Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 11/05/24 Publish Date - 11/11/24 In this week's episode Justin and Adam are BACK to talk about TCG pocket! With help from Luis (Host of the Purified Podcast) they take a deep dive into the new world of competitive and collecting Pokemon cards DIGITALLY! Enjoy the new of a new Moonbreon alt art from the newest eeveelutions based set named Prismatic Evolutions which is going to break most of us Eevee fans wallets. The discussion continues onto the...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 9/29/24 Publish Date - 10/2/24   We have a special guest, Lane from Good Morning Johto! He’s in the house to discuss the dark underbelly of the card market. We get the inside scoop from the front lines of a local game shop (LGS) about pricing cards and what’s hot on the market right now. We speculate on the next group of cards to go to the moon.    Adam’s been busy hunting down all the League Cups and Challenges in his area and reports back...

Special Conditions Podcast 176 Recording Date - 8/6/24 Publish Date - 9/19/24 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...

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...

SPECIAL CONDITIONS 174: A THORNY WORLD Iron Thorns ex deck that has been making waves in recent tournaments. Adam shares his evolving perspective on the deck. It fairs well against the meta and this 4 pokemon deck scares Adam.  We discuss all the happenings at the upcoming World's including special guests and everything involved for the spectators. We set our hopes high as we reflect on the Yokohama Worlds from 2023.  Links: Iron Thorns EX tcgplayer  Standard Pumpka Weekly Iron...

SPECIAL CONDITIONS 173: LOST NAIC   On this week's episode, the crew delves into a variety of exciting topics including the latest from the North American International Championship (NAIC), the ongoing craze of Pokémon GO, and the delightful anticipation brought by holiday advent calendars—because, let's face it, Christmas can never come too early! Join Adam and Justin as they dissect the results of the Pokémon Professor Network’s Discord tournament, sharing their insights and commentary...

Special Conditions Podcast 172   On this week's episode Adam and Justin get into the most recent regionals which was held in Indianapolis to discuss the top decks and which one was STEELING the show!  Spoiler alert it was turning back the tie The top cut was full of the ice cat Chien-Pao with its chivalry chill ability trying to freeze out the competition. We take a sneak peak at the upcoming Pre-release for Twilight masquerade and what we think about the pre-release format. There’s also...

Special Conditions Podcast 171 Recording Date - 4/17/24 Publish Date -    Get ready to embark on a whirlwind adventure through the Pokémon Regional Championships in sunny Orlando, Florida! While Justin and Adam may have missed out on the trip, fear not, because they've summoned a hero who braved the battlefields of the tournament: none other than Andy, AKA FastPTCG from our Discord community!   Join us as Andy shares with us the gripping saga of his tournament journey. From the...

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...