The Shift Gear Podcast

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! We're back with a Christmas episode on our BIGGEST wishes for the Pokèmon TCG for 2026. What did we miss? 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/@AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Timestamps : 00:00 Talking Big Busines...

This week, the boys go over one of the best historical formats ever, 2018 SUM-LOT. This format is exceptionally diverse, and surprisingly still very cheap to build. In this video, we touch on some of the key cards, archetypes, mechanics, and must have decks. Let us know your thoughts down below on this format and your thoughts on this style of video 🤠 Some resources on this format to check out :...

Welcome back to another history lesson on the channel. This week, we put together our personal lists of the top cards in Pokèmon history that made the game worse. Our criteria for this was to identify cards (or combos of cards) that changed the game in a way that made the overall experience more negative. A lot of the time, these cards were used to create game breaking or broken combos that were w...

Stuttgart Regionals was the first major event with Phantasmal Flames legal and Charizard ex took down the event! Aneil is in NYC so Ciaran brought on Christian Fontenot to help him break down the results and where they think the meta is headed! Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Get a Shift Gear bucke...

We have a new champion for biggest DQ in history. In this video, the boys break down LAIC & Ciaran's run to top 64 and also share opinions on the biggest news story of the weekend. What do you folks think? Was this DQ warranted? Let us know down below : Check out Aneil's new YouTube page here : https://www.youtube.com/@AneilTCG Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this lin...

This week Ciaran is joined by Kamil and Ajay from the Sahara Desert! They break down Lille and look ahead to Gdansk Regionals. Is Dragapult back to being the top dog or will Gardevoir adapt and take back the crown? SHADOW BALL Tickets are now live! Come to the first ever live iteration of the podcast and get a free pack of Endgames with your ticket :) 46c9e7bd-66e2-4dac-801e-9a46186bbbef.png SHADO...

Description : Well fellas, it’s been a long time since this has happened. Tord Reklev’s secret-ish creation absolutely DOMINATED this week’s regionals. After leaking on Wednesday, we all knew this deck would be in the meta in some capacity, but I don’t think any of us could have guessed how good it would succeed across the board. All that and recaps of this weekend’s regionals in this weeks episod...

This week, the fellas break down the new Mega Evolution meta and start to decipher the new meta. What sticks out? Let us know down below!  EndGames are buy 1 get 1 free this week only! Scoop em using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Get a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/t...

This week, the fellas recap an adventurous weekend that was - Pittsburgh Regionals. There's no shortage of content this week as we unpack the first NA regionals of the season, a record breaking one at that. Is N's Zoroark here to stay? Scoop some new EndGame Omegas! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Get a Shift Gea...

Description : This week the boys have on Henry Chao to talk all things Gardevoir coming off his latest mastery at Monterrey Regionals. Henry shares his thoughts on his build, Gardevoir builds going forward, as well as previewing the first US regional this upcoming weekend! Let us know down below if you think a player has ever been “favoured” to win a tournament! Henry’s Links : https://www.twitch....

This week while Ciaran is on PTO, I invited on Austin Charles to chat some new format, Kawhi shenanigans, and a bunch more. Please turn down your volume at the start and adjust as needed, bros mic was LOUD! I apologize for the audio issues, this was the best we could get after trying to fix it for hours! Let us know down below your thoughts on the new Mega Evolution meta! Scoop some new EndGame Om...

We were... bored. Join us as we pointlessly rank every energy to ever exist. Come join my Eevee/Pidgeot class this Sunday! https://metafy.gg/events/the-secret-power-of-flareon-dot-dot-dot-a--ldNU8Syk2Gf Scoop some new EndGame Omegas! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Get a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcust...

.In what's likely the most special episode of the Shift Gear Podcast to date, we had the Pokèmon world champion Riley McKay of Burlington, ON join us for this week's episode. We're beyond thankful to Riley for coming on for what is the only piece of content including him since his historic 2025 Worlds run, bringing the crown back to Canada. In this video, Riley details his run, thought process, an...

This week, the boys recap a crazy week of Pokemon at The World Championships. Ciaran had a Top 32 run with Gholdengo ex, but the rest of the tournament results are reviewed in addition to how crazy the production value of Worlds was this year! Scoop some new EndGame Omegas! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Get a S...

This week, the boys spill the tea on their picks for the best worlds plays. Whether you're planning on competing at the World Championships or just looking to get a head start on CP for 2026 at Cups/Challenges, we've used all our testing to create this in-depth tier list of what gives you the best chance to win. Let us know what you think down below! Speakers Series: https://trainersguild.gg/sign-...

Join the boys this week as they take a peek into the early days of the new sets’ metagame. Is Gholdengo the S-tier powerhouse we think it is? Let us know down below! Check out the NRG charity event! twitch.tv/nrgstore Speakers Series: https://trainersguild.gg/sign-up/p/2025-worlds-speaker-series Scoop some new EndGame Omegas! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% o...

This week, the fellas break down the latest set (or 2) into a tier list on how impactful these cards will be in our metagame. Do you think any of these cards will have massive impacts on the Worlds meta? Let us know down below! Scoop some new EndGame Omegas! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Get a Shift Gear bucket...

This week the fellas sit down and recap the first year of the top X system. What were the pros and cons? They contrast what they learned to provide some advice for going forward in relation to both worlds and non worlds invite chasers. Would you still play if TPCi removed cash prizing? Let us know down below! Scoop some new EndGame Omegas! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem...

You asked... You voted... The Shifties are finally here! Join us as we crown 15 different award winners across 14 different categories, based on your votes! We had over 1400 votes entered and we couldn't thank the community enough, we appreciate all the interest in this! We wanted to give a MASSIVE shoutout to @paulotothepeak on twitter and instagram. He created all of our graphics for us complete...

This week the episode is broken up into 2 parts. In part 1, the boys recap their runs at NAIC with Cynthia's Garchomp ex & Grimmsnarl, as well as discuss the top 125 system and our final thoughts on it now that the season is over. In part 2, we're joined by Piper to talk about her run at NAIC, as well as quiz her on Toronto slang. A fun one this week for sure! FILL OUT THE SHIFT GEAR AWARDS NO...

This week, we forecast the pinnacle event of the year. NAIC is only a few days away and we have some bold predictions that may be surprising! Do you agree with our predictions? Let us know down below : Scoop some new EndGame Genesis! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Get a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcust...

This week, the fellas walk through all the early Destined Rivals tournament results. Are any of the new archetypes worth testing, and can they be a real threat at NAIC? Let us know down below how your testing is going! Ciaran's Grimmsnarl Class: https://metafy.gg/events/grimmsnarl-slash-froslass-class-for-naic-JoMHZKexwoq Scoop some new EndGame Genesis! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to supp...

This week the boys recap an action-packed weekend at Portland Regionals and look forward to the Destined Rivals meta. Are City League tier list predictions correct?  Scoop some new EndGame Genesis! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Get a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr....

Walk with us as we interview Kamil Colatosti, a top 8 Dragapult player at Utrecht regionals! We navigate through everything Dragapult as he navigated through a field of Pult hate on his run. Who’s your mid-season GOAT? Let us know below: Sign Up for Ciaran's Summer Camp: https://trainersguild.gg/sign-up/p/2025-elite-summer-camp Scoop some EndGames! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support t...

Walk with us through every card in the Destined Rivals set that is coming to prereleases this weekend! Scoop some EndGames! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Get a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Join our discord! https://disco...