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 and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/
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Who Was the MVP of 2025?! Our 2nd Annual Pokèmon TCG Awards Show!
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 completely free and out of the goodness of his heart. He has done an incredible job with our graphic design and we couldn't recommend him more. It would be the biggest favour to us if you could check him out at this link here and share with anyone with graphic design needs (he's awesome, for real.). https://linktr.ee/paulotothepeakTimestamps: 00:00 Intro01:50 Yapper of the Year09:54 Rookie of the Year13:21 Deck of the Year19:17 Card of the Year22:47 Stream Moment of the Year26:58 Griefer of the Year33:05 Historical Excellence Award35:31 Rogue Deck of the Year39:08 Breakout Player of the Year44:52 60 of the Year48:35 MVP57:25 Locations1:05:03 Podcast of the Year1:06:18 Fan of the Year1:07:48 Wasteman of the YearScoop some new EndGame Omegas! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet 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://discord.gg/W79xkwzU
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Shadow Bulleting to Top 8! Interviewing the Top NAIC Grimmsnarl Player, Piper Lepine
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 NOMINATION FORM HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IbUP44j7Xp4_Dei2DaWoJZGZcTZl-rJnh1ns9Tc8SPo/edit?ts=6852cb3cSign up here for my Cynthia's Garchomp class!https://metafy.gg/events/mastering-dot-dot-dot-cynthias-garchomp-qJ14Jebnm3g09:02 - Cynthia's Garchomp Class Info 10:00 - Aneil's run with Garchomp 24:08 - Ciaran's run with Grimmsnarl30:20 - NAIC recap41:22 - Worlds Structure Reflection 1:00:52 - Piper Joins the Pod1:04:25 - Toronto Slang Quiz1:08:29 - Decklist & Run breakdown Scoop some new EndGame Genesis! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Piper: https://x.com/piperlepineJoin our discord! https://discord.gg/snbtfbrk
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The Best Plays for NAIC May Surprise you...
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/SHIFTGEARGet 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://discord.gg/snbtfbrkJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlgnW_T-iE9DdsUY6UNCtQ/join
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Destined Rivals Results are In. What’s the Play?
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-JoMHZKexwoqScoop some new EndGame Genesis! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Watch The Master's Cup: https://www.twitch.tv/limitless_tcgJoin our discord! https://discord.gg/8d9kZHWj
Here you'll find two long term Pokemon TCG players who want to share our thoughts on the meta, decks, and all things Pokemon TCG with our listeners. With a specific focus on providing high level content, we also like to take the time to bring on Canadian guests who are under-represented on the global stage and give them an opportunity to share their thoughts and shine! New episodes release weekly on Wednesdays at 12:00 :)
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