Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast

Special Conditions Episode 29 Recording Date - 4/1/2020 Publish Date - 4/4/2020   In Episode 29 of Special Conditions, “change” is the central theme this week! We start off by discussing a new, fresh looking deck that’s not only flashing some old-school flair, but it’s winning tournaments as well. Spoiler: the OG Starter Trio finally shines together! Speaking of tournaments, however, we discuss th...

Special Conditions 28 Recording Date - 3/23/2020 The world is quite different right now, so Special Conditions is here to bring a little levity to your podcast feed by talking all about Pokemon cards! We couldn’t do it alone this week, however, so we brought on a special guest … introducing Rick from PokeDads! We have a lengthy, in-depth conversation with PokéRick about his show and brand, his his...

It’s March, and with that, comes the Madness that is tournaments! Adam participated in a local tournament, and the intensity intensified … but how did he perform? Did he flex his deck prowess, or come up short of those sweet, sweet 15 championship points? Also, Adam visited Boston for PAX East and picked up some rad additions to his growing #FlexDeck. Oh, and some packs of “Shield & Sword” were op...

Special Conditions Podcast 26 Recording Date = 2/24/2020 Release Date - 2/29/2020 It’s time for the meta to shift, as the first official tournament featuring the newest PTCG set (Sword and Shield) took place over the weekend - the Oceania International Championships! With the V cards now in play, how much did things change in the tournament, and how much stayed the same? Was there a commonality am...

Special Conditions Podcast 25 Recording Date - 2/17/2020 Publish Date - 2/21/2020   With the new rules and format in place, it is time to get down to business with building a deck! We take a deep dive into the memory cards and feature Silvally GX as our card of the week! Are you running any stadium cards? We take a look at how a Stadium card can change the tide of battle by adding energy to every...

Special Conditions Podcast 24 Recording Date - 2/10/2020 Publish Date - 2/15/2020   This week Adam discusses his experience at 2 separate Sword & Shield Pre-Release events. You won’t believe what happened at one of the events! Either way we are excited to welcome the new rule updates coming in the next few weeks. The meta will never be the same!   The community has been amazing with writing in to...

SPECIAL CONDITIONS PODCAST 23 Recording Date - 1/27/20 Publish Date - 1/30/20   This week Adam and Josh are excited to have a bunch of listener emails to discuss! Hearing your stories of collecting, competing, and striving to become a better trainer are amazing! It has been exceptionally humbling to know that so many of you are listening!   In a feel good story of the week, we learn about a Mom wh...

Special Conditions Podcast 22 Recording Date - 1/20/20 Release Date - 1/26/20   This has been an exciting week for TCG Trainers! Pokémon.com has released a significant update to TCG rules that will change the way the game is played moving forward! We are seeing changes to how Resistance is calculated and applied to typing as well as changes to some card text.   Adam also recaps his latest tourname...

Special Conditions 21 Recording Date - 1/14/2020   We are joined by Sol from the PokeSol Pack Network to talk TCG, Content, and Podcasting! We are always looking to collaborate with other Pokemon creators, and Sol has been a positive and enthusiastic partner! Make sure you check out his Instagram, Podcast, and content!   We take a look back to the 2006 World’s winning deck - Suns & Moons, with a s...

Special Conditions Podcast 20 Recording Date - 1/8/2020 Adam and Josh dive into Silvally GX and we get our first taste of V and VMAX cards with the Meowth V Collection. specialconditionstcg@gmail.com   Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639  http://specialconditionstcg.com http://pokemonprofessor.com  http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetPatreon  http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetFacebook  http://bit.ly/Poke...

In our final episode of 2019 we recap the year and look ahead to 2020! Thank you for all of your support and we look forward to an amazing year!   specialconditionstcg@gmail.com   Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639  http://specialconditionstcg.com http://pokemonprofessor.com  http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetPatreon  http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetFacebook  http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetTwitter  http:/...

This week Josh opens up some more Hidden Fates Boosters!  His luck has been insane, so you will have to see if it continues! Adam also made it out to a League Challenge in Main, so be sure to check out his full report! Card of the Week is Tag Call!   specialconditionstcg@gmail.com   Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639  http://specialconditionstcg.com http://pokemonprofessor.com  http:...

When it comes to pulls, we had some amazing ones as well as some duds this week! Josh brings another hard hitting question along with a look back at Regigigas Level X from the Diamond & Pearl series, Stormfront!   specialconditionstcg@gmail.com   Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639  http://specialconditionstcg.com http://pokemonprofessor.com  http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetPatreon  http://b...

On today's episode we discuss the process of evolution! We also get to hear about Hidden Fates again and Josh’s insane luck with his pulls. The Sword and Shield Expansion set has been revealed and we dip our toes into the new V-Cards!. Sword and Shield Set Revealed - http://bit.ly/SC16Tsareena specialconditionstcg@gmail.com   Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639  http://specialconditio...

We celebrate Josh's Birthday this week and he celebrates by opening some cards! We talk the Walmart Hidden Fates restock and how some cards are just elusive! The Card of the Week is Chaotic Swell, a Stadium that has a ton of strategy behind it!   specialconditionstcg@gmail.com   Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639  http://pokemonprofessor.com  http://specialconditionstcg.com http://bi...

Josh and Adam discuss shuffling, Flygon EX, and Sword and Sheild! specialconditionstcg@gmail.com   Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639  http://pokemonprofessor.com  http://specialconditionstcg.com http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetPatreon  http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetFacebook  http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetTwitter  http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetYouTube  http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetInstagram    Intro Trapped I...

This week Adam and Josh talk about picking up a Cosmic Eclipse Booster box and discuss the switching mechanics in the trading card game!   specialconditionstcg@gmail.com   Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639  http://pokemonprofessor.com  http://specialconditionstcg.com http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetPatreon  http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetFacebook  http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetTwitter  http://bit.ly/...

This week hosts Adam and Josh talk grading cards and how that can be addictive in itself!    specialconditionstcg@gmail.com   Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639  http://pokemonprofessor.com  http://specialconditionstcg.com http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetPatreon  http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetFacebook  http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetTwitter  http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetYouTube  http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetI...

This week Josh and Adam discuss their week of TCG including Adam’s amazing Hidden Fates pull!  We also take a dive into Ditto Prism Star and talk about Transforming!   Ditto prism star http://bit.ly/2VqY3PC   specialconditionstcg@gmail.com   Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639  http://pokemonprofessor.com  http://specialconditionstcg.com http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetPatreon  http://bit.ly...

Hey TCG Trainers! In this week's episode we discuss how Josh fired up the TCGO for the fist time and ran through the basics!  We find out if he's hooked or frightened with the process! We also discuss Azul's Victory in Atlantic City and the Amazing Mewtwo & Mew GX Tag Team!   Azul on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Azul_GG That's his deck in the thumbnail!     specialconditionstcg@gmail.com   Voicem...

Adam gives his Tournament Report and the team digs into trading for a Mewtwo and Mew GX Tag Team! The team then makes some sense of the point and prize system!   specialconditionstcg@gmail.com   Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639  http://pokemonprofessor.com  http://specialconditionstcg.com http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetPatreon  http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetFacebook  http://bit.ly/PokeProfNet...

This week Adam and Josh talk discuss our first look into the galar region with S&W cards and find out what's in our opponents deck! Sword & Shield collection boxes http://bit.ly/2lFEo0m Beheeyem http://bit.ly/2mjVEc5 specialconditionstcg@gmail.com   Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639  http://pokemonprofessor.com  http://specialconditionstcg.com http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetPatreon  http:...

This week Adam and Josh talk discuss our first look into the Galar region with S&S cards and get to know Keldeo GX  Sword & Shield collection boxes http://bit.ly/2lFEo0m Keldeo GX http://bit.ly/2kyY71u specialconditionstcg@gmail.com   Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639  http://pokemonprofessor.com  http://specialconditionstcg.com http://bit.ly/PokeProfNetPatreon  http://bit.ly/PokePr...

This week Adam and Josh talk about Adam's experience at the Pokémon World Championships in Washington DC.  Hear him talk about what he used and how he did in the DC Open. Good news or Bad news?  Hidden Fates is SOLD OUT at many retailers.   specialconditionstcg@gmail.com   Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639  http://pokemonprofessor.com  http://specialconditionstcg.com http://bit.ly/P...

This week Adam and Josh talk a little more about Worlds, Zygarde and Trainers!   Pokemon Trainer Amiibo-  Unified Minds-http://bit.ly/2Mr4iQH Zygarde 10%- http://bit.ly/2TcZMql Zygarde GX- http://bit.ly/2YYbRRR Bonnie - http://bit.ly/2GVRrCL specialconditionstcg@gmail.com   Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639  http://pokemonprofessor.com  http://specialconditionstcg.com http://bit.ly/...