The Shift Gear Podcast

Welcome back y'all to a very special epi. This week is the 25/26 Shifties, where we finally reveal the winners of the awards chosen by you in our fan voting. Who got snubbed? Let us know down below : All graphics are thanks to the incredible work done by Paulo. Check him out here (commissions open!) linktr.ee/paulotothepeak Sign up for Ciaran's camp! https://www.ciarantcg.com/worlds Scoop some End...

Sup y'all, welcome to the second ever emergency Shift Gear episode. In this episode, we brought in our NBA correspondent to help us break down the news of the huge Kawhi Leonard trade back to the Raptors. How do teams going all in on superstars compare to Pokèmon board states? All that and more on this (filler) episode of the Shift Gear. SHIFTIES NEXT WEEK!!!! Vote here : https://forms.gle/MCcfyq6...

Welcome back fellas. Last week we asked you to send in all your questions and this week we answer ALL (yes, ALL) your questions. What did we get right or wrong? Let us know down below : Vote for the Shifties: https://forms.gle/MCcfyq6AaYcnxhLT9 Sign up for Ciaran's camp! https://www.ciarantcg.com/worlds Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : htt...

Welcome back folks. TONS of content this week with all the reveals, news, and the biggest tournament of the year. What should we add to the Shifties this year? Let us know down below: Sign up for Ciaran's camp! https://www.ciarantcg.com/worlds Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilT...

Wagwan generals, welcome back to arguably the most important epi of the year. Not only are the New York Knicks potentially about to burn down New York, but we also have the biggest event of the year on the horizon this weekend. In this episode, we'll break down all our thoughts about NAIC and what decks fit where, what do you think is the play for the weekend? Let us know down below : Sign up for...

Welcome back fellas. This week we break down the Indianapolis regionals, won by a control variant of Alakazam which really took the field by surprise. We also break down the new 30th anniversary cards whilst debating their historical relevance. Any misses or cards you think should have been reprinted? Let us know down below : Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to s...

Dragapult won again!!! The fellas recap a slightly predictable weekend from Melbourne. Lots of discussion in this episode, very little of it about Pokèmon. What should Aneil play this weekend? Let us know down below : Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.cia...

Wagwan generals, welcome back to another week. This week there is cause for widespread celebration in acknowledging the fact that neither of this weekend’s events were won by Dragapult ex. How y’all feeling, sick of Pult yet? Let us know down below : Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil:...

Wagwan generals. Welcome back to another epi. This week the fellas discuss the state of Dragapult and it's stanglehold on the current game as we know it. Is this healthy? Other topics include OKC Thunder to Dragapult analogies, Aneil finding his 11 year old HGSS save files, and recaps of Japan's expanded Champions League. All that and more on this nonsense filled episode :) Let us know down below...

Wagwan generals! Slow week in the game so the fellas revisited the tier list and updated the picks for LA. Lots of filler and banter in this epi, enjoy! Let us know your thoughts on consolidated debt down below ⬇️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro/Nonsense 11:35 Tier List 48:52 Reverse Shoutout Pokémon 54:00 Am I in the Wrong (bare federal)

Wagwan generals. This week the boys are back to break down one of the strangest formats we can remember. With Prague regionals in the books, we got our first taste of this new format with real results to back it up. How are you feeling about our new reality and where this game is at right now? Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endga...

Wagwan generals. Welcome back to another epi - In this one, the fellas break down an extremely dramatic week in the game of Pokèmon as well as give their top picks for Prague Regionals this upcoming weekend. How do you feel about the statement from TPCi and all of the ensuing fallout? Let us know down below : Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" Timestamps : 00:00 Shiftgear Banter 7:12 D...

Wagwan generals. Welcome back to another episode. This week the fellas go through every notable card (Even Jacq) we lose to the 2026 Pokèmon TCG rotation. Do you agree with our rankings? Let us know down below ;) Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantc...

Wagwan generals, this week we have a doozy. We witnessed one of the most dramatic weekends in Pokèmon history, not a single headset was safe. To make matters more entertaining, Ciaran also made finals at the other regionals of the weekend. All that and more in this (long) episode. What are your thoughts on the situation? Let us know down below : Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and f...

Wagwan generals. This week, the boys are graced by the presence of the man who took FESTIVAL LEAD to it's highest heights, Ethan Wilde. In this episode, the fellas recap the new formats Champions League results, as well as learn how Ethan took Festival Lead to a finals appearance in Seville. Ethan's Links : https://x.com/emothann https://metafy.gg/@emothann/guides Scoop some EndGames using the cod...

Welcome back generals. This week the boys recap the Houston Regional Championships to assess this meta and how it may continue to adapt as we try and narrow down our plays for this format. On top of that, the fellas talk and talk and talk about things non-pokemon. Are you going to miss this meta as much as us after it rotates? Let us know down below : Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR"...

Wagwan generals, this week the fellas break down Curitiba regionals and talk about the new meta with Ascended Heroes after our first major event. Is Zoroark public enemy number 1? Let us know your thoughts down below : Wagwan generals welcome back to another episode of Shift Gear. In this one, we ran out of content so we broke down the top 16 from Fukuoka as well as had a look at some new cards in...

Wagwan generals. This week, Aneil decided to take a week off from being the content guy. In this video, the boys break down that magical run, bring some Pokèmon day news, and pull a pokèpad all live on air. Following the garbage episode that was last week, this one is an instant classic. Let us know the best name you've ever heard down below : Aneil's Video : https://youtu.be/8zyME7F4qyo Aneil's G...

Wagwan generals welcome back to another episode of Shift Gear. In this one, we ran out of content so we broke down the top 16 from Fukuoka as well as had a look at some new cards in what no doubt will go down as one of the worst episodes of our podcast ever. Included for free is a background pack opening, sipping of a Harvey’s 7-Up, and 4 minutes of hockey talk no one asked for. What are your take...

Sup fellas. For the first time in Shift Gear history, the boys played the same deck and did well on the same weekend (we're equally shocked). In this Epi, we break down the runs as well as a look into how the meta is shaping up for future tournaments after some really interesting developments at EUIC this past weekend. Let us know how you're feeling about this Phantasmal format, is Absol back on t...

This week Aneil is calling in from Amsterdam where he gets pickpocketed live on air! After Aneil's segment Ciaran is joined by good friend of the show Kamil Colatosti to break down EUIC. The guys go over the biggest questions posed to each meta deck and where they think the meta is heading going into the weekend. Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the ma...

Sup fellas. Ciaran came through with content in a dead period :) In this video we discuss his top 8 at Merida regionals with Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex, talk us through the new rule changes, as well as discuss a surprisingly refreshing new metagame from this past weekend. How do you feel about these rule "changes"? Let us know below : Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link...

Welcome back fellas. This week, the boys recap an action-packed Toronto Regionals weekend that will go down in the record books as an all-timer. The meta shaped out as most people predicted but with a few surprise fallers and a shocking couple of surprise risers... What are your thoughts on these decks? Are they back to stay once again? Let us know down below : Scoop some EndGames using the code "...

Happy Toronto weekend to all who celebrate! This week, the fellas break down a bunch of stuff no one will care about as well as the tier list going into Toronto. What's your play? Did we miss anything? Let us know down below : Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: https://www.youtube.com/...

Happy New Year! Thanks for sticking with us through another year :) This week, we break down our 10 best cards of the year. These cards were selected based off their usability and performance through the last year. We tried to stay away from major deck archetype cards (like Gardevoir ex or Dragapult ex) just to make things interesting. What did we miss? Let us know down below! Scoop some EndGames...