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The Savage Poké Pod | A Pokémon Podcast

Hobbies, Leisure

What’s up, you Pokémon Savages?!

Welcome to The Savage Poké Pod, the high-octane home for trainers who live for the hype, the hunt, and the competitive edge. Whether you’ve been a fan since the 1996 Red & Blue days or you’re just cracking your first pack in 2026, this is where we break down the franchise with zero filter and maximum energy.

Hosted by Savs and Kota, we’re bringing you the "Savage" perspective on
TCG Dominance, Breaking News and Savage Predictions: From deep-dives into new sets to tracking the rarest Illustration Rares, we help you stay ahead of the market.

Episodes
41
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
2 hr 2 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
3 days ago

Episodes

41 episodes, newest first

  1. NEW Pokémon Trademarks Leaked?! 🚨 + Crazy High-End FAKE Slabs! | Episode 41

    Season 1, Episode 41

    Show notes

    🔥 Episode 41 is LIVE! Kota and Savs are back on the mic breaking down the absolute biggest news shaking up the Pokémon TCG world this week, plus killer pickups, community shoutouts, and a deep dive into the high-end slab market.

    Hit that subscribe button, drop your thoughts in the comments, and let’s dive into the pack-ripping chaos! 👇

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    0:00 – Intro & The Hype

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    3:12 – Favorite Growlithe & Arcanine Cards (The ultimate fire-type debate!)

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    8:12 – Pickups of the Week (What did we just add to the personal collection?)

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    13:48 – McDonald's Promo Madness

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    18:47 – 🚨 NEW Trademarks Filed! Breaking down "Magma Heartbeat," "Lightning Impact," and "Aurora Ripples"

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    36:24 – High-End Slabs Market Talk (Are prices holding up? What's moving right now?)

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    1:03:46 – Community Comments (We answer your hottest takes and questions!)

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    📲 CONNECT WITH US:

    The Savage Poké Pod :

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    - Listen on  Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-savage-pok%C3%A9-pod-a-pok%C3%A9mon-podcast/id1870158837

    Savs Savage Rips :

    - Join the Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1197221799415513268/1197221800829005856

    - Check out the site: SavsSavageRips.com

    - Catch the "Rip N Ship" Live on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savs.savage.rips

    Savs.savva.rips

    - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savssavagerips

    Kota Collects :

    - YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow9NB19uCQWdGLd0EPOGVw

    - TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@kotacollects?...

    - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kotacollectstcg/

    - TCGPlayer : https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/all/product?seller=9397ea43&view=grid&page=1

    - eBay : https://www.ebay.com/usr/kotascollectiblestcg

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    2 hr 45 min
  2. Millions STOLEN from PSA FedEx Truck, NEW Mega Lucario Z EX Set & Chinese Exclusives! | Episode 40

    Season 1, Episode 40

    Show notes

    Welcome to Episode 40 of The Savage Poké Pod! This week, we're diving into some of the biggest Pokémon TCG news, market updates, and wild hobby headlines!

    First, we break down our favorite nostalgia picks with classic Mankey and Primeape cards before diving into our Pickups of the Week. Then, we look overseas at massive Chinese exclusive releases, including Gem Pack Vol 7 featuring an exclusive Misty’s Psyduck and brand-new Black Bolt & White Flare promos (N’s Plan and Hilda)!

    We also cover the huge Pokémon TCG Pocket announcement—the new "Dual Fusion" set introducing dual-type Pokémon to the mobile game!

    In wild news: Millions of dollars worth of graded Pokémon cards were stolen from a PSA FedEx shipment! We discuss what happened, the implications for the card market, and how collectors are affected.

    Next, we break down the newly announced February expansion set, "Flowing Fists," featuring Mega Lucario Z ex! We throwback to the XY Era’s Furious Fists to look at historic set values, top chase cards, and expectations for the new set.

    Finally, Sav shares insights from vending over the weekend and answers a listener comment from Dillon, who is prepping to vend his very first card show with his son this November!

    🔥 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a review if you enjoyed the show!

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    ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 - Favorite Mankey & Primeape Cards

    04:24 - Pickups of the Week

    10:40 - Gem Pack Vol 7 Reveal: Exclusive Misty's Psyduck (Simplified Chinese)

    16:29 - Black Bolt & White Flare Exclusives (N’s Plan & Hilda)

    18:57 - Pokémon TCG Pocket: "Dual Fusion" Set & Dual-Type Pokémon

    22:50 - Millions Stolen in PSA FedEx Truck Heist!

    37:59 - "Flowing Fists" Set Reveal (Mega Lucario Z ex) & XY Furious Fists Market Throwback

    57:16 - Weekend Vending Experience & First-Time Vender Advice for Dillon!

    1:15:50 - Listener Comments

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    📲 CONNECT WITH US:

    The Savage Poké Pod :

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    - Listen on  Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-savage-pok%C3%A9-pod-a-pok%C3%A9mon-podcast/id1870158837

    Savs Savage Rips :

    - Join the Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1197221799415513268/1197221800829005856

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    - Catch the "Rip N Ship" Live on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savs.savage.rips

    - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savssavagerips

    Kota Collects :

    - YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow9NB19uCQWdGLd0EPOGVw

    - TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@kotacollects?...

    - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kotacollectstcg/

    - TCGPlayer : https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/all/product?seller=9397ea43&view=grid&page=1

    - eBay : https://www.ebay.com/usr/kotascollectiblestcg

    #pokemon #pokemoncards #pokemontcg #pokemoncommunity #megaevolution #megalucario #psyduck #blackboltwhiteflare #psacard

    2 hr 18 min
  3. Vintage Pokémon Card Market EXPLOADS + Pokemon TCG Uplifts The Entire TCG Space | Episode 39

    Season 1, Episode 39

    Show notes

    Episode 39 of The Savage Poké Pod is HERE! 💣

    This week, we dive deep into the crazy state of the Pokémon TCG market—vintage and mid-era cards are going parabolic! We also look at the new Beats x Pokémon collaboration, debate whether other TCGs would even be popular without the Pokémon boom, check in on expectations for the 30th Anniversary, and rewind to the Sword & Shield era with Champion's Path and Shining Fates.

    🔥 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and drop a COMMENT below with your thoughts on the market right now!

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    ⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

    0:00 - Intro

    1:53 - Favorite Psyduck

    7:42 - Pickups of the Week

    10:17 - Beats x Pokémon Collab

    16:08 - Market Deep Dive: Vintage & Mid-Era Cards Going Parabolic

    31:10 - What was the catalyst that caused the resent Pokemon boom

    50:00 - Would Other TCGs Be Hot Without the Pokémon Boom?

    1:02:00 - 30th Anniversary Celebration Check-In

    1:05:54 - SWSH Rewind - Champion's Path & Shining Fates

    1:15:55 - Listener Comments & Q&A

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    💬 QUESTION OF THE DAY:

    Do you think vintage Pokémon cards are in a bubble, or is this price jump here to stay? Let us know in the comments!

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    📲 CONNECT WITH US:

    The Savage Poké Pod :

    - Follow the Pod on

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    - Listen on  Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-savage-pok%C3%A9-pod-a-pok%C3%A9mon-podcast/id1870158837

    Savs Savage Rips :

    - Join the Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1197221799415513268/1197221800829005856

    - Check out the site: SavsSavageRips.com

    - Catch the "Rip N Ship" Live on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savs.savage.rips

    - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savssavagerips

    Kota Collects :

    - YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow9NB19uCQWdGLd0EPOGVw

    - TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@kotacollects?...

    - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kotacollectstcg/

    - TCGPlayer : https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/all/product?seller=9397ea43&view=grid&page=1

    - eBay : https://www.ebay.com/usr/kotascollectiblestcg

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    #Pokemon #PokemonCards #PokemonTCG #SavagePokePod #PokemonCollecting #VintagePokemon #SwordAndShield

    1 hr 50 min
  4. Are Mega Era Singles TOO Cheap? 📉 Pokemon Cards in Space & 30th Anniversary Price Check! Episode 38

    Season 1, Episode 38

    Show notes

    Welcome to Episode 38 of The Savage Poké Pod! 🎙️⚡

    In this episode, we tackle some of the wilder stories hitting the TCG world—from Pokémon cards making history on the International Space Station to the brand-new 30th-anniversary Santa Cruz skateboard collab!

    We also take a massive deep dive into where the market stands one year into the Mega Evolutions era. Are singles insanely underpriced right now? We analyze Mega MURs, SIRs, and run a full price check on 30th Anniversary singles!

    🐱 What’s your favorite Meowth or Persian card of all time? Drop your pick in the comments below!

    📌 TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 - Intro

    03:44 - Favorite Meowth / Persian Cards

    06:52 - Pickups of the Week

    10:40 - Official Pokémon Cards Sent to Space!

    12:59 - Santa Cruz x Pokémon 30th Anniversary Skateboard Collab

    17:11 - 1 Year Into Mega Evolutions: Are Singles Insanely Affordable?

    26:49 - Tangent of the Day!

    29:47 - Mega Era Mega Ultimate Rares (MURs) Market Analysis

    36:48 - Mega Era Special Illustration Rares (SIRs) Breakdown

    01:20:10 - 30th Anniversary Singles Price Check

    01:26:15 - Savage Comments & Outro

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    🔔 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!

    If you enjoyed the episode, smash the like button, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for weekly Pokémon TCG market breakdowns, set analysis, and hobby news!

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    The Savage Poké Pod :

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    - Listen on  Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-savage-pok%C3%A9-pod-a-pok%C3%A9mon-podcast/id1870158837

    Savs Savage Rips :

    - Join the Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1197221799415513268/1197221800829005856

    - Check out the site: SavsSavageRips.com

    - Catch the "Rip N Ship" Live on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savs.savage.rips

    - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savssavagerips

    Kota Collects :

    - YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow9NB19uCQWdGLd0EPOGVw

    - TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@kotacollects?...

    - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kotacollectstcg/

    - TCGPlayer : https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/all/product?seller=9397ea43&view=grid&page=1

    - eBay : https://www.ebay.com/usr/kotascollectiblestcg

    #Pokemon #PokemonTCG #TheSavagePokePod #MegaEvolutions #SantaCruzPokemon #PokemonCards #Pokemon30thAnniversary #TCGMarket #PokemonCollector #pokemoncards

    1 hr 57 min
  5. Delta Reign Pre Orders, McDonald's Collab & Pokémon Cards on the Blockchain? | Episode 37

    Season 1, Episode 1

    Show notes

    In Episode 37 of The Savage Poké Pod, we break down the Savage Pokémon TCG news and updates, from unexpected digital card reveals to upcoming physical releases and 30th-anniversary celebrations!

    First, we highlight our favorite Diglett and Dugtrio cards before diving into Coinbase teasing a digital Pokémon card pack service tied to physical cards. Is this innovative, or are all these new pack-opening platforms a sign of a market top?

    Next, Japan’s Pokémon Centers announced official Pokédex binders with numbered slots for all 1,025 Pokémon. We discuss whether this collector's dream makes sense coming right before Gen 10.

    Plus, McDonald’s is launching a 30th-anniversary Pokémon TCG promotion this November—will we finally see the exclusive Burger-Chu in English?

    Finally, we cover the reveal of "Deluxe Pack Mega" cards for Pokémon TCG Pocket (including Mega Blastoise), the live preorders and prerelease promos for "Delta Reign," and the latest market prices on 30th Anniversary/Ascended Heroes single cards.

    Timestamps:

    • ​01:10 - Favorite Diglett / Dugtrio Cards
    • ​04:40 - Pickups of the Week
    • ​08:16 - Official 1,025-Slot Pokédex Binders Released in Japan
    • ​13:18 - McDonald’s Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary Collab
    • ​19:28 - Pokemon TCG Valentines Day Box
    • ​22:38 - Pokémon Pocket: "Deluxe Pack Mega" & Mega Blastoise Art Style
    • ​37:50 - Coinbase Teases Digital Pokémon Card Packs: Market Top Signal?
    • ​53:27 - "Delta Reign" Preorders & Prerelease Promos Breakdown
    • ​1:04:08 - 30th Anniversary Singles Market Update
    • ​1:14:08 - Ascended Heroes Check In
    • ​1:16:24 - Listener Comments
    • ​1:44:46 30th Savage Pod Pack Battle

    📲 CONNECT WITH US:

    The Savage Poké Pod :

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    - Catch the Pod on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@savssavagerips?si=nLPJVFJ5s2iFEfFD

    - Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3IMYlbKOAmjAf31S9xzccH

    - Listen on  Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-savage-pok%C3%A9-pod-a-pok%C3%A9mon-podcast/id1870158837

    Savs Savage Rips :

    - Join the Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1197221799415513268/1197221800829005856

    - Check out the site: SavsSavageRips.com

    - Catch the "Rip N Ship" Live on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savs.savage.rips

    - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savssavagerips

    Kota Collects :

    - YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow9NB19uCQWdGLd0EPOGVw

    - TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@kotacollects?...

    - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kotacollectstcg/

    - TCGPlayer : https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/all/product?seller=9397ea43&view=grid&page=1

    - eBay : https://www.ebay.com/usr/kotascollectiblestcg

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    #Pokemon #Pokemoncollecting #PokemonTCG #PokemonCards #TheSavagePokePod #DeltaReign #PokemonPocket #Pokemon30thAnniversary #TCGNews

    1 hr 48 min
  6. Has Pokemon Peaked? More Reprints and 30th Celebration Market Talk! | Episode 36

    Season 1, Episode 36

    Show notes

    Donate directly to ⁨@averythepokekid⁩ 's GOFUNDME : https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-avery-keep-fighting-and-help-him-reach-his-dream

    Welcome to Episode 36 of The Savage Poke Pod! In this episode, we open with a heartfelt tribute to Avery The Poke Kid before diving into our favorite underrated Venonat/Venomoth Pokémon TCG cards and sharing our latest TCG Pickups of the Week.

    The main feature of this episode is our deep-dive review and discussion on the Pokémon 30th Anniversary covering expectations, card releases, and what it means for collectors. Plus, we break down how the new Walmart Queue System works for Pokémon card drops and wrap up by answering your listener comments!

    Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your thoughts on the Pokémon 30th Anniversary!

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    ⏰ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS

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    0:00 - Tribute to Avery The Poke Kid

    7:49 - Favorite Venonat & Venomoth Cards

    11:19 - Pickups of the Week

    20:18 - Pokémon 30th Anniversary Review & Chat

    1:02:00 - Walmart Queue System Explained

    1:09:06 - Listener Comments & Q&A

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    💬 JOIN THE COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH US

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    Where you can find us :

    ⁨@SavsSavageRips⁩

    - Join the Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1197221799415513268/1197221800829005856

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    - Catch the "Rip N Ship" Lives: https://www.tiktok.com/@_savssavagerips_

    - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savssavagerips

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    ⁨@KotasCollectiblesTCG⁩ :

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    - Twitch : twitch.tv/kotacollects

    - TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@kotacollects?...

    - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kotacollectstcg/

    - TCGPlayer : https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/all/product?seller=9397ea43&view=grid&page=1

    - eBay : https://www.ebay.com/usr/kotascollectiblestcg

    #Pokemon #PokemonCards #PokemonTCG #Pokemon30thAnniversary #RGBMew #RipNShip #PokemonPodcast #TCG #PokemonCollecting

    2 hr 6 min
  7. Pokemon 30th is upon us & Are Rip N Ships Ruining or Saving Pokemon?! | Episode 35

    Season 1, Episode 35

    Show notes

    The rumors are true: the Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) Mew Secret Rare is officially REAL, and we’re breaking down what this means for the Pokémon 30th Anniversary market! Plus, Mercari makes a shocking move by banning all listings for sealed 30th Anniversary products to combat scalpers and Savs gives you a SPICY Pokemon Take about Rip N Ships that may get your blood boiling.

    Join us on Episode 35 of The Savage Poké Pod as we cover the biggest TCG news, share our favorite Paras and Parasect card arts, dive into bad Pokémon hot takes, and launch our Series 3 First Partner Giveaway!

    🔥 Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave your thoughts in the comments below!

    📌 TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 - Intro

    03:24 - Favorite Paras & Parasect Card Arts

    08:56 - Mercari Bans Sealed 30th Product (Scalper Crackdown)

    36:17 - THE RGB MEW IS REAL! (30th Anniversary Secret Rare)

    46:25 - Series 3 First Partner Giveaway!

    49:43 - The Pokémon Take Purge (Spicy Hot Takes)

    59:42 - Pickups of the Week

    1:03:37 - Listener Comments & Q&A

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    📲 CONNECT WITH US:

    The Savage Poké Pod :

    - Follow the Pod on

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    - TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesavagepokepod

    - Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3IMYlbKOAmjAf31S9xzccH

    - Listen on  Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-savage-pok%C3%A9-pod-a-pok%C3%A9mon-podcast/id1870158837

    Savs Savage Rips :

    - Join the Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1197221799415513268/1197221800829005856

    - Check out the site: SavsSavageRips.com

    - Catch the "Rip N Ship" Live on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_savssavagerips_

    - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savssavagerips

    Kota Collects :

    - YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow9NB19uCQWdGLd0EPOGVw

    - TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@kotacollects?...

    - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kotacollectstcg/

    - TCGPlayer : https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/all/product?seller=9397ea43&view=grid&page=1

    - eBay : https://www.ebay.com/usr/kotascollectiblestcg

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    #PokemonTCG #Pokemon30thAnniversary #RGBMew #PokemonCards #Mercari #TheSavagePokePod #pokemon #pokemoncollecting

    1 hr 56 min
  8. Pokemon 30th Anniversary Delays & New PSA Grading Tier?! | Episode 34

    Season 1, Episode 34

    Show notes

    In Episode 34 of The Savage Poké Pod, Savs and Kota dive into massive Pokémon TCG news! We're breaking down the full reveal of the Pokémon 30th Anniversary set, discussing the 2-month delay on the official 30th Anniversary binders, and looking back at how previous milestone sets like Pokémon Generations (20th) and Pokémon Celebrations (25th) stack up.

    Plus, we cover PSA's brand-new grading tier, run through a rapid-fire Pokémon Take Purge, answer your listener questions, and share our favorite card pickups of the week!

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    02:12 - Favorite Oddish Evolution Line Cards

    07:07 - PSA Adds a New Grading Tier

    13:45 - Pokémon 30th Anniversary Binders Delayed 2 Months

    19:36 - Full 30th Anniversary Set Revealed

    30:10 - Looking Back: 20th Anniversary (Generations) vs 25th Anniversary (Celebrations)

    41:28 - Pokémon Take Purge

    50:06 - Listener Comments & Questions

    1:39:29 - Pickups of the Week

    Key Topics Covered:

    - Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary Set & Delays

    - PSA Grading Updates & New Tiers

    - History of Pokémon Anniversary Sets (Generations & Celebrations)

    - Favorite Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume & Bellossom Cards

    #PokemonTCG #Pokemon30thAnniversary #PokemonCards #PSAGrading #SavagePokePod #PokemonCelebrations #PokemonGenerations #pokemon #pokemoncollectiong

    1 hr 45 min
  9. NEW Pokémon ex★ & Mega Attack Rares REVEALED! Huge TCG News! | Episode 33

    Season 1, Episode 33

    Show notes

    Today we’re diving into massive Pokémon TCG reveals, cinematic universe news, and hot-button community debates. We kick things off with a tribute to the Zubat line! A feature-length animated movie centered around the Pokémon Trading Card Game is coming! We discuss what a TCG-focused plot means for the franchise. The Pokémon TCG is shifting gears. We analyze the early teasers for the new ex★ series, discussing power scaling, card mechanics, and what this means for current competitive formats.Huge art reveals! We break down the newly announced Mega Attack Rares—featuring the iconic oversized localized text art—and debate where these full-art cards will sit in the collector market compared to Special Illustration Rares. What’s actually going on in the Walmart card aisle? We discuss stock levels, retail pricing shifts, and the ongoing challenge of finding sealed product at local big-box stores.We tackle a hot community debate: Are vendor cash/trade offers at 80% of Market Value fair for the TCG economy, or are collectors getting shortchanged? We discuss liquidity, overhead costs, and margins.00:00 – Introduction - Welcome back to the podcast! 01:54 – Favorite Zubat Evolution Live Cards07:20 – Pokémon: Wild Card TCG Movie Announced for 202711:10 – Upcoming Pokémon ex★ TCG Series Teased!23:21 – Upcoming Mega Attack Rares Revealed32:44 – The new Walmart Queue System37:49 – Question of the Day: Is Vendors Trading at 80% Fair?53:23 – Listener Comments1:08:53 – Mid comments Tangent of the Day1:55:40 – Pickups of the Week

    2 hr
  10. STOLEN POKÉMON PRODUCT IN THE WILD? 30th Anniversary UPC Leak! | Episode 32

    Season 1, Episode 32

    Show notes

    Episode 32 is absolute chaos! We’re breaking down early leaks of the 30th Anniversary Ultra-Premium Collections spotted out in the wild TWO MONTHS ahead of street date, dissecting what we think Pokemon Japan's MEGA x MEGA Parade high-class set is about, and bringing back the unhinged heat for another round of Take Purge with Kota.

    Grab your binder, hit that play button, and let's dive into the biggest hobby news of the week. 🔥

    In This Episode:

    01:12 - Favorite Jigglypuff Evolution Cards

    07:29 - MEGA x MEGA Parade & Future Sets Breakdown

    23:03 - 30th Anniversary UPCs Found in the Wild (2 Months Early!)

    39:42 - Destined Rivals Check-In

    55:56 - Take Purge with Kota

    01:15:37 - Viewer & Listener Comments / Q&A0

    01:58:21 - Pickups of the Week

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    📲 CONNECT WITH US:

    The Savage Poké Pod :

    - Follow the Pod on

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    - TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesavagepokepod

    - Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3IMYlbKOAmjAf31S9xzccH

    - Listen on  Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-savage-pok%C3%A9-pod-a-pok%C3%A9mon-podcast/id1870158837

    Savs Savage Rips :

    - Join the Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1197221799415513268/1197221800829005856

    - Check out the site: SavsSavageRips.com

    - Catch the "Rip N Ship" Live on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_savssavagerips_

    - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savssavagerips

    Kota Collects :

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    - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kotacollectstcg/

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    #pokemon #pokemoncards #pokemontcg #pokémon #pokemoncommunity #pokemonchannel #pokemonpodcast

    2 hr 5 min
  11. NEW POKEMON SET : Delta Reign Revealed! 30th Anniversary Pikachu & China Charizard Box | Episode 31

    Season 1, Episode 31

    Show notes

    Huge Pokémon TCG news this week on The Savage Poke Pod! We’re breaking down the massive "Delta Reign" set reveal, awesome China-exclusive 30th Anniversary Pikachu & Charizard figures, and asking the real question: are collectors pivoting to other TCGs right now? Plus, a really cool Chaos Rising Master Set giveaway!

    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 - Intro

    04:33 - Our All-Time Favorite Vulpix & Ninetales Cards

    07:35 - Insane China Exclusives! Jumbo Charizard Figure Box & 30th Anniversary Pikachu Figure Set

    09:52 - Day & Night Pikachu ex SIRs Revealed from "30th Celebration"

    18:48 - "Delta Reign" TCG Set Officially Revealed! Full November Product Lineup

    35:00 - Listener Topic: Are Pokémon Collectors Spending Money on Other TCGs?

    53:28 - Kota’s Pokémon Journey

    01:02:36 - Listener Comments & Mailbag

    01:16:03 - SAVS SAVAGE RIPS GIVEAWAY: Chaos Rising Base Master Set!

    01:16:54 - Pickups of the Week

    🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:

    • Delta Reign Announcement: Everything you need to know about November's huge TCG release.

    • 30th Anniversary Leaks: Day & Night Pikachu ex Special Illustration Rares + China-exclusive figures!

    • TCG Market Discussion: Are Pokemon collectors diversifying into Lorcana, One Piece, or Star Wars Unlimited?

    • Master Set Giveaway: How to enter the Chaos Rising Base Master Set giveaway courtesy of Sav's Savage Rips.

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    #pokemon #PokemonTCG #PokemonCards #DeltaReign #Pokemon30thAnniversary #Pikachu #Charizard #PokemonPodcast #TheSavagePokePod #SavsSavageRips #TCGCommunity?

    1 hr 20 min
  12. Is the Legendary RGB MEW Real?! | Episode 30

    Season 1, Episode 30

    Show notes

    🔥 The Pokémon 30th Anniversary hype is heating up! In Episode 30, we’re breaking down the latest official reveals, taking a deep dive into the legendary RGB Mew, and explaining everything you need to know about the controversial "Rip N Ship" trend in the Pokémon TCG community. Plus, Sav shares his personal journey back into collecting, we announce our Episode 25 giveaway winner, and go over our favorite Clefairy & Clefable cards!

    If you love collecting Pokémon cards, staying up to date on TCG news, or entering free card giveaways, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the BELL notification icon! 🔔

    👇 Drop a comment below with your thoughts on Rip N Ships!

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    ⏰ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS

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    00:00 - Intro

    03:29 - Favorite Clefairy & Clefable Cards

    05:25 - More 30th Anniversary Official Pokémon Reveals

    12:12 - The Legendary RGB Mew Breakdown

    18:00 - Listener Topic: What Are Rip N Ships in Pokémon?

    25:24 - Hot Takes Purge

    30:46 - Giveaway Listener Comments

    49:24 - How Sav Got Back Into the Pokémon Hobby

    57:42 - Pokémon Card Pickups of the Week

    59:42 - Episode 25 Giveaway Winner Announcement!

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    #Pokemon #PokemonCards #PokemonTCG #Pokemon30thAnniversary #RGBMew #RipNShip #PokemonPodcast #TCG #PokemonCollecting

    1 hr 2 min
  13. Pokemon REPRINTS Are Coming and FAKES are getting HYPER REAL | Episode 29

    Season 1, Episode 29

    Show notes

    In Episode 29 of The Savage Poké Pod, Savs and Kota dive into the growing dark side of the Pokémon TCG hobby: hyper-realistic fake cards printed with actual texture. Are scam printers going too far? Is card restoration legitimate conservation or alter-art deception?

    We also react to official confirmation that Pokémon SV10 Destined Rivals Booster Boxes and ETBs are getting REPRINTED! With market prices dropping nearly 20% in the last month, we discuss if mass reprints are good or bad for collectors, plus our check-in on Storm Emeralda and this week's favorite card pickups.

    🔥 Topics Covered in Episode 29:

    • Favorite Nidoran♂ Evolution line cards

    • Card Restoration: Art preservation or hobby fraud?

    • High-tech fake cards: Printers that replicate card texture

    • Destined Rivals market crash & confirmed Pokémon TCG reprints

    • Our thoughts on Palworld

    • Storm Emeralda & Mega X Mega updates + Pickups of the week!

    ⏱️ Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:51 - Favorite Nidoran M Evolution Card

    08:28 - Collection Story Time

    19:45 - How do you feel about Card Restoration?

    29:55 - Printing Fake Pokemon Cards & Texture Scams

    36:57 - What do you think of Palworld?

    41:25 - Pokemon Reprints are Coming (Destined Rivals Crash)

    59:35 - Storm Emeralda Check-In

    1:06:32 - Mega X Mega

    1:14:56 - Pickups of the Week

    1:18:36 - Comments & Community Q&A

    💬 What set would you chase if Pokémon reprinted EVERY 2025 set? Let us know in the comments below! Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave a review!

    #Pokemon #pokemoncards #PokemonTCG #DestinedRivals #PokemonInvesting #FakePokemonCards #PokemonPodcast #TheSavagePokePod

    1 hr 55 min
  14. POKEMON MARKET CRASH CANCELLED! Storm Emeralda Revealed | Episode 28

    Season 1, Episode 28

    Show notes

    Welcome to Episode 28 of The Savage Poké Pod! In this episode, we dive deep into the latest Pokémon TCG reveals and huge news for collectors and players alike.

    We look at new policies put in place to prevent scalping from Target. Will this help at all? We break down all the brand-new Art Rares, Secret Rares, and Special Art Rares (SARs) revealed for Storm Emeralda! Plus, we rank the Mega Evolution Era main sets, react to the incredible 30th Anniversary RGB Mew, show off our weekly card pickups, and answer your listener comments!

    ⏱️ Timestamps & Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    3:31 - Favorite Nidoran Female Evolution Cards

    7:37 - New Target Reseller Policy

    23:05 - New Eeveelution Product

    24:47 - All Art Rares & Secret Rares from Storm Emerald

    54:46 - All SARs Revealed from Storm Emerald

    1:08:19 - Ranking Mega Evolution Era Main Sets

    1:12:04 - THE RGB MEW from Pokémon 30th Anniversary!

    1:30:48 - Pickups of the Week!

    1:32:21 - Listener Comments & Q&A

    🔔 Don't Forget to Subscribe!

    If you enjoyed the episode, smash the Like button, Subscribe to the channel, and leave a comment below with your favorite Storm Emeralda SAR or your thoughts on the RGB Mew!

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    #pokemon #PokemonTCG #PokemonCards #StormEmeralda #Pokemon30thAnniversary #RGBMew #MegaEvolution #PokemonPodcast #TheSavagePokePod #PokemonCollector

    2 hr 3 min
  15. Pokemon Market Crash or Summer Slowdown?! | Episode 27

    Season 1, Episode 27

    Show notes

    Is the Pokémon TCG market actually crashing, or are we just seeing a classic "Summer Slowdown" mixed with panic dumping? 🎙️

    In this episode of The Savage Poké Pod, Savs & Kota dive deep into the recent retail madness surrounding the Sam's Club Focused Fighters Premium Collection drop—from 18-hour lines and empty chair placeholders to late-night online site crashes.

    Plus, we break down why booster box prices are sliding under $200, why stores are dumping Wave 2 stock to cover bills for upcoming Pokémon 30th Anniversary!

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    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

    0:00 - Intro & Episode Overview

    10:00 - Sam's Club Focused Fighters Drop: 18-Hour Lines & Online Drop Chaos

    32:06 - Market Panic: Are We in a Real Pokémon Market Crash?

    48:29 - 30th Anniversary Hype: How Are People Getting Hands on 30th Product?

    54:22 - Tangent of the Day

    1:04:36 - The Pokémon Take Purge

    1:30:23 - Sword & Shield Look Back: Darkness Ablaze & Vivid Voltage

    1:38:04 - Pickups of the Week

    1:42:30 - Community Comments & Listener Q&A

    1:58:56 - Live Pack Battle!

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    #pokemon #pokemoncards #pokemontcg #pokemoninvesting #savagespokepod #pokemon30thanniversary #samsclub

    2 hr 10 min
  16. Pokemon's 30th Anniversary Card List has been LEAKED! | Episode 26

    Season 1, Episode 26

    Show notes

    MASSIVE POKÉMON LEAKS REVEALED! 🚨

    The official Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration card list has leaked early online after scans from the upcoming Elite Trainer Box (ETB) Guidebook hit social media! We are breaking down the entire leak, including the full 30-Pikachu foil card lineup, massive Classic Collection reprints like Lugia and Base Set Charizard, and never-before-seen Illustration Rares and Special Illustration Rares that will have you drooling!

    We also dive into the chaos of the 30th Anniversary Pokémon Center drop, share our absolute favorite Raichu cards, and celebrate release week for the brand-new Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black set by opening a pack at the end!

    Drop a comment with your favorite leak, and don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for weekly Pokémon TCG news, podcast episodes, and card openings!

    ⏰ TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 - Intro

    3:56 - Favorite Raichu Cards ⚡

    9:09 - 30th Anniversary Pokemon Center Drop 🛒

    21:34 - 30th Anniversary ETB Book Leak (Full Breakdown) 📖🚨

    1:05:52 - Pitch Black Release Week 🖤

    1:13:40 - Listener Comments 💬

    1:24:17 - Pickups of the Week 🃏

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    #pokemon30thanniversary #pokemonleaks #pokemontcg #pokemon #pokemoncards #pokemoncelebrations #pitchblack #PokemonCards #Charizard #Pikachu

    1 hr 32 min
  17. GameStop Is Ruining Pokemon's 30th Anniversary! Episode | 25

    Season 1, Episode 25

    Show notes

    GameStop is charging CRAZY prices for the upcoming Pokémon 30th Anniversary preorders, and it’s completely breaking the Pokémon TCG secondary market. In Episode 25 of The Savage Poké Pod, Savs and Kota dive deep into why a store like Gamestop is marking up Elite Trainer Boxes (ETBs) and Ultra Premium Collections (UPCs) to nearly 3x MSRP gives local card shops (LGS) the ultimate "green light" to do the exact same thing. Is this completely ruining the hobby for everyday collectors?We’re also breaking down some minor teasers and reveals that hit this week in the new Mewtwo & Mew DNA Premium TCG Accessories drop from the Pokémon Center, analyzing the brand-new McDonald’s Japan Happy Meal Pokémon promotion tease (are we finally getting a 2026 US release?), and running through a spectacular artist spotlight on the legendary Akira Egawa!

    ENTER OUR POKÉMON DAY 2026 COLLECTION BOX GIVEAWAY To celebrate reaching 25 episodes, we are giving away a factory-sealed Pokémon Day 2026 Collection Box (featuring the exclusive stamped Pikachu promo card and booster packs!).1️⃣ SUBSCRIBE to the channel with notifications ON.2️⃣ LIKE this video.3️⃣ COMMENT below with your answer to our Community Question: Do you hold out and hope for big-box restocks at Target and Walmart, or do you bite the bullet and pay inflated pre-order prices just to secure the product?(Winner will be announced on next week's episode! Entries close [Insert Date])⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

    1:10 - 25th Episode GIVEAWAY!!

    1:54 - It’s Pikachu - Our Favorite Pikachu Cards

    7:00 - Mewtwo & Mew DNA Premium TCG Accessories

    9:51 - McDonald’s Japan Teases Next Pokemon x Happy Meal Promotion!

    15:09 - GameStop or GamSCALP?

    30:50 - Pokemon Market Update

    38:2E - Tangent of the day

    49:07 - Savs Pre-Release for Pitch Black

    55:39 - Artist Highlight: The Masterpieces of Akira Egawa

    1:16:22 - Kota & Savs Team of 6

    1:27:01 - Pickup of the Week!!

    1:36:54 - Listener Comments

    💬 JOIN THE SAVAGE COMMUNITY! Enjoying the podcast? Hit that Subscribe button to stay updated on the latest Pokémon TCG news, market trends, set reviews, and live card breaks!

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    -------------------------------------------#PokemonTCG #PokemonCards #Pokemon30thAnniversary #TheSavagePokePod #GameStop #PokemonGiveaway #PokemonDay2026 #AkiraEgawa #PokemonNews

    2 hr 26 min
  18. Massive Pokémon 30th Anniversary Reveals + NEW "Mega Parade" Trademarked! | Episode 24

    Season 1, Episode 24

    Show notes

    Since it’s Episode 24, we’re kicking things off by celebrating the 24th Pokémon in the Pokédex—Arbok—with a look at our favorite Arbok cards. But the real venom comes from a massive wave of Pokémon TCG leaks, reveals and trademarks!

    We’re breaking down the shocking new trademark filing: "Are You Perhaps with Team Rocket?" and what it means for the future of the TCG. Plus, Japan just filed for "Mega x Mega Parade"—is Mega Fates finally happening?! We also look at the massive 30th Celebration English product lineup, exclusive Chinese Brock's Scouting cards, the Team Rocket Briefcase, and give me our take on all the beautiful promos to come this year.

    Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT your favorite Arbok card, and SUBSCRIBE for weekly Pokémon TCG updates!

    🔔 Timestamps:

    0:00 - Intro & Episode 24 Arbok Appreciation!

    11:00 - "Are You Perhaps with Team Rocket?" Trademark Filed!

    14:25 - Huge Chinese TCG News: "Chasing Glory Together" & Rocket Gift Boxes

    21:08 - Sam's Club Exclusive: Ascended Heroes Premium Collection

    24:50 - MEGA FATES?! New "Mega x Mega Parade" Trademark

    30:10 - 30th Celebration English Product Lineup Leaked!

    1:25:15 - The Savage Take Purge

    1:40:29 - Listener Comments/Questions

    2:20:33 - Pick Ups of the Week

    #pokemon #pokemonchannel #pokemoncards #pokemoninvesting #pokemontcg #pokémon #pokemoncommunity

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    Kota Collects :

    - YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow9NB19uCQWdGLd0EPOGVw

    - Twitch : twitch.tv/kotacollects

    - TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@kotacollects?...

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    - eBay : https://www.ebay.com/usr/kotascollectiblestcg

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    2 hr 25 min
  19. Is Grading Modern Pokemon Cards a Scam?! | Episode 23

    Season 1, Episode 23

    Show notes

    Is the Pokémon TCG market about to hit a breaking point?

    In this week's episode of The Savage Poke Pod, Savs and Kota dive deep into the brutal market corrections hitting your favorite modern chase cards and the shocking retail madness taking over big-box stores.

    First, we tackle some minot news that was revealed this week and then we get intot he juicy stuff regarding the hobby both from the collecting and investing side.

    Is modern grading a scam? A large amount of modern Pokémon cards actually LOSE money when you factor in grading fees. If you aren't hitting a perfect PSA 10, you are lighting cash on fire—and we expose the exact cards that are setting the biggest traps right now.

    Finally, inspired by the recent Nostalgia Nomics data drop, we expose the massive 20% market crash hitting the $3,000 modern Charizard and the Mega Gengar, while slept-on sets like Surging Sparks and Paldea Evolved are quietly skyrocketing. Stop buying the shiny new toy at all-time highs!

    What do you think? How many negative-ROI slabs are sitting on your shelves? Drop a comment below!

    🔥 Become an Annual Member for Exclusive Perks & Free Custom Cards: https://SavsSavageRips.com

    Timestamps:

    1:48 - Our Favorite Ekans Cards for Episode 23

    5:45 - Worlds 2026 Product Revealed!

    14:47 - Millennial Adult Money vs. Gen Z Hustle Culture

    38:55 - The Fall of The Modern Gail Cards?

    52:50 - Overlooked Sets Quietly Rebounding

    1:12:17 Tangent of The Week

    1:18:20 - Take Purge

    1:38:55 - Pick ups of the week

    Savs Savage Rips :

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    - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savssavagerips

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    Kota Collects :

    - YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow9NB19uCQWdGLd0EPOGVw

    - Twitch : twitch.tv/kotacollects

    - TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@kotacollects?...

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    - eBay : https://www.ebay.com/usr/kotascollectiblestcg

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    #PokemonTCG #PokemonInvesting #PokemonCards #PokeFinance #PrismaticEvolutions #Surging Sparks #PaldeaEvolved #PSA10 #PokemonPodcast #SavsSavageRips

    2 hr 8 min
  20. THE ULTIMATE EEVEELUTION FLEX! 💎 Pokemon's 30th Anniversary Pikachu, Umbreon, & Espeon ex Boxes!

    Season 1, Episode 22

    Show notes

    The summer hype cycle is officially hitting terminal velocity! 🚀 In Episode 22 of The Savage Poke Pod, ⁨@SavsSavageRips⁩ and ⁨@KotasCollectiblesTCG⁩ break down a massive wave of breaking news that is going to completely change your Q3 and Q4 buying strategies.

    First up, the Japan side of things just blew the doors off the upcoming anniversary with the official reveal of the "30th Celebration" Boxes featuring Umbreon ex, Espeon ex, and Pikachu ex! Is this going to be the most gatekept, high-value product of 2026? 💎

    We’re also checking the market damage from the Pitch Black Pokémon Center pre-orders. Did you manage to lock down your exclusive Pokémon Center ETBs, or are you already stuck looking at inflated secondary market pre-order prices on TCGplayer? 📦 Plus, we react to the official reveal of the Mega Forces Tins (coming this August with Mega Dragonite ex, Mega Darkrai ex, and Mega Zeraora ex) and do a full art review on all 27 Starter Pokémon Promos coming out of the First Partner Illustration Collections in Japan.

    Hit that SUBSCRIBE button, drop a like, and let us know in the comments: Did you score a Pitch Black PC ETB or get hit with the dreaded queue error?

    Chapters & Timestamps:

    0:00 - Intro: Welcome to Episode 22!

    2:07 - Favorite Fearow Cards 🦅

    6:43 - Mega Forces Tins Revealed: Mega Dragonite, Darkrai & Zeraora ex! ⚡

    9:21 - All 27 First Partner Starter Promos Revealed! (Art Review) 🎨

    13:08 - Pitch Black Pre-Order Madness: Did you hit the Pokémon Center Drop? 🚨

    24:21 - BREAKING: 30th Celebration Umbreon ex, Espeon ex & Pikachu ex Boxes! 🌟

    1:02:22 - A look back at Sword and Shield Era Base and Rebel Clash

    Savs 1st Vending Experience

    1:20:00 Savs Vending Experience

    1:28:36 - Pickups of The Week! What did the Savage crew hunt down? 🃏

    1:31:04 - Listener Questions

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    Where you can find us :

    Savs Savage Rips :

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    - https://open.spotify.com/show/3IMYlbKOAmjAf31S9xzccH

    - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-savage-pok%C3%A9-pod-a-pok%C3%A9mon-podcast/id1870158837

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    - eBay : https://www.ebay.com/usr/kotascollectiblestcg

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