PCS - A Pokémon TCG Podcast

Aaron and Drew sit down this week and catch-up with the latest regionals action, discuss expanded friend challenges coming in TCG Live, share the results of the PCS League finals that took place October 17th, before looking at phase 1 results for the Gdansk Regional.
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Season 5: Episode 5

Aaron and Drew are back together again this week recapping the latest from Louisville. They catch-up before diving into the TCG scene and where things lead for the Nice, Italy regional this weekend.
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Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!

Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠

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Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠

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Season 5: Episode 4

Drew is out this week enjoying some family vacation time, so Aaron jumps in to hold things down with a few thoughts ahead of the next Regional in Louisville this weekend. With the event just around the corner, Aaron shares some quick insights, thoughts, and things to keep in mind as everyone gets ready for another exciting weekend of competition.

It’s a short but sweet episode this week, but we'll be back to our normal format next week!

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Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!

Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠

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Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠

X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠

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Aaron and Drew sit down this week Baltimore and the meta that prevailed out east. Then they discuss their reactions to the 30th celebration set and what decks they’re considering testing till Delta Reign is released.
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Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!

Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠

http://Bonfire.com/store/pcspod

Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠

X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠

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Aaron and Drew sit down this the "non announcement-announcement" from TCG Live. They look into the evolving meta that’s shaping up before Baltimore Regionals. They close out the episode by looking in
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Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!

Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠

http://Bonfire.com/store/pcspod

Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠

X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠

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Aaron and Drew sit down this week to react to a brilliant Worlds Tournament filled with exciting decks and matches over the course of this past weekend. They break down the top plays and decks from the weekend.
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Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠

X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠

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Aaron and Drew sit down this week to discuss all things Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco.
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Aaron and Drew sit down this week to catch-up on all the latest news in the TCG Community space. They recap their Worlds Conquest and take a look at the large Tournament of Doom online competition to see what players are thinking for Worlds.
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Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!

Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠

http://Bonfire.com/store/pcspod

Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠

X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠

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Aaron and Drew sit down this week to discuss…..not much! The news cycle is dried up, but they catch up with each other and give their opinions on multiple topics. Thank you so much for tuning in!

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Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!

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Aaron and Drew sit down this week to discuss some new Play! prizing for players during the 30th anniversary!

We have you "hear us out" in a new segment where we discuss our favorite/least favorite middle evolution. Let us know in the comments what your favorite/least favorite middle evolution Pokemon is!

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Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!

Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠

http://Bonfire.com/store/pcspod

Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠

X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠

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Aaron and Drew sit down this week to discuss Pokemon’s 2026-2027 Season Announcements, check out some early results and lists from the Pitch Black format
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Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!

Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠

http://Bonfire.com/store/pcspod

Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠

X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠

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Aaron and Drew sit down this week to catch up with each other, discuss their excitement for the next PCS League Season, before closing out previewing their favorite cards of Pitch Black.
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Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!

Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠

http://Bonfire.com/store/pcspod

Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠

X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠

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Promoting the PCS League Season 3!

Join our Patreon @ Patreon.com/pcspodcast

Paid tiers at any level will have access to this event!

The PCS league Season 3 starts 7/17, and the season will conclude 9/25. And the Champion bracket tourney will take place 10/17.

League will be every week, rotating between Friday, and Saturday.

Schedule is posted in the google sheet under ⁠pcs-league-standings

This season will consist of Standard format tournaments loosely following TPCI championship point and card legality structure. Meaning points will be rewarded for events BUT new sets will be used as they become available on live.

For each event you must :

Register for the event.

Submit a decklist consisting of 60 current standard legal cards.

Failure to comply with any of the above rules will result in either a round loss or DQ.

Each event must consist of at least 4 players. In the event there are 4, we will do 3 rounds swiss, no cut. If we exceed 8 players, there will be a top 2 cut. If we exceed 12, top 4 cut. 20+ , top 8 cut.

Points will be distributed as follows. 1st = 5 pts 2nd= 4 pts 3rd=3 4th= 2 Attending and playing will merit 1 pt. (Signing up and no showing your rounds will net 0 pts.

The Top 6 competitors with the most points at the end of the season will compete in a top 6 bracket

The top 2 in pts accrued will receive a round 1 bye

This tournament will take place 10/17 and it will be streamed (to the best of our ability)

Who ever wins the top 6 PCS League Championship will be named PCS Season 3 League Champion.

This title comes with a 1 of 1 PCS League Champion Mat, and $50, and PCS rewards.

2nd Place will get a PCS Season 3 Finalist mat, $25, and PCS rewards.

3rd - 6th will each receive $5.

You must be a patreon member at any level to compete in these events.

Today we have a special episode available to our Master Ball Tier Patreon members, which is all about Andy's Journey with Pokémon!

Aaron sits down and grills Andy with questions of how he got into Pokémon, if he's superstitious or not, and so much more!

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Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠

http://Bonfire.com/store/pcspod

Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠

X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠

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Aaron and Drew sit down this week to discuss trainer cards they’d like to see enter the format, go over the upcoming set release schedule, and get back to their fall of fame card selections.

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Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!

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YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠

http://Bonfire.com/store/pcspod

Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠

X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠

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**We are sincerely sorry that Drew's mic cut out 3/4 of the way through** :(

Aaron and Drew sit down this week to discuss all of their reactions to the Northern America International Championship!Topics include:

News, Drew & Aaron’s Hall of Fame Cards, PCS Updates & NAIC

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Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!

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X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠

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Aaron and Drew sit down this week to discuss the surprising results of the Turin Special Championship, before deep diving into everything NAIC. They close out by drafting decks and players in their friendly fantasy competition that’s been going on this season.Thank you so much for tuning in!

Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!

Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠

http://Bonfire.com/store/pcspod

Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠

X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠

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Aaron and Drew sit down this week to discuss the Indianapolis Regional, Discuss the latest news on Pokemon’s 30th anniversary TCG set, and check out our friendly fantasy competition as the season draws to a close.Thank you so much for tuning in!

Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!

Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠

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Aaron and Drew sit down this week to discuss Pokémon Center Japan’s drastic measures to reduce scalping, review Chaos Rising, and close out discussing Melbourne results.Thank you so much for tuning in!

Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!

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YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠

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Aaron and Drew mull over some cards/decks released with Chaos Rising. Followed by our Hall of Fame selections. Then wrap up the show with a shallow dive into the results from Utrecht and Campinas.Thank you so much for tuning in!

Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!

Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠

http://Bonfire.com/store/pcspod

Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠

X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠

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