It's takeover day! Dan's internet kept cutting out so there was nobody to stop Varni & Mike from going off on tangents! Join in as we unwind from all the hot takes and drama in the community and listen to Varni & Mike rattle on about their One True Love, the Digimon Card Game.
The Digimon Card Game is going through a phase of what can only be called the Scrub Player Mentality. What is that, you might ask? Scrub Player Mentality Syndrome (SPMS) is a term used to describe players that constantly complain about the state of the game, perpetuate that the game is dying and have an unrelenting dissatisfaction with the game's growth and development. Those inflicted with SPMS tend to not be the greatest players, and while the effects can be temporary, more often than not beco...
Power creep: a term that often sends shivers down the spines of trading card game enthusiasts. It's frequently misunderstood, and in some circles, seen as a harbinger of doom or a greedy tactic by game developers. But is it really? In the world of trading card games, particularly the Digimon Card Game, power creep is not just common—it's essential. In this episode, the boys of DigiPod delve into the intricacies of power creep, explore the realm of tiered decks, and determine what it means for a ...
BT-12 has been out for a couple weeks now, and early tournament results have shown that Beelzemon X is a force to be reckoned with. With the release of the Advanced Starter Deck and BT-12, the Beelzemon deck has become a low floor, high ceiling deck, meaning anyone is capable of picking up the deck and playing the combos. However, what does this mean for it's representation and how that factors into the Tier 0 discussion? Is Beelzemon X truly a Tier 0 deck? Has the Digimon Card Game ever even se...
What a weekend! One of our very own, Varni, piloted his way to his 1st Regionals win, and with none other than his favorite deck Examon! Right in time for the BT-11 send-off, as the BT-12 meta is about to descend upon us. Tune in to hear about how Varni ended up in this position, as well as to get the insights and tips from a newly minted Regionals winner on what it takes to reach that level of play and how to get there yourself. Please note: This episode was unscheduled due to the circumstances...
Bandai dropped a bomb on us in the way of a new set of modified rules for the March Ultimate Cups, and man oh man were the a doozy! Listen as Dan, Varni and Mike dissect what's going on and give you the insights you need to participate in this Ultimate Cup season.
Nationals season is upon us, BT-11 Dimensional Phase is about to drop and the DigiPod crew has been missing. But suddenly, they reappear?! And with a new cast member?!! Join Dan and Varni as they introduce new cast member Mike and talk about the happenings in the Digimon Card Game world.
The competitive Digimon Card Game scene has been bustling! With multiple regionals every month, Ultimate Cups, locals and other community-hosted tourneys, there's a lot for Dan and Varni to cover!
We're back! Well, we never really stopped, which you can tell by listening as we go over the DigiFest results from BT-7 format. Remember when Blue Hybrid reigned supreme? Wait, isn't it still...kinda? Meh, who cares! DigiPod is back baby!
The one year anniversary for the English release of the Digimon Card Game has passed, so it's fitting that Dan and Varni decided to do a State of the Game. Tune in for the hot takes as the boys review the meta, problematic and toxic decks, and the various community members that have voiced their opinions about the Digimon Card Game. Mind you, the hot takes are real, and the spice is always on a different level - no ill feelings are meant towards any person or player; it's all about passion and l...
Well tamers, the time has fallen upon us! European and Latin American nationals were last weekend, and North American nationals are coming up this weekend. Listen to Dan and Varni as they analyze and critique the topping deck lists for both sets of nationals, and of course, give our hot takes as to what's what. Follow us on Twitter @DigiPodTDP!
It's almost time! Friday January 21st marks the OFFICIAL release date of EX-01 Classic Collection for North America. Varni and Dan take a look at the coming cards and archetypes getting support, so come along and find out what's in store for Classic Collection.
Varni (Varni's Card Lair on YouTube) and Dan introduce DigiPod, The Digital Podcast - a brand new Digimon Card Game-centric podcast where Varni and Dan shoot the breeze about the happenings of the Digimon Card Game world.
