Season 3: Episode 11

Aaron and Michael are joined this week by Worlds Top 4 competitor Jesse Parker! With the first regional of the season this week in Baltimore, we quiz Jesse on meta calls and what decks to be prepared to play against the most. He also helps us put together a tier list for the Baltimore Regional.

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Season 3: Episode 10

Aaron and Michael are joined by a special guest host in King Dre! With the Baltimore Regional just around the corner, Dre helps us deep dive into making your first Day 2!

As an upstanding player in the community, Dre helps cover the wide range of topics to help you strategize into making your first Day 2!

He dives into the best way to play-test, deck choice selections, keeping your mental game strong, plus so much more! It’s nearly a free-coaching consultation for everyone.

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Aaron is back to launch season 3 of the PCS Podcast. It's a jam packed episode talking all things with the re-structure to the 2024-2025 Pokémon season and qualification criteria.

He is joined by Drew as they talk discuss the good, the bad, and the in-between. They give their thoughts on what they're most excited to watch unfold this season.

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Aaron is joined by a legendary figure in the game with 7 Regional wins, and a very recognizable name in Michael Pramawat. Aaron drills him with some questions of his favorite deck, ability, and color sleeve of choice. We recap his season, and have a free insight into his Dragapult ex deck and what was covered in his sold-out Metafy Masterclass. Fun guest and interview for you to listen to!

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Aaron is joined by St00ben and Gazerbeam2k from the Gust of Wind! Podcast. It's a fun and entertaining crossover you don't want to miss out on.

Topics include their thoughts of New Orleans, the 23-24 Season, highlights and so much more! It's a fun and hilarious listen.

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Aaron is back after his trip to NAIC in New Orleans and spends time talking the city, venue, and of course the competition! Justin (Pokebrews) joins in to help cover all topics and talk about the fun times that were had at NAIC.

We first cover our experiences with the venue, what decks we chose and how it went. Later we cover the meta and how Andrew Hedrick was able to defeat Stephane Ivanoff in a thrilling finals.

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Aaron was able to find enough time to get out a quick meta discussion of what he expects the top 6 decks to be at NAIC and where his thoughts are for this massive event (over 3200 players in Masters alone).

He spends time going over informational items of when the stream is, side events schedule, and where to find him at NAIC this week.

He lastly thanks everyone that is signed up for the new Patreon and reminder of the Season 2 League Challenge Conquest format.

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Side Events at NAIC NAIC_TCG_SIDE_EVENTS (pokemon.com)

In this special announcement episode we are announcing our Conquest League for Season 2. It will be contested in PTCGL or Webcam but is very unique where you submit 3 decks! Contestants will have to win at least once with each of their decks to gain entry into top cut. We can't wait to get this rolling June 10th.

We have also taken down our old Patreon and created a new way to help support the show. All Tiers will help with getting prizing for our bi-monthly giveaways and tournament winnings.

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Aaron is joined by a familiar voice in Drew as we look at the LA Regional top 8 decks, meta share, and putting a bow on Temporal Forces Meta in North America.

We discuss what we've been playing with Twilight Masquerade and some early meta share thoughts.

We finish up with what AceSpecs from the new set and where they could be featured. Thanks for listening ***We are aware of some audio issues with Drew and will be working on resolving that next episode***

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Aaron takes a step away from Pokémon's standard format and jumps into a deep dive of the Gym Leader Challenge format (GLC). He welcomes Jeff Baisch who helps brings the knowledge needed for this topic!

We discuss the differences vs Standard format, how the GLC community is building, and resources to use for your first venture in this alternative format.

The Gym Leader Types:

Psychic

Water

Fire

Electric

Colorless

Grass

Dragon

Metal

Dark

Fighting

Special thanks for https://gymleaderchallenge.com/ and https://cardboardwarriors.net/ for excellent resources for everyone.

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We're back with a firecracker of a co-host in broadcaster Shai Burton! We talk his upbringing in the Pokemon community and how he got his start. We talk Stockholm Regional results, and what he's most excited for in Twilight Masquerade. (Dialga fans keep a close listen)

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Season 3: Episode 9

Aaron and Michael are back this week discussing the announcements to the Pokémon Competitive Circuit, Surging Sparks Card Reveals, and much more!

Last Thursday, Pokémon released a major announcement tweaking how to qualify for the World Championships and we discuss the positive changes it brings. We cover the latest Gym Leader Challenge (GLC) official bans starting September 1st. Lastly we spend time and have fun looking ahead to the Surging Sparks reveals for the official release date of November 8th.

We’re back and have our audio troubles addressed so thank you for everyone for staying with us as we continue to learn and expand our horizons.

Thank you so much for tuning in!

We'll see you next week!

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Episode Links:

Intro:

• Printing Proxies

Pokemon News & Updates

• Pokémon Regional and Special Championships
• Updates to BFL, Points, and More

GLC Updates

• GLC Update 1.5 - New Banned Cards

Card Reveals

• Archaludon ex
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• Surfer
• Megaton Blower
• Flygon ex
• Quaquaval
• Black Kyurem ex

Surging Sparks Reveal

• PokéBeach Article

Aaron is back to discuss a favorite VStar winning Indianapolis.

The Champions League in Sapporo Japan was also discussed which is a glimpse into archetypes in Twilight Masquerade.

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Day 2 of Champions League Sapporo Official Stream

Aaron and Drew are back covering all the Pokémon we're excited for with the release of Twilight Masquerade.

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Aaron is joined by Drew and we talk our favorite Trainers and AceSpecs from Twilight Masquerade in part 1.

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We have a very special episode where we talk to Juancho Saldana (aka PrimeTimeWizard) to hear his backstory, his travels, and our love for the game. We hope you enjoy this as much as we had fun recording it!

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Aaron is joined by PokeBrews and Carlos who both represented the PCS community and played in Orlando.

Hear their deck choices, how the event played out, and a look at standout decks.

We also discuss our Webcam/Live League tournament for the next 6 weeks!

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Aaron is joined by @PokeEmmi_ and Drew to recap EUIC, which featured Tord winning his 5th International Tournament. Emmi shares what deck she chose and how the event was. We look ahead at the quick turnaround to Orlando and what we'd play!

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Aaron is back with with one and only PokeBrews! We catch on how he's been, and all EUIC talk for decks and cards we'd invest in before the tournament!

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Aaron is back with Drew joining him to talk Vancouver Regionals, what we're having fun with most from Temporal Forces so far, and what Gym Leader we'd be in the TCG.

Hope everyone is having fun with Temporal Forces!

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In this episode Drew and.... *checks notes* Aaron? Talk about what is in store for the PCS Podcast going forward. We reminisce on some old card and look forward to some new ones and make some predictions for Vancouver! Hope everyone is enjoying Temporal Forces!!!

In this episode the squad FINALLY gets to talk about a new format!

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Season 3: Episode 8

Aaron and Michael are back this week with the 2024 Pokémon World Championships in the review.

On this week's episode, we talk about all of the pre-worlds activities that competitors and spectators got into, the 2024 World's Meta share, the exciting post-World's announcements, and of course the biggest drama to hit the competitive Pokémon TCG scene from this weekend's big event.

It's a jam packed episode so we appreciate you tuning in!

Please stay with us as we work out the kinks in the NEW VIDEO format of the podcast. We're REALLY close to having it locked it, but obviously have some things to correct next time.

As always, thank you so much for tuning in!

We'll see you next week!

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This episode the squad talks about Knoxville and how one of our own did at the event! Then we break down a new deck in the next format TROPIC THUNDER. And finish the episode with a listener question! Enjoy!

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In this unfortunately Brew-less episode, Drew and Nick break down the results from the biggest regional event so far! The squad finally gets to talk about some of the new cards that will be featured in our March set "Temporal Forces". Then they wrap up the show with predictions for Liverpool! Enjoy!

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In this shorter episode the squad gives their takes on some decks approaching the Charlotte Regional and then Drew acts as a bandaid to salvage the rest. Enjoy?

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Drew is back! We all go over the Portland Regional Results as a big happy family. The pod also dives into a very abbreviated metashare study around Giratina VSTAR so that we can give our takes on the Ace Spec cards that are being released on March 22nd! And following that we touch briefly on the ANNOUNCED rotation date. Then wrap the show up with some predictions for Charlotte! Enjoy!

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In this episode Justin and Mr. Dojo go over the results from the San Antonio regional, recap some fun things from 2023, and sign off for the holiday break! See you in 2024!

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In this Episode Justin (Pokebrews) and Nick (Dark Bear Dojo) review the Latin American International Championship. They also briefly discuss the new meta now that in person tournaments are happening. We briefly touch on some controversy from LAIC, and then finish off the episode with some new card reveals.

In this episode Justin and Nick review the first online "Regional" with Paradox Rift and other events. They also talk about the current metashare study (provided by Justinbasil) and go over some new carts and potential decks. Lastly, they wrap up the pod with their predicitions for LAIC.

Drew is stepping away for a little bit with the arrival of his child. Here's a brief message from him regarding the lack there of episodes the past two weeks!

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In this episode Nick, Justin, and Drew go over the Lille Regional Results! Then we picked some cards releasing in Paradox Rift to talk about. Then we follow it up with a tough question and finish the pod with our predictions for Toronto

In this episode Nick and Justin go over the Sacramento Regional Championships! The pod also briefly discusses ties and where they stand in the current format and we get a sneak peek at Dark Bear Dojo!

Season 3: Episode 7

Aaron and Michael are back together once again to have one last podcast before the 2024 Pokémon World Championships!

We discuss the discords Fantasy draft that took place, where we think the meta will finish at, under the radar deck options and ultimately pick our winning country and deck!

It's a jam packed episode with revealing we will start to be on Twitch and YouTube!

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In this episode Drew and Nick go over the results of the 2023 Peoria Regional. We discuss the field and how 151 may or may not have impacted it, and Nick shares his thoughts on a specific breakfast food.

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In this episode Drew, Justin and NICK?! Talk about the zard regional, the Van Gogh madness, and give our thoughts on the meta coming into Peoria.

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In this shorter episode, Justin and Drew talk briefly about the Barcelona SPE, dive into our current meta, then expand on some cards releasing this Friday with Pokemon 151!

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First episode of season 2 and were talking about the Pittsburgh Review and the meta following the event. Is Miraidon a real deck? And did tpci just destroy the standard format with some new cards? Find out in this episode!!!

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In this episode we talk about what the meta looks like coming into our first event of the season. Justin and I also reflect on the previous season and talk about our favorite moments. Then we wrap the show up with predictions for Pittsburgh. We'll see ya'll after the event for Season 2!

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In this episode Drew and Brew's break down the current meta. Talk about ICs or the lack thereof... And some changes to the prize structure at Regional events!

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In this episode Justin and Drew give their takes on the OBF Metashare Study and talk about some questionable cards from Raging Surf that will be a portion of our Paradox Rift set in the future!

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The 2023 Pokemon Championship Series has concluded in an exciting fashion, and Justin and I provide you all of the details and much much more. Enjoy!

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Drew and Justin break down some notable cards from the new tcg expansion, Obsidian Flames!

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In this episode PokeEmmi joins us and tells us about the power of women in the competitive pokemon scene and her team, GirlPowerTCG!

We also discuss the worlds meta and the new structure for next years worlds!

Season 3: Episode 6

Aaron is back and joined once again by top player Natalie Millar to round out interviews with 3 top players in different countries to discuss all things 2024 Pokémon World Championships.

Natalie discusses her season this year, what makes her so strong of a contender at major events, and a deep dive into the Shrouded Fable meta. It's a worlds preview you don't want to miss!

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In this weeks episode JustinBrews and JustInBasil break down the meta from the Asia open, talk about some news regarding Obsidian Flames, and then we break the news that JustInBasil's name isn't Justin during this weeks interview with none other than the proxy god themselves: JustInBasil.

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In this episode we learn about Pokemon teams from the best in the business! PJ Witusik and Josh Frink from The Shuffle Squad in this episode and give us the ins and outs of the team. And prepare YOU to be the next member of TSS! Plus! Some other stuff!

LINKS!

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The PCS podcast rides without Justin while he recovers! Drew and Dre aka Dre-oxys aka King Dre aka C1outTCG talk about the meta, and Drew hits Dre with some hard hitting questions. The two talk about a new card from Obsidian Flames. Then we discuss a little bit about ability markers. Check out Dre in the links below!

Dre:

https://metafy.gg/@kingdrec1out/ongoing

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Justin and Drew break down the results from the largest Pokemon TCG event so far!

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