Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast

Special Conditions Podcast 104 Recording Date - 3/8/2022 Publish Date - 3/14/2022   Another Charizard? Yep! The secret ingredient to selling cards is absolutely in the Brilliant Starts recipe! We take a dive into Charizard VStar and how it can be used in play. With some absolutely incredible art, this card looks to be a favorite of players and collectors alike.   Shaymin is featured in our Art of...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 2/1/2022 Publish Date - 2/6/2022   Leafeon is our card of the week and we jump right into our deep dive. With Mew being so dominant, finding ways to take a shot at it can be difficult! Perhaps we can find a play with Leafeon!   Mismagius is our Art of the week and we have some good ones! From spooky looking ghost designs to stunning and colorful, there...

Special Conditions Podcast 101 Recording Date - 1/26/22 Publish Date - 1/30/22   After discussing the dominant Mew VMAX Genesect combo last week, we figured a good starting point would be to bring up another popular deck and card combo in the meta. Let’s talk about Jolteon VMAX and how it can be paired with Inteleon to create a fun and competitive list!    Wooloo is our Featured Art of the Week an...

Special Conditions Podcast 100 Recording Date - 1/19/22 Publish Date - 1/23/22   Adam jumped back into Competitive TCGO this week as part of a Team Challenge and was completely dismantled by Mew VMAX. We take a deep dive into Mew VMAX in Card of the Week and explain how pairing it with Genesect creates a deadly combo! The art is also amazing so be sure to check out the blog!   Zweilous is featured...

Special Conditions Podcast 99 Recording Date - 1/11/2022 Publish Date - 1/16/2022   We start things off with a dive into Gengar VMAX from Fusion Strike! Out of the gate is has some stunning artwork, however it also has the functionality to match! With a GMAX attack that has KO ability as well as some sneaky tactics, Gengar can be an additional threat to any Single Strike Deck!   Golduck is our Art...

Happy New Year! Here is a quick update and thank you from Special Conditions! We have some big plans for 2022 and we are excited to share new info with you over the next few weeks! TCG Player Support the show by shopping at TCGPlayer.com using this link - https://bit.ly/TCGPlayerAffiliate    Pokémon Professor Network Merch Store - https://bit.ly/PPNMerchStore    info@specialconditionstcg.com  Voic...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 12/8/2021 Publish Date - 12/13/2021   This week brings us some of the best cards that we have even seen! Behold the amazing art of VMAX Climax! WIth some of the most incredible Character and Pokémon illustrations we have ever seen, it looks like there will be plenty to chase. You better believe that people will be going insane looking for Leon and Chari...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 11/17/21 Publish Date - 11/20/21   This week we take a look back at Evolving Skies and feature Sylveon VMAX as Card of the Week! Not only does this card offer some amazing looks but also a fun and simple way to take advantage of its mechanics. Adam breaks down the card and how it can be paired with other Pokemon to create a consistent plan of attack!  ...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 11/3/2021 Publish Date - 11/5/2021   There is plenty to talk about this week as the TCG World continues to pop off with news, releases, and deck strategies! We take a look at Umbreon VMAX and how Stéphane Ivanoff’s list has dominated in competition. With the upcoming Leafeon VStar, it looks like there will be plenty of bench swapping happening if you de...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 10/11/2021 Publish Date - 10/23/21 - Sorry for the delay! We are back to celebrate the release of Celebrations! With Evolving Skies, V-Union Boxes, and Celebrations itself still being sold out, there may not be much for your community to celebrate about! Once you do get your hands on the cards, there are plenty of hits and solid pull rates to be had. Ca...

Special Conditions Podcast 94 Recording Date - 9/20/21 Publish Date - 10/5/21   Start your engines! This week’s episode covers how each deck you build relies on an engine to power its success! Adam breaks down the process and runs through some popular cards that power many of the current popular decks!    Card of the Week is Galarian Weezing! This gentleman Pokémon can be a thorn in your opponent’...

Special Conditions Podcast 93 Recording Date - 9/1/21 Publish Date - 9/13/21 Use Code BALLCHECK at https://www.manscaped.com/ for 20% off and FREE worldwide shipping! Your balls will thank you! Thank you Manscaped for sponsoring this episode! Sorry for the delay in getting this episode out!   There is plenty to discuss this week including a closer look at Evolving Skies! Rapid Strike Rayquaza VMAX...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 8/16/2021 Publish Date - 8/24/2021   We covered Ice Rider Calyrex last episode, so it is only fit that we turn to Shadow Rider this week! Adam breaks down the card mechanics while Ken explains the different variations of the card that are available. WIth a solid deck strategy, it is clear why Shadow Rider has secured a foothold in the meta, and will be...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 8/5/2021 Publish Date - 8/15/2021   It’s time to take a closer look at Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX and how it can be a rotation proof option for your deck! With a bunch of different art and builds, Adam breaks down how Inteleon can be used to keep this deck consistent and aggressive.   We look at the art of Snorlax and the different art styles that we have s...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 7/19/2021 Publish Date - 7/26/2021   We are excited to welcome Special Guest Frosted Caribou to the show this week! We learn about her history with the Pokémon franchise and how she got started as a content creator. Adam and I come to learn that her relationship with the Pokémon TCG is very similar to ours. Combining the love and appreciation for the Po...

Special Conditions Podcast 89 Recording Date - 7/12/2021 Publish Date - 7/25/2021   In a bit of a shorter episode this week, we dig in to the powerful and versatile Blissey V from Chilling Reign. Adam breaks down 3 different perspectives on how to successfully run Blissey V in your deck, thanks to a great article from Pokémon.com. For the collectors out there, there are multiple variations of Blis...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 7/5/21 Publish Date - 7/11/21   We begin our episode with a look at Chilling Reign from two different angles. First we look at some of the top performers in competition, with Shadow Rider Calyrex leading the charge. Next up is the art of chilling reign, with some of our favorites coming from illustrator, Sanosuke Sakuma.   Card of the Week goes to Ball...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 6/21/2021 Publish Date - 7/7/2021   We begin by taking a look forward into the next TCG Expansion coming to the US, Evolving Skies. The Pokémon Company loves announcing a new set as soon as the previous one releases! Our poor wallets!   The PGO and TCG crossover has finally come to fruition with an alternate art of Professor’s Research being released as...

Special Conditions Podcast 86 Recording Date - 6/7/21 Publish Date - 6/13/21   Welcome back to another episode of Special Conditions! We start things off with this week’s TCG Player pickup, Eldegoss V! Adam breaks down that how this inexpensive card can be played to shake things up in the current meta! Mix that with some awesome art and it would make an awesome addition to your collection!   Next...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 5/31/21 Publish Date - 6/4/21   We have two competitions to discuss this week with the Team Challenge and Players Cup. Adam shares his results in both tournaments as well as what he was faced with! Competition is something that we plan on covering a lot more on the show, so let us know what you would like to hear and learn about!   For card of the week...

Special Conditions Podcast 84 Recording Date - 5/24/21 Publish Date - 5/29/21   This week brings some change to Special Conditions! As mentioned on the last episode, Josh has decided to step away from the show so Pokémon Professor Network founder Ken has filled the seat! We learn about Ken’s background in the TCG and what he hopes to bring to the show!   We take a look at a few different cards inc...

Special Conditions Podcast 83 Recording Date - 5/10/21 Publish Date - 5/17/21   On a special, jam-packed episode of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh do their best to cover all the things in the TCGO world! First off, Adam gives an update on his Players Cup 4 progress, and not spoil anything, but points were accumulated! From there, they jump into discussing the TCGPlayer Pick Up of the week, whic...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 5/4/2021 Publish Date - 5/7/2021   On Episode 82 of Special Conditions, the guys get back to basics and talk all about what they enjoy talking about most - Pokemon TCG! Adam starts off the show with an update on the ending of Players Cup 3, and also the current status of Players Cup 4. From there, Adam debuts a new segment, the TCGPlayer Pick Up of the...

Special Conditions Podcast 81 Recording Date - 4/19/21 Publish Date - 4/22/21   On Episode 81 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh prepare for battle, and pick their style … well, sorta. The show starts off with the Pickups of the Week, where Adam talks about not having to fight to find some new Battle Styles packs. Then, Josh decides to throw down and open up the TN Comics Pack Battle Kit, live o...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 4/12/2021 Publish Date - 4/18/2021   In Episode 80 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh continue the positive vibes and fun with another fire episode. They start off the show by discussing the Players Cup III, and the possible new meta that’s emerging from the top competitors in the tourney. From there, they heat up the show and explode with the Art of...