to get a head start on CP for 2026 at Cups/Challenges, we've used all our testing to create this in-depth tier list of what gives you the best chance to win. Let us know what you think down below!



Speakers Series:


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]]>8733ec5e-4364-4dce-9eb1-c3b5d10c5024Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:45:00 -040046:59falsefull194941Early Black Bolt & White Flare Results are in!Early Black Bolt & White Flare Results are in!Join the boys this week as they take a peek into the early days of the new sets’ metagame. Is Gholdengo the S-tier powerhouse we think it is? Let us know down below!

Check out the NRG charity event!

twitch.tv/nrgstore


Speakers Series:


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]]>Join the boys this week as they take a peek into the early days of the new sets’ metagame. Is Gholdengo the S-tier powerhouse we think it is? Let us know down below!

Check out the NRG charity event!

twitch.tv/nrgstore


Speakers Series:


https://trainersguild.gg/sign-up/p/2025-worlds-speaker-series


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]]>41eb39d8-e39d-4124-b069-1b0b76b24a89Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:45:00 -040055:30falsefull193931Black Bolt & White Flare Card Tier List!Black Bolt & White Flare Card Tier List!This week, the fellas break down the latest set (or 2) into a tier list on how impactful these cards will be in our metagame. Do you think any of these cards will have massive impacts on the Worlds meta? Let us know down below!

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]]>This week, the fellas break down the latest set (or 2) into a tier list on how impactful these cards will be in our metagame. Do you think any of these cards will have massive impacts on the Worlds meta? Let us know down below!

Scoop some new EndGame Omegas! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off :

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]]>ec0ab22b-5d7d-4c7c-b574-7b6dc2b8ac8aThu, 17 Jul 2025 11:45:00 -040059:52falsefull192921How to Approach the 2025/2026 Pokèmon TCG SeasonHow to Approach the 2025/2026 Pokèmon TCG SeasonThis week the fellas sit down and recap the first year of the top X system. What were the pros and cons? They contrast what they learned to provide some advice for going forward in relation to both worlds and non worlds invite chasers. Would you still play if TPCi removed cash prizing? Let us know down below!


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]]>This week the fellas sit down and recap the first year of the top X system. What were the pros and cons? They contrast what they learned to provide some advice for going forward in relation to both worlds and non worlds invite chasers. Would you still play if TPCi removed cash prizing? Let us know down below!


Scoop some new EndGame Omegas! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off :

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]]>ddc43642-c8e4-45b2-95a9-1aae8f302735Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:45:00 -040055:02falsefull191911Who Was the MVP of 2025?! Our 2nd Annual Pokèmon TCG Awards Show!Who Was the MVP of 2025?! Our 2nd Annual Pokèmon TCG Awards Show!You asked... You voted... The Shifties are finally here! Join us as we crown 15 different award winners across 14 different categories, based on your votes! We had over 1400 votes entered and we couldn't thank the community enough, we appreciate all the interest in this!

We wanted to give a MASSIVE shoutout to @paulotothepeak on twitter and instagram. He created all of our graphics for us completely free and out of the goodness of his heart. He has done an incredible job with our graphic design and we couldn't recommend him more. It would be the biggest favour to us if you could check him out at this link here and share with anyone with graphic design needs (he's awesome, for real.).


https://linktr.ee/paulotothepeak


Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:50 Yapper of the Year

09:54 Rookie of the Year

13:21 Deck of the Year

19:17 Card of the Year

22:47 Stream Moment of the Year

26:58 Griefer of the Year

33:05 Historical Excellence Award

35:31 Rogue Deck of the Year

39:08 Breakout Player of the Year

44:52 60 of the Year

48:35 MVP

57:25 Locations

1:05:03 Podcast of the Year

1:06:18 Fan of the Year

1:07:48 Wasteman of the Year


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]]>You asked... You voted... The Shifties are finally here! Join us as we crown 15 different award winners across 14 different categories, based on your votes! We had over 1400 votes entered and we couldn't thank the community enough, we appreciate all the interest in this!

We wanted to give a MASSIVE shoutout to @paulotothepeak on twitter and instagram. He created all of our graphics for us completely free and out of the goodness of his heart. He has done an incredible job with our graphic design and we couldn't recommend him more. It would be the biggest favour to us if you could check him out at this link here and share with anyone with graphic design needs (he's awesome, for real.).


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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:50 Yapper of the Year

09:54 Rookie of the Year

13:21 Deck of the Year

19:17 Card of the Year

22:47 Stream Moment of the Year

26:58 Griefer of the Year

33:05 Historical Excellence Award

35:31 Rogue Deck of the Year

39:08 Breakout Player of the Year

44:52 60 of the Year

48:35 MVP

57:25 Locations

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1:06:18 Fan of the Year

1:07:48 Wasteman of the Year


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]]>08a34e87-3e49-43cc-bc72-848e59a7ce02Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -040001:10:25falsefull190901Shadow Bulleting to Top 8! Interviewing the Top NAIC Grimmsnarl Player, Piper LepineShadow Bulleting to Top 8! Interviewing the Top NAIC Grimmsnarl Player, Piper LepineThis week the episode is broken up into 2 parts. In part 1, the boys recap their runs at NAIC with Cynthia's Garchomp ex & Grimmsnarl, as well as discuss the top 125 system and our final thoughts on it now that the season is over. In part 2, we're joined by Piper to talk about her run at NAIC, as well as quiz her on Toronto slang. A fun one this week for sure!

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09:02 - Cynthia's Garchomp Class Info

10:00 - Aneil's run with Garchomp

24:08 - Ciaran's run with Grimmsnarl

30:20 - NAIC recap

41:22 - Worlds Structure Reflection

1:00:52 - Piper Joins the Pod

1:04:25 - Toronto Slang Quiz

1:08:29 - Decklist & Run breakdown


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]]>This week the episode is broken up into 2 parts. In part 1, the boys recap their runs at NAIC with Cynthia's Garchomp ex & Grimmsnarl, as well as discuss the top 125 system and our final thoughts on it now that the season is over. In part 2, we're joined by Piper to talk about her run at NAIC, as well as quiz her on Toronto slang. A fun one this week for sure!

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09:02 - Cynthia's Garchomp Class Info

10:00 - Aneil's run with Garchomp

24:08 - Ciaran's run with Grimmsnarl

30:20 - NAIC recap

41:22 - Worlds Structure Reflection

1:00:52 - Piper Joins the Pod

1:04:25 - Toronto Slang Quiz

1:08:29 - Decklist & Run breakdown


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]]>ea4f94c2-fe3f-40c7-9d49-9cc6241f789eWed, 18 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -040002:03:19falsefull189891The Best Plays for NAIC May Surprise you...The Best Plays for NAIC May Surprise you...This week, we forecast the pinnacle event of the year. NAIC is only a few days away and we have some bold predictions that may be surprising! Do you agree with our predictions? Let us know down below :

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]]>This week, we forecast the pinnacle event of the year. NAIC is only a few days away and we have some bold predictions that may be surprising! Do you agree with our predictions? Let us know down below :

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]]>f884c48b-dd43-4d3d-9533-13f1fb535cf8Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -040001:04:26falsefull188881Destined Rivals Results are In. What’s the Play?Destined Rivals Results are In. What’s the Play?This week, the fellas walk through all the early Destined Rivals tournament results. Are any of the new archetypes worth testing, and can they be a real threat at NAIC? Let us know down below how your testing is going!

Ciaran's Grimmsnarl Class: https://metafy.gg/events/grimmsnarl-slash-froslass-class-for-naic-JoMHZKexwoq


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]]>This week, the fellas walk through all the early Destined Rivals tournament results. Are any of the new archetypes worth testing, and can they be a real threat at NAIC? Let us know down below how your testing is going!

Ciaran's Grimmsnarl Class: https://metafy.gg/events/grimmsnarl-slash-froslass-class-for-naic-JoMHZKexwoq


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]]>d2f6f10f-a539-4b0e-80a4-7c5b65777fa1Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -040001:22:53falsefull187871Our Early NAIC Deck Choice Thoughts & Gardevoir Dominates ANOTHER RegionalOur Early NAIC Deck Choice Thoughts & Gardevoir Dominates ANOTHER RegionalThis week the boys recap an action-packed weekend at Portland Regionals and look forward to the Destined Rivals meta. Are City League tier list predictions correct? 


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]]>This week the boys recap an action-packed weekend at Portland Regionals and look forward to the Destined Rivals meta. Are City League tier list predictions correct? 


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]]>541fd224-595d-4b69-ae55-cdca993914a4Wed, 28 May 2025 11:45:00 -040001:01:53falsefull186861Phantom Diving Through an Anti-Dragapult World! W/ Top 8 Utrecht Player Kamil ColatostiPhantom Diving Through an Anti-Dragapult World! W/ Top 8 Utrecht Player Kamil ColatostiWalk with us as we interview Kamil Colatosti, a top 8 Dragapult player at Utrecht regionals! We navigate through everything Dragapult as he navigated through a field of Pult hate on his run.

Who’s your mid-season GOAT? Let us know below:

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]]>Walk with us as we interview Kamil Colatosti, a top 8 Dragapult player at Utrecht regionals! We navigate through everything Dragapult as he navigated through a field of Pult hate on his run.

Who’s your mid-season GOAT? Let us know below:

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]]>acdeae30-c8ff-477b-b572-94b605805219Tue, 20 May 2025 07:00:00 -040054:24falsefull185851Our Destined Rivals Complete Set Review!Our Destined Rivals Complete Set Review!Walk with us through every card in the Destined Rivals set that is coming to prereleases this weekend!

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]]>Walk with us through every card in the Destined Rivals set that is coming to prereleases this weekend!

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]]>e0a83241-0092-4969-98a1-2af5bcc9e41bThu, 15 May 2025 07:00:00 -040001:20:33falsefull184841Interviewing the Raging Bolt ex MASTER, Christian Labella!Interviewing the Raging Bolt ex MASTER, Christian Labella!This week, we're joined by the Milwaukee Regional CHAMPION to talk all things Raging Bolt. What's the play moving forward?

]]>This week, we're joined by the Milwaukee Regional CHAMPION to talk all things Raging Bolt. What's the play moving forward?

]]>e2a20c8a-4585-4a1e-b96e-de29225fa000Wed, 07 May 2025 12:00:00 -040052:37falsefull183831The Play for Milwaukee is WHAT?!The Play for Milwaukee is WHAT?! This week the fellas sit down with Mo Ideis to talk all things under the sun. What’s the meta shaping around next, and is there a secret play for Milwaukee we think is criminally underrated? 

]]> This week the fellas sit down with Mo Ideis to talk all things under the sun. What’s the meta shaping around next, and is there a secret play for Milwaukee we think is criminally underrated? 

]]>d887bb29-9176-4c80-8d9e-22ec7f128a49Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -040001:20:14falsefull182821BAN Budew?! Dragapult ex DOMINATES Atlanta RegionalsBAN Budew?! Dragapult ex DOMINATES Atlanta RegionalsIt's gettin' itchy! Is it time to ban Budew amidst all of Dragapult ex's dominance?


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]]>It's gettin' itchy! Is it time to ban Budew amidst all of Dragapult ex's dominance?


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]]>d1f5a875-dc92-40ad-9bc2-c07d40dfcc89Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -040055:16falsefull181811What's the Play For Atlanta Regionals?What's the Play For Atlanta Regionals?This week the lads dig into Atlanta regionals and the meta breakdown we expect to see. Aneil still (self-admittedly) knows nothing about Pokemon and may continue to do so as raw reactions are a lot more entertaining than informed ones (jk, I'll be back soon). Are these Rocket's cards nuts?

Edit : I was wrong and Alex Ovechkin has missed *75* games over his 20 year career. That means he's played in over 95% of games in his career.


Timestamps :

00:00 Intro & Record Breaks

09:17 Brand new team rocket card reveals & reviews

35:06 Atlanta Tier List


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]]>This week the lads dig into Atlanta regionals and the meta breakdown we expect to see. Aneil still (self-admittedly) knows nothing about Pokemon and may continue to do so as raw reactions are a lot more entertaining than informed ones (jk, I'll be back soon). Are these Rocket's cards nuts?

Edit : I was wrong and Alex Ovechkin has missed *75* games over his 20 year career. That means he's played in over 95% of games in his career.


Timestamps :

00:00 Intro & Record Breaks

09:17 Brand new team rocket card reveals & reviews

35:06 Atlanta Tier List


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]]>ca7c38b1-2574-4c61-8418-8ade86880952Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -040001:01:54falsefull180801Post Rotation Results Are In! What's the Play?Post Rotation Results Are In! What's the Play?This week the fellas do some scrubbing through limitless results to do some initial post rotation reviews on some of the new (and old) archetypes popping their head out in the TCG. What's your favourite deck right now?

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]]>This week the fellas do some scrubbing through limitless results to do some initial post rotation reviews on some of the new (and old) archetypes popping their head out in the TCG. What's your favourite deck right now?

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]]>f2b0d662-e7e7-4ecc-a478-a146c1a9339fWed, 02 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -040053:29falsefull179791The COMPLETE Pokemon TCG 2025 Rotation Tier List!The COMPLETE Pokemon TCG 2025 Rotation Tier List!This week the boys go through the highly anticipated rotation memorial. Which cards will we miss the most, which were the most impactful? Find out on this week’s episode ;) 



]]>This week the boys go through the highly anticipated rotation memorial. Which cards will we miss the most, which were the most impactful? Find out on this week’s episode ;) 



]]>bdd45259-8d4b-4f5b-a6b7-3d312f8d7c8cWed, 26 Mar 2025 11:45:00 -040058:00falsefull178781Our Journey Together Complete Set Review!Our Journey Together Complete Set Review!This week, the boys go over the entire Journey Together set and provide their thoughts on the new cards. What cards are you excited for? Let us know down below your thoughts!

]]>This week, the boys go over the entire Journey Together set and provide their thoughts on the new cards. What cards are you excited for? Let us know down below your thoughts!

]]>b75876fa-3acf-466b-93ab-069265184579Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -040001:07:18falsefull177771Mastering Dragapult with Vancouver Top 8 Dragapult Player .... Aneil...?Mastering Dragapult with Vancouver Top 8 Dragapult Player .... Aneil...?It was a slow content week so this week, the boys painfully and boringly recap Aneil's top 8 regional run at the Vancouver Regional Championship. Nothing to see here!

Thanks for being here and for all of the support 🥰


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]]>It was a slow content week so this week, the boys painfully and boringly recap Aneil's top 8 regional run at the Vancouver Regional Championship. Nothing to see here!

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]]>4b28aa75-138e-4c43-b305-549f5d91a2d5Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -040057:50falsefull176761Preparing for Vancouver Regionals with Vancouver's Number 1 Pokèmon TCG Player! w/ Cali WhitePreparing for Vancouver Regionals with Vancouver's Number 1 Pokèmon TCG Player! w/ Cali WhiteThis week while Aneil is on PTO, Ciaran interviews the current best player out of Vancouver, Cali White. In this episode, they discuss Cali's journey and what decks they expect to do the best at the upcoming Vancouver Regionals!

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]]>This week while Aneil is on PTO, Ciaran interviews the current best player out of Vancouver, Cali White. In this episode, they discuss Cali's journey and what decks they expect to do the best at the upcoming Vancouver Regionals!

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]]>cbce9c4f-c3ec-48de-b846-f3b6b857f774Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -040001:01:05falsefull175751KLAWF Wins EUIC!? Dissecting A MASSIVE InternationalsKLAWF Wins EUIC!? Dissecting A MASSIVE InternationalsThis week the boys recap what was an extremely eventful EUIC with some very unlikely top player picks! Was Klawf underrated this entire time?

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]]>This week the boys recap what was an extremely eventful EUIC with some very unlikely top player picks! Was Klawf underrated this entire time?

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]]>ff98ed65-6375-4219-80af-f0b26b5f8d55Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -040001:00:44falsefull174741The BEST Deck Choices for EUIC! Tier List & Looking AheadThe BEST Deck Choices for EUIC! Tier List & Looking AheadThis week the fellas have a dive into where each meta deck ranks going into EUIC, including our top choices and sleeper picks! They also look ahead and analyze the first post rotation tournament that happened in Fukuoka, as well as break down Puerto Rico!

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]]>This week the fellas have a dive into where each meta deck ranks going into EUIC, including our top choices and sleeper picks! They also look ahead and analyze the first post rotation tournament that happened in Fukuoka, as well as break down Puerto Rico!

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]]>a6a4521b-c5e2-4e4a-9842-337b65fbd03fWed, 19 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -040001:07:20falsefull173731Results For Prismatic's First Big Event Are In (and They're SURPRISING)!Results For Prismatic's First Big Event Are In (and They're SURPRISING)!This week the fellas have a good look at the results of the first big event featuring Prismatic Evolutions. This event didn't exactly pan out as we all thought it would and Azul came back to randomly claim a famous victory? Let us know your thoughts down below :

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]]>This week the fellas have a good look at the results of the first big event featuring Prismatic Evolutions. This event didn't exactly pan out as we all thought it would and Azul came back to randomly claim a famous victory? Let us know your thoughts down below :

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]]>0a9cddef-0cd1-408f-87ba-0f5d222e29eeWed, 12 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -040042:29falsefull172721Mastering Gardevoir, With the Gardevoir Master! Interview with 2x Regional Champion - Henry ChaoMastering Gardevoir, With the Gardevoir Master! Interview with 2x Regional Champion - Henry ChaoIn an extremely special episode, this week the boys had on Henry Chao - The 2x regional champion with Gardevoir to talk Gardevoir and his win at San Antonio, in addition to the Doncic trade, most importantly. Let us know down below what you think of Gardevoir going forward and more importantly, how this trade effects LeBron's legacy.


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]]>In an extremely special episode, this week the boys had on Henry Chao - The 2x regional champion with Gardevoir to talk Gardevoir and his win at San Antonio, in addition to the Doncic trade, most importantly. Let us know down below what you think of Gardevoir going forward and more importantly, how this trade effects LeBron's legacy.


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]]>872af86e-a4da-4be1-95c9-62e0375c469bWed, 05 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -040054:16falsefull171711The Online GOAT Makes A Statement In San Antonio! Mastering Pidgeot ex With AlloutblitzleThe Online GOAT Makes A Statement In San Antonio! Mastering Pidgeot ex With AlloutblitzleThis week the fellas are joined by James Kowalski fresh off his first Top 4 this past weekend at San Antonio Regionals! James breaks down everything and touches on the age old question - Do online Mickeys actually help? See what he said and more, on this episode of Shift Gear. Let us know down below your thoughts on Pidgeot Control & it's place in the Prismatic format!

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]]>This week the fellas are joined by James Kowalski fresh off his first Top 4 this past weekend at San Antonio Regionals! James breaks down everything and touches on the age old question - Do online Mickeys actually help? See what he said and more, on this episode of Shift Gear. Let us know down below your thoughts on Pidgeot Control & it's place in the Prismatic format!

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]]>0c670092-ab23-42ac-ab41-09fc53deb75bWed, 29 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -040048:39falsefull170701Learning Everything About Judge Calls ft. A Pokemon Professor + Discussing Palkia's Unexpected Rise!Learning Everything About Judge Calls ft. A Pokemon Professor + Discussing Palkia's Unexpected Rise!This week Palkia is running absolutely rampant in tournaments around the globe, and we're joined by Rafael, a real pokemon professor to answer all of our questions on what judging is REALLY like! Let us know if you enjoyed this episode down below and if you have any questions for our guest, Raf!

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]]>This week Palkia is running absolutely rampant in tournaments around the globe, and we're joined by Rafael, a real pokemon professor to answer all of our questions on what judging is REALLY like! Let us know if you enjoyed this episode down below and if you have any questions for our guest, Raf!

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]]>50d15884-0015-4103-a8d5-02ae760c6923Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -040001:08:57falsefull169691Attempting The Hardest Pokemon TCG Trivia We've Ever Seen....Attempting The Hardest Pokemon TCG Trivia We've Ever Seen.....This week, we're joined by Rafal Gladysz who created his own version of Pokemon Jeopardy and it was .... challenging. Aneil provides a boring (but necessary) market analysis and explains why this is not the time to buy singles.

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]]>.This week, we're joined by Rafal Gladysz who created his own version of Pokemon Jeopardy and it was .... challenging. Aneil provides a boring (but necessary) market analysis and explains why this is not the time to buy singles.

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]]>ad9ab01b-5941-47a0-ba77-b2b66a167111Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -040001:29:37falsefull168681Our Top 10 Favourite Decks EVER - A Walk Through Pokèmon TCG HistoryOur Top 10 Favourite Decks EVER - A Walk Through Pokèmon TCG HistoryThis week, the boys dive into their personal top 5 decks of all time. If you're interested in any of the mentioned formats, these are some fantastic resources to learn more about them :

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]]>This week, the boys dive into their personal top 5 decks of all time. If you're interested in any of the mentioned formats, these are some fantastic resources to learn more about them :

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]]>56057ae7-4f44-4db2-ae90-40dc3ada44b7Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -040001:04:57falsefull167671Top 10 Pokèmon TCG Decks of 2024! Who Takes the Crown?Top 10 Pokèmon TCG Decks of 2024! Who Takes the Crown?Happy New Years! This week, the boys go through the top performing decks of 2024. To do this, we took “Limitless points” and summed them up for the last 12 months in the calendar year of 2024. What’s at the top might surprise you! Let us know your guesses down below before watching! Wishing everyone the absolute best in 2025, we’ll be with you every week.

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]]>Happy New Years! This week, the boys go through the top performing decks of 2024. To do this, we took “Limitless points” and summed them up for the last 12 months in the calendar year of 2024. What’s at the top might surprise you! Let us know your guesses down below before watching! Wishing everyone the absolute best in 2025, we’ll be with you every week.

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]]>fc964b75-6ed9-4f02-a68e-6ebc99087ccaWed, 01 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -040045:44falsefull166661The First Look at BUDEW at a 5000 Player Tournament - The Merry Christmas Episode!The First Look at BUDEW at a 5000 Player Tournament - The Merry Christmas Episode!In this special Holiday episode, Aneil & Ciaran break down the results of the 5000 person Champions League tournament in Osaka. Was Budew a bust...?


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]]>In this special Holiday episode, Aneil & Ciaran break down the results of the 5000 person Champions League tournament in Osaka. Was Budew a bust...?


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]]>6a1260ed-c579-43fc-ac7e-2bc133dda917Wed, 25 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -040047:31falsefull165651Another Top 16 for Ciaran with Lugia Vstar! Toronto was INFESTED with RegidragoAnother Top 16 for Ciaran with Lugia Vstar! Toronto was INFESTED with RegidragoIn this episode, the boys recap their weekends at Toronto regionals including Ciaran's top 16 placement with Lugia! Thank you to everyone who we met this weekend, and everyone who continues to support us :)

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]]>In this episode, the boys recap their weekends at Toronto regionals including Ciaran's top 16 placement with Lugia! Thank you to everyone who we met this weekend, and everyone who continues to support us :)

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]]>5ee36c77-a00f-4dc2-b8b2-a53c9a0297c3Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -040045:40falsefull164641The Ultimate Toronto Regionals Guide! What's the Play? With Rowan StavenowThe Ultimate Toronto Regionals Guide! What's the Play? With Rowan StavenowIn this episode we're joined by certified Burlington man Rowan Stavenow. The three of us go over our thoughts on what the best choices are to play for Toronto regionals this weekend, as well as some of our favourite things to do in the city. Let us know how we did on our meta shares and if you're excited for the (best) regional on the circuit ;)

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]]>In this episode we're joined by certified Burlington man Rowan Stavenow. The three of us go over our thoughts on what the best choices are to play for Toronto regionals this weekend, as well as some of our favourite things to do in the city. Let us know how we did on our meta shares and if you're excited for the (best) regional on the circuit ;)

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]]>801db8be-5681-4d11-be3e-377a5617af27Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -040001:19:29falsefull163631KLAWF Is Turning Heads! Stuttgart Regionals Lookback & Why Klawf is LEGITKLAWF Is Turning Heads! Stuttgart Regionals Lookback & Why Klawf is LEGITIn this episode, Aneil & Ciaran look back at Stuttgart Pokemon Regionals which happened this last weekend. An all Charizard finals may have been overshadowed by the development of .... Klawf?

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]]>In this episode, Aneil & Ciaran look back at Stuttgart Pokemon Regionals which happened this last weekend. An all Charizard finals may have been overshadowed by the development of .... Klawf?

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]]>37b48f59-fbf2-477a-94c0-f30c42070031Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:30:00 -040047:10falsefull162621Miraidon is Back on Top! Sacramento Results and Best Decks of Surging Sparks!Miraidon is Back on Top! Sacramento Results and Best Decks of Surging Sparks!Miraidon dominated the first Regionals of the Surging Sparks format, with fellow Canadian Landen Kaetler taking down his second Regional Championships! We discuss if we think Miraidon is about to take over the meta and what other decks to look out for in the Surging Sparks meta!

]]>Miraidon dominated the first Regionals of the Surging Sparks format, with fellow Canadian Landen Kaetler taking down his second Regional Championships! We discuss if we think Miraidon is about to take over the meta and what other decks to look out for in the Surging Sparks meta!

]]>9366e37f-5943-4ee7-a6df-544011f073b9Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:45:00 -040050:28falsefull161611SECRET BOX Charizard?! Top 8 LAIC Interview With Jackson Ford!SECRET BOX Charizard?! Top 8 LAIC Interview With Jackson Ford!In this episode, Ciaran & Aneil are joined once again by Jackson Ford. Jackson this past weekend managed to finish 5th at the Latin American International Championships down in Brazil using his Secret Box Charizard ex deck. Jackson takes us through his deck and matchups on the latest episode of Shift Gear!

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]]>In this episode, Ciaran & Aneil are joined once again by Jackson Ford. Jackson this past weekend managed to finish 5th at the Latin American International Championships down in Brazil using his Secret Box Charizard ex deck. Jackson takes us through his deck and matchups on the latest episode of Shift Gear!

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]]>56c1aa97-564b-4fcd-91c6-dfcd510cc9e1Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -040045:09falsefull160601Our Top Picks for LAIC! Tier List of the Best Decks Right NowOur Top Picks for LAIC! Tier List of the Best Decks Right NowHappy Whopper day! Ciaran's in Argentina so today I sit down with Jackson "Ogremon" Ford to talk all things LAIC and present our top picks for the tournament this weekend. Let us know the play down below ;)


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]]>Happy Whopper day! Ciaran's in Argentina so today I sit down with Jackson "Ogremon" Ford to talk all things LAIC and present our top picks for the tournament this weekend. Let us know the play down below ;)


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]]>99f4a5dd-a884-4ed3-b928-ca0b57ee57e7Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -040049:20falsefull159591TCG Pocket Hot Takes & New Eeveelution ex Reviews in a Slushie CostumeTCG Pocket Hot Takes & New Eeveelution ex Reviews in a Slushie CostumeThis week we give our thoughts on the new Pokemon Pocket mobile game and whether or not it will have an effect on the TCG. We also break down the Top 8 from Gdansk Regionals and look at the new Eeveelution cards that got revealed!

]]>This week we give our thoughts on the new Pokemon Pocket mobile game and whether or not it will have an effect on the TCG. We also break down the Top 8 from Gdansk Regionals and look at the new Eeveelution cards that got revealed!

]]>dfdc5559-99d8-4cfa-9e40-127e290493f5Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:45:00 -040055:11falsefull158581The Top 5 Rogue Decks Of ALL TIME - A Walk through Pokèmon TCG HistoryThe Top 5 Rogue Decks Of ALL TIME - A Walk through Pokèmon TCG HistoryIn this very special episode, we're joined by the retro guru himself, Mike Fouchet. We take you through the best 5 rogue decks ever, along with some honourable mentions. What's your favourite "rogue" deck ever? Let us know down below :

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]]>In this very special episode, we're joined by the retro guru himself, Mike Fouchet. We take you through the best 5 rogue decks ever, along with some honourable mentions. What's your favourite "rogue" deck ever? Let us know down below :

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]]>2fe85338-eae2-4458-9eac-0629155552afWed, 30 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -040001:07:32falsefull157571Regidrago is Back to Best Deck in Format?! And Pokémon Stock Lessons With AneilRegidrago is Back to Best Deck in Format?! And Pokémon Stock Lessons With AneilThis week we break down the results from he Lille Regional Championships and find some other avenues to hopefully entertain you all. Aneil gives you a lesson on the Pokemon TCG market, we go over the leaks, a new Am I in the Wrong, and Ciaran opens some packs!

]]>This week we break down the results from he Lille Regional Championships and find some other avenues to hopefully entertain you all. Aneil gives you a lesson on the Pokemon TCG market, we go over the leaks, a new Am I in the Wrong, and Ciaran opens some packs!

]]>539a6c3c-515a-4e64-89eb-843856f7b64eWed, 23 Oct 2024 11:45:00 -040052:35falsefull156561Ciaran Did It AGAIN! Back to Back Top 8s With Lugia VStar & Our Louisville Meta ThoughtsCiaran Did It AGAIN! Back to Back Top 8s With Lugia VStar & Our Louisville Meta ThoughtsThe boys take you through an unreal weekend in Louisville with Ciaran getting his second consecutive top 8. Meta thoughts, how he did it, and more on this episode of Shift Gear!

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]]>The boys take you through an unreal weekend in Louisville with Ciaran getting his second consecutive top 8. Meta thoughts, how he did it, and more on this episode of Shift Gear!

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]]>97267f90-8e03-4bf8-b5ab-20abd53e686bWed, 16 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -040052:45falsefull155551Louisville Regionals Meta Forecast and Lima SPE Results!Louisville Regionals Meta Forecast and Lima SPE Results!This week the Shift Gear duo go over the results from the Lima SPE and discuss what we think are the best decks for Louisville this weekend!

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]]>This week the Shift Gear duo go over the results from the Lima SPE and discuss what we think are the best decks for Louisville this weekend!

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Shift Gear Buckets available now!

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Terapagos Class: https://metafy.gg/courses/view/terapagos-masterclass-with-ciaran-farah-an-ziXMqN8LDHP


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]]>ea881353-76b6-4409-afed-7cf722675f23Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:45:00 -040055:04falsefull154541Huge Meta Developments From Dortmund & Joinville Regionals - The Shift Gear 1 Year Episode!Huge Meta Developments From Dortmund & Joinville Regionals - The Shift Gear 1 Year Episode!The Shift Gear Podcast turns 1! In this video we break down some huge meta developments from Dortmund & Joinville regionals which definitely shook up what we thought we knew about this Stellar Crown format.

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]]>The Shift Gear Podcast turns 1! In this video we break down some huge meta developments from Dortmund & Joinville regionals which definitely shook up what we thought we knew about this Stellar Crown format.

Shift Gear Buckets available now!


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]]>d9c6977f-1ecf-472b-b584-a79d7c7f10e0Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -040053:12falsefull153531These Are The Best Decks of the Stellar Crown Meta so Far! Plus New Broken Cards!These Are The Best Decks of the Stellar Crown Meta so Far! Plus New Broken Cards!This week Ciaran and Aneil take a look at the Tokyo Champions League results. We discuss what did well and our thoughts on the Stellar Crown format. We also take a look at some crazy new cards and question what the game designers are thinking?!


]]>This week Ciaran and Aneil take a look at the Tokyo Champions League results. We discuss what did well and our thoughts on the Stellar Crown format. We also take a look at some crazy new cards and question what the game designers are thinking?!


]]>b4f9e6db-da84-4995-907d-1a78437b1529Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:45:00 -040058:07falsefull152521How Ciaran Came 2nd At Baltimore Regionals With LUGIA VSTAR!How Ciaran Came 2nd At Baltimore Regionals With LUGIA VSTAR!In what may be the most historic run in our (young) podcast's history - Ciaran went all the way to the finals at the Baltimore Regional Championships using Lugia VStar!

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]]>In what may be the most historic run in our (young) podcast's history - Ciaran went all the way to the finals at the Baltimore Regional Championships using Lugia VStar!

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]]>5186f4f1-05f2-45e9-9342-7e747470f6ddWed, 18 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -040052:58falsefull151511Return of the Aggro Decks - Which One is Best for Baltimore?Return of the Aggro Decks - Which One is Best for Baltimore?Aggressive decks are all the rage lately so the boys decided to put each of them under the microscope. Find out which one we think is the best and what list you should be playing!

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]]>Aggressive decks are all the rage lately so the boys decided to put each of them under the microscope. Find out which one we think is the best and what list you should be playing!

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]]>d7bd1b38-f762-4c53-9ec7-b3678af12b95Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:55:00 -040043:24falsefull150501The Best Decks Right Now! Tier List of the Best Picks For BaltimoreThe Best Decks Right Now! Tier List of the Best Picks For BaltimoreThis week the boys go through the best decks in standard right now and provide a bit of a different take to the current tierlist of the format. Is there an S-tier deck? Let us know if Drago fits the bill below!

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]]>This week the boys go through the best decks in standard right now and provide a bit of a different take to the current tierlist of the format. Is there an S-tier deck? Let us know if Drago fits the bill below!

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]]>eab4de00-6fc1-402e-83f7-67a586d6aaedWed, 04 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -040055:53falsefull149491How to Play and Build Regidrago VSTAR With Jack Moore (Day 2 World Championships)How to Play and Build Regidrago VSTAR With Jack Moore (Day 2 World Championships)Aneil is still on the Big Island so Ciaran is joined by one of Canada's young stars, Jack Moore. Jack is most famous for his Top 8 at Baltimore Regionals 2022 with Morepeko Control, but has been a consistent player in the Post Covid era. Most recently he made day 2 at the World Championships with Regidrago VSTAR. Jack goes into detail about his growth as a player, how he practices for events, how he built his Regidrago deck, and how he would play it going forward!

]]>Aneil is still on the Big Island so Ciaran is joined by one of Canada's young stars, Jack Moore. Jack is most famous for his Top 8 at Baltimore Regionals 2022 with Morepeko Control, but has been a consistent player in the Post Covid era. Most recently he made day 2 at the World Championships with Regidrago VSTAR. Jack goes into detail about his growth as a player, how he practices for events, how he built his Regidrago deck, and how he would play it going forward!

]]>aec75483-cf40-4854-983e-3c54c44af424Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:45:00 -040049:14falsefull148481Worlds 2024 Was WILDWorlds 2024 Was WILDCiaran and Aneil breakdown the 2024 Pokémon World Championships, filmed live from Hilo, Hawaii! 🏝️ This week, we dive deep into:

Our Tournament Runs: Hear the inside scoop as we recount our personal experiences and key highlights from our matches.

Pokémon Center Fiasco: The Pokémon Center was a free for all this year. What could have been done to improve it and will they ever make it better?

Metagame Analysis: We analyze the shifting metagame and discuss how it influenced the championship outcomes plus look ahead to Baltimore.

]]>Ciaran and Aneil breakdown the 2024 Pokémon World Championships, filmed live from Hilo, Hawaii! 🏝️ This week, we dive deep into:

Our Tournament Runs: Hear the inside scoop as we recount our personal experiences and key highlights from our matches.

Pokémon Center Fiasco: The Pokémon Center was a free for all this year. What could have been done to improve it and will they ever make it better?

Metagame Analysis: We analyze the shifting metagame and discuss how it influenced the championship outcomes plus look ahead to Baltimore.

]]>70335ee4-f016-4b59-98ab-51135ab4cb65Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:50:00 -040042:26falsefull147471Shrouded Fable is Here - What You Should be Playing!Shrouded Fable is Here - What You Should be Playing!Shrouded Fable is finally here and we have had a plethora of online tournaments to analyze. We also go through the results from the Worlds testing tournament held in Japan. We do our best to give our thoughts on every single deck that we think will be relevant at Worlds!

]]>Shrouded Fable is finally here and we have had a plethora of online tournaments to analyze. We also go through the results from the Worlds testing tournament held in Japan. We do our best to give our thoughts on every single deck that we think will be relevant at Worlds!

]]>4f0ee5e2-5c9a-4b22-b2cc-f5635092b581Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -040001:00:16falsefull146461We've Been to 10 World Championships - Here's What We've LearnedWe've Been to 10 World Championships - Here's What We've LearnedWe've been to a combined 10 Pokèmon TCG World Championships, and we have learned A LOT. We take you through those experiences as we prepare for Honolulu 2024, we share some of the decks we played and our rationales, as well as share the most important lessons we've learned over the years. These tips can be taken to Worlds 2024, or any other big tournament throughout the circuit.

Thanks for being here for a bit of a different episode!

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]]>We've been to a combined 10 Pokèmon TCG World Championships, and we have learned A LOT. We take you through those experiences as we prepare for Honolulu 2024, we share some of the decks we played and our rationales, as well as share the most important lessons we've learned over the years. These tips can be taken to Worlds 2024, or any other big tournament throughout the circuit.

Thanks for being here for a bit of a different episode!

Let us know your favourite Worlds format down below :



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]]>72b7f045-c95e-4341-8888-16e804173dd1Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -040001:06:04falsefull145451Our Stellar Crown Set ReviewOur Stellar Crown Set ReviewCiaran's apartment no longer looks like Atlantis so he can help review our impact set after Worlds 2024! Reviewing cards like Terapagos ex, Hydrapple ex, Cinderace ex, and more - which of the cards we reviewed today do you think will have the biggest impact on the meta? Were there any cards we over or under valued?

]]>Ciaran's apartment no longer looks like Atlantis so he can help review our impact set after Worlds 2024! Reviewing cards like Terapagos ex, Hydrapple ex, Cinderace ex, and more - which of the cards we reviewed today do you think will have the biggest impact on the meta? Were there any cards we over or under valued?

]]>43289e88-304d-4045-8d66-0ab4e86814a1Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:45:00 -040001:08:42falsefull144441How to Win Worlds Featuring a World Champion! W/ Rowan StavenowHow to Win Worlds Featuring a World Champion! W/ Rowan StavenowThis week Ciaran takes some well earned PTO and instead Aneil is joined by a former World Champion - Rowan Stavenow! Rowan takes us through his Worlds winning run in 2015, his mentality that allowed him to win the event, and some deck tips going into the biggest tournament of the year.


Find us :

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]]>This week Ciaran takes some well earned PTO and instead Aneil is joined by a former World Champion - Rowan Stavenow! Rowan takes us through his Worlds winning run in 2015, his mentality that allowed him to win the event, and some deck tips going into the biggest tournament of the year.


Find us :

Find Rowan : https://x.com/rowan_stavenow

Shiftgear Discord: https://discord.gg/jNWqp24H

Find Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcg

Find Aneil: linktr.ee/TCG_Aneil

]]>1d9f417b-e901-428d-a9ab-3ca3ca46c063Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -040058:40falsefull143431The Top 10 Worst Designed Pokemon Cards of All TimeThe Top 10 Worst Designed Pokemon Cards of All TimeThis week we brought back the OG, Curtis Lyon to help us break down the top 10 WORST designed cards of all time. Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below and if we missed any cards you thought were particularly toxic!

]]>This week we brought back the OG, Curtis Lyon to help us break down the top 10 WORST designed cards of all time. Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below and if we missed any cards you thought were particularly toxic!

]]>3ea21bc2-4079-4ed1-bdbf-7bbeba39b383Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:52:00 -040001:44:14falsefull142421League Cup Guide! What You Should Be Playing to LocalsLeague Cup Guide! What You Should Be Playing to LocalsIn this video, we go through the top meta decks and share our thoughts on which ones are the best decks to bring to locals as they start up again for the 24/25 season! At the end, we also field all your twitter questions.

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]]>In this video, we go through the top meta decks and share our thoughts on which ones are the best decks to bring to locals as they start up again for the 24/25 season! At the end, we also field all your twitter questions.

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]]>82582c84-59fc-4d3b-bfed-afb72b328908Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:30:00 -040051:34falsefull141411Pokemon Changed EVERYTHING! 2024-25 Season Structure RevealedPokemon Changed EVERYTHING! 2024-25 Season Structure RevealedWe are bringing you the first ever emergency Shiftgear Episode. Pokemon dropped the bombshell the community has been waiting for, the 2024-25 season structure. There are tons of big changes, new invite system, new BFLs, and changes to Championship Points. We break it all down and give our thoughts!

]]>We are bringing you the first ever emergency Shiftgear Episode. Pokemon dropped the bombshell the community has been waiting for, the 2024-25 season structure. There are tons of big changes, new invite system, new BFLs, and changes to Championship Points. We break it all down and give our thoughts!

]]>3f273f49-2e68-4df2-acf6-b3d19cace977Thu, 27 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -040036:53falsefull140401Our Shrouded Fable Tier ListOur Shrouded Fable Tier List.Time to review our impact set before Worlds 2024! Reviewing cards like Dusknoir, Fezandipiti ex, Pecharunt ex, and more - which of the cards we reviewed today do you think will have the biggest impact at worlds? Were there any cards we over or under valued?

Ciaran's Shawarma Hut coming soon

]]>.Time to review our impact set before Worlds 2024! Reviewing cards like Dusknoir, Fezandipiti ex, Pecharunt ex, and more - which of the cards we reviewed today do you think will have the biggest impact at worlds? Were there any cards we over or under valued?

Ciaran's Shawarma Hut coming soon

]]>b4d4704f-aa6d-4e00-9f07-f8bc1a0c609cWed, 26 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -040001:21:14falsefull139391The 1st Annual Shift Gear Pokèmon Players AwardsThe 1st Annual Shift Gear Pokèmon Players AwardsWelcome to the Inaugural Shiftgear Pokemon TCG Players Award Show. We wanted to recognize the excellence and achievements of the players in the community during the 2023-24 season. We wanted to have a healthy mix of fun and serious awards, so hopefully you have as much fun watching as we did giving out these awards!

Also a big thank you to everyone who sent in an acceptance speech, it definitely helps us establish legitimacy!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

03:20 Twitter Yapper of the Year

10:27 Breakout Player of the Year

15:43 Dedicated Player of the Year

20:10 Rookie of the Year

25:00 Most Innovative Deck of the Year

29:00 Griefer of the Year

34:20 Shop Owner of the Year

36:15 Shiftgear Fan of the Year

39:50 Card of the Year

42:52 Most Valuable Player

]]>Welcome to the Inaugural Shiftgear Pokemon TCG Players Award Show. We wanted to recognize the excellence and achievements of the players in the community during the 2023-24 season. We wanted to have a healthy mix of fun and serious awards, so hopefully you have as much fun watching as we did giving out these awards!

Also a big thank you to everyone who sent in an acceptance speech, it definitely helps us establish legitimacy!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

03:20 Twitter Yapper of the Year

10:27 Breakout Player of the Year

15:43 Dedicated Player of the Year

20:10 Rookie of the Year

25:00 Most Innovative Deck of the Year

29:00 Griefer of the Year

34:20 Shop Owner of the Year

36:15 Shiftgear Fan of the Year

39:50 Card of the Year

42:52 Most Valuable Player

]]>e1cd6a09-6e3a-482c-86ae-13158c886d82Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:30:00 -040048:00falsefull138381NAIC Recap - DQs, Prize Penalties, Clock, Gardevoir Dominance, and an Interview With an Aggro King!NAIC Recap - DQs, Prize Penalties, Clock, Gardevoir Dominance, and an Interview With an Aggro King!This week we are joined by Shashi Naraine, who finished in the Top 32 with a unique build of Raging Bolt + Ogerpon ex. We also break down all the drama from NAIC, if the time rules need to be changed, our thoughts on the amount of players at Worlds, and discuss our takeaways from the event.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

04:20 Thoughts on New Orleans

09:16 DQ 1

12:55 Lost Box Performance

15:40 DQ 2

18:37 Keito DPL

23:56 Lugia Flops

30:58 Raging Bolt Interview

47:20 Does Bo3 Need to Go?

55:20 Worlds Tournament Structure

59:44 Is Worlds Too Big?

1:06:40 Closing Thoughts

]]>This week we are joined by Shashi Naraine, who finished in the Top 32 with a unique build of Raging Bolt + Ogerpon ex. We also break down all the drama from NAIC, if the time rules need to be changed, our thoughts on the amount of players at Worlds, and discuss our takeaways from the event.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

04:20 Thoughts on New Orleans

09:16 DQ 1

12:55 Lost Box Performance

15:40 DQ 2

18:37 Keito DPL

23:56 Lugia Flops

30:58 Raging Bolt Interview

47:20 Does Bo3 Need to Go?

55:20 Worlds Tournament Structure

59:44 Is Worlds Too Big?

1:06:40 Closing Thoughts

]]>d752f344-6f8a-4cdb-af07-11801600f977Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -040001:10:27falsefull137371What's THE PLAY For NAIC? Our Top Picks & DecklistsWhat's THE PLAY For NAIC? Our Top Picks & DecklistsIn this episode, Aneil and Ciaran go over their top picks and personal decklists for the North American International Championships taking place in New Orleans. Let us know your thoughts below!

Link to champions league results :

https://pokecabook.com/archives/131563?fbclid=IwAR0ifXI64atpsdnbU7Oq1kefh3nxzKfykLUzzHoEvi4uKqede3kQ4VWGUGk


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]]>In this episode, Aneil and Ciaran go over their top picks and personal decklists for the North American International Championships taking place in New Orleans. Let us know your thoughts below!

Link to champions league results :

https://pokecabook.com/archives/131563?fbclid=IwAR0ifXI64atpsdnbU7Oq1kefh3nxzKfykLUzzHoEvi4uKqede3kQ4VWGUGk


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]]>7f21db2d-9cc8-4116-8f13-42886e00e473Wed, 05 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -040042:03falsefull136361Our NAIC Twilight Masquarade Decks Tier List!Our NAIC Twilight Masquarade Decks Tier List!This week on The Shiftgear we give our personal tier list for NAIC. Come here our thoughts on where every deck currently stands in the format! As always, these are just our opinions, so let us know in the comments if you agree/disagree with anything we said!

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]]>This week on The Shiftgear we give our personal tier list for NAIC. Come here our thoughts on where every deck currently stands in the format! As always, these are just our opinions, so let us know in the comments if you agree/disagree with anything we said!

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]]>399ef1c5-4048-40f4-bf5d-a7f270159009Wed, 29 May 2024 12:45:00 -040001:06:45falsefull135351The Top 5 Greatest Pokèmon TCG Formats of ALL TIME - A Guide to RetroThe Top 5 Greatest Pokèmon TCG Formats of ALL TIME - A Guide to RetroIn this episode, we are joined once again by Little Dark Fury to discuss the 5 greatest formats ever. We take you through a guide to retro Pokemon, the best formats to build and the most enjoyable to play! Let us know your favourite format ever, if you have one! Here are some links to get you started :

Info & Lists -


https://jklaczpokemon.com/


https://limitlesstcg.com/tournaments (Majors since 2012, better for newer formats)


https://ptcglegends.com/home


Where to play -


https://tcgone.net/



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LDF: @LittleDarkFury

]]>In this episode, we are joined once again by Little Dark Fury to discuss the 5 greatest formats ever. We take you through a guide to retro Pokemon, the best formats to build and the most enjoyable to play! Let us know your favourite format ever, if you have one! Here are some links to get you started :

Info & Lists -


https://jklaczpokemon.com/


https://limitlesstcg.com/tournaments (Majors since 2012, better for newer formats)


https://ptcglegends.com/home


Where to play -


https://tcgone.net/



Find us:

Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil

Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcg

LDF: @LittleDarkFury

]]>a4cc0b7c-899f-4e9a-956b-f68d518c0308Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:00 -040001:02:03falsefull134341Meet the Godfather of Canadian PokemonMeet the Godfather of Canadian PokemonOn this weeks episode we are joined by a legend of the game, Curtis Lyon. He is a National Champion, Regional Champion, State Champion, and has some deep finishes at Worlds as well. For the first time Curtis talks about his side of one of if not the most famous cheating scandal in the history of the Pokemon TCG. He also breaks down how he was able to innovate so much during his time as a player, why the Canadian Pokemon scene is so strong, differences between the game now and then, who is his GOAT, and so much more!

]]>On this weeks episode we are joined by a legend of the game, Curtis Lyon. He is a National Champion, Regional Champion, State Champion, and has some deep finishes at Worlds as well. For the first time Curtis talks about his side of one of if not the most famous cheating scandal in the history of the Pokemon TCG. He also breaks down how he was able to innovate so much during his time as a player, why the Canadian Pokemon scene is so strong, differences between the game now and then, who is his GOAT, and so much more!

]]>50c9953c-0ec5-42a2-8ebe-6358872b683fWed, 15 May 2024 12:15:00 -040002:03:31falsefull133331Theres a New King ... Dialga Vstar?Theres a New King ... Dialga Vstar?Dialga Vstar is king! Aneil thought he was cool and unique for playing Dialga to day 2 at the Indianapolis regionals but Andrew Hedrick had the same idea and now Dialga is king. With Chien-Pao on the rise and declining Zard populations, we investigate how the meta could evolve going into LA regionals. We also look at expanded for the first time in years. Let us know your thoughts on expanded and if you think it could ever make a return to the circuit!


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]]>Dialga Vstar is king! Aneil thought he was cool and unique for playing Dialga to day 2 at the Indianapolis regionals but Andrew Hedrick had the same idea and now Dialga is king. With Chien-Pao on the rise and declining Zard populations, we investigate how the meta could evolve going into LA regionals. We also look at expanded for the first time in years. Let us know your thoughts on expanded and if you think it could ever make a return to the circuit!


Find Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcg

Find Aneil: linktr.ee/TCG_Aneil

]]>8fcc4e46-f01a-4b9c-9357-28d5791e5b53Wed, 08 May 2024 12:30:00 -040001:00:08falsefull132321What the Pokèmon TCG Worlds Invite Structure Should Be - Elitism?What the Pokèmon TCG Worlds Invite Structure Should Be - Elitism?The worlds invitation system needs some changes. In this episode, we go over the NAIC registration debacle and share our opinions on how the Worlds invitation system should be revised for 2025.

Let us know below how you would handle the NAIC debate and how the invite system should be structured!


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]]>The worlds invitation system needs some changes. In this episode, we go over the NAIC registration debacle and share our opinions on how the Worlds invitation system should be revised for 2025.

Let us know below how you would handle the NAIC debate and how the invite system should be structured!


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]]>8df90f08-b8c1-444e-afef-8847310b4dfdWed, 01 May 2024 12:00:00 -040001:00:09falsefull131311Our Twilight Masquerade Tier ListOur Twilight Masquerade Tier ListThere hasn't been much meta development so we decided to look ahead to Twilight Masquerade this week. Find out what we think of cards like Unfair Stamp, Greninja ex, Dragapult ex, Tatsugiri, and more!

We are also giving away 18 packs! To enter follow Aneil and Ciaran on Twitter and BananaGames on IG. Then comment which bucket hat Aneil should get next!

]]>There hasn't been much meta development so we decided to look ahead to Twilight Masquerade this week. Find out what we think of cards like Unfair Stamp, Greninja ex, Dragapult ex, Tatsugiri, and more!

We are also giving away 18 packs! To enter follow Aneil and Ciaran on Twitter and BananaGames on IG. Then comment which bucket hat Aneil should get next!

]]>73b086da-829c-4867-909a-5a958fb82ce2Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:45:00 -040001:21:43falsefull130301Orlando Regional Champion Breaks Down How to Master Charizard ex, Winning Worlds, and his Tord Plus Lebron FandomOrlando Regional Champion Breaks Down How to Master Charizard ex, Winning Worlds, and his Tord Plus Lebron FandomWe are joined by the winner of the largest TPCI Regional Championship of all time, Liam Haliburton. He breaks down his winning run and his Charizard list. We ask him to break down some of the matchups and how he has been able to transition successfully between the age divisions. We also put his Lebron fandom to the test and have him weigh in on the Goat debate!

]]>We are joined by the winner of the largest TPCI Regional Championship of all time, Liam Haliburton. He breaks down his winning run and his Charizard list. We ask him to break down some of the matchups and how he has been able to transition successfully between the age divisions. We also put his Lebron fandom to the test and have him weigh in on the Goat debate!

]]>d0d072c0-3627-4e27-8cbc-02fc5a50fb0aWed, 17 Apr 2024 11:45:00 -040058:56falsefull129291A Master Guide To Arceus/ARMAROUGE - An Interview With Top 32 EUIC Performer Julian Gort-BarryA Master Guide To Arceus/ARMAROUGE - An Interview With Top 32 EUIC Performer Julian Gort-BarryIn this episode, we're joined by Julian Gort-Barry fresh of his 17th place finish at the European International Championships. Julian walks us through his deck and matchups, and also provides some insight for those looking to pick up the deck for Orlando this weekend!

What is the plural version of "Arceus"? Let us know below :


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]]>In this episode, we're joined by Julian Gort-Barry fresh of his 17th place finish at the European International Championships. Julian walks us through his deck and matchups, and also provides some insight for those looking to pick up the deck for Orlando this weekend!

What is the plural version of "Arceus"? Let us know below :


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]]>ef641689-ac44-4185-b5cf-15e5047c9bceWed, 10 Apr 2024 12:15:00 -040046:31falsefull128281Our Top Choices For EUIC (With Our Personal LIsts!)Our Top Choices For EUIC (With Our Personal LIsts!)In this episode, we both go over our top 3 choices (and our personal lists) for the European International Championship this coming weekend (April 5-7). What should you play for the weekend? We provide our metagame forecast as well as some "dark horses" to look out for heading into this very puzzling metagame.

Link to all decklists :

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]]>In this episode, we both go over our top 3 choices (and our personal lists) for the European International Championship this coming weekend (April 5-7). What should you play for the weekend? We provide our metagame forecast as well as some "dark horses" to look out for heading into this very puzzling metagame.

Link to all decklists :

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1tGDrGlXTnl_no0xyh_NhtcTk9AjWJQyK

Find Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcg

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]]>4d098294-d255-41ce-be3a-6868ea9ef728Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -040047:56falsefull127271What Are The Best Decks of Temporal Forces? An Episode From the MountainsWhat Are The Best Decks of Temporal Forces? An Episode From the MountainsJoin us this week as we recap Vancouver regionals and give our insights on what to expect at EUIC post rotation. We also get a new intro and a "customer review"! We go through Charizard ex, Chien-Pao ex, Future Box, Ancient Box, Arceus, Great Tusk, Snorlax, and more!

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]]>Join us this week as we recap Vancouver regionals and give our insights on what to expect at EUIC post rotation. We also get a new intro and a "customer review"! We go through Charizard ex, Chien-Pao ex, Future Box, Ancient Box, Arceus, Great Tusk, Snorlax, and more!

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]]>e29b0bff-288a-4f2a-b295-2da10c42f7ebWed, 27 Mar 2024 22:15:00 -040048:32falsefull126261The Top 10 Pokémon Cards of ALL TIME - A Walk Through Pokémon HistoryThe Top 10 Pokémon Cards of ALL TIME - A Walk Through Pokémon HistoryLDF joins us once again to go through the top 10 Pokémon cards of all time (excluding Trainers & Energy cards). These were selected on criteria consisting mainly of the strength of a card relative to it's own era. We struggled making this list so please roast us in the comments and let us know your top 10!

This is the third video in our walk through Pokemon history mini-series, you can check out the others on our channel.


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]]>LDF joins us once again to go through the top 10 Pokémon cards of all time (excluding Trainers & Energy cards). These were selected on criteria consisting mainly of the strength of a card relative to it's own era. We struggled making this list so please roast us in the comments and let us know your top 10!

This is the third video in our walk through Pokemon history mini-series, you can check out the others on our channel.


Want to learn more about retro? Check out these resources:

https://jklaczpokemon.com/

https://ptcglegends.com/home

https://ptcgarchive.com/




]]>5f574ce2-2683-46a0-a79e-02d853a41ed6Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -040001:24:00falsefull125251The Top 10 Decks of ALL TIME - A Walk Through Pokemon HistoryThe Top 10 Decks of ALL TIME - A Walk Through Pokemon HistoryOn this week's episode, we're joined again by LDF for part 2 of our mini-series. This week we go through the top 10 decks of ALL TIME. These were selected on a criteria consisting of mainly overall dominance in their respective metas, and (admittedly) were a bit tough to contrast at times. Enjoy this walk through Pokemon tcg history!

]]>On this week's episode, we're joined again by LDF for part 2 of our mini-series. This week we go through the top 10 decks of ALL TIME. These were selected on a criteria consisting of mainly overall dominance in their respective metas, and (admittedly) were a bit tough to contrast at times. Enjoy this walk through Pokemon tcg history!

]]>090f6121-66b8-482c-bc2d-585e3e10cb1fWed, 13 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -040001:20:10falsefull124241Top 10 Pokemon TCG Players of All Time!Top 10 Pokemon TCG Players of All Time!This week we are joined by fellow Canadian, LittleDarkFury (Matthew Wood) to break down the Top 10 Pokemon TCG Players of all time. The three of us all had very different lists, but we combined them together to give you our Top 10!

We are also holding a group session ahead of Vancouver Regionals. If you want to be better prepared, or just want to have the chance to talk Pokemon with us, sign up!

https://groups.metafy.gg/classes/the-ultimate-vancouver-prep-guide

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]]>This week we are joined by fellow Canadian, LittleDarkFury (Matthew Wood) to break down the Top 10 Pokemon TCG Players of all time. The three of us all had very different lists, but we combined them together to give you our Top 10!

We are also holding a group session ahead of Vancouver Regionals. If you want to be better prepared, or just want to have the chance to talk Pokemon with us, sign up!

https://groups.metafy.gg/classes/the-ultimate-vancouver-prep-guide

Find us:


Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil

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LDF:  @LittleDarkFury 

]]>9ea8d547-5713-42b6-8c6e-4770e9442928Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:45:00 -040001:16:21falsefull123231Who Gets Aux On Drives? Relating Decks to Casino Games (NOT SPONSORED BY ONLINE BETTING, for once)Who Gets Aux On Drives? Relating Decks to Casino Games (NOT SPONSORED BY ONLINE BETTING, for once)This week for episode 21, Aneil & Ciaran review some more post rotation tournaments, tell stories, and relate top decks to casino games.

]]>This week for episode 21, Aneil & Ciaran review some more post rotation tournaments, tell stories, and relate top decks to casino games.

]]>bbb7a08e-9be7-44e0-bd19-2adab0a2007cWed, 28 Feb 2024 11:45:00 -040050:52falsefull122221They Printed Another Broken Ace Spec, Fukuoka Champion's League, and A Look Into Post Rotation!They Printed Another Broken Ace Spec, Fukuoka Champion's League, and A Look Into Post Rotation!This week we take a look at the results from the most recent Japanese Champion's League that took place in Fukuoka. There were a lot of new cards revealed, including a pretty powerful ace spec!

]]>This week we take a look at the results from the most recent Japanese Champion's League that took place in Fukuoka. There were a lot of new cards revealed, including a pretty powerful ace spec!

]]>1161033a-d842-48e7-966f-32727063f541Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:45:00 -040049:15falsefull121211CHIEN PAO FINALLY WON A REGIONALS! Charizard is Patrick Mahomes?CHIEN PAO FINALLY WON A REGIONALS! Charizard is Patrick Mahomes?CHIEN-PAO DID IT! This week Ciaran & Aneil recap Dortmund regionals, compare QBs to meta decks, and explain why we will never be letting our girls go to an Usher concert. All that and more on this weeks 20th ever episode of The Shift Gear.

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]]>CHIEN-PAO DID IT! This week Ciaran & Aneil recap Dortmund regionals, compare QBs to meta decks, and explain why we will never be letting our girls go to an Usher concert. All that and more on this weeks 20th ever episode of The Shift Gear.

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]]>d9f12477-734c-4057-a8ad-a64b25df9fedThu, 15 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -040054:22falsefull120201How to Play Giratina Vstar to Top 8, Chien-Pao Gaming, and Canadian's Honest Review of Buc-ees!How to Play Giratina Vstar to Top 8, Chien-Pao Gaming, and Canadian's Honest Review of Buc-ees!Ciaran and Aneil are joined by fellow Canadian and Banana Games teammate, Jackson Ford. He breaks down his run to top 8 with Giratina Vstar, and discusses how to play the deck going forward. Ciaran breaks down his run with Chien-Pao, and we discuss our newfound passion for Buc-ees!

]]>Ciaran and Aneil are joined by fellow Canadian and Banana Games teammate, Jackson Ford. He breaks down his run to top 8 with Giratina Vstar, and discusses how to play the deck going forward. Ciaran breaks down his run with Chien-Pao, and we discuss our newfound passion for Buc-ees!

]]>7a621bac-98ec-4613-881e-8d008439ac4dWed, 07 Feb 2024 11:45:00 -040001:07:11falsefull119191Gardevoirisms. VIP or no VIP? Does This Effect Kevin Durants Legacy?Gardevoirisms. VIP or no VIP? Does This Effect Kevin Durants Legacy?This week Ciaran and Aneil are tasked with legacy questions, lots of questions about VIP in Gardevoir, and explain why Patrick Mahomes is NOT our goat. Knoxville prep continues on and we're here to answer all your questions this week on the pod.

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]]>This week Ciaran and Aneil are tasked with legacy questions, lots of questions about VIP in Gardevoir, and explain why Patrick Mahomes is NOT our goat. Knoxville prep continues on and we're here to answer all your questions this week on the pod.

We're proudly supported by Banana Games in Toronto, find them here :

https://bananagames.ca/


Find us:


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]]>69c62147-ec94-43be-afbe-68d3ec17c2ccWed, 31 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -040050:08falsefull118181How to Play Roaring Moon With Catchers, Making Your First Day 2, Pokestats, and Closed Decklists?How to Play Roaring Moon With Catchers, Making Your First Day 2, Pokestats, and Closed Decklists?This week Ciaran and Aneil are joined by Rafal Gladysz following his top 64 at the Charlotte Regional championships with a unique build of Roaring Moon that included Pokemon Catcher. He also breaks down the journey to making his first day 2 and the rest of Charlotte. We end by discussing the drama around misreporting your deck on Pokestats and debate closed/open decklists!

]]>This week Ciaran and Aneil are joined by Rafal Gladysz following his top 64 at the Charlotte Regional championships with a unique build of Roaring Moon that included Pokemon Catcher. He also breaks down the journey to making his first day 2 and the rest of Charlotte. We end by discussing the drama around misreporting your deck on Pokestats and debate closed/open decklists!

]]>4f394298-801f-4bf4-9470-c306270b7306Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:45:00 -040001:04:07falsefull117171Aging up to Masters, Arceus, Pokemon Boxing, Charlotte, and New Cards With Christian Labella!Aging up to Masters, Arceus, Pokemon Boxing, Charlotte, and New Cards With Christian Labella!Ciaran and Aneil are joined by one of Canada's brightest young stars, Christian Labella. He breaks down how he has been able to transition from seniors to masters successfully and helps us preview Charlotte Regionals and the new cards revealed from Temporal Forces!

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]]>Ciaran and Aneil are joined by one of Canada's brightest young stars, Christian Labella. He breaks down how he has been able to transition from seniors to masters successfully and helps us preview Charlotte Regionals and the new cards revealed from Temporal Forces!

GIVEAWAY RULES:


1. Follow Aneil, Ciaran, The Shift Gear Podcast, and BananaGames

2. Comment your favourite Pokemon

]]>df0d9565-95f6-4d81-baf9-e0fcba20e248Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:55:00 -040001:03:50falsefull116161Giratina's Domination, Roaring Moon Enters The Format, and Other Portland Surprises + Giveaway!Giratina's Domination, Roaring Moon Enters The Format, and Other Portland Surprises + Giveaway!Ciaran and Aneil discuss the results from the Portland Regional Championships. They run through all the interesting decks and discuss where the format currently stands. We are graciously sponsored this week by Manta Trading, who are helping us give away 2 Giratina VSTAR.

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]]>Ciaran and Aneil discuss the results from the Portland Regional Championships. They run through all the interesting decks and discuss where the format currently stands. We are graciously sponsored this week by Manta Trading, who are helping us give away 2 Giratina VSTAR.

GIVEAWAY RULES:


Follow @TCG_Aneil, @ciaran_tcg, and @mantatrades on Twitter/X

Subscribe to The Shift Gear Podcast on Youtube

Comment your favourite deck in the Youtube comments

A winner will be picked next episode

]]>562ad4d1-d1ea-4d18-96d1-e9dfa223c2f2Thu, 11 Jan 2024 07:30:00 -040035:33falsefull115151Our Top 10 Cards of 2023! + Shawarmas?Our Top 10 Cards of 2023! + Shawarmas?In this episode, Aneil & Ciaran recap their top 10 Pokemon and Trainer cards in competitive play during the 2023 cycle. They also get a new (questionable) sponsor, and the apparent new ability to agree on everything in their lists.

]]>In this episode, Aneil & Ciaran recap their top 10 Pokemon and Trainer cards in competitive play during the 2023 cycle. They also get a new (questionable) sponsor, and the apparent new ability to agree on everything in their lists.

]]>ee975646-52d1-4cef-8d10-068d8426f9d6Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -040049:26falsefull114141Is Prime Catcher Too Good?? Gholdengo ex and Zeraora Top Cut Japan?? New Cards Revealed From Japan!Is Prime Catcher Too Good?? Gholdengo ex and Zeraora Top Cut Japan?? New Cards Revealed From Japan!This week Ciaran and Aneil take a look at the newly revealed cards from "Wild Force" and "Cyber Judge!". They spend time giving their gripes with Prime Catcher and a general commentary on game design.

The Kyoto Champions League just concluded and had some interesting decks in the top 8 such as Roaring Moon, Gholdengo/Palkia, and Arceus/Zerora. The duo spends some time analyzing if these are one hit wonders or if they are here to stay!

]]>This week Ciaran and Aneil take a look at the newly revealed cards from "Wild Force" and "Cyber Judge!". They spend time giving their gripes with Prime Catcher and a general commentary on game design.

The Kyoto Champions League just concluded and had some interesting decks in the top 8 such as Roaring Moon, Gholdengo/Palkia, and Arceus/Zerora. The duo spends some time analyzing if these are one hit wonders or if they are here to stay!

]]>bd06f773-7f62-4cd0-93b0-7c350a7f9dc9Wed, 27 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -040049:01falsefull113131Dan Hugar Breaks Down Lost Zone Giratina, Translating Online Success to IRL, and More!Dan Hugar Breaks Down Lost Zone Giratina, Translating Online Success to IRL, and More!We are joined this week by San Antonio Regionals Top 8 Competitor Dan Hugar. He breaks down how he had success with his Lost Zone Giratina deck, some tips on how to play it, how he translated his Player Cup success to in person tournaments, and spends some time on the mental aspect of competing in the Pokemon TCG!

]]>We are joined this week by San Antonio Regionals Top 8 Competitor Dan Hugar. He breaks down how he had success with his Lost Zone Giratina deck, some tips on how to play it, how he translated his Player Cup success to in person tournaments, and spends some time on the mental aspect of competing in the Pokemon TCG!

]]>0e93917d-d641-4caa-b218-4a03cdd763daWed, 20 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -040051:40falsefull112121The Ask Us Anything Episode (& San Antonio Prep, I guess)The Ask Us Anything Episode (& San Antonio Prep, I guess)With San Antonio on the horizon and some interesting results from last week, Aneil & Ciaran dive into some San Antonio top picks as well as discuss implications from the successes last week. Additionally, in response to an "ask me anything" tweet put out earlier this week, they answer several listener questions in what ended up being the longest but most fun episode to date!

]]>With San Antonio on the horizon and some interesting results from last week, Aneil & Ciaran dive into some San Antonio top picks as well as discuss implications from the successes last week. Additionally, in response to an "ask me anything" tweet put out earlier this week, they answer several listener questions in what ended up being the longest but most fun episode to date!

]]>67936f82-7077-4d51-a5b1-fbb644a6d462Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -040001:22:10falsefull111111Who's the GOAT of Pokemon? A Discussion on GOATS & The Evolution of the Paradox Rift MetagameWho's the GOAT of Pokemon? A Discussion on GOATS & The Evolution of the Paradox Rift MetagameIn this episode, Aneil and Ciaran have the GOAT debate. With Jason Klaczynski and Tord Reklev both having such dominant careers, who is the true GOAT? They also dive into some interesting decks that have emerged with the last week of results to try and figure out how they may shake up the meta along with how having the same format for multiple months on end may effect the game.

]]>In this episode, Aneil and Ciaran have the GOAT debate. With Jason Klaczynski and Tord Reklev both having such dominant careers, who is the true GOAT? They also dive into some interesting decks that have emerged with the last week of results to try and figure out how they may shake up the meta along with how having the same format for multiple months on end may effect the game.

]]>fcaeb680-fefd-4d5c-818a-c45b502dfbafWed, 06 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -040043:12falsefull110101Mindsets, weekly updates, and PALKIAMindsets, weekly updates, and PALKIAIn this episode, Aneil and Ciaran dive into what happened last weekend at the regionals around the globe. Amongst these results were some really cool decks that are certainly worth taking a look at. In a time where big tourneys are at a bit of a pause, we can all take this time to have a breather and take a look at how this 5 month long metagame might evolve further.

]]>In this episode, Aneil and Ciaran dive into what happened last weekend at the regionals around the globe. Amongst these results were some really cool decks that are certainly worth taking a look at. In a time where big tourneys are at a bit of a pause, we can all take this time to have a breather and take a look at how this 5 month long metagame might evolve further.

]]>fe47713a-d32d-4ea3-ac72-884e145970c2Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -040039:39falsefull1991We Cleaned Up an Internats With Spicy Lists! Our Top 4 & Top 16 LAIC ReportsWe Cleaned Up an Internats With Spicy Lists! Our Top 4 & Top 16 LAIC ReportsIn this episode, Aneil & Ciaran recap their deep runs at the Latin American International Championships featuring some spicy lists. They go over their preparation for big events, how to set a mindset positive to enduring a whole season of worlds chasing as well as how to navigate the rest of the year now that we're officially a third of the way through.

]]>In this episode, Aneil & Ciaran recap their deep runs at the Latin American International Championships featuring some spicy lists. They go over their preparation for big events, how to set a mindset positive to enduring a whole season of worlds chasing as well as how to navigate the rest of the year now that we're officially a third of the way through.

]]>4e7979ba-ee45-465e-9f8e-61c3bcb9ba59Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -040054:24falsefull1881The LDF Episode!The LDF Episode!.

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]]>7e1a7ce7-cfe7-4fc6-b3a5-440899d559d2Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:45:00 -040047:07falsefull1771Rift is Here! Our Early Contenders & Analyzing Early ResultsRift is Here! Our Early Contenders & Analyzing Early ResultsIn this episode Aneil & Ciaran recap their testing experience so far with the new Paradox Rift set. Aneil cheats on all of his morals by playing Miraidon, Ciaran remains a Pao-boy. In analyzing limitless data what decks feel like they can make a big splash at LAIC?

]]>In this episode Aneil & Ciaran recap their testing experience so far with the new Paradox Rift set. Aneil cheats on all of his morals by playing Miraidon, Ciaran remains a Pao-boy. In analyzing limitless data what decks feel like they can make a big splash at LAIC?

]]>9b3d7a57-830b-4932-8b4f-e146a98ad556Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -040034:41falsefull1661We're Free From 151! A Recap of Toronto & A Look Ahead - Our Paradox Rift Top PicksWe're Free From 151! A Recap of Toronto & A Look Ahead - Our Paradox Rift Top PicksIn this episode Aneil & Ciaran recap what was a rather unsuccessful homecoming for a lot of our Canadian players, despite a pretty interesting Toronto regionals experience. Additionally, they look ahead to the Paradox Rift meta and what may be in store for us in the future, including top picks, decks to watch out for, and why playing the same deck you're playing now may not be a terrible idea.

]]>In this episode Aneil & Ciaran recap what was a rather unsuccessful homecoming for a lot of our Canadian players, despite a pretty interesting Toronto regionals experience. Additionally, they look ahead to the Paradox Rift meta and what may be in store for us in the future, including top picks, decks to watch out for, and why playing the same deck you're playing now may not be a terrible idea.

]]>df165cae-db0f-491c-a937-7868398f1526Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:45:00 -040049:15falsefull1551Last Tourney Before Paradox Rift!!! Our Top Picks for Toronto & A Special GuestLast Tourney Before Paradox Rift!!! Our Top Picks for Toronto & A Special GuestIn this more laid back discussion episode, Aneil & Ciaran bring on the local legend Simon Luong to help them forecast Toronto regionals and share some ideas going into the weekend. Additionally, pre-releases get free advertisement (you're welcome TPCI) and Iron Hands is brought back down to earth. Enjoy this free flowing episode!

]]>In this more laid back discussion episode, Aneil & Ciaran bring on the local legend Simon Luong to help them forecast Toronto regionals and share some ideas going into the weekend. Additionally, pre-releases get free advertisement (you're welcome TPCI) and Iron Hands is brought back down to earth. Enjoy this free flowing episode!

]]>74163f30-97ae-4861-b5f8-b4f6f2b16ff9Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -040048:47falsefull1441Gyarados Vmax, Lugia's Domination, a Lost Mine of Lost Box! What Went Down in Sacramento & a Look Ahead to TorontoGyarados Vmax, Lugia's Domination, a Lost Mine of Lost Box! What Went Down in Sacramento & a Look Ahead to TorontoIn this episode we are joined by our first guest, Lucas Xing! He helps us break down what went down at the Sacramento Regional Championships that took place between Oct 13-15. We talk about the surprise Arceus Gyarados deck, why Lugia performed so well, and break down the rest of the metagame. The second half of the episode focuses on our preparation for Toronto and what we think everyone should be ready for!

]]>In this episode we are joined by our first guest, Lucas Xing! He helps us break down what went down at the Sacramento Regional Championships that took place between Oct 13-15. We talk about the surprise Arceus Gyarados deck, why Lugia performed so well, and break down the rest of the metagame. The second half of the episode focuses on our preparation for Toronto and what we think everyone should be ready for!

]]>ef0deedf-6c2b-4816-a680-9c7e1c827f54Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -040042:48falsefull1331What Exactly Happened in Peoria? A Story of Metagaming, and Overmetagaming - Our Thoughts Going into SacramentoWhat Exactly Happened in Peoria? A Story of Metagaming, and Overmetagaming - Our Thoughts Going into SacramentoIn this episode we go over the unexpected results of the regional in Peoria, IL that took place between Oct 6-8. Specifically, we look into how Japanese results sometimes skew our expectations of the meta - as Aneil shares his story of overmetagaming in Peoria and how it cost him. Additionally, we look forward to Sacramento and what everyone should expect moving forward.

]]>In this episode we go over the unexpected results of the regional in Peoria, IL that took place between Oct 6-8. Specifically, we look into how Japanese results sometimes skew our expectations of the meta - as Aneil shares his story of overmetagaming in Peoria and how it cost him. Additionally, we look forward to Sacramento and what everyone should expect moving forward.

]]>de4bde1e-0fec-439a-9cff-9d9b93b1e57bWed, 11 Oct 2023 17:15:00 -040049:11falsefull1221What Deck Should you be Playing for Peoria? | Our 151 Meta Discussion, is Mew ex THAT Good?What Deck Should you be Playing for Peoria? | Our 151 Meta Discussion, is Mew ex THAT Good?What should we expect going into Peoria? For our first episode, we dive into the metagame currently along with the impact of the new cards coming out in 151. How is mew ex going to fare? Lots of things are up in the air heading into this weekend, we break it down for you in this episode - hosted by Ciaran Farah & Aneil Saini

]]>What should we expect going into Peoria? For our first episode, we dive into the metagame currently along with the impact of the new cards coming out in 151. How is mew ex going to fare? Lots of things are up in the air heading into this weekend, we break it down for you in this episode - hosted by Ciaran Farah & Aneil Saini

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