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by Ciaran Farah & Aneil Saini
Here you'll find two long term Pokemon TCG players who want to share our thoughts on the meta, decks, and all things Pokemon TCG with our listeners. With a specific focus on providing high level content, we also like to take the time to bring on Canadian guests who are under-represented on the global stage and give them an opportunity to share their thoughts and shine! New episodes release weekly on Wednesdays at 12:00 :)
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- 3 weeks ago1h 9m
Blaziken’s Moment - Interviewing Louisville Finalist, Austin Charles
Description : Konichiwagwanalaykum generals. In this episode we “interview” Louisville finalist Austin Charles, which ends up just being a yap fest (as expected). How do you feel about Blaziken’s place in this metagame and its pros/cons versus the other Pult variants? Let us know down below!Austin’s Links: amcharles0 Official: TikTok, Instagram, X, Twitchlinktr.eeFind us: Aneil: https://x.com/TCG_Aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/
- Sep 30, 202647 min
Stocks are Rising! Frankfurt & Brisbane Breakdowns
Wagwan generals! Welcome back to another video. In this one, the fellas break down the couple regionals that happened this past weekend. We're seeing a drop in Dragapult play rates, why do you think that is? Let us know down below : Find us: Aneil: https://x.com/TCG_AneilCiaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Timestamps :00:00 Intro 15:36 Regional Results
- Sep 23, 20261h 13m
From the Orchard to the Finals... Talking Everything Hydrapple ex with Ben Dobberstein!
Wagwan generals! An exciting one for y'all today as we have on friend of the show and Baltimore Regional finalist Ben Dobberstein on the show. In this episode, Ben talks through his entire thought process behind Hydrapple, his decision to play it, his run, and his matchup knowledge. Ben has a guide coming out at the end of this week, we'll link it here when it's done! How do you feel about Apples? Let us know down below :Ben's links : https://x.com/benDstraw_ptcgFind us: Aneil: https://x.com/TCG_AneilCiaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Timestamps : 00:00 Intro 08:15 Q/A with Ben53:41 Baltimore Results
- Sep 15, 202640 min
Tier Listing Plays for Baltimore Regionals
Wagwan generals welcome back. Thank you for sticking with us in this busy time! This week we're back talking about the plays for the first regional of the season. Bored of this format like us? Let us know down below - Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Season Review Article: https://www.ciarantcg.com/blog-1/2025-26-season-reviewTimestamps : 00:00 Intro08:55 Tier List
- Sep 4, 20261h 24m
Fully Evaluating the Worlds 2026 Experience
Well would you look who's back... The boys finally make a return to the mic to break down the entirety of the 2026 San Francisco World Championships. What worked and what didn't work well? We have lots of thoughts... Thank you for sticking with us and let us know how you enjoyed this worlds down below! Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCGCiaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Season Review Article: https://www.ciarantcg.com/blog-1/2025-26-season-reviewTimestamps :00:00 Intro & Yapperinos 31:19 Worlds 2026 Results1:07:40 Worlds 2027 - SINGAPORE!
- Aug 4, 202652 min
We're Back! Discussing the State of the Game
Wagwan generals! Been a minute, hope everyone's good. In this episode, we go over the state of the game - Where we're at and where it's headed. Since we've been gone so long we also go over all of the "new" news about the 2027 season, pretend to be excited please. How are you feeling about the game? Let us know below : Sign up for Ciaran's camp! https://www.ciarantcg.com/worlds Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Season Review Article: https://www.ciarantcg.com/blog-1/2025-26-season-review
- Jul 10, 202645 min
The 2025/2026 Pokèmon TCG Awards Show - 3rd Annual Shifties
Welcome back y'all to a very special epi. This week is the 25/26 Shifties, where we finally reveal the winners of the awards chosen by you in our fan voting. Who got snubbed? Let us know down below :All graphics are thanks to the incredible work done by Paulo. Check him out here (commissions open!) linktr.ee/paulotothepeakSign up for Ciaran's camp! https://www.ciarantcg.com/worldsScoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Timestamps :00:00 Intro01:34 60 of the Year07:15 Card of the Year09:51 Rogue Deck of the Year 12:24 Deck of the Year15:14 Stream Play of the Year19:19 Rookie of the Year21:34 Breakout Player of the Year24:44 Best/Worst Tournament Location27:24 Yapper of the Year33:38 Wasteman of the Year36:30 Fan of the Year38:06 2025/26 MVP 42:50 Outro
- Jul 1, 20261h 7m
NBA x Pokèmon roundup - Kawhi Leonard is a Toronto Raptor (Again)
Sup y'all, welcome to the second ever emergency Shift Gear episode. In this episode, we brought in our NBA correspondent to help us break down the news of the huge Kawhi Leonard trade back to the Raptors. How do teams going all in on superstars compare to Pokèmon board states? All that and more on this (filler) episode of the Shift Gear. SHIFTIES NEXT WEEK!!!!Vote here : https://forms.gle/MCcfyq6AaYcnxhLT9Sign up for Ciaran's camp! https://www.ciarantcg.com/worldsScoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Timestamps : 00:00 Intro & Trade Reaction30:33 How does this relate to Pokèmon?39:27 World Cup Discussion 52:16 Dadton's Evacuation 53:55 Early Shifties Results
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Here you'll find two long term Pokemon TCG players who want to share our thoughts on the meta, decks, and all things Pokemon TCG with our listeners. With a specific focus on providing high level content, we also like to take the time to bring on Canadian guests who are under-represented on the global stage and give them an opportunity to share their thoughts and shine! New episodes release weekly on Wednesdays at 12:00 :)
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