35 - PCS 2023 GirlPowerTCG
In this episode PokeEmmi joins us and tells us about the power of women in the competitive pokemon scene and her team, GirlPowerTCG! We also discuss the worlds meta and the new structure for next years worlds!

In this episode PokeEmmi joins us and tells us about the power of women in the competitive pokemon scene and her team, GirlPowerTCG! We also discuss the worlds meta and the new structure for next years worlds!
In this weeks episode JustinBrews and JustInBasil break down the meta from the Asia open, talk about some news regarding Obsidian Flames, and then we break the news that JustInBasil's name isn't Justin during this weeks interview with none other than the proxy god themselves: JustInBasil. LINKS! linktr.ee/pcspodcast Justinbasil.com
In this episode we learn about Pokemon teams from the best in the business! PJ Witusik and Josh Frink from The Shuffle Squad in this episode and give us the ins and outs of the team. And prepare YOU to be the next member of TSS! Plus! Some other stuff! LINKS! https://twitter.com/TheShuffleSquad linktr.ee/pcspodcast
The PCS podcast rides without Justin while he recovers! Drew and Dre aka Dre-oxys aka King Dre aka C1outTCG talk about the meta, and Drew hits Dre with some hard hitting questions. The two talk about a new card from Obsidian Flames. Then we discuss a little bit about ability markers. Check out Dre in the links below! Dre: https://metafy.gg/@kingdrec1out/ongoing https://twitter.com/kingdrec1out https://www.youtube.com/@c1outtcg669 PCS: linktr.ee/pcspodcast...
Justin and Drew break down the results from the largest Pokemon TCG event so far! LINKS linktr.ee/pcspodcast
In this episode we discuss: The Singapore Championships The state of the PDE meta in terms of online events (PTCGL STINKS) Brief Card(s) Spotlight (PTCGL STILL STINKS) Last chance for players to attend NAIC (PTCGL STILL BE STINKIN) We talk about how every day Justin be shufflin' We update everyone about our Discord "locals" and how to play on webcam because.. (PTCGL IS BAD)
In this episode we go over: The Fresno Regional, Johannesburg SPE, and Malaysia Championship. We talk about the Japan Championships and how that might influence NAIC. Drew talks about meeting Aaron, RC, and Oscar and partying with them in Fresno. Fairy maybe comes back???? Justin uses 10000 Rattata to defend himself from other Pokemon. And we what wins NAIC! LINKS! linktr.ee/pcspodcast
In this episode's Results Recap we go over Milwaukee, Thailand, Taiwan, Torino, Santiago, and Lima Pokemon championships/regionals/SPE etc. We get to talk a little bit about the next format "Paldea Evolved" during the Metashare Study . There's a Hot Topic about prizing being adjusted last minute. Some excellent News regarding Worlds, and some tragic news regarding PTCGO.. but we knew it was gonna happen eventually.. Justin threatens to eat your favorite Pokemon during the Listener Question . And...
TRIGGER WARNING This episode features a discussion about anti-semetism, nazi's, the holocaust, and symbols such as swastikas. Listeners please be advised. This weeks episode consists of: Results recap: Hartford and Malmo Review Metashare Study: How the event has evolved our current meta Not-so-Hot Topic: A sensitive discussion about the Rowen Stavenow Swastika scandal, Oliver Barnette's Cheating scandal, and some scary harassment taking place in Hartford. News: NIAC registrations Listener Questi...
In this episode Justin and Drew go over some results from the Bogota SPE, and the Philippines and Indonesia Championship results. There's a brief metashare study. Then the crew talks about a ton of new cards from Pokemon 151! LINKS! VVV https://linktr.ee/pcspodcast
Drew and Justin break down the results from the Porland, Sao Paulo, and Signapore regional results. Then talk briefly about the tiers in which specific decks reside after this weeks events. Drew talks about the deck he played in Portland. There's a quick rundown about how a specific tournament organizing group likes to run things. Followed up with another listener question. Finally, the crew wraps up the show with predictions for Hartford, and Malmo regionals! LINKS! https://linktr.ee/pcspodcast...
Justin (pokebrews) and Drew (KatanaTCG) dive into the meta coming into the Portland Regional. During the metashare study the squad talks about current decks and send some hopium into the world about some decks that might see some spotlight this weekend. There's a discussion about some Leagues and Cups, a really cool card that helps BASICally any deck, and then predictions are made for the Portland Regional! liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinks VVV https://linktr.ee/pcspodcast
Drew and Justin talk about Alex GETTING THAT W. Then dive into a discussion about the format. There's a short discussion about a squirrel, and then wrap the episode up with a listener question. LINKS! https://linktr.ee/pcspodcast
Justin and Drew do their best to place decks in their respective spots in the new format. Then the cast highlights some cards from SV base set. Justin and Drew give some takes on some new cards from Clay Burst and Snow Hazard. Then we both agree on Bulbasaur being the supreme starter. And wrap the show up with predictions for EUIC. LINKS! https://linktr.ee/pcspodcast
In this very long episode, Drew and Justin dive into the results from Charlotte, Ft. Wayne, and Sydney regionals. Then touch briefly on a touchy judge related subject. Followed by a ton of news regarding some new cards and the return of one of local Pokemon's greatest features. And wrap up the show with some heart felt goodbyes to some of the best early SWSH cards that are rotating. LINKS! https://linktr.ee/pcspodcast
In this episode Justin and Drew go over the results of the Utrecht Special Event during the Results Recap. The guys dive into a quick Metashare Study about where we are in the Lugia cycle. They discuss some brand new and incredibly viable cards during the News. Then follow up with a Listener Question about what to do with all of your rotating cards. Then they wrap up the show with predictions for the Charlotte Regional. Links! https://linktr.ee/pcspodcast
In this episode Drew, Justin, and VolcanTurtleTCG break down the results from the Vancouver and Natal Regional Championships. We throw an interview at our new friend and guest VolcanTurtleTCG. We go over some things that transpired in Vancouver regarding what judges should do and what they absolutely should NOT do . We discuss a tcg accessory brand's public apology for some sleeve issues. And we wrap the show up with predictions for the Netherland's special event! Links! https://linktr.ee/pcspod...
Drew, Justin, Matt, and Andy go over the results from Perth Regional. Discuss note taking in the TCG. And then we learn about webcam games and the content that Matt and Andy are creating over at Controlled Chaos Gaming. Links! https://linktr.ee/pcspodcast
In this episode Drew and Justin go over the Knoxville and Bochum Regionals during the Results Recap. Drew rambles about the absence of M2VU during the Metashare Study. The pod gets "judged" during the Card Spotlight. And because it's Pokemon Day (upon recording that is) we take a look at a survey that our listeners filled out in place of the Listener Question. Then the show gets rapped up with predictions for the upcoming Perth Regional! liiiiiiiiinks! https://linktr.ee/pcspodcast...
Drew and Justin take a gander at the results from the Oceania International Championships. Drew struggles with words all episode long, while the PCS staff mulls over the Results Recap regarding OCIC. There's also a Metashare Study where Drew believes there's a new BDIF. During the Card Spotlight there's a world champion card in question. There's some hot off the press News. And Oscar asked some hard hitting questions about a new tool card CRZ gave us, and how it impacts this and the next format ...
In this tweener episode the boys talk about some overseas meta game during the Metashare Study . Isaiah Bradner is the topic of discussion during the Player Profile . We talk about the importance of the Serena supporter in the Card Spotlight . We touch on some new cards from Triple Beat during the News . Then answer a Listener Question and that's basically it! Enjoy! LINKS! https://linktr.ee/pcspodcast...
Justin competed at the Orlando Regional! We talk about what won, some decks played, what deck Justin brought to Orlando and his matchups in our Results Recap . Then we dive into the top 16 and what stage of the TCG meta were in and discuss briefly what we should be looking forward to at OCIC During the Metashare Study . We clean up the playing field while discussing the merit behind "Lost Vacuum" in our Card Spotlight . We talk a little bit about ourselves during our Listener Question . And wrap...
In this *tweener* episode Justin and Drew talk a little bit about prepping for Orlando during our Metashare Study and how to pick a deck. (Spoiler: everything we talked about was inconclusive and in no way did we point at one deck that will win) We talk about a fantastic card in our standard format during our Card Spotlight . We touch on some not so keen news regarding SV2. We answer several questions from our listeners and congratulate one of our discord members for winning ANOTHER PCS "local" ...
In this episode Justin and Drew go over the results from the Liverpool, England Regional tournament during the Results Recap . We go over the way the top 16 meta shook out in our Metashare Study . We speculate on some News regarding Japanese S/V set releases. We get to answer a wonderful Listener Question that really sparked a fun conversation. We updated our Patreon and disclose the details during this episode. And we wrap up the episode with our predictions for the upcoming Orlando, FL Regiona...
In this episode Nick from NinecardTCG, Justin (@pokebrews), and Drew (@KatanaTCG) talk about some new cards coming out in Crown Zenith this Friday during our Metashare Study . We get to know a little bit about ol' Ninecard in our Player Profile . Then we hone in on an incredibly versatile card, in the form of Radiant Greninja in our Card Spotlight . We learn how not to get item locked in our Listener Question of the week. And wrap things up by making Nick make some difficult choices when it come...
Drew (@KatanaTCG) and Justin (@pokebrews) review the results from the San Diego, CA regional. We dive into our Inked Gaming powered Metashare Study. Talk about Cross Switcher in our Card Spotlight. We then answer a question from a listener on twitter. We have some updates for our beloved Patreon, and finish the show off with our predictions for the next regional in Liverpool! Check out the linktree below! https://linktr.ee/pcspodcast
Drew (@KatanaTCG) and Justin (@pokebrews) go over the results from the Arlington Regional as well as a little bit of the Asia Open. Touch base on the classic Metashare Study . We get back to the Player Profile discussing Stephane Ivanoff. We jump back into the Card Spotlight where we talk about the highly sought-after Forest Seal Stone. We answer a listener question and wrap the show up with our predictions for the upcoming San Diego, CA regional. Check out our linktree below! https://linktr.ee/...
Justin (@pokebrews) and Drew (@KatanaTCG) briefly touch on two very large events that happened in Japan and Taiwan. Discuss the state of the game during our "Metashare Study" Talk about a TON of exciting news coming to our standard format. (New cards, errata, rotation, etc.) And wrap it up with a listener question! https://twitter.com/PCS_Pod https://www.bonfire.com/store/pcspod/ https://www.patreon.com/PCSPodcast https://linktr.ee/Pokebrews https://linktr.ee/KatanaTCG...
Justin and Drew dive into the Regional results from Brisbane, Stuttgart, and Toronto. Because of how much there was to talk about in terms of events, they pause the "Player Profile" and "Card Spotlight" sections of the podcast for the week. Then dive into a short Metashare Study, and finish off the episode with a listener question, plus predictions for Arlington, TX! https://twitter.com/PCS_Pod https://www.bonfire.com/store/pcspod/ https://www.patreon.com/PCSPodcast https://linktr.ee/Pokebrews h...
This episode Brews and Drew recap LAIC, debut 3 new topics: Player Profile, Metashare Study, and Card Spotlight. We congratulate the winner of our T-Shirt Giveaway and answer another question from the listeners! Join in! Twitter: https://twitter.com/PCS_Pod Patreon: patreon.com/PCSPodcast Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/pcspod https://linktr.ee/Pokebrews