Special Conditions is a Podcast dedicated to the Pokémon Trading Card Game that brings over 30 years of combined TCG experience to the game table! Hosts Adam Tuttle and Justin Keller bring unique perspectives on collecting, competing, and the current card market in a family friendly environment.
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Can you believe it? Adam was right about Iron Thorns! This episode was recorded before Pokemon Worlds had started. He kept playing the deck and was like I dunno it's pretty good. This could be a popular deck at worlds. And it won!
Adam gets his long-awaited finale of his TGA submission—get ready for a BUNDLE of joy that might just IRON itself out! Justin is excited about some Shrouded Fable cards. To wrap things up, Adam and Justin explore TPCI’s stellar ranking among the Global Licensors of 2024 and take a deep dive into the online metagame with insights from Limitless TCG. Buckle up for a jam-packed episode and don’t forget to use a Full Heal!
Special Conditions Podcast 175. The End of Vintage Products?
Recording Date - 7/30/24
Publish Date - 8/14/24
On this week's episode Adam and Justin discuss some new fire products from the Pokemon Center as well as touch on the hot topic of CT scanning your booster packs and booster boxes! Discussion of the new Shrouded Fables set takes the duo into the mysterious world of the “nobles” and the beautiful artwork of this set.
Tricky Gym has his own show! We discuss the new show on Prime Video and Roku.
Adam gets another TGA submission back and there are some surprises in store.
Get ready for a dose of Pokémon chaos with Justin's unexpected guest, his pet Kecleon, crashing the podcast party. This colorful character sets the tone for a lively discussion as we compare notes on our weekend league adventures.
From Justin's bustling local scene to Adam's more laid-back challenge, we uncover the highs and lows of competitive play. Justin's deck experiments lead to some surprising revelations, including a memorable run-in with the infamous Arboliva card.
And Justin's luck with pulls? Let's just say it's a rollercoaster of emotions, complete with a mysterious encounter dubbed 'Blue Mew.'
Looking ahead, we delve into the intriguing world of upcoming Japanese sets, from the enigmatic 'Bloodmoon Ursaluna' to the return of the ever-useful Enhanced Hammer. Plus, could new ace spec cards be poised to shake up the meta once again?
But the real question on everyone's mind: Another Charizard promo box? Tune in for the laughs, insights, and a healthy dose of Pokémon speculation in this episode of the podcast!
On Episode 76, Adam and Josh discover things that are shiny, dream about international destinations to find some Pokemon happiness, and heat up in battle against each other. To start the show, the hosts discuss the upcoming in-person Pokemon TCG events in Australia and New Zealand, and how new COVID protocols will change how they are done, but also make them safe and responsible for people to participate in. After that, they open up some Shining Fates pack, as Josh finally gets to see the cards for the first time. Was anything Shiny pulled though?
From there, they discuss the Art of the Week, featuring the cool looking Skarmory. After the break, things heat up, as the two battle it out in the PTCGO, testing Josh’s Fire deck that they built on the show a few weeks back. Will Josh’s inexperience be his downfall, or will Adam’s complex strategy make him regret his decisions? Find out how hot the battle got!
Finally, the two open up some Hidden Fates packs, courtesy of TN Comics. All this and more on Episode 76 of Special Conditions!!!
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75. Now With 75% More Wow
Season 1 · Episode 75
Sunday, March 7, 2021 • Duration 52:48
Special Conditions Podcast
Recording Date - 2/22/21
Publish Date - 3/6/21
On Episode 75 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh discuss their Fates, and whether or not things are Shiny for them. They start off the show by breaking down the release of the newest set to hit shelves (allegedly), Shining Fates! Adam talks about his experiences with finding the cards, and how hard it’s going to be for a lot of collectors. They also open up some packs of cards, because this IS a podcast about the Pokemon TCG, after all.
From there, they chat about the Art of the Week featuring Clampearl, before discussing Ditto V from Shining Fates for the Card of the Week! The hosts also open some packs courtesy of TN Comics, and read/answer some emails from the wonderful community! All this and more on Episode 75 of Special Conditions!!!
On Episode 74 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh have a LOT to talk about, and do their best to cover it all, despite, you know, not being a “news” podcast. But before they get into all the issues needing to cover, Adam gives an update on his standing in the Players Cup. Spoiler: he’s kicking butt!
From there, the two buckle down and discuss the not-so Happy Meals at McDonalds and the problems people are causing there, followed up by a really cool series called Top Deck Academy. After that, they break down the upcoming release of Shining Fates and how scalpers are circling like vultures over the new set in the Pokemon TCG. The two hosts also talk more about cereal and Worlds 2022.
Also on the show, Pangoru is the Art of the Week, and it’s super awesome. Rillaboom is the Card of the Week, and there are several packs opened live on the show, a couple of which are courtesy of TN Comics. All this and more on Episode 74 of Special Conditions!
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73. Building Spite
Season 1 · Episode 73
Monday, February 15, 2021 • Duration 51:01
Special Conditions Podcast
Recording Date - 2/8/2021
Publish Date - 2/15/2021
On Episode 73 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh ring the bell, talk about playing well, and read some e-mail! To start the show, Adam breaks down how the Players Cup is going for him, and how much fun he is having this time around as opposed to the last one. The duo also open up some Champion’s Path, which is always hit or miss.
From there, they talk about the only three cards featuring Chingling, for the Art of the Week segment. After that, they discuss how Spiritomb is a sneaky good card in competitive play, which makes it the Card of the Week. After opening some Legendary Heartbeat packs courtesy of TN Comics, they read some emails from the community. All this and more on Episode 73 of Special Conditions!
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On Episode 72 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh talk about some Turtle Power and heat it up in the PTCGO! To start off the show, the two hosts open some packs of Champion’s Path, because, why not?! From there, they break down the Art of the Week, featuring the blue ninja turtle, Carracosta! Not to be outdone, the Card of the Week is also Carracosta - surprise! Talk about an anti-hero in a half shell!
After that, the duo break down Adam’s current situation with the Players Cup 3, and as you’ll be able to tell, he is quite excited for current status. The highlight of the show, however, has to be the two show hosts building Josh’s first deck on PTCGO! Is it a hot deck, or did darkness fall on the rookie?
To round out the show, the hosts open some packs of Legendary Heartbeat, courtesy of TN Comics. All this and more on Episode 72 of Special Conditions!
On Episode 71 of Special Conditions, co-hosts Adam and Josh DIG into some fossil Pokemon! First, however, they duo discuss the upcoming Players Cup III, which has already started by the time this episode is released. With in-person tournaments still unable to happen, the PTCGO is the best way for Trainers to test their skills and ability.
After that, the Art of the Week is discussed, featuring the weird but kinda terrifying Pokemon, Cradily! After the break, the Card of the Week is broken down, featuring another fossil Pokemon, Archeops.
To round out the show, the hosts open up some Shiny Star V packs courtesy of TN Comics, and then read some fantastic emails from the community. All of this and more on Episode 71 of Special Conditions!
Shop at https://www.tncomics.com/ and use promo code FULLHEAL at checkout for an additional 5% off your order!
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70. TCGO And Chill
Season 1 · Episode 70
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 • Duration 51:51
Special Conditions Podcast
Recording Date - 1/18/21
Publish Date - 1/26/21
On Episode 70 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh just CHILL OUT, chat, and battle it out once again! First off, they read some feedback and emails from some awesome folks in the community, and hopefully they answer a question or two adequately. From there, the duo talk about the freeze Pokemon, Articuno, as it is the featured Pokemon for Art of the Week. Sure, it’s one of the original Legendary Birds, but the cards picked out to showcase are beyond legendary!
After the break, the two hosts battle once again on PTCGO, with this time doing a Mirror Battle with Inteleon Theme Decks! In the last battle, Adam won pretty decisively, despite Josh hanging in there longer than expected. With water decks, however, anything can happen. Did Adam wipe the floor with Josh, or is there any chance of an upset victory for the rookie? Find out for yourself! Also, the hosts open up some hot packs courtesy of TN Comics! All this and more on Episode 70 of Special Conditions!
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