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Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast

Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast

By: Pickaxe
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Special Conditions is a Podcast dedicated to the Pokémon Trading Card Game that brings over 30 years of combined TCG experience to the game table! Hosts Adam Tuttle and Justin Keller bring unique perspectives on collecting, competing, and the current card market in a family friendly environment.Pickaxe Science Fiction
Episodes
  • 208. Delta Reign – Legendary Stadiums & Mega Rayquaza!

    208. Delta Reign – Legendary Stadiums & Mega Rayquaza!
    7 Oct 2026
    Special Conditions 208: Delta Reign – Legendary Stadiums & Mega Rayquaza! Two cards, one Stadium, and a whole lot of possibilities! Lane joins Adam and Justin this week as we dive into the latest English reveals from Pokémon TCG's Delta Reign! We're checking out the brand-new Legendary Stadium mechanic, including Legendary Pyroduct and its ability to shut down Evolution Pokémon Abilities. Could these cards shake up the competitive scene, or are they just another fun gimmick? We also explore some interesting new strategies featuring Mega Rayquaza ex, Mega Golurk ex, Kommo-o, and more. Then it's time to catch up on Regionals! Dragapult dominated Brisbane, Alakazam made waves in Frankfurt, and an unexpected Ogerpon/Meganium/Arboliva deck took home the win in Recife. Is the current meta more diverse than we give it credit for? Plus, we've got local tournament stories, a wild loaded-dice judge call, and Justin opens an Ascended Heroes booster bundle with some questionable results. In This Episode Delta Reign English card reveals and new mechanics Legendary Stadiums and their competitive potential Mega Rayquaza ex, Mega Golurk ex, and other new strategies Recife, Frankfurt, and Brisbane Regional results Local Pokémon TCG tournaments and questionable judge calls Ascended Heroes pack openings 🔗 Connect with us 🌐 Website: pokemonprofessor.com 🎧 Podcast Network: Pokémon Professor Network 🎧 Podcast Host: Pickaxe 💬 Discord: Exclusive access via Patreon 👕 Merch: Available on our site 📞 Call/Text/Voicemail: 732-835-8639 ✉️ Email: specialconditions@pokemonprofessor.com 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/GameChops http://facebook.com/GameChops http://youtube.com/GameChops http://www.gamechops.com Intro Music Trapped In A Pokéball Dj CUTMAN and Belthesar GameChops - Ultraball http://gamechops.com/ultraball/ http://soundcloud.com/DjCUTMAN http://soundcloud.com/belthesar Break Music He Walk - Furret / Accumula Town Remix Dj Cutman http://soundcloud.com/djcutman http://twitter.com/videogamedj http://youtube.com/djcutman Outro Music Kanto Trainer Battle Mykah GameChops - Ultraball http://gamechops.com/ultraball/ https://soundcloud.com/mykah Hosts Adam Tuttle Justin Keller Gym Leaders- Matty G, BorisYeah, James, Espeon Willow, KJ Da Man, Herbert, Brandi, and FischerJZE Executive Producer- Tish Smith Elite Four- Ozark Renee Monika.exe Thanks to everyone who supports the network and keeps us doing this. Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2024Pokémon Professor and Special Conditions are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo #pokemon #pokemontcg #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 26 min
  • 207. Grinding the Pokémon TCG Meta

    207. Grinding the Pokémon TCG Meta
    25 Sep 2026
    Special Conditions 207: Grinding the Pokémon TCG Meta Lane is back on Special Conditions, and apparently he’s been doing nothing but grinding Pokémon TCG tournaments. This week we’re talking about what people are actually playing right now, from Festival Lead and Mega Lucario to Excadrill, Empoleon, Basic Box, Mega Camerupt, Sharpedo and plenty of other decks showing up online and at locals. Lane breaks down his recent online tournament runs, why he’s been using them to get back into competitive play, and some of the weird decks he’s encountered along the way. We also talk about which cards from the 30th Anniversary set might actually see play, the current state of organized play, and somehow end up talking about Pokémon LEGO too. Basically, the meta is wide open and we could have kept talking about decks for another five hours. 🔗 Connect with us 🌐 Website: pokemonprofessor.com 🎧 Podcast Network: Pokémon Professor Network 🎧 Podcast Host: Pickaxe 💬 Discord: Exclusive access via Patreon 👕 Merch: Available on our site 📞 Call/Text/Voicemail: 732-835-8639 ✉️ Email: specialconditions@pokemonprofessor.com 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/GameChops http://facebook.com/GameChops http://youtube.com/GameChops http://www.gamechops.com Intro Music Trapped In A Pokéball Dj CUTMAN and Belthesar GameChops - Ultraball http://gamechops.com/ultraball/ http://soundcloud.com/DjCUTMAN http://soundcloud.com/belthesar Break Music He Walk - Furret / Accumula Town Remix Dj Cutman http://soundcloud.com/djcutman http://twitter.com/videogamedj http://youtube.com/djcutman Outro Music Kanto Trainer Battle Mykah GameChops - Ultraball http://gamechops.com/ultraball/ https://soundcloud.com/mykah Hosts Adam Tuttle Justin Keller Matty G, BorisYeah, James, Espeon Willow, KJ Da Man, Herbert, Brandi, and FischerJZE Good Morning Johto — Monkeybread Lured Up — Xander Special Conditions — Tish Smith Wayspotters — KateTheKonz Ozark Renee Monika.exe Thanks to everyone who supports the network and keeps us doing this. Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2024Pokémon Professor and Special Conditions are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo #pokemon #pokemontcg #podcast Gym LeadersExecutive ProducersElite Four Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 min
  • 206. 30th Anniversary Fever

    206. 30th Anniversary Fever
    20 Sep 2026
    Special Conditions 206: 30th Anniversary Fever We recorded this one right before the 30th Anniversary set dropped… and then Justin took forever to edit it. So now the set is out, the hype is real, and some of our predictions may already be getting tested. Adam and Justin catch up on what they’ve been doing lately, then get into the 30th Anniversary TCG set, the new artwork, the Lugia and Charizard cards, preorders, and whether any of this product is actually going to be easy to find. We also look ahead at the 2026–2027 competitive season and ask a question we’ve been asking ourselves a lot lately: are we actually going to have time to compete again, or are we mostly collectors now? Adam’s Vending Corner is back too, with a recap of his first time vending at Ranger City, what worked, what didn’t, and what he’s learning from doing more and more shows. Plus, Justin brings a surprise article, we ramble about Pokémon for a while, and try to figure out what comes next. Listener question:Are you collecting the 30th Anniversary set, playing it, or both? And what card are you chasing? 🔗 Connect with us 🌐 Website: pokemonprofessor.com 🎧 Podcast Network: Pokémon Professor Network 🎧 Podcast Host: Pickaxe 💬 Discord: Exclusive access via Patreon 👕 Merch: Available on our site 📞 Call/Text/Voicemail: 732-835-8639 ✉️ Email: specialconditions@pokemonprofessor.com 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/GameChops http://facebook.com/GameChops http://youtube.com/GameChops http://www.gamechops.com Intro Music Trapped In A Pokéball Dj CUTMAN and Belthesar GameChops - Ultraball http://gamechops.com/ultraball/ http://soundcloud.com/DjCUTMAN http://soundcloud.com/belthesar Break Music He Walk - Furret / Accumula Town Remix Dj Cutman http://soundcloud.com/djcutman http://twitter.com/videogamedj http://youtube.com/djcutman Outro Music Kanto Trainer Battle Mykah GameChops - Ultraball http://gamechops.com/ultraball/ https://soundcloud.com/mykah Hosts Adam Tuttle Justin Keller GYM LEADERS - Matty G, BorisYeah, James, Espeon Willow, KJ Da Man, Herbert, Brandi, and FischerJZE EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS - Good Morning Johto — Monkeybread Lured Up — Xander Special Conditions — Tish Smith Wayspotters — KateTheKonz ELITE FOUR - Ozark Renee Monika.exe Thanks to everyone who supports the network and keeps us doing this. Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2024Pokémon Professor and Special Conditions are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo #pokemon #pokemontcg #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 min
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