Special Conditions Podcast 170   Tune in to this week's episode as Adam and Justin dive into the electrifying world of Pokémon TCG! With the EUIC tournament on the horizon, they're buzzing with anticipation over the debut of the Temporal Forces set. Adam's putting his chips on Chien-Pao for the win, while Justin's playing the future game with some strategic dub predictions for future box. But that's just the beginning! They're also delving into the ACE SPEC cards destined for top-table...

Special Conditions Podcast 169   Hold onto your Pokéballs, because this week's podcast is about to hit you with a thunderbolt of excitement! Join Justin and Adam as they welcome the legendary Lane from Good Morning Johto to the mic for an electrifying discussion on the hottest topic in the Pokémon TCG universe: the brand-spankin'-new set, Temporal Forces!    With game-changing cards like Prime Catcher, Cinccino, Iron Crown ex, and the mighty Roaring Moon shaking up the meta, you won't...

Special Conditions Podcast 168 Get ready for a wild ride on this week's episode of Special Conditions! The gang dives headfirst into the electrifying news of the latest Ogerpon ex reveal, straight from the digital grapevine courtesy of TPCI's mysterious email drop. But hold onto your booster packs because things take a twist when they unveil a shocking revelation: a Paldea Evolved booster box filled to the brim with counterfeit cards! Meanwhile, Adam straps on his battle gear and ventures...

Special Conditions Podcast 167   On this episode of Hidden Pokemon Cards (credit @RealbreakingNate) Justin stumbles upon a Charizard tin in the most unexpected of places, leading to an unexpected treasure trove of alt art magic! But hold onto your hats, because Paldean Fates has arrived, bringing a cascade of shiny Pokémon delights! Prepare to be dazzled by the gleaming treasures that await within. And for those who prefer their Pokémon collecting on the go, get ready for Pokémon Trading...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 2/18/24 Publish Date - 4/20/24   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...

Special Conditions Podcast 165   Use code FULLHEAL at https://tgacards.com/ for 10% off your order!   Support the show by shopping at TCGPlayer.com using this link - https://bit.ly/TCGPlayerAffiliate  [email protected]  Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639   https://linktr.ee/PokemonProfessorNetwork    Music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons   ▾ FOLLOW GAMECHOPS ▾ http://instagram.com/GameChops ...

Special Conditions Podcast 164 Recording Date - 1/17/24 Publish Date - 1/28/24 Get ready for an electrifying ride on this week's episode of Special Conditions! Join Adam and Justin as they dive headfirst into the thrilling world of Pokémon TCG, unveiling the latest and greatest cards from the upcoming sets, Wild Force and Cyber Judge – soon to be known as our English set, Temporal Forces! But that's not all – Justin spills the beans on his adorable new puppy collection featuring none...

Special Conditions Podcast 163   https://bit.ly/SC163WildForceCyberJudge  https://bit.ly/SC163SanAntonioResults  https://bit.ly/SC163SerperiorVSTARlist    In a heartwarming twist on this episode of "Special Conditions: A Pokémon TCG Podcast," hosts Adam and Justin share a delightful exchange of gifts. Playing off each other's favorites, Adam surprises Justin with a token of affection featuring Arcanine, Justin's beloved four-legged Pokémon. In return, Justin brings a smile to Adam's...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 12/05/23 Publish Date - 12/24/23   Join Adam and Justin as they take you through the lively Best Flippin Card show in this episode of the Special Conditions Podcast. Picture this: Adam, armed with a booster box, generously handing out free packs and spreading joy like confetti. At the show Adam was selling some XY Primal Clash. That revelation leads into a retrospective or the XY Primal Clash TCG set and highlights Adam's experiences. Adam...

Special Conditions Podcast 161   Shiny Treasures - https://bit.ly/SC161ShinyTreasures  Brisbane Regionals - https://bit.ly/SC161Brisbane  Gdansk Regionals - https://bit.ly/SC161Gdansk    Use code FULLHEAL at https://tgacards.com/ for 10% off your order!   Support the show by shopping at TCGPlayer.com using this link - https://bit.ly/TCGPlayerAffiliate  [email protected]  Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639   ...

Special Conditions Podcast 160 Recording Date - 11/22/2023 Publish Date - 12/17/2023 Use code FULLHEAL at https://tgacards.com/ for 10% off your order!   Support the show by shopping at TCGPlayer.com using this link - https://bit.ly/TCGPlayerAffiliate  [email protected]  Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639   https://linktr.ee/PokemonProfessorNetwork    Music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons   ▾ FOLLOW...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 11/15/23 Publish Date - 12/13/23   Welcome to another thrilling episode of "Special Conditions: A Pokémon TCG Podcast"! Join us as we navigate the dynamic Paradox Rift meta, highlighting standout deck choices like the resurgent Fusion Mew and the ever-powerful Lugia. Snorlax stall strategies take the stage, catching opponents off guard with a strategic absence of switch cards.   Gardevoir's continuous evolution remains a topic of discussion,...

Special Conditions Podcast 158 Recording Date - 11/8/23 Publish Date - 11/15/23 Join us as we dive into the paradoxical realm of the latest expansion, "Paradox Rift," where the battles are intense and the surprises are endless. Can you feel the excitement? Cue the dramatic flair—Paradox, let it rift!  The plot thickens as we investigate the latest buzz in the Pokémon community. Is Pokémon trolling us with a mysterious card featuring Wiglett art? The imagery and the vibration attack make...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 10/25/23 Publish Date - 11/12/2023   Adam's Ancient Artifacts: Hold onto your top hats, folks! Adam's league cup trophy cards have The Grading Authority (TGA) scratching their heads. These relics are so old, they might as well have been delivered by dinosaurs. With a lower population than a party in a ghost town, these cards are rarer than a compliment in a YouTube comments section.   French Fries & Meta Madness in Lille: It's not just...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 10/18/23 Publish Date - 11/1/23   This week we dig into Peoria and Sacramento thanks to the rundown on Limitless. Some interesting builds and familiar faces came out to play and we run through some of the lists.   We all know Adam is obsessed with Delibird, but Delibird isn’t always around. To soften that blow, Iron Bundle is looking exceptionally awesome as both an Illustration Rare and a Pre-Release Promo!   Peoria Regional -...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 10/4/2023 Publish Date - 10/16/2023   Prepare for an electrifying revelation, Pokémon trainers! In a heart-racing twist of fate, a Pikachu card of unparalleled mystique has surfaced in the dynamic realm of TCG Live! Ok it’s just a Play Pokemon promo card, but it’s still pretty cool.     Local Gamestop stores across North America have become arenas of epic play and trade events, drawing both newcomers and seasoned trainers alike. The question...

Special Conditions 154 Recording Date - 9/27/2023  Release Date - 10/11/2023   Episode Title - Van Gogh to the Pokemon Center   "Don't look, Adam, it's another Pikachu in a hat!" We've seen Pikachu rock countless adorable hats before, but this one might just have a surprise twist. As Adam cautiously sneaks a peek, he can't help but wonder, "Wait, it's actually kinda cute...?"   The Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam has a special Pokemon x Van Gogh exhibit. In honor of this exhibit Pokemon...

Special Conditions Podcast 153 Recording Date - 9/10/2023 Publish Date - 9/13/2023   Electrifying results from Day 1 in Pittsburgh! Adam and Justin discuss what this could mean. Adam Opens a pack of Obsidian Flames and does he get burnt?  Then the hosts discuss some new reveals from Ancient Roar and Future Flash leading Adam to believe that Gardevoir is being pushed to the forefront of Pokémon’s eye. These new ancient and future cards appear to be meta defying in the months to come. The...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 9/1/2023 Publish Date - 9/5/2023   Will Obsidian Flames burn bright in the meta or will it smolder into ashes? We discuss some larger online tournament results. Zard was flying around but did it make an impact? Adam does the peel to reveal for an alternate art Blastoise and Piplup tag team card with surprising results! We then dive into the full submission process for TGA and how to protect your cards in shipping.  Everyone likes collection...

Special Conditions Podcast 151 Recording Date - 8/24/23 Publish Date - 9/4/2023 70,000 trainers descend upon Gotham (NYC) and they’re all there to see Adam. Ok maybe that’s a bit of a stretch but Adam was a notable trainer at Go Fest NYC and we discuss how it went! There was a podcast meetup for the New York state of Grind. While in New York, Adam and Justin got to play in person Pokemon TCG matches! Chien Pao vs United Wings, what could go wrong?   New York was full of surprises as...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 8/16/23 Publish Date - 9/4/2023   IRON BUNDLE IS REVEALED. Will Iron Bundle (future robot version of Delibird) take over the meta as we know it?? Pokemon World’s in Japan revealed a new mechanic (future vs ancient) and an old mechanic (Ace Spec). We speculate how this mechanic will be similar to battle styles from the 2021 sets.    Iron Bundle wasn’t the only broken card revealed. Scream Tail (ancient jigglypuff) looks to add even more...

Special Conditions Podcast 149 Recording Date - 8/10/23 Publish Date - 8/16/23   In this week's episode Adam is riding solo. We got a question from our friend Jamal who really wanted to know what the cheapest  ground level for entry is to being competitive in the TCG and in this episode we find out!  In the first episode in a few weeks to open cards we take a look at the Virizion V showcase box and what it comes with. We conclude the show with discussing what Adam’s fantasy team is along...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 8/2/23 Publish Date - 8/7/23   ADD DESCRIPTION HERE This week's episode Adam and Justin discuss the 2024 championship series point structure of the season. What does that mean? How many points do you think you can get? What are the point structures for locals? We discuss that and more!   There’s a new FLOW label in town and his name is Saguaro! Justin guesses correctly to the decimal point what the grade will be. We contemplate the...

Special Conditions Podcast 147 Recording Date - 7/26/23 Publish Date - 7/30/23   Adam went to his first League Cup of the season! He did fairly well for playing Lost Box for the first time. He brought his own take of the list opting for consistency. He regails each match and how they went 1 by 1. An oldie but a goodie, Shining Tyranitar returns! We discuss the most recent tournament in Asia and what decks did well there. Mew is still on top after all this time. Will it be a top deck until...