Tag Team Pokemon TCG Podcast (JW Kriewall, Riley Hulbert, and Andrew Mahone.)

While JW is away, Andrew and Riley will play! Come tune into the wild world of post-Stockholm results and take a look into the future with Twilight Masquerade.

LAIC, the first international of the year is almost here! Andrew and JW cover the best and worst decks for the tournament and give you insight into the decks and cards they are liking right now.

The boys are fired up for the Player's Cup III qualification round this weekend, and are oh so excited for Battle Styles to drop.

Join TCG players Jesper Eriksen, Aiden Khus, Zander Bennett, and Nick Moffitt as host JW Kriewall discusses the post-rotation format and their thoughts heading into one of the year's biggest tournaments: the European International Championships. Is Mew overhyped? Is Gardevoir the real deal? How strong is Lost Box, really? All these questions answered, and more, on this week's episode of Tag Team!

The boys are back and ready to digest the HECK out of Salt Lake City. Riley got top 32, and JW got to sit at home. Come check it out!

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The boys give their takes on the array of new cards and the wild new results from Japan's first tournament in the Temporal Forces format!

Andrew rejoins the cast this week as the boys continue their discussion on the Shrouded Fable metagame. Interesting developments this week will be shared!

The boys are back and loving the new Paldea Evolved format! Come hear which cards are HOT and which cards are NOT. Who is ready to take this format on and head into the North American International Championship?!

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JW is away, but Andrew is fresh of a fantastic top 8 finish in Indianapolis and you just know we're gonna talk about it. Come hear the dramatic tale of how Andrew weaved together this finish!

The boys are back in the great year of 2023! Come hear about our dreams, our goals, and our aspirations... plus Pokemon cards too.

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The boys are here to remind you Fusion Strike is still a thing! Come hear about their trials and tribulations, JW's epic gamer moments, and the top decks in the metagame.

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In this week's episode, Andrew, Riley, and JW take a look at the post rotation format in even more depth. The boys have had more time to test - but what conclusions did they come to?

With Riley off drinking and partying in Europe, JW carries this episode of Tag Team with the first ever round table discussion. JW is joined by top players Andre Chiasson, Frank Percic, and Pearce Wilton as they discuss how they've prepared for the tournament and what they expect to play against at EUIC.

Lugia DOMINATED the Latin America International Championship, and the boys are ready to analyze the HECK out of this shindig. Come listen into thoughts about Tord's GOATED status, the metagame for Toronto, and much more!

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After a short break, the boys are back! Come hear about NAIC and the events to follow. The meta is shaping up to be quite wide!

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The boys are feeling hyped after a great year for the game, come listen into some of our top hightlights for the year.

Erin Palmer and JW Kriewall discuss a new initiative in the Pokemon TCG aimed at women and marginalized genders called Palette of Friends. Learn about the exciting project Erin has been working on!Followed by a Fusion Strike metagame analysis.

The boys are back in town, with an old friend in tow- Kadabra! Come check out a quick recap of why Pikarom is so dang good and share in memories of an old friend.

In today's episode, the boys break down the newest Ace Trainer rewards program as well as some freshly revealed cards from Japan's newest set Heat Wave Arena!

The boys are reunited and boy do we have some news for you! Check in for some updates on the newest mechanic - Pokemon V Star! Not to mention Play Pokemon events are BACK. Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat??? This is some crazy stuff folks, you don't want to be the one to miss out this week. Seriously. Listen in.

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The boys are wrapping up their Player's Cup runs and giving out free tips on how to succeed. In the world of collectors, some new challengers lurk...

In today's episode, Riley and JW take a look back at the developing format and give their projections for what the format will look like moving forward. Will JW be able to defend last year's Regional crown? What are they boys thinking about the newest decks to come out of Surging Sparks? Find out in today's episode!

The boys are back to discuss JW's emotional Toronto Regional Championship run, the newest Pocket expansion, and how the budew will completely warp the meta.

The boys are fresh off of Player's Cup III, and have some fresh takes on the Battle Styles metagame and how it is progressing. Come check it out!

At long last, the season that started in 2019 is finally over. We had a lot of fun, we laughed, we cried, we used code TAGTEAM at checkout at Manscaped, but it's time for new pastures. The boys want to take this week to recap the season after returning to competitive play. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some reminiscing.

Join JW, Riley, and Andrew as they dissect the latest news from Joinville and Dortmund. There were a number of surprises at the top, but were those decks contenders or pretenders?

The boys are back to discuss the craziness surrounding Prismatic Evolutions as well as some of their top choices for the new format.

In this mini-episode, Riley and JW give their second-half predictions for LAIC. Filmed midway through the tournament, Riley and JW cover what's been doing well, surprises from the tournament so far and predictions for Top 8.

JW and Andrew discuss their recent tournament runs at the Knoxville Regional Championships!

The Latin American international championship is coming up this weekend, and we are so so excited to see what's going on. Join Riley and JW as we evaluate the top decks in the metagame and scope out what we would choose for LAIC!

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The boys are back and Giratina is in style. Come listen in to what is going on with the latest developments in the metagame post NAIC!!!

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The boys are back and the meta is responding quickly to both Lugia and the results from Toronto. What is in store for Toronto? Only one way to find out!

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The boys are gearing up for their Player's Cups runs! Tune in for some tips and tricks as well as an estimate of what you should shoot for to make it to the next stage.

The boys are back and fusion is, IN baby! You ever wanna rustle and tussle with the biggest, baddest Pokemon but aren't sure if you're a Rapid Strike Randall or Single Strike Samuel? Then be a Fusion Strike Franklin! Come hear Riley and JW talk through the crazy going ons in the upcoming Fusion Strike set and lay out what you need to know as we approach a new metagame.

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Join us with special guest Andrew Mahone as he talks about the upcoming sunsetting of PTCGO and the future of content on his channel. Can he make a successful pivot to primarily tabletop gameplay? We certainly think so. Hear about his plans and his thoughts about the future of Pokemon TCG content.

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The boys are back and trying out some ROGUE decks leading up to the 2022 Pokemon World Championship. Come listen into the wild ideas we are throwing at the wall in addition to a deep dive into Palkia.

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Riley and JW talk about the ever evolving format, a brand new sponsorship, and speculation about PTCG LIVE. Join in the fun in another exciting episode!

The boys are back and the Orlando Regional Championship is coming in HOT!! Come listen in to hear the metagame heading into Orlando, updates on TCG Live, and everything in-between.

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The boys deep dive into their thoughts on the meta at large. How is Pokemon doing? What could be changed? Riley and JW are very opinionated on this..

The boys are back for a new season of Pokemon! We are hyped to bring you the latest and greatest heading into Baltimore and a sneak preview of whats to come in Lost Origin. Strap in and get ready for a ride! And while you're here, don't forget to check out our merch!

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The boys are so excited for their first regional in the Lost Origins format AND their first regional for the 2022-2023 season. Come check out their metagame thoughts and hear the latest on what is hot for Peoria.

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The boys are back and are ready to discuss the outcome of the exciting 2024 Pokemon World Championships. Iron Thorns, Miraidon, a match loss in top 8... much to think about.

Listen in to this week's episode as Riley recaps his recent run at San Diego Regionals! P.s. Lugia is still GOATED. 

The boys are back, but the World Championships in 2021 is out... come listen in to the tale of scalpers, a pandemic, and a Player's Cup.

Andrew, Riley, and JW recap adventures in Texas and recount what might have been.

The boys sit down to see off the Darkness Ablaze format with the conclusion of the first set of Player's Cup games and Riley's run therein. Come in and get ready for Vivid Voltage!

This week's episode reunites the trio to discuss the results from last weekend's tournaments in Gdansk and Brisbane. Hear their thoughts on why the meta shook out the way it did and how players can adjust moving forward.

The boys are joined by a friend- Trainer Chip Richey! Come hear about commentating, his backstory, and what's up with Battle Styles.

Be sure to check out Chip on social media! @trainerchip

Have PC4 woes? So do the boys! Hear all about it on this week's episode. Will JW finish strong? Will Riley finish at all?? It's going to be a photo finish!

In today's episode, Riley and JW discuss the current state of the metagame and JW's tournament run at the Orlando Regional Championships!

JW and Riley take some time this week to discuss some intriguing bans within the Pokemon community. They also give their hot takes on the 'optimal' Duskull as well as discuss the upcoming metagame for Louisville Regionals.

Raging Bolt? More like Raging Bulk. Ogrepon? More like overpon. Catch the hot takes with Twilight Masquerade fresh off the TCG Live press.

Riley's back! JW and Riley discuss the latest in Pokemon news including newly revealed cards and more post-rotation discussion. Hear what the lads have been cooking up on this week's episode of Tag Team.

The boys are back! And in the zone! Come listen into the greatest minds of a generation hash out what everyone has been wondering: is Lugia good?

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AtrociousGameplay joins JW for this week's episode of Tag Team! Follow the two as they talk about content creation, PC4, Chilling Reign, and more!

The boys are fresh off the inaugural Full Grip Online Series and ready to break down the event itself and how the meta for Darkness Ablaze has panned out. Catch the Mad Party, featuring Eternatus and ADP!

The Oceania International Championships is a wrap, and the boys are here to discuss what went down! How did Azul take home the dub with Lost Box, and what lies ahead in Knoxville?

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The boys are back, fresh off the NAIC grind and ready to bring you the scoop on what's new! Come check out the meta developments and a preview of what is to come.

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In today's episode, the boys have a retrospective on the pre-rotation format, including reminiscing on their most memorable VStar moments.

The boys are back and so excited to drop the deets on their favorite meme decks! Come listen in to some of Pokemons best and brightest talk about how to drop your Elo with expert precision.

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The boys are ready to crack down on the Full Grip Online Series and the Players Cup II. Whats the low down? Whats up? Who are the Pichu Bros and what do they stand for?

The boys have seen their Player's Cup run to its conclusion, and have some last minute reccomendations for the procrastinators out there. Be sure to check this out for some tips, tricks, and additional insight into the future of Pokemon TCG.

In today's episode, the boys sit down to discuss the new Pokemon TCG tournament structure. They also tackle some hard truths about Pokemon Pocket. You don't want to miss out.

The boys have suspiciously switched stances and are now discussing rotation! Come check out some thoughts on decks as well as cards to pick up!

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The boys are back and gearing up for the world championship. Come listen into the first round of testing, plus a deep dive into Arceus Inteleon.

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The boys are oh so very excited for the return of in-person TCG. If you are too, make sure to listen in. But whether or not you will be in person, there is BIG NEWS on the horizon for TCG Live- the new online client! 

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The boys are dropping mad knowledge on the Player's Cup, and supplementing it with lots of fun takes on the future of the game. Featuring Amazing Rares, Shiny cards, and a Rusted Sword...

The boys are back and fresh off the back of the Charlotte Regional Championship! This one wasn't the hottest for the Tag Team, but there's plenty to talk about! Come listen into why Regi is broken, how Charlotte went, and what's going on.

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The boys are ready to see off the UPR-LOT era of cards. Make way for Sword and Shield! Come check out a recap of the Pokemon Online Global event and a preview of things to come.

JW interviews the 2023 Milwaukee Regional champion Henry Brand about his performance and where the meta is headed moving forward! Put some respect on him and all fantastic Australian players and hear his take on what should be good in the Paldea Evolved format.

The boys are back and taking a deeper look into some of the top decks in the format. Come see some new card news, as well as a dive into Rapid Strike Urshifu and Eternatus VMAX.

The boys are back and ready to rotate! Come hear some cards to look out for as we head into a new season of our beloved game!

The boys are back and getting geared up for the Milwaukee Regional Championship. As Astral Radiance comes to the states and the 2019-2022 Season draws to a close, this is the last chance to drum up some CP. Make sure to tune in to figure out how to do it! 

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The boys dive into Chilling Reign ahead of a prerelease weekend! Come and join in the fun and excitement of a new set on the horizon!

The boys are here for the first time in 2021! Come stop by to hear about our resolutions for the year, about the most GOATed deck of the last few years, and how we plan to achieve our goals.

The boys return from a Holiday hiatus to discuss all things Pokemon. Hear their thoughts on the evolving format and some interesting developments in the new year.

The boys are ready to head to the outskirts of Chicago to compete in the Peoria Regional Championships! Riley, Andrew, and JW discuss their favorite decks, where the meta is heading and what you should expect in the lead up to this massive tournament.

JW and Riley discuss their top plays for the Full Grip Games 2k this weekend as well as their initial thoughts on the new client PTCG Live.

JW brings you the latest in World Championship news including a special tournament! Additionally, listen to the end of the cast for an awesome Tag Team announcement!Tag Team is brought to you by MANSCAPED! Use code TAGTEAM at checkout for 20% off and free shipping.

Welcome back dear listeners! In today's episode, Riley, JW, and Andrew discuss the absurdity of Charizard, the exciting new archetypes from Twilight Masquerade, and the format trends moving forward. Listen in!

The boys are wrapping up season 3 of Tag Team with a rousing adventure into the future of standard and a look at the GLC.

Join the boys in an epic excursion through the new horizons of Rebel Clash! They discuss how good (or not) bosses orders will be, and why you should definitely take part in the Limitless Qualifier #3! Top decks of Rebel Clash and much more discussed in this episode of Tag Team!

In this week's episode, Riley, Andrew, and JW give their "Best of the Year" awards! They also discuss the disappearance of a major tournament from the circuit and the crazy prize pool increase.

In today's episode, the boys break down the best and worst from Pokemon's latest set, Surging Sparks.

Hey hey hey Tag Teamers! The boys are BACK and ready to discuss prep for the European International Championship. Come hear about the process of getting ready for a big tournament and the top decks at this snapshot in time.

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Riley, Andrew, and JW discuss the recent rumors surrounding World's invitations. Should it be more exclusive? Should the system remain unchanged? Find out in today's episode!

The boys are here and ready to review what's been a successful week for JW! Come get some insight into the Team Challenge events and how you can be successful in any format.

The boys are SO excited for Astral Radiance and are here to break down what the news is on what is hip and happening in the set. Come listen in for the top ten cards from the set and immaculate vibes- plus a sneak peek at our favorite decks for whatever event you're playing in this weekend (Astral Radiance OR Brilliant Stars).

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The dynamc duo is back! Join Tag Team in introducing the Chilling Reign format- finally here! The spooky shade of Shadow Rider and the freezing cold of Ice Rider reign supreme, learn all about it here!

The boys are back and the zone is lost! Come check out whats GOing on with the new set, and what is to come in Lost Abyss!

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The boys are loving Lucario Melmetal Zacian, come hear about the Player's Cup is going and how the meta is developing in a LMM world.

The boys are done with the Player's Cup and want to share their experiences! Come learn about how to succeed in these kinds of events, and get some insight into the exciting future of Pokemon cards.

Riley and JW are back bringing you the pre-NAIC breakdown. Best decks, best techs and where their minds are at heading into the biggest tournament of the year.

The boys are BACK fresh off the Full Grip Games Astral Radiance event, and man oh man are there some updates to discuss. New decks stepped up onto the scene, old decks continued to thrive, and spice is flowing. What more can we say? Listen in!

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In today's episode, Riley, Andrew, and JW give their takes on the Top X system! Yes, their predictions from last week were true - only a specific number of World's invitations will be awarded this year. Hear what they have to say about it all right here!

In this week's episode, the boys cover GLC bans, the brand new Team Rocket cards as well as break down what to expect in the new post-rotation format.