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The Shift Gear PodcastOur Tier List of Top Plays for Worlds (or cups!)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-up/p/2025-worlds-speaker-serieshttps://metafy.gg/@trainersguildgg/events...2025-08-0646 minThe Shift Gear PodcastEarly Black Bolt & White Flare Results are in!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/nrgstoreSpeakers Series: https://trainersguild.gg/sign-up/p/2025-worlds-speaker-seriesScoop some new EndGame Omegas! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGe...2025-07-2355 minThe Shift Gear PodcastBlack Bolt & White Flare Card Tier List!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/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg...2025-07-1759 minThe Shift Gear PodcastHow to Approach the 2025/2026 Pokèmon TCG SeasonThis 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...2025-07-0955 minThe Shift Gear PodcastWho 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...2025-06-271h 10The Shift Gear PodcastShadow Bulleting to Top 8! Interviewing the Top NAIC Grimmsnarl Player, Piper LepineThis 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-rJnh1ns9Tc8...2025-06-182h 03The Shift Gear PodcastThe 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...2025-06-091h 04The Shift Gear PodcastDestined 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/ 2025-06-041h 22The Shift Gear PodcastOur Early NAIC Deck Choice Thoughts & Gardevoir Dominates ANOTHER RegionalThis 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/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Join our d...2025-05-281h 01The Shift Gear PodcastPhantom Diving Through an Anti-Dragapult World! W/ Top 8 Utrecht Player Kamil ColatostiWalk 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-campScoop some EndGames! 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...2025-05-2054 minThe Shift Gear PodcastOur Destined Rivals Complete Set Review!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/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/T9sJXwX62025-05-151h 20The Shift Gear PodcastInterviewing the Raging Bolt ex MASTER, Christian Labella!This week, we're joined by the Milwaukee Regional CHAMPION to talk all things Raging Bolt. What's the play moving forward?2025-05-0752 minThe Shift Gear PodcastThe Play for Milwaukee is WHAT?! This week the fellas sit down with Mo Ideis to talk all things under the sun. What’s the meta shaping around next, and is there a secret play for Milwaukee we think is criminally underrated? 2025-04-301h 20The Shift Gear PodcastBAN Budew?! Dragapult ex DOMINATES Atlanta RegionalsIt's gettin' itchy! Is it time to ban Budew amidst all of Dragapult ex's dominance? Members always get shift gear a few hours early, join here if you're wanna support the channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlgnW_T-iE9DdsUY6UNCtQ/joinScoop some new Red EndGames! 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/ ...2025-04-1655 minThe Shift Gear PodcastWhat's the Play For Atlanta Regionals?This week the lads dig into Atlanta regionals and the meta breakdown we expect to see. Aneil still (self-admittedly) knows nothing about Pokemon and may continue to do so as raw reactions are a lot more entertaining than informed ones (jk, I'll be back soon). Are these Rocket's cards nuts? Edit : I was wrong and Alex Ovechkin has missed *75* games over his 20 year career. That means he's played in over 95% of games in his career. Timestamps : 00:00 Intro & Record Breaks09:17 Brand new team rocket card reveals & reviews35:06...2025-04-091h 01The Shift Gear PodcastPost Rotation Results Are In! What's the Play?This week the fellas do some scrubbing through limitless results to do some initial post rotation reviews on some of the new (and old) archetypes popping their head out in the TCG. What's your favourite deck right now? Scoop some new Red EndGames! 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: linktr.ee...2025-04-0253 minThe Shift Gear PodcastThe COMPLETE Pokemon TCG 2025 Rotation Tier List!This week the boys go through the highly anticipated rotation memorial. Which cards will we miss the most, which were the most impactful? Find out on this week’s episode ;) 2025-03-2658 minThe Shift Gear PodcastOur Journey Together Complete Set Review!This week, the boys go over the entire Journey Together set and provide their thoughts on the new cards. What cards are you excited for? Let us know down below your thoughts!2025-03-191h 07The Shift Gear PodcastMastering Dragapult with Vancouver Top 8 Dragapult Player .... Aneil...?It was a slow content week so this week, the boys painfully and boringly recap Aneil's top 8 regional run at the Vancouver Regional Championship. Nothing to see here!Thanks for being here and for all of the support 🥰Members always get shift gear a few hours early, join here if you're wanna support the channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlgnW_T-iE9DdsUY6UNCtQ/joinScoop some new Red EndGames! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off...2025-03-1257 minThe Shift Gear PodcastPreparing for Vancouver Regionals with Vancouver's Number 1 Pokèmon TCG Player! w/ Cali WhiteThis week while Aneil is on PTO, Ciaran interviews the current best player out of Vancouver, Cali White. In this episode, they discuss Cali's journey and what decks they expect to do the best at the upcoming Vancouver Regionals!Members always get shift gear a few hours early, join here if you're wanna support the channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlgnW_T-iE9DdsUY6UNCtQ/joinScoop some new Red EndGames! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https...2025-03-051h 01The Shift Gear PodcastKLAWF Wins EUIC!? Dissecting A MASSIVE InternationalsThis week the boys recap what was an extremely eventful EUIC with some very unlikely top player picks! Was Klawf underrated this entire time? Members always get shift gear a few hours early, join here if you're wanna support the channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlgnW_T-iE9DdsUY6UNCtQ/joinScoop some new Red EndGames! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat...2025-02-261h 00The Shift Gear PodcastThe BEST Deck Choices for EUIC! Tier List & Looking AheadThis week the fellas have a dive into where each meta deck ranks going into EUIC, including our top choices and sleeper picks! They also look ahead and analyze the first post rotation tournament that happened in Fukuoka, as well as break down Puerto Rico!Should Pokèmon have it's own unofficial 4 nations tournament?Members always get shift gear a few hours early, join here if you're wanna support the channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlgnW_T-iE9DdsUY6UNCtQ/joinScoop s...2025-02-191h 07The Shift Gear PodcastResults For Prismatic's First Big Event Are In (and They're SURPRISING)!This week the fellas have a good look at the results of the first big event featuring Prismatic Evolutions. This event didn't exactly pan out as we all thought it would and Azul came back to randomly claim a famous victory? Let us know your thoughts down below : Scoop some new Red EndGames! 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/ 2025-02-1242 minThe Shift Gear PodcastMastering Gardevoir, With the Gardevoir Master! Interview with 2x Regional Champion - Henry ChaoIn an extremely special episode, this week the boys had on Henry Chao - The 2x regional champion with Gardevoir to talk Gardevoir and his win at San Antonio, in addition to the Doncic trade, most importantly. Let us know down below what you think of Gardevoir going forward and more importantly, how this trade effects LeBron's legacy. Scoop some new Red EndGames! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift...2025-02-0554 minThe Shift Gear PodcastThe Online GOAT Makes A Statement In San Antonio! Mastering Pidgeot ex With AlloutblitzleThis week the fellas are joined by James Kowalski fresh off his first Top 4 this past weekend at San Antonio Regionals! James breaks down everything and touches on the age old question - Do online Mickeys actually help? See what he said and more, on this episode of Shift Gear. Let us know down below your thoughts on Pidgeot Control & it's place in the Prismatic format!Scoop some new Red EndGames! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR2025-01-2948 minThe Shift Gear PodcastLearning Everything About Judge Calls ft. A Pokemon Professor + Discussing Palkia's Unexpected Rise!This week Palkia is running absolutely rampant in tournaments around the globe, and we're joined by Rafael, a real pokemon professor to answer all of our questions on what judging is REALLY like! Let us know if you enjoyed this episode down below and if you have any questions for our guest, Raf!Scoop some new Red EndGames! 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/ 2025-01-221h 08The Shift Gear PodcastAttempting The Hardest Pokemon TCG Trivia We've Ever Seen.....This week, we're joined by Rafal Gladysz who created his own version of Pokemon Jeopardy and it was .... challenging. Aneil provides a boring (but necessary) market analysis and explains why this is not the time to buy singles. Scoop some new Red EndGames! 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: Rafal: https://x.com/RZGladysz2025-01-151h 29The Shift Gear PodcastOur Top 10 Favourite Decks EVER - A Walk Through Pokèmon TCG HistoryThis week, the boys dive into their personal top 5 decks of all time. If you're interested in any of the mentioned formats, these are some fantastic resources to learn more about them : https://alexwilsonnc.github.io/tes/decks-by-era/mainFilter by era here, limited data : https://play.limitlesstcg.com/tournaments/completed?game=PTCGhttps://ptcgarchive.com/Get a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr...2025-01-081h 04The Shift Gear PodcastTop 10 Pokèmon TCG Decks of 2024! Who Takes the Crown?Happy New Years! This week, the boys go through the top performing decks of 2024. To do this, we took “Limitless points” and summed them up for the last 12 months in the calendar year of 2024. What’s at the top might surprise you! Let us know your guesses down below before watching! Wishing everyone the absolute best in 2025, we’ll be with you every week. Get a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcg2025-01-0145 minThe Shift Gear PodcastThe First Look at BUDEW at a 5000 Player Tournament - The Merry Christmas Episode!In this special Holiday episode, Aneil & Ciaran break down the results of the 5000 person Champions League tournament in Osaka. Was Budew a bust...?Get a Shift Gear bucket hat here :https://kcustoms.ca/Find us:Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneilCiaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgJoin our discord! https://discord.gg/8PzrbMd52024-12-2547 minThe Shift Gear PodcastAnother Top 16 for Ciaran with Lugia Vstar! Toronto was INFESTED with RegidragoIn this episode, the boys recap their weekends at Toronto regionals including Ciaran's top 16 placement with Lugia! Thank you to everyone who we met this weekend, and everyone who continues to support us :) ENDGAMES are back in stock! Get some here and use code SHIFTGEAR for a discount :) https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat here :https://kcustoms.ca/Find us:Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneilCiaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcg2024-12-1845 minThe Shift Gear PodcastThe Ultimate Toronto Regionals Guide! What's the Play? With Rowan StavenowIn this episode we're joined by certified Burlington man Rowan Stavenow. The three of us go over our thoughts on what the best choices are to play for Toronto regionals this weekend, as well as some of our favourite things to do in the city. Let us know how we did on our meta shares and if you're excited for the (best) regional on the circuit ;) Get a shift gear bucket hat here :https://kcustoms.ca/Find us:Rowan's Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@UCyNueWH-TVwMB7...2024-12-111h 19The Shift Gear PodcastKLAWF Is Turning Heads! Stuttgart Regionals Lookback & Why Klawf is LEGITIn this episode, Aneil & Ciaran look back at Stuttgart Pokemon Regionals which happened this last weekend. An all Charizard finals may have been overshadowed by the development of .... Klawf?Get a shift gear bucket hat here :https://kcustoms.ca/Find us:Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneilCiaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgJoin our discord! https://discord.gg/9etqcC3s2024-12-0447 minThe Shift Gear PodcastMiraidon is Back on Top! Sacramento Results and Best Decks of Surging Sparks!Miraidon dominated the first Regionals of the Surging Sparks format, with fellow Canadian Landen Kaetler taking down his second Regional Championships! We discuss if we think Miraidon is about to take over the meta and what other decks to look out for in the Surging Sparks meta!2024-11-2750 minThe Shift Gear PodcastSECRET BOX Charizard?! Top 8 LAIC Interview With Jackson Ford!In this episode, Ciaran & Aneil are joined once again by Jackson Ford. Jackson this past weekend managed to finish 5th at the Latin American International Championships down in Brazil using his Secret Box Charizard ex deck. Jackson takes us through his deck and matchups on the latest episode of Shift Gear! Get a shift gear bucket hat here :https://kcustoms.ca/Find us:Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneilCiaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgJackson: https://x.com/Jctfordd2024-11-2045 minThe Shift Gear PodcastOur Top Picks for LAIC! Tier List of the Best Decks Right NowHappy Whopper day! Ciaran's in Argentina so today I sit down with Jackson "Ogremon" Ford to talk all things LAIC and present our top picks for the tournament this weekend. Let us know the play down below ;) Get a shift gear bucket hat here :https://kcustoms.ca/Find us:Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneilCiaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgJackson: https://x.com/JctforddJoin our discord! https://discord...2024-11-1349 minThe Shift Gear PodcastTCG Pocket Hot Takes & New Eeveelution ex Reviews in a Slushie CostumeThis week we give our thoughts on the new Pokemon Pocket mobile game and whether or not it will have an effect on the TCG. We also break down the Top 8 from Gdansk Regionals and look at the new Eeveelution cards that got revealed!2024-11-0655 minThe Shift Gear PodcastThe Top 5 Rogue Decks Of ALL TIME - A Walk through Pokèmon TCG HistoryIn this very special episode, we're joined by the retro guru himself, Mike Fouchet. We take you through the best 5 rogue decks ever, along with some honourable mentions. What's your favourite "rogue" deck ever? Let us know down below : Mike's twitter :https://x.com/mikefouchetSome resources for retro content to learn more :https://www.ptcglegends.com/https://ptcgarchive.com/Find us:Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil2024-10-301h 07The Shift Gear PodcastRegidrago is Back to Best Deck in Format?! And Pokémon Stock Lessons With AneilThis week we break down the results from he Lille Regional Championships and find some other avenues to hopefully entertain you all. Aneil gives you a lesson on the Pokemon TCG market, we go over the leaks, a new Am I in the Wrong, and Ciaran opens some packs! 2024-10-2352 minThe Shift Gear PodcastCiaran Did It AGAIN! Back to Back Top 8s With Lugia VStar & Our Louisville Meta ThoughtsThe boys take you through an unreal weekend in Louisville with Ciaran getting his second consecutive top 8. Meta thoughts, how he did it, and more on this episode of Shift Gear! Endgame sleeves here (LEMME GET DAT) :https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARShift Gear Buckets available now! https://kcustoms.ca/Find Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgFind Aneil: linktr.ee/TCG_AneilJoin our discord: https://discord.gg/XnuPr7...2024-10-1652 minThe Shift Gear PodcastLouisville Regionals Meta Forecast and Lima SPE Results!This week the Shift Gear duo go over the results from the Lima SPE and discuss what we think are the best decks for Louisville this weekend!End Game Sleeves: https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARShift Gear Buckets available now! https://kcustoms.ca/products/shift-gear-podcast-bucket-hat-solidTerapagos Class: https://metafy.gg/courses/view/terapagos-masterclass-with-ciaran-farah-an-ziXMqN8LDHPFind Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgFind Aneil: linktr.ee/TCG_Aneil2024-10-0955 minThe Shift Gear PodcastHuge Meta Developments From Dortmund & Joinville Regionals - The Shift Gear 1 Year Episode!The Shift Gear Podcast turns 1! In this video we break down some huge meta developments from Dortmund & Joinville regionals which definitely shook up what we thought we knew about this Stellar Crown format. Shift Gear Buckets available now! https://kcustoms.ca/products/shift-gear-podcast-bucket-hat-solidFind Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgFind Aneil: linktr.ee/TCG_AneilJoin our discord: https://discord.gg/cwZhTErc2024-10-0253 minThe Shift Gear PodcastThese Are The Best Decks of the Stellar Crown Meta so Far! Plus New Broken Cards!This week Ciaran and Aneil take a look at the Tokyo Champions League results. We discuss what did well and our thoughts on the Stellar Crown format. We also take a look at some crazy new cards and question what the game designers are thinking?!2024-09-2558 minThe Shift Gear PodcastHow Ciaran Came 2nd At Baltimore Regionals With LUGIA VSTAR!In what may be the most historic run in our (young) podcast's history - Ciaran went all the way to the finals at the Baltimore Regional Championships using Lugia VStar!Shift Gear Buckets available now! https://kcustoms.ca/products/shift-gear-podcast-bucket-hat-solid?variant=41384479457370Find Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgFind Aneil: linktr.ee/TCG_AneilJoin our discord! https://discord.gg/tD62CXWW2024-09-1852 minThe Shift Gear PodcastReturn of the Aggro Decks - Which One is Best for Baltimore?Aggressive decks are all the rage lately so the boys decided to put each of them under the microscope. Find out which one we think is the best and what list you should be playing!Shift gear bucket hats available here!!!https://kcustoms.ca/products/shift-gear-podcast-bucket-hat-solid2024-09-1143 minThe Shift Gear PodcastThe Best Decks Right Now! Tier List of the Best Picks For BaltimoreThis week the boys go through the best decks in standard right now and provide a bit of a different take to the current tierlist of the format. Is there an S-tier deck? Let us know if Drago fits the bill below! Shift gear bucket hats available here!!!https://kcustoms.ca/products/shift-gear-podcast-bucket-hat-solidFind Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgFind Aneil: linktr.ee/TCG_AneilDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/4Sc4cWF72024-09-0455 minThe Shift Gear PodcastHow to Play and Build Regidrago VSTAR With Jack Moore (Day 2 World Championships)Aneil is still on the Big Island so Ciaran is joined by one of Canada's young stars, Jack Moore. Jack is most famous for his Top 8 at Baltimore Regionals 2022 with Morepeko Control, but has been a consistent player in the Post Covid era. Most recently he made day 2 at the World Championships with Regidrago VSTAR. Jack goes into detail about his growth as a player, how he practices for events, how he built his Regidrago deck, and how he would play it going forward!2024-08-2849 minThe Shift Gear PodcastWorlds 2024 Was WILDCiaran and Aneil breakdown the 2024 Pokémon World Championships, filmed live from Hilo, Hawaii! 🏝️ This week, we dive deep into:Our Tournament Runs: Hear the inside scoop as we recount our personal experiences and key highlights from our matches.Pokémon Center Fiasco: The Pokémon Center was a free for all this year. What could have been done to improve it and will they ever make it better?Metagame Analysis: We analyze the shifting metagame and discuss how it influenced the championship outcomes plus look ahead to Baltimore.2024-08-2242 minThe Shift Gear PodcastShrouded Fable is Here - What You Should be Playing!Shrouded Fable is finally here and we have had a plethora of online tournaments to analyze. We also go through the results from the Worlds testing tournament held in Japan. We do our best to give our thoughts on every single deck that we think will be relevant at Worlds!2024-08-071h 00The Shift Gear PodcastWe've Been to 10 World Championships - Here's What We've LearnedWe've been to a combined 10 Pokèmon TCG World Championships, and we have learned A LOT. We take you through those experiences as we prepare for Honolulu 2024, we share some of the decks we played and our rationales, as well as share the most important lessons we've learned over the years. These tips can be taken to Worlds 2024, or any other big tournament throughout the circuit.Thanks for being here for a bit of a different episode! Let us know your favourite Worlds format down below :Find u...2024-07-311h 06The Shift Gear PodcastOur Stellar Crown Set ReviewCiaran's apartment no longer looks like Atlantis so he can help review our impact set after Worlds 2024! Reviewing cards like Terapagos ex, Hydrapple ex, Cinderace ex, and more - which of the cards we reviewed today do you think will have the biggest impact on the meta? Were there any cards we over or under valued? 2024-07-241h 08The Shift Gear PodcastHow to Win Worlds Featuring a World Champion! W/ Rowan StavenowThis week Ciaran takes some well earned PTO and instead Aneil is joined by a former World Champion - Rowan Stavenow! Rowan takes us through his Worlds winning run in 2015, his mentality that allowed him to win the event, and some deck tips going into the biggest tournament of the year.Find us : Find Rowan : https://x.com/rowan_stavenowShiftgear Discord: https://discord.gg/jNWqp24HFind Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgFind Aneil: linktr.ee/TCG_Aneil2024-07-1758 minThe Shift Gear PodcastThe Top 10 Worst Designed Pokemon Cards of All TimeThis week we brought back the OG, Curtis Lyon to help us break down the top 10 WORST designed cards of all time. Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below and if we missed any cards you thought were particularly toxic!2024-07-101h 44The Shift Gear PodcastLeague Cup Guide! What You Should Be Playing to LocalsIn this video, we go through the top meta decks and share our thoughts on which ones are the best decks to bring to locals as they start up again for the 24/25 season! At the end, we also field all your twitter questions. Find us : Find Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgFind Aneil: linktr.ee/TCG_Aneil2024-07-0351 minThe Shift Gear PodcastPokemon Changed EVERYTHING! 2024-25 Season Structure RevealedWe are bringing you the first ever emergency Shiftgear Episode. Pokemon dropped the bombshell the community has been waiting for, the 2024-25 season structure. There are tons of big changes, new invite system, new BFLs, and changes to Championship Points. We break it all down and give our thoughts!2024-06-2736 minThe Shift Gear PodcastOur Shrouded Fable Tier List.Time to review our impact set before Worlds 2024! Reviewing cards like Dusknoir, Fezandipiti ex, Pecharunt ex, and more - which of the cards we reviewed today do you think will have the biggest impact at worlds? Were there any cards we over or under valued? Ciaran's Shawarma Hut coming soon 2024-06-261h 21The Shift Gear PodcastThe 1st Annual Shift Gear Pokèmon Players AwardsWelcome to the Inaugural Shiftgear Pokemon TCG Players Award Show. We wanted to recognize the excellence and achievements of the players in the community during the 2023-24 season. We wanted to have a healthy mix of fun and serious awards, so hopefully you have as much fun watching as we did giving out these awards!Also a big thank you to everyone who sent in an acceptance speech, it definitely helps us establish legitimacy!Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:20 Twitter Yapper of the Year10:27 Breakout Player of the Year15:43 Dedicated...2024-06-1948 minThe Shift Gear PodcastNAIC Recap - DQs, Prize Penalties, Clock, Gardevoir Dominance, and an Interview With an Aggro King!This week we are joined by Shashi Naraine, who finished in the Top 32 with a unique build of Raging Bolt + Ogerpon ex. We also break down all the drama from NAIC, if the time rules need to be changed, our thoughts on the amount of players at Worlds, and discuss our takeaways from the event. Timestamps:00:00 Intro04:20 Thoughts on New Orleans09:16 DQ 112:55 Lost Box Performance15:40 DQ 218:37 Keito DPL23:56 Lugia Flops30:58 Raging Bolt Interview47:20 Does Bo3 Need to Go?2024-06-121h 10The Shift Gear PodcastWhat's THE PLAY For NAIC? Our Top Picks & DecklistsIn this episode, Aneil and Ciaran go over their top picks and personal decklists for the North American International Championships taking place in New Orleans. Let us know your thoughts below!Link to champions league results : https://pokecabook.com/archives/131563?fbclid=IwAR0ifXI64atpsdnbU7Oq1kefh3nxzKfykLUzzHoEvi4uKqede3kQ4VWGUGkFind Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgFind Aneil: linktr.ee/TCG_Aneil2024-06-0542 minThe Shift Gear PodcastOur NAIC Twilight Masquarade Decks Tier List!This week on The Shiftgear we give our personal tier list for NAIC. Come here our thoughts on where every deck currently stands in the format! As always, these are just our opinions, so let us know in the comments if you agree/disagree with anything we said!Find Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgFind Aneil: linktr.ee/TCG_Aneil2024-05-291h 06The Shift Gear PodcastThe Top 5 Greatest Pokèmon TCG Formats of ALL TIME - A Guide to RetroIn this episode, we are joined once again by Little Dark Fury to discuss the 5 greatest formats ever. We take you through a guide to retro Pokemon, the best formats to build and the most enjoyable to play! Let us know your favourite format ever, if you have one! Here are some links to get you started : Info & Lists - https://jklaczpokemon.com/https://limitlesstcg.com/tournaments (Majors since 2012, better for newer formats)https://ptcglegends.com/home ...2024-05-221h 02The Shift Gear PodcastMeet the Godfather of Canadian PokemonOn this weeks episode we are joined by a legend of the game, Curtis Lyon. He is a National Champion, Regional Champion, State Champion, and has some deep finishes at Worlds as well. For the first time Curtis talks about his side of one of if not the most famous cheating scandal in the history of the Pokemon TCG. He also breaks down how he was able to innovate so much during his time as a player, why the Canadian Pokemon scene is so strong, differences between the game now and then, who is his GOAT, and so much...2024-05-152h 03The Shift Gear PodcastTheres a New King ... Dialga Vstar?Dialga Vstar is king! Aneil thought he was cool and unique for playing Dialga to day 2 at the Indianapolis regionals but Andrew Hedrick had the same idea and now Dialga is king. With Chien-Pao on the rise and declining Zard populations, we investigate how the meta could evolve going into LA regionals. We also look at expanded for the first time in years. Let us know your thoughts on expanded and if you think it could ever make a return to the circuit!Find Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgFind Aneil: linktr.ee...2024-05-081h 00The Shift Gear PodcastWhat the Pokèmon TCG Worlds Invite Structure Should Be - Elitism?The worlds invitation system needs some changes. In this episode, we go over the NAIC registration debacle and share our opinions on how the Worlds invitation system should be revised for 2025. Let us know below how you would handle the NAIC debate and how the invite system should be structured! Find Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgFind Aneil: inktr.ee/TCG_Aneil2024-05-011h 00The Shift Gear PodcastOur Twilight Masquerade Tier ListThere hasn't been much meta development so we decided to look ahead to Twilight Masquerade this week. Find out what we think of cards like Unfair Stamp, Greninja ex, Dragapult ex, Tatsugiri, and more!We are also giving away 18 packs! To enter follow Aneil and Ciaran on Twitter and BananaGames on IG. Then comment which bucket hat Aneil should get next!2024-04-241h 21The Shift Gear PodcastOrlando Regional Champion Breaks Down How to Master Charizard ex, Winning Worlds, and his Tord Plus Lebron FandomWe are joined by the winner of the largest TPCI Regional Championship of all time, Liam Haliburton. He breaks down his winning run and his Charizard list. We ask him to break down some of the matchups and how he has been able to transition successfully between the age divisions. We also put his Lebron fandom to the test and have him weigh in on the Goat debate!2024-04-1758 minThe Shift Gear PodcastA Master Guide To Arceus/ARMAROUGE - An Interview With Top 32 EUIC Performer Julian Gort-BarryIn this episode, we're joined by Julian Gort-Barry fresh of his 17th place finish at the European International Championships. Julian walks us through his deck and matchups, and also provides some insight for those looking to pick up the deck for Orlando this weekend!What is the plural version of "Arceus"? Let us know below :Find Julian : https://twitter.com/julianG_835Find Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgFind Aneil: inktr.ee/TCG_Aneil2024-04-1046 minThe Shift Gear PodcastOur Top Choices For EUIC (With Our Personal LIsts!)In this episode, we both go over our top 3 choices (and our personal lists) for the European International Championship this coming weekend (April 5-7). What should you play for the weekend? We provide our metagame forecast as well as some "dark horses" to look out for heading into this very puzzling metagame.Link to all decklists : https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1tGDrGlXTnl_no0xyh_NhtcTk9AjWJQyKFind Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgFind Aneil: linktr.ee/TCG_Aneil2024-04-0347 minThe Shift Gear PodcastWhat Are The Best Decks of Temporal Forces? An Episode From the MountainsJoin us this week as we recap Vancouver regionals and give our insights on what to expect at EUIC post rotation. We also get a new intro and a "customer review"! We go through Charizard ex, Chien-Pao ex, Future Box, Ancient Box, Arceus, Great Tusk, Snorlax, and more!Find Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgFind Aneil: inktr.ee/TCG_Aneil2024-03-2848 minThe Shift Gear PodcastThe Top 10 Pokémon Cards of ALL TIME - A Walk Through Pokémon HistoryLDF joins us once again to go through the top 10 Pokémon cards of all time (excluding Trainers & Energy cards). These were selected on criteria consisting mainly of the strength of a card relative to it's own era. We struggled making this list so please roast us in the comments and let us know your top 10!This is the third video in our walk through Pokemon history mini-series, you can check out the others on our channel. Want to learn more about retro? Check out these resources:https://jklaczpokemon.com/2024-03-201h 24The Shift Gear PodcastThe Top 10 Decks of ALL TIME - A Walk Through Pokemon HistoryOn this week's episode, we're joined again by LDF for part 2 of our mini-series. This week we go through the top 10 decks of ALL TIME. These were selected on a criteria consisting of mainly overall dominance in their respective metas, and (admittedly) were a bit tough to contrast at times. Enjoy this walk through Pokemon tcg history!2024-03-131h 20The Shift Gear PodcastTop 10 Pokemon TCG Players of All Time!This week we are joined by fellow Canadian, LittleDarkFury (Matthew Wood) to break down the Top 10 Pokemon TCG Players of all time. The three of us all had very different lists, but we combined them together to give you our Top 10!We are also holding a group session ahead of Vancouver Regionals. If you want to be better prepared, or just want to have the chance to talk Pokemon with us, sign up! https://groups.metafy.gg/classes/the-ultimate-vancouver-prep-guideFind us:Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil...2024-03-061h 16The Shift Gear PodcastWho Gets Aux On Drives? Relating Decks to Casino Games (NOT SPONSORED BY ONLINE BETTING, for once)This week for episode 21, Aneil & Ciaran review some more post rotation tournaments, tell stories, and relate top decks to casino games. 2024-02-2850 minThe Shift Gear PodcastThey Printed Another Broken Ace Spec, Fukuoka Champion's League, and A Look Into Post Rotation!This week we take a look at the results from the most recent Japanese Champion's League that took place in Fukuoka. There were a lot of new cards revealed, including a pretty powerful ace spec!2024-02-2149 minThe Shift Gear PodcastCHIEN PAO FINALLY WON A REGIONALS! Charizard is Patrick Mahomes?CHIEN-PAO DID IT! This week Ciaran & Aneil recap Dortmund regionals, compare QBs to meta decks, and explain why we will never be letting our girls go to an Usher concert. All that and more on this weeks 20th ever episode of The Shift Gear. Check out our sponsor here : https://bananagames.ca/Our Links : Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneilCiaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcg2024-02-1554 minThe Shift Gear PodcastHow to Play Giratina Vstar to Top 8, Chien-Pao Gaming, and Canadian's Honest Review of Buc-ees!Ciaran and Aneil are joined by fellow Canadian and Banana Games teammate, Jackson Ford. He breaks down his run to top 8 with Giratina Vstar, and discusses how to play the deck going forward. Ciaran breaks down his run with Chien-Pao, and we discuss our newfound passion for Buc-ees!2024-02-071h 07The Shift Gear PodcastGardevoirisms. VIP or no VIP? Does This Effect Kevin Durants Legacy?This week Ciaran and Aneil are tasked with legacy questions, lots of questions about VIP in Gardevoir, and explain why Patrick Mahomes is NOT our goat. Knoxville prep continues on and we're here to answer all your questions this week on the pod. We're proudly supported by Banana Games in Toronto, find them here : https://bananagames.ca/Find us:Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneilCiaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcg2024-01-3150 minThe Shift Gear PodcastGardevoirisms. VIP or no VIP? Does This Effect Kevin Durants Legacy?This week Ciaran and Aneil are tasked with legacy questions, lots of questions about VIP in Gardevoir, and explain why Patrick Mahomes is NOT our goat. Knoxville prep continues on and we're here to answer all your questions this week on the pod. We're proudly supported by Banana Games in Toronto, find them here : https://bananagames.ca/Find us:Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneilCiaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcg2024-01-3150 minThe Shift Gear PodcastHow to Play Roaring Moon With Catchers, Making Your First Day 2, Pokestats, and Closed Decklists?This week Ciaran and Aneil are joined by Rafal Gladysz following his top 64 at the Charlotte Regional championships with a unique build of Roaring Moon that included Pokemon Catcher. He also breaks down the journey to making his first day 2 and the rest of Charlotte. We end by discussing the drama around misreporting your deck on Pokestats and debate closed/open decklists!2024-01-241h 04The Shift Gear PodcastAging up to Masters, Arceus, Pokemon Boxing, Charlotte, and New Cards With Christian Labella!Ciaran and Aneil are joined by one of Canada's brightest young stars, Christian Labella. He breaks down how he has been able to transition from seniors to masters successfully and helps us preview Charlotte Regionals and the new cards revealed from Temporal Forces!GIVEAWAY RULES:1. Follow Aneil, Ciaran, The Shift Gear Podcast, and BananaGames2. Comment your favourite Pokemon2024-01-171h 03The Shift Gear PodcastGiratina's Domination, Roaring Moon Enters The Format, and Other Portland Surprises + Giveaway!Ciaran and Aneil discuss the results from the Portland Regional Championships. They run through all the interesting decks and discuss where the format currently stands. We are graciously sponsored this week by Manta Trading, who are helping us give away 2 Giratina VSTAR.GIVEAWAY RULES:Follow @TCG_Aneil, @ciaran_tcg, and @mantatrades on Twitter/XSubscribe to The Shift Gear Podcast on YoutubeComment your favourite deck in the Youtube commentsA winner will be picked next episode2024-01-1135 minThe Shift Gear PodcastGiratina's Domination, Roaring Moon Enters The Format, and Other Portland Surprises + Giveaway!Ciaran and Aneil discuss the results from the Portland Regional Championships. They run through all the interesting decks and discuss where the format currently stands. We are graciously sponsored this week by Manta Trading, who are helping us give away 2 Giratina VSTAR.GIVEAWAY RULES:Follow @TCG_Aneil, @ciaran_tcg, and @mantatrades on Twitter/XSubscribe to The Shift Gear Podcast on YoutubeComment your favourite deck in the Youtube commentsA winner will be picked next episode2024-01-1035 minThe Shift Gear PodcastOur Top 10 Cards of 2023! + Shawarmas?In this episode, Aneil & Ciaran recap their top 10 Pokemon and Trainer cards in competitive play during the 2023 cycle. They also get a new (questionable) sponsor, and the apparent new ability to agree on everything in their lists. 2024-01-0349 minThe Shift Gear PodcastIs Prime Catcher Too Good?? Gholdengo ex and Zeraora Top Cut Japan?? New Cards Revealed From Japan!This week Ciaran and Aneil take a look at the newly revealed cards from "Wild Force" and "Cyber Judge!". They spend time giving their gripes with Prime Catcher and a general commentary on game design. The Kyoto Champions League just concluded and had some interesting decks in the top 8 such as Roaring Moon, Gholdengo/Palkia, and Arceus/Zerora. The duo spends some time analyzing if these are one hit wonders or if they are here to stay!2023-12-2749 minThe Shift Gear PodcastDan Hugar Breaks Down Lost Zone Giratina, Translating Online Success to IRL, and More!We are joined this week by San Antonio Regionals Top 8 Competitor Dan Hugar. He breaks down how he had success with his Lost Zone Giratina deck, some tips on how to play it, how he translated his Player Cup success to in person tournaments, and spends some time on the mental aspect of competing in the Pokemon TCG!2023-12-2051 minThe Shift Gear PodcastThe Ask Us Anything Episode (& San Antonio Prep, I guess)With San Antonio on the horizon and some interesting results from last week, Aneil & Ciaran dive into some San Antonio top picks as well as discuss implications from the successes last week. Additionally, in response to an "ask me anything" tweet put out earlier this week, they answer several listener questions in what ended up being the longest but most fun episode to date!2023-12-131h 22The Shift Gear PodcastWho's the GOAT of Pokemon? A Discussion on GOATS & The Evolution of the Paradox Rift MetagameIn this episode, Aneil and Ciaran have the GOAT debate. With Jason Klaczynski and Tord Reklev both having such dominant careers, who is the true GOAT? They also dive into some interesting decks that have emerged with the last week of results to try and figure out how they may shake up the meta along with how having the same format for multiple months on end may effect the game. 2023-12-0643 minThe Shift Gear PodcastMindsets, weekly updates, and PALKIAIn this episode, Aneil and Ciaran dive into what happened last weekend at the regionals around the globe. Amongst these results were some really cool decks that are certainly worth taking a look at. In a time where big tourneys are at a bit of a pause, we can all take this time to have a breather and take a look at how this 5 month long metagame might evolve further. 2023-11-2939 minThe Shift Gear PodcastWe Cleaned Up an Internats With Spicy Lists! Our Top 4 & Top 16 LAIC ReportsIn this episode, Aneil & Ciaran recap their deep runs at the Latin American International Championships featuring some spicy lists. They go over their preparation for big events, how to set a mindset positive to enduring a whole season of worlds chasing as well as how to navigate the rest of the year now that we're officially a third of the way through.2023-11-2754 minThe Shift Gear PodcastThe LDF Episode!.2023-11-1547 minThe Shift Gear PodcastRift is Here! Our Early Contenders & Analyzing Early ResultsIn this episode Aneil & Ciaran recap their testing experience so far with the new Paradox Rift set. Aneil cheats on all of his morals by playing Miraidon, Ciaran remains a Pao-boy. In analyzing limitless data what decks feel like they can make a big splash at LAIC?2023-11-0834 minThe Shift Gear PodcastWe're Free From 151! A Recap of Toronto & A Look Ahead - Our Paradox Rift Top PicksIn this episode Aneil & Ciaran recap what was a rather unsuccessful homecoming for a lot of our Canadian players, despite a pretty interesting Toronto regionals experience. Additionally, they look ahead to the Paradox Rift meta and what may be in store for us in the future, including top picks, decks to watch out for, and why playing the same deck you're playing now may not be a terrible idea. 2023-11-0149 minThe Shift Gear PodcastLast Tourney Before Paradox Rift!!! Our Top Picks for Toronto & A Special GuestIn this more laid back discussion episode, Aneil & Ciaran bring on the local legend Simon Luong to help them forecast Toronto regionals and share some ideas going into the weekend. Additionally, pre-releases get free advertisement (you're welcome TPCI) and Iron Hands is brought back down to earth. Enjoy this free flowing episode! 2023-10-2548 minThe Shift Gear PodcastGyarados Vmax, Lugia's Domination, a Lost Mine of Lost Box! What Went Down in Sacramento & a Look Ahead to TorontoIn this episode we are joined by our first guest, Lucas Xing! He helps us break down what went down at the Sacramento Regional Championships that took place between Oct 13-15. We talk about the surprise Arceus Gyarados deck, why Lugia performed so well, and break down the rest of the metagame. The second half of the episode focuses on our preparation for Toronto and what we think everyone should be ready for!2023-10-1842 minThe Shift Gear PodcastWhat Exactly Happened in Peoria? A Story of Metagaming, and Overmetagaming - Our Thoughts Going into SacramentoIn this episode we go over the unexpected results of the regional in Peoria, IL that took place between Oct 6-8. Specifically, we look into how Japanese results sometimes skew our expectations of the meta - as Aneil shares his story of overmetagaming in Peoria and how it cost him. Additionally, we look forward to Sacramento and what everyone should expect moving forward. 2023-10-1149 minThe Shift Gear PodcastWhat Deck Should you be Playing for Peoria? | Our 151 Meta Discussion, is Mew ex THAT Good?What should we expect going into Peoria? For our first episode, we dive into the metagame currently along with the impact of the new cards coming out in 151. How is mew ex going to fare? Lots of things are up in the air heading into this weekend, we break it down for you in this episode - hosted by Ciaran Farah & Aneil Saini2023-10-0347 min