7-35. Call your (Mega) ex
In today's episode, Riley and JW break down all the new card reveals including brand new Mega Pokemon!
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Tag Team Pokemon TCG Podcast
The longest continually running Pokemon TCG podcast, Tag Team is produced by Riley Hulbert, Andrew Mahone, and JW Kriewall, three regional champions, Pokemon fanatics, and good (good) friends. Every week Riley, Andrew, and JW break down the current state of the Pokemon Trading Card Game and highlight the week's news with banter and humor.
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Episodes
7-34. Big Changes Coming
In this week's episode, the boys break down the recently announced changes for the 2025-2026 season including CP increases, changes to tournament rounds and the controversial elimination of +3.
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 7Ep. 34
7-33. Misplay
The boys chat about their experiences at NAIC including Andrew's stream match, their deck choice, and how close they got with their meta predictions. Hear why they love New Orleans and what they are looking forward to heading into Worlds.
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 7Ep. 33
7-32. NAIC Tierlist
In this week's episode, Riley and JW break down their perspectives of the format heading into the final major tournament of the year, NAIC. With so much at stake, what decks do they think are the decks to beat?
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 11 min
7-31. The Outlook is Grimm
The boys take a deep dive into the NAIC format with a recap of the surprises from the Full Grip Games 3k event! Is Grimmsnarl real? What were some of the unusual plays from the weekend? Where does this leave us heading into the last major tournament of the year? Find out in today's episode!
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 13 min
7-30. A Change of Heart
In this week's episode, the boys break down the newly released cards from Black Bolt and White Flare, recap the final tournament in the current format, and discuss their thoughts on the game heading into NAIC. After playing some Standard, does Andrew really hate it that much?
May 28, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 7Ep. 30
7-29. A Tricky Situation
Ever wondered what it's like to be a full time content creator? Hear Andrew Mahone, owner of TrickyGym reflect on how his new content strategy has been going. Plus - some debate on the current state of the game.
May 21, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 7Ep. 29
7-28. The Mewtwo Dilemma
In this week's episode, the boys break down the upcoming NAIC metagame from the perspective of Japan. How do they understand the results coming from the tournaments where the format is currently being played? And what can you take from the results to incorporate into your own testing?
May 14, 2025•1 hr 11 min
7-27. Riley's Crash Out
Riley recaps his Milwaukee Regional run and the boys break down the new reveals from the Black Bolt and White Flare expansions!
May 07, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 7Ep. 27
7-26. Little Guy
Riley and JW break down the ever evolving metagame including the surprising rise of Joltik Box in Sevilla! What should you prepare for with upcoming Regionals looming large? Find out in today's episode!
May 01, 2025•1 hr 7 min
7-25. Make It Rain
In today's episode, Andrew and JW break down the results from the Atlanta Regional Championships as well as conduct an art review on the freshly revealed Pokemon Art Rares from our Destined Rivals set!
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 7Ep. 25
7-24. Ban Worthy
In this week's episode, the boys cover GLC bans, the brand new Team Rocket cards as well as break down what to expect in the new post-rotation format.
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 9 min
7-23. Destined Rivals
Destined Rivals brings new challenges to the battlefield, including a host of new Team Rockets pokemon, with some of the craziest test we've ever seen printed on a Pokemon card. The boys break down this exciting new set as well as recap the week's events.
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 7Ep. 23
7-22. Death, Taxes, and Scalped Pokemon Cards
In today's episode, the boys break down the newest Ace Trainer rewards program as well as some freshly revealed cards from Japan's newest set Heat Wave Arena!
Mar 20, 2025•51 min•Season 7Ep. 22
7-21. You're a (V) Star, Baby!
In today's episode, the boys have a retrospective on the pre-rotation format, including reminiscing on their most memorable VStar moments.
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 7Ep. 21
7-20. Mega Failure
In this week's episode, the JW breaks down his EUIC run. They also cover the newest re-release of Mega Pokemon!
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 7Ep. 20
7-19. Moneymatch Drama
Andrew, JW, and Riley break down the latest Pokemon TCG topics including the Pokeduels drama, a new YuGiOh convert, and what to play for EUIC. Don't miss it!
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 7Ep. 19
7-18. Merida Miraidon
The boys break down the best finishes and the best lists from the first major tournament in the new format. See just how dominant Miraidon was in Merida and follow the boys as they look ahead to future tournaments.
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 18
7-17. The Big Three
In today's episode, the boys provide their thought process on preparing for the Prismatic Evolutions format. With JW attending EUIC, there's plenty on the line..
Feb 06, 2025•56 min•Season 7Ep. 16
7-16. Prismatic Disaster
The boys are back to discuss the craziness surrounding Prismatic Evolutions as well as some of their top choices for the new format.
Jan 16, 2025•56 min•Season 7Ep. 16
7-15. Resolutions
The boys return from a Holiday hiatus to discuss all things Pokemon. Hear their thoughts on the evolving format and some interesting developments in the new year.
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 7Ep. 15
7-14. Impending Budew-m
The boys are back to discuss JW's emotional Toronto Regional Championship run, the newest Pocket expansion, and how the budew will completely warp the meta.
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min
7-13. Onto Toronto
In today's episode, Riley and JW take a look back at the developing format and give their projections for what the format will look like moving forward. Will JW be able to defend last year's Regional crown? What are they boys thinking about the newest decks to come out of Surging Sparks? Find out in today's episode!
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 13
7-12. Crabs as far as the eye can see
In today's episode, JW and Andrew break down the Surging Sparks metagame and discuss their buying positions for the new Prismatic Evolutions set.
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 7Ep. 12
7-11. The Glowup
The boys reconvene to give a proper send-off to the Stellar Crown format. They also discuss the upcoming Surging Sparks metagame and their leading decks heading into the new format.
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 7Ep. 11
7-11. Changes Are Coming
In today's episode, the boys sit down to discuss the new Pokemon TCG tournament structure. They also tackle some hard truths about Pokemon Pocket. You don't want to miss out.
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 24 min
7-10. Pocket Predictions
Join co-hosts Riley and JW as they break down the breadth of news this week - from Regionals, to Pokemon Pocket, to new card releases, the team brings you all the latest happenings in the Pokemon TCG.
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 21 min
7-09. Surging Forward
In today's episode, the boys break down the best and worst from Pokemon's latest set, Surging Sparks.
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 23 min
7-08. A Lille Discussion
Riley and JW take to the mics to discuss the Lille Regional Championships as well as preview some newly released cards.
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min
7-07. Genesis
In today's episode, JW and Andrew break down the reasons the format sucks - and it's probably not what you think.
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 8 min
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