Welcome to Episode 189 of Special Conditions , the Pokémon TCG podcast where competing and collecting collide! 🎴 In this episode, Justin and Lane from Good Morning Johto break down the 2026 Pokémon TCG rule changes , including the controversial shift from “+3 turns” to “+1 turn” and what that means for tournament timing and gameplay. We also dive deep into the upcoming Black & White mega set — covering the incredible reprint cards, massive 800+ card set list, and the return of horizontal li...
Jun 30, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 189
Special Conditions Podcast Ep. 188 | Rogue Decks & Rage Quits: Top NAIC 2025 Meta Moments! This week on Special Conditions, Adam and Justin take you through the wild ride that was NAIC 2025—from espresso-fueled rants to the rise of rogue decks and the fall of favorites! ☕🔥We dig deep into the meta breakdown, surprising top 32 finishes, and share our personal reactions to Isaiah Bradner's Gardevoir win, the unexpected success of Toedscruel Ogrepon, and why Dragapult variants were everywhere....
Jun 20, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Distributors, Scalpers, and GameStop—Oh My! The TCG Crisis Explained | Special Conditions Ep. 187In this explosive episode of Special Conditions, we're diving deep into the Pokémon Trading Card Game’s most heated topic: the TCG distribution crisis. From pre-release chaos to allocation shortages and GameStop lines during tornado warnings, we break it all down with guest Lane from Good Morning Johto (@GMJohto on X.com)We’re pulling back the curtain on:* Why Pokémon TCG allocations are broken* The ...
Jun 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 187
Welcome to Special Conditions Podcast Episode 186! 🛡️✨ Today, Adam and Justin sit down with Ray from Collectible Tags for an incredible deep dive into the competitive Pokémon TCG scene! We break down: 🛡️ Dragapult ex deck strategy — how to master Itchy Pollen and when to break Trainer Lock 🛠️ Pokémon TCG deck building tips — why you should master the top meta decks before going rogue 🏆 Mindset and preparation for competitive Pokémon TCG tournaments 🎯 How Collectible Tags is growing their lo...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 186
In episode 185 of Special Conditions, hosts Adam Tuttle and Justin Keller welcome Garrett, the head grader at The Grading Authority (TGA). The show covers various aspects of Pokemon card grading, including the key components of grading, the nuances collectors should be aware of, and the process TGA follows to ensure accurate and consistent grades. The episode also touches on recent market trends, tips for collectors, and Garrett's personal experiences with memorable card submissions. Listeners w...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 185
In this exciting episode of *Special Conditions*, Adam and Justin celebrate a major victory — *Special Conditions* won the European International Championship (EUIC)! They break down Ryuki Okada’s winning Brute Bonnet deck, the powerful combos with Sneasler, Bidoof, and Cloth, and how the poison-heavy strategy led to a championship win. Along the way, they share stories about opening Shrouded Fables packs, pulling incredible cards like Iron Leaves, and playing "Guess That Grade" with recent TGA ...
Mar 04, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 184
Special Conditions Podcast Publish Date - 2/25/25 In this week's episode, Adam and Justin dive into the Mirida Regionals to break down the first tournament results with Prismatic Evolutions now legal for Standard play. Justin has a surprise opening and some mail for his personal collection (PC). We also share our thoughts on the new line system on PokémonCenter.com, discuss the exciting new cards from Prize Pack Series 6, and remind everyone about the online codes for the illustration contest ca...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 183
In this episode of the Special Conditions Podcast, hosts Adam Tuttle and Justin Keller delve into the challenges of finding Pokémon cards anywhere. People are camping overnight! Surprise mail call brings Justin more cards than he knows what to do with. Also some never before seen cards! Pokémon Center is giving away the 2025 Pokémon Illustration Content cards with purchases with the special code. They discuss the artistic journey of Pokémon card artist Atsushi Furusawa, and break down the intric...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Special Conditions Podcast 181 In this episode of Special Conditions, Adam and Justin delve into the state of the Pokémon TCG community amidst the chaotic launch of Prismatic Evolutions. They discuss their personal goals, the challenges of finding this highly coveted set, and how GameStop and Pokémon Company International are handling the situation. The duo also shares their experiences with in-person play, including Adam's adventure with GLC at the local Pokémon league. Tune in for a blend of i...
Feb 05, 2025•50 min
Special Conditions Ep. 180: Unwrapping Goals for 2025 Recording Date - 01/08/25 Publish Date - 01/12/25 On this week's episode Adam and Justin return to the podcast with holiday updates! Justin opens some of Japan's latest high class set Terastal Festival while Delibird delivers some mail! Goals are set between the two of them and now to succeed in making these a reality for the new year! No need to worry about Prismatic Evolutions as we will discuss the set next week a little more in depth. May...
Jan 12, 2025•58 min
Special Conditions Podcast Recording Date - 12/04/24 Publish Date - 12/06/24 The new Eevee set is here, featuring incredible alt art cards of all your favorite Eeveelutions and some truly insane pulls, including Umbreon EX! We break down the must-have cards, the confirmed god packs, and what this set means for collectors. Plus, we cover TCG Pocket’s premium December offerings, McDonald’s Year of the Dragon promos, new Play Pokémon promos, and the winning decks from Stuttgart and Sacramento Regio...
Dec 07, 2024•45 min
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 Gym le...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 3 min
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 on the results. ...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 16 min
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 things up, Ad...
Sep 20, 2024•53 min
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 Prime Video and R...
Aug 14, 2024•58 min
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 thorns decklist Worl...
Aug 13, 2024•59 min
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 on the ba...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 20 min
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 an adorabl...
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 8 min
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 heart-pounding highs t...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 18 min
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 dominance, ...
Apr 27, 2024•1 hr 9 min
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 want to miss a ...
Apr 27, 2024•1 hr 17 min
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 into t...
Apr 27, 2024•1 hr 5 min
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 Card Game...
Apr 20, 2024•50 min
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 revelations, including...
Apr 20, 2024•1 hr 15 min
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 SpecialConditions@PokemonProfessor.com 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 http://twitter.com/GameChops http://soundcloud.com/GameC...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 12 min
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 other than ...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 14 min
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 face with a thought...
Jan 21, 2024•56 min
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 couldn’t conta...
Dec 24, 2023•59 min
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 SpecialConditions@PokemonProfessor.com Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639 https://linktr.ee/PokemonProfessorNetwork Music provided by GameCho...
Dec 23, 2023•1 hr 14 min
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 SpecialConditions@PokemonProfessor.com 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 ht...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 14 min
