Tag Team Pokemon TCG Podcast

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.

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?

Andrew rejoins the cast this week after a hiatus taking care of his baby. The Boys discuss the tragedy in Baltimore, the underwhelming results from the Japan Champions League and the newly revealed cards.

Riley and JW are back on the mic spitting their takes for Baltimore. The new season is just around the corner - hear what the boys have to say about your favorite deck!

Jesse Parker joins JW hot off his Top 4 finish at the 2024 World Championships! Learn about Jesse's testing process, what he plans to do with the money, and how you can level up your game!

JW rejoins Tag Team after a few weeks of travel and regales the squad with stories about Jesse's Top 4 World's run, the World's store, and more!

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.

The boys round out the season by talking about the Base-Fossil format, the evolution of the game, and of course the World Championship coming up this weekend!

Riley and JW congratulate Andrew on his new Amazon Prime show as well as discuss their feelings heading into the World Championships.

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

Riley and JW break down the crazy attendance numbers they've been seeing at local tournaments. Listen in to hear what rogue decks they are cooking for the World Championships!

Welcome back to Tag Team - the Pokemon TCG's premier podcast! Join Riley and JW this week as they discuss everything Shrouded Fables in preparation for Worlds.

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!

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 excited to break down what happened at the North American International Championships in New Orleans! Come hear how they landed on their deck and about the results from this exciting tournament.

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.

JW rejoins the cast after being away for a few weeks and shares some exciting life updates! The boys discuss their feelings on the emerging Twilight Masquerade meta in another hilarious episode.

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

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.

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!

In today's episode, the boys break down the NAIC registration debacle and explore some of the new cards and archetypes from Twilight Masquerade!

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!

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

Andrew and Riley are back from Europe with some advice for JW as he prepares for Orlando Regionals. What decks did well? What decks should be put on the shelf forever? Find out in today's episode!

The boys have been flip-flopping over the last few weeks over what decks are good and what decks are bad, but time is running out! Hear their latest thoughts on the format in today's episode - you don't want to miss this before EUIC!

Andrew, JW, and Riley are back at the mics discussing their thoughts on gambling, chasing a World's invite, having kids and so much more.

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.

Andrew and JW have been in the lab testing the post rotation format heading into EUIC. What are the best decks? What have the boys been testing? What should you play for upcoming tournaments? All these questions and more revealed in this episode!

In this week's episode, Andrew and JW discuss the newest Pokemon TCG game, PTCG Pocket, and the wild happenings from this week's special event in Utrecht!

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?

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!

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

JW gears up for Knoxville Regionals while Riley chucks advice from the sideline. In today's episode, listen to the boys dissect Liverpool results and discuss what it means for the next tournament.

On today's episode, the boys discuss their Charlotte performances and look ahead to the meta in Knoxville. Oh, and more Roaring Moon discussion.

In this episode, the boys discuss the wealth of new cards released as well as their thoughts on the Charlotte Regional Championships. Charlotte is shaping up to be the biggest American Regional in Pokemon history and you won't want to miss what the boys are thinking of playing.

In this week's episode of Tag Team, Andrew and JW cover the latest ACE SPECs, rotation, a newly released card, and the results from Portland. An episode chock-full of insight and news.

The boys are back from break with their New Years Resolutions! Hear what they have to say about what they could have done better in 2023 and where they are going in 2024.

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

Howdy Partners! Your ole pals Riley and JW are here to bring you through the state of the meta, including their top plays for this weekend's tournament in San Antonio, Texas!

In this episode, Andrew and JW sit down to discuss.... Klawf?? Is Andrew seriously considering this deck for San Antonio Regionals? Find out here on this week's episode of Tag Team!

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.

JW is out of town, but Andrew and Riley are here on Thanksgiving Day to give you all the latest and greatest in the Pokemon TCG! Come hear about the fallout of LAIC and what lies ahead in a Paradox Rift world.

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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.

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.

JW Kriewall joins an illustrious group of 3+ time Regional winners! Hear the stories from his Toronto Regional Championship run and why players should think twice about bashing Miraidon.

Riley, Andrew, and JW cover every major card from Paradox Rift! Hear their takes on these new cards in today's episode.

Sacramento is done, the cards have fallen, and Lugia emerged on top. Listen in for Andrew and Riley's takes on what this means for the game, ways to improve your gameplay, and some sneak peeks at Paradox Rift.

JW and Jesse had big finishes in Peoria, and even faced each other in Top 8! Hear JW's epic tale of his exciting Peoria Regional Championship run!

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.

Charizard shook up the meta this week with 5 spots in the Top 8 at Curitiba Regionals in Brazil. Listen to the boys break down the promising lists and dissect the matchups. Find out how the metagame will shift in the coming weeks before Peoria!

151 is almost here! The boys give their takes on some of the hot (and not) cards from the TCG's latest expansion. Some decks are getting a MAJOR buff with this set, and you'll want to hear which ones!

In today's episode, the boys interview Regionals finalist Jesse Parker! Hear how our team came to the conclusion to play Miraidon, a deck many thought was unplayable. One major card change from World's had everyone impressed!

Riley, JW, and Andrew discuss the post-Worlds metagame. Lugia? Miraidon? Charizard? Giratina? Hear the boys discuss these decks and more on this week's episode.

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.

The boys are back and joined by friend of the cast Andrew Mahone! Come hear about our World Championships run and the how we landed on our unique deck. Tune in to the end for a special announcement!

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The boys are back for the last time before the World Championships in Yokohama Japan!! Come listen into a preview of the next season and the world championships alike! This'll be fun!

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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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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 BACK and on their way to NAIC! Come listen into the top meta decks in the format alongside the things that simply aren't worth your respect. Get ready for a fun ride!

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The boys are back and evolving, I guess. Look, I make captions every week. Come hear insight into the Paldea Evolved format and what the format is shaping up to be prior to NAIC.

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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 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 just learned that Milwaukee is also called the Brew City. Who knew? Come catch the latest deets as we round out the Scarlet and Violet metagame!

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The boys are back and ready to talk about what the heck went down in Hartford and Malmo... Fusion WHO?!

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The boys are back, and Hartford is on the horizon! Come hear whats going on the in TCG world, how TCG Live sucks, and how to defend yourself against cheaters.

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JW is still here and Riley is back on the scene! Come listen into the winners and losers of the Portland/Sao Paulo regionals. What's hot? What's not? Only one way to find out (listen to the cast). Plus, some sleeve talk!

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Join JW with roundtable guests Nathan Stratford, Cain Greene, Sackett Brehmer as they talk about the current meta. Hear from three players who are all at or nearing their invite about what they would play, what they are worried about, and what they think the meta will look like for upcoming tournaments.

The boys are back and JW has been tearing up the local scene! Come listen into his odyssey of local tournaments and for our recommendations for what to play!

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The boys are back! And would you look at this- EUIC 2023 is wrapped up! It's been a CRAZY start to the format so you don't want to miss what's up!

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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 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 back and it is TIME TO ROTATE! After months of Lugia's unmatched dominance, it is time to shake up the metagame and see what happens! Come check it out with us!

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The boys are reunited, but Sword and Shield format is quickly approaching its end. Come listen in to find out what was hot, what was not, and about formats of yore.

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Join JW as he sits down with longtime player Jesse Parker for an interview about the Mew VMAX / Flying Pikachu VMAX deck the two brewed up for Knoxville Regionals. Hear about Jesse's deep tournament run and what he's doing to improve his game!

JW is back from an exciting journey to Knoxville and is one step closer to his worlds invite! Come break down the going ons in the format and enjoy the world of Pokemon together!

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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 and the world is gearing up for the Oceania International Championships! Listen to our hot takes, the Lugia dilemma, and about the brand new Championship Point threshold!!

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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 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 are back and excited to dive deep into the prize structure of the Pokemon Trading Card Game. Hear our thoughts on Championship Points, cash payouts and more in this jam packed episode!

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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 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 walk you through their experiences in Arlington - one went well and the other.... not so much. Experience the highs and lows of a deep tournament run as well as our predictions on where the metagame is headed in San Diego! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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 back from Toronto with another rep of the Mew year! Come listen into the awesome developments from this past weekend, hear how to counter Lugia, and learn about what's to come.

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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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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 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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The boys are back and slightly delirious.. sheesh! Come listen into the T4, the Tag Team Top Ten, for the upcoming Silver Tempest set!

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The boys are back and SPOOKY! Come listen to this terrifying episode full of horrors and mysteries. Fun for the whole family!

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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 are back and getting ready for the Salt Lake City regional championship! JW won't be in attendance, but Riley is so excited to gear up and play. Come hear about the meta's shift after Peoria and what that means for what is to come.

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The boys are back from a weekend in Peoria, IL. Riley wrapped up a Top 16 and JW clocked in a Top 64. Let's talk about it!

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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 ready to digest the drama from Baltimore. Boy oh boy is there a lot to be said. Plus we get to look ahead to what's to come in Peoria! Times are exciting, be sure to check it out.

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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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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.

The boys are BACK!! We are joined today by very special guest Ondřej Škubal as he walks us through his experience on the way to becoming a world champion. Learn a bit about Ondřej as a person and a lot about the recent history of the Pokemon Trading Card Game.

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Worlds is coming up, and coming up fast! The boys are gearing up for the final week before the world championship, and looking to give you a sneak peek at some of the off-meta strategies to come.

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The boys are back and.. so is Mew VMAX?! What is going on? The format is getting shaky and wacky leading up to the word championships in London this year- let's check it out together!! 

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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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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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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.

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 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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The boys are back and so excited for the 2022 North American International Championships in Columbus Ohio!! Come check out the report for the Milwaukee regional championship, where both Riley and JW thrived, and a look ahead to NAIC.

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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 are back and this just in - Australia has another regional coming up! This is Astral Radiance's first big time to shine. Will old favorites prevail, or is it time for young blood to dethrone them? Tag Team has got you covered!

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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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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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New Jersey has a regional championship coming just around the corner. And you know what that means: Tag Team is here to deliver you the best content in the game! Come listen into the top decks for Secaucus and hear a sneak peek of Astral Radance.

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The boys are back and full of whimsy and wonder. Come listen into Riley's Top 16 run at the Indianpolis regional championship, the process of selecting Whimsicott for the event, and what to expect moving forward.

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The boys are back and oh so ready for Indianapolis! This Brilliant Stars regional championship is on track to be the largest EVER!! Don't end up behind the curve, stop by!

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The boys are reunited after Riley's stint in Europe! Come listen in to how the trip went, the results of EUIC and what this means for the future in Indianapolis. 

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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.

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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JW is out on... family business, but Riley and Andrew are here to save the day! Come hear about how to hone your skills as a player and dive deep into the origin story of GLC. Get ready, because it's about to get tricky!

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The boys are back and fresh off the Liverpool. Robin Schulz takes home the dub with his unique list, Malamar is back on the map and so much more. Be sure to listen in for Tag Team's insight into the format and for the low down on TCG Live.

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The boys are back and fresh off the results of Salt Lake City! We got all sorts of exciting results to review so it's time to dive headfirst. What happened to Mew? What happened to our pals? Only one way to find out, and it's listening to this episode.

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The boys are back and they are HYPED for Salt Lake City, the first North American regionals since the onset of the pandemic. Come listen in for top decks, tips on how to be more successful, and a snapshot of what is to come. A must listen for anyone looking to play in a Brilliant Stars event! 

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This episode is our long awaited catchup on the many new cards revealed-- come check it out for a sneak peek into the future of the game and the immediate future of Brisbane!

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The boys are the champions, 'nuff said. Come tune in and hear our tales of conquering and domination in both the GLC and Standard formats. Tag Team is THE premiere Pokemon podcasting duo!

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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.

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 HYPED for the upcoming pre-release of Brilliant Stars! Come hear the tales of wonder and woe of prereleases and the tumultuous trials of the upcoming regional championships.

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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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The boys are back and ready to peep some of the newest revealed cads, including a throwback to an old cast favorite! Come listen into insight about the future of the game, some over-tired loopiness, and a general grand old time.

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The boys are HYPED for Brilliant Stars and ready to show off the top 10 superstars from the set. Can you guess which card is #1? How about 2? 3?...

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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 have had ENOUGH of this Mew thing. What is the deal?! No more I say! Come listen in for some Pokedrama, thoughts on Mew, and the top decks of the format.

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The boys are back to round out 2021!! Come check out how to start the next year right.

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The boys are super excited for Christmas! Come hear some quick updates on the meta, and then a dive into giving and receiving Pokemon gifts. :)

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The boys have had enough of Mew VMAX and are here to share it with you! Come listen to JW's extended thoughts on the state of the game and how it might be improved upon.

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JW joins forces with Joe Bernard to give you a glimpse at Pokemon content creation as well as a look at the current meta. Joe will give his opinion on Peony and some surprising thoughts on Battle VIP Pass. Listen in! Thanks to our sponsor Manscaped - get 20% off + free shipping with code TAGTEAM. #sponsored

JW walks you through the recent Twitter riffle shuffle controversy as well as his top 10 decks from the Fusion Strike metagame!

The boys are oh so very thankful this year, come check it out! We got all the things you'v been asking for: Mew VMAX, the metagame, thankful moments and Manscaped.

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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 HYPE for Fusion Strike coming out, and are ready to dive in. Come check out the amazing Mew VMAX deck, the ever persistent Single Strike deck, and all the consequences of their power.

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The boys are back and loving the new VSTAR mechanic! Come check out the newly revealed VSTAR cards, some new fire support, and hear our gripes about TCGO. A fun episode for the whole family, folks. 

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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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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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Two kings meet and discuss the return of Play! Pokemon. It's an exciting time for Pokemon fans everywhere, come hear us ramble about what the return to IRL play looks like.

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The boys are back and this time they are in for a wild ride. Evolving Skies metagame continues to evolve: there are bears, weird dogs and an artillery dragon. Not to mention we got these new feet cards that are making everyone go crazy! Come check it out!

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The boys are back and fresh off the official announcement of Pokemon TCG Live!! Come hear some of the details: from the good, the bad to the uncanny valley.

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 have some hot hot takes regarding the events of the POG Championships and some recent movements in the scene. Don't miss out on this one if you enjoy spice!

The boys are back back back for another round of Tag Team, this time in Season 4! Just because the cards are rotating doesn't mean your favorite duo is going anywhere. Come listen into how the Full Grip double header went and the future of standard and GLC.

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.

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

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!

The boys are back and ready to discuss the outcomes of Player's Cup IV... but wait... people are already playing post rotation??! And they're sick of it?!

Standard format and the Gym Leader Challenge are discussed in this solo JW episode.

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 excited about all of the new developments in the trading card game. There are new cards, a new meta, and lots of fun to be had!

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!

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!

Celio's Network joins us for a discussion on PTCG, life, content creation, and more! JW and Luke team up for this week's episode and even give you a breakdown of what to expect in PC4.

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 fanatic for the art in Eevee Heroes. Come listen in for some hot takes, vigorous shakes, and Player's Cup IV shenanigans.

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!

The boys are reunited! Come check out their analysis of the newest Eevee cards, as well as the Player's Cup IV. Don't miss out on this beast of an episode!

JW is missing in acton this week, but fear not- Riley is here! Come listen to him rant about Urshifu VMAX and get a sneak peek into Player's Cup IV.

The boys are back with a episode filled to the brim with juicy bits off the meat of knowledge. Come check out updates on the next set, the future rotation, and some insight into Player's Cup IV.

If Tag Teams have proven anything, it is to never count an old deck out! Mewtwo and Mew GX is back with a vengeance, and hunting after Urshifu VMAX!

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 to discuss the latest and greatest in Battle Styles, such as Victini VMAX. But wait, a controversy loom... cheating?? Stream sniping?? What's going on?!

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!

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.

The boys are back in style... battle style! Come check out a top 10 list of the new cards from the Battle Styles expansion. Fun for the family!.. unless your family is fighting weak.

JW Kriewall takes Tag Team to places it's never been before - one on one. Riley had to hop out for the week, so JW brings you the latest Pokemon musings from what you can do to support content creators, to the incredible quality of Shining Fates cards. Don't miss it!

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.

The boys are back to discuss their progress in the Players Cup, as well as give a glimpse for whats to come for Pokemon. Essential listen for any Players Cup competitor!

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.

The boys are back for some Player's Cupdates on the Vivid Voltage format, but with some extra fun mixed in! Come in for fun conversation, fun memories, and the lightning round (not PikaRom!).

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 here and geared up for Player's Cup III, a Vivid Voltage standard qualifier even. Check out the latest tips and tricks for surviving and the top decks in the meta!

The boys are back in town for Pokemons 25th anniversary! Come in for a fun episode with a slew of announcements!

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 are back for the last time in 2020- ready to review the hot-off-the-presses ADP ban by Limitless and discuss how the year went overall. Come check it out!

The boys are back- and they are packing another giveaway! Be sure to check us out on Twitter for more! Be sure to have a safe and happy holiday season. 

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

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 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.

The boys are ready to start celebrating Thanksgiving. They got a slew of TCG news, meta analysis and fun times for all to share with the group. Be sure to check this out, and have a happy holiday! :)

The boys are sitting down this week to review the changes to the meta with Vivid Voltage under our belts. Come stop by for some hot memes, some deck dreams, and meta review of this new format.

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!

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 feeling a little down, so they want to share some of their happy moments in the Pokemon Trading Card Game! Good vibes only for this episode.

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.

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...

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 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 are back and so is the Player's Cup! Come check out how to use your keys and how to approach this epic sequel to an already epic event.

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 boys are celebrating JW's birthday by taking a pact to always play Mad Party instead of ADP.

The boys are here for Season 3 and are ready to lay down the law on Arceus Dialga and Palkia. Should they be banned, or are they just another powerful card?

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.

The boys are ready to sit down and lay out the path to winning the Pog Championships. Come check out the best decks and figure out whether it's better to go first or second (how often is THIS a debate?!).

The boys see Darkness Ablaze just on the horizon, but chaos has taken over TCGO. What is going on?!

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 here to share their experiences in the infamous Tabletop Simulator. Don't worry, unlike the rest of your Pokemon Content this isn't a tutorial.

The boys sit down for a quick chat on Darkness Ablaze, Raid Battles, and the current format. Stop by for all of your TCG needs!

The boys sit down to analyze the Player's Cup. The culmination of a month of effort is finally here! What deck will stand on top?

The boys sit down to discuss the recent developments in the Pokemon community. At Tag Team we stand for inclusivity for all.

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!

The boys are ready to discuss JWs EPIC tournament run at the Limitless Qualifier featuring the Rebel Clash set.

Happy One Year Anniversary! Join Riley and JW as they discuss the newest changes with SwSh Base set in both Expanded and Standard format. Then, they dive into the successes of the podcast over the last year and a look into the future for Tag Team.