Welcome to the 91st episode of the Meta Pod podcast, the Pokemon TCG podcast that revolves around the evolving meta! AtrociousGameplay & gyrosean sit down to discuss the recent São Paulo Regional Championships to help to help better understand Brilliant Stars Standard meta, alongside with some new announcements of some of the BEST upcoming Pokemon TCG products! -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Check out the Meta Pod YouTube...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 91
One European Regional was all it took to surprise the entire Pokemon TCG world! From the winning decklist (Rapid Strike Urshifu?!) to the rebirth of Control from Sander, Liverpool Regionals showed that there is so much more room for this meta to grow beyond just Mew VMax and Arceus VStar Variants. Also, Jake gets back on his soapbox to end the episode so stick around for that! -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Check out the Meta...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 12 min
The Salt Lake City Regionals has wrapped, and the winner...is Gengar VMax?! Ok, well it's another variant of Arceus VStar really, but the Top 8 might show us that Mew VMax has finally met it's match...an entire field of counter decks. -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Check out the Meta Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcPqrzElSZKqYOIkMgOZuw Here are a few of the other places where we make content: Sean's YouTube: ...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 16 min
There's clearly only 2 deck archetypes that you need to know about, and that's Mew VMax and Arceus VStar, as Brisbane Regionals proved, with 14 of the top 16 being split between those two. Today we're going over those results everyone prepares for Salt Lake City Regionals next weekend! Also, if you want to know our thoughts on preparing for a Regionals-level event, check out our interview with Celio's Network back in Episode 70: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e19lfcn -- Reach out to us with...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 88
We've got a few big tourneys to look over today as the Brilliant Stars format is firmly taking shape. So what decks are rising to the top? A wide array of Arceus, Toolbox decks, Mew VMax, and a few big surprises headline the week! -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Check out the Meta Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcPqrzElSZKqYOIkMgOZuw Here are a few of the other places where we make content: Sean's YouTube: http...
Mar 08, 2022•47 min•Ep. 87
It was a big week in the world of the Pokemon TCG. Brilliant Stars is finally seeing play, and shaking the meta up at the Full Grip Games tournament that happened over the weekend. And the early reviews of PTCG Live are in, and people have mixed opinions about the new online client. -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Check out the Meta Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcPqrzElSZKqYOIkMgOZuw Here are a few of the oth...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 13 min
This is a week about gearing up for all the massive things coming down the pipeline, including the Beta Launch of PTCGLive coming to Canada literally THE DAY THIS EPISODE RELEASES! Also, Pokemon updates to COVID-19 Policies, but does that mean League Cups and Challenges are coming back? All this and some new product news as we gear up for the official release of Brilliant Stars! TPCi Updated Covid Policy: https://www.pokebeach.com/2022/02/tpci-publishes-updated-covid-19-protocols-live-event-regi...
Feb 22, 2022•45 min
This week we're talking about the Brilliant Stars cards that every player should probably pick up (and how many you might need), with some advice on when the right time to buy might be. We're also discussing some of our prerelease pulls, the Orlando Regionals that was cancelled, and talking about some future ideas for Meta Pod! Speaking of the future of Meta Pod, hop on over to our new YouTube dedicated to the podcast and Subscribe! Once we hit 100 ratings on Spotify and Apple, Jake and Sean are...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 12 min
A few new product releases to cover, as well as a Darkrai VStar that we somehow did not mentioned previously, and it is BROKEN! Also, we're getting a bonus set this summer, and it's Pokemon GO themed? Hit us up on Twitter with your ideas as to what this crossover set might have in store. -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Here are a few of the other places where we make content: Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean Jake's...
Feb 08, 2022•47 min
This week we have a slew of Poke-News, ranging from future set name announcements for not Japan, to enticing leaks from upcoming Japanese sets that suggests a Mewtwo VStar could be on the way? We also dive into the recent eBay ungraded card authentication process that's rolling out for all your high value cards. Will this be a good thing for collectors, or is it another logistics backlog waiting to happen? -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr
This week we are joined by Zach Lesage to talk about all the decks that come out of Brilliant Stars! Which new decks could shake up the meta, which decks might fall out, and will any old decks be revived? We're also trying out the video upload feature on Spotify, so if you are Spotify listener and have always wanted to see our faces, hopefully that should work?! Let us know how you like it, and if you had any issues on any platform listening to it. You can check out Zach on his YouTube: https://...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 10 min
This week we're diving into a set review for some of the best cards coming in Brilliant Stars, but before that let's catch up on a few small news items, including the dramatic reveal of what exactly was inside Logan Paul's 1st Edition Case. -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Here are a few of the other places where we make content: Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean Jake's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRie...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 26 min
In today's pod, we're breaking down how the proposed economy of PTCG Live stacks up to some of the other big online TCG clients. Should we be concerned, or is this change going to be the best thing to happen to online PTCG since...well ever?! Thanks so much to Mark Dizon for joining us today, and sharing his incredible knowledge of Pokemon, Hearthstone and MTG! Check out Mark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkDizon -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 19 min
It's a new year, but the same old casters here at Meta Pod! 2022 is upon us, so let's talk about some new cards coming down the pipe from Star Birth, some likely fake 1st Edition Base Set Boxes purchased by the infamous Logan Paul, and discuss whether or not 2022 could be a year for Control to make a comeback! -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Here are a few of the other places where we make content: Sean's YouTube: https://yout...
Jan 04, 2022•56 min
This week we're talking about some exclusive Creatures Inc Promos, New Brilliant Stars card sure to delight to control players, and a couple of decks that just may have the answer to Mew VMax! All that, and a quick nod to S tephane Ivanoff's recent ChannelFireball article all about luck: https://strategy.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/pkmn/do-you-feel-lucky-randomness-the-pokemon-tcg-you/ If you want to support the Meta Pod and keep your "Secret Rares" in PSA 10 condition, head over to Manscap...
Dec 28, 2021•1 hr 6 min
This week Jake and Sean are back in full swing, and catching up on a wide variety of news, including the Start Deck 100 reveals, and the chance at opening a God Deck! Also on the docket, TPCi is gearing up for a special set in June of 2022, and more VSTARS got revealed. But can any of the new cards hold a candle to the current BDIF in Mew VMax? If you want to support the Meta Pod and keep your "Secret Rares" in PSA 10 condition, head over to Manscaped and use code METAPOD for 20% off! https://ww...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 11 min
This week is a solo affair, with your pilot Jake! And he's talking about Standard on a budget, and which decks give you the most bang for your buck! Also discussing the December 2021 merch line that just dropped, in case you are looking for gifts for yourself (or others). If you want to support the Meta Pod and keep your "Secret Rares" in PSA 10 condition, head over to Manscaped and use code METAPOD for 20% off! https://www.manscaped.com/ -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions...
Dec 07, 2021•53 min
This week we're diving back into some meta discussion and highlighting the 2 decks that seem to be running the show at the moment. Is this a sign that the format is perhaps not as healthy as we thought? Also, looking through even more Character Rares from VMax Climax! If you want to support the Meta Pod and keep your "Secret Rares" in PSA 10 condition, head over to Manscaped and use code METAPOD for 20% off! https://www.manscaped.com/ -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via...
Nov 30, 2021•54 min
This week is largely focused on the Collectors, as we dive into a variety of smaller news updates, including whether or not the Katy Perry V card will be coming to a store near you. Also announcements about a reality show for collectors coming to Netflix and new character rares being revealed for VMax Climax! But we also wanted to bring attention to Palette of Friends, which is a fantastic new project aimed at putting more women and people of marginalized genders at the top tables in the Pokemon...
Nov 23, 2021•50 min
This week we're talking about the impact that the ever-increasing size of Pokemon TCG sets is having on Players and Collectors, as well as how it's affecting other Pokemon products. We're also taking a look at some of the early results in the Fusion Strike meta, particularly from the Full Grip Games 1k tournament! Were there any new decks that popped off? -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Here are a few of the other places where...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 8 min
This week we are sifting through the largest set ever to discuss the best cards in Fusion Strike, including some absolutely disgusting combos we might have in store. Also, we cover off on some big news including the delay of PTCG Live until 2022, as well as the upcoming League Battle decks featuring all the good Urshifu VMax! Also, thanks to all the listeners who put us over 500 Followers on Twitter, y'all are awesome :) -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: http...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 7 min
This week we brought Luke Morsa (aka Mr. Network himself) onto the pod to discuss the return of competitive IRL play, and how newbies and veterans alike can prepare for events ranging from League Challenges all the way up to Regionals and ICs. But before and after that, we check off a few of the news items from the last week, and give our predictions for next week's news with Future Sight (shoutout to AppaAG for the name)! You can find Luke on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CeliosNetwork And...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 17 min
This week we are covering a variety of topics, including the announcement of Regional and International Championship events in NA and Europe! We're also looking at the first VStar card revealed and speculating on what the format might look like in the future. Big news indeed! -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Here are a few of the other places where we make content: Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean Jake's YouTube: ht...
Oct 26, 2021•57 min
This week we go LONG, starting off with all the Poke News, including the 25th Music Promo Cards, and the fantastic upcoming Character Art cards announced for VMax Climax! And then, we are diving into Expanded, and in particular the staple cards that you will want to pick up if you are looking to play in that format. Here's a great selection of Expanded decklists to get you started on your journey into Expanded as well: https://imgur.com/gallery/EcbnRhY -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or top...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 29 min
This week is a bit of a hodgepodge of news and meta analysis, but we are gonna make it work! Let's talk about the crazy luck Sean had on his Celebrations pulls, the announcement that competitive Pokemon is returning in 2022, and some updates to the meta since we last talked about it. -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Here are a few of the other places where we make content: Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean Jake's You...
Oct 12, 2021•56 min
It's finally here! Celebrations, Pokemon's 25th Anniversary collection is hitting stores this Friday (10/8) and we are here to take you through all the products, prices, and cards that are in store for you (if you can find any). Also, swing by Sean's Twitch on Thursday morning at 9AM ET for his livestream EARLY opening of Celebrations! He'll also be playing Standard format with real cards, and bringing his Base-Fossil decks out so you can experience the earliest days of the Pokemon TCG. https://...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 8 min
This week we are getting back into some meta discussions, in particular the recent release of V-Unions! Are they viable? Are they fun? Can you even find them? We're also looking at a few product updates, some Fusion Arts Secret Rares, and a couple of decks that have turned the meta on its head since we last talked. -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Here are a few of the other places where we make content: Sean's YouTube: https:/...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 4 min
This week we're (almost) exclusively focusing on the news about Pokemon TCG Live, the app that will be replacing PTCGO in the near future! It's massive news for the PTCG players, and we are going to give you all the info about the new platform, and the transition process. We're also going to give you our opinions about whether or not we are fans of some of the major changes taking place. -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Here ar...
Sep 21, 2021•57 min
This week it's (almost) all about Post-Rotation! The GX mechanic has ridden off into the sunset, and now V's have their chance to reinvigorate the meta. Did the first weekend of results showcase another boring 3 deck meta, or is this something different? Also, let's talk about the insane product coming to Japan in December, the 100 randomized Starter decks they'll be selling! Is this the kind of product that would make sense in the West? -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions ...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 3 min
This week we're diving into a number of topics, starting off with a tinfoil hat theory about TCG Live that Sean failed to mention last week. Then we discuss the results from POG, Leafeon's emergence as a top tier contender, and giving our thoughts on the DQ of Celio's Network that occurred during the event, and what that could mean for future tournaments. -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Here are a few of the other places where...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min
