Pokemon TCG Basic Archetypes
Like most trading card games, Pokemon TCG has a wide variety of deck types to consider. Learn about the basics of aggro, control, and resource denial.
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Why Does Japan Get Different Pokemon TCG Sets and Cards?
Japan releases a steady drip of Pokemon TCG releases that vary from TPCI releases. Learn how Japanese releases vary today!
One-One Samurott – NAIC’s Most Secret Deck
While Stephane wasn’t able to attend NAIC, he still thinks that his rogue Samurott VSTAR deck can really take opponents by surprise!
10 Strongest Pokemon Ever Printed
The Pokemon TCG has been printing power since its very first set. Discover some of the truly impressive standouts throughout the game’s history!
Pikachu VMAX Secretly Destroys Everything in the Format!
Pikachu VMAX has been flying under the radar but no more! With its outrageous buffs, Pikachu VMAX can topple the big boys of the format!
A Beginner’s Guide to the Pokemon TCG Online (PTCGO)
The Pokemon Trading Card Game Online is still the best way to play the game digitally. Learn how to begin your Pokemon TCG journey here.
Pre-NAIC Pokemon TCG Standard Power Rankings!
We’ve had some more time for the Astral Radiance meta to calm down and Milwaukee Regionals sure shaken Pokemon TCG Standard all up!
Milwaukee Regionals and the Invasion of the “Bad Decks”
With Milwaukee Regionals filled some fringe decks to combat Palkia VSTAR, what can be expected at the upcoming NAIC tournament?
The Trashalanche Pokemon Podcast — Episode 86
This week on the Trashalanche, Brent, Brit and Mike discuss Palkia, Regigigas, Dark Box and some of Brit’s sociopathic tendencies.
Can Eternatus Rise Again? | Pokemon TCG Standard
Eternatus VMAX was once a Standard darling, but can a slew of Dark-type support from Astral Radiance help bring it back to top tier?
Gotta Go Fast – The Rise of the Turbo Engine
The Turbo engine has been the next big thing in Pokemon TCG Standard, and Stephane’s breaking down how it works and what decks can use it!
You’ll Regret Not Playing Celebi VMAX Sooner!
Celebi VMAX has been going under the radar but no more! In combination with Kricketune and Shaymin VSTAR, you have a killer Grass-type army!
First Place Turbo Palkia VSTAR Deck!
One of the newest menaces to Pokemon TCG Standard is Palkia VSTAR, and TrainerChip’s trying it in conjunction with the powerful turbo engine!
Melbourne Regionals Recap and Preparing for Milwaukee
Natalie and two finals at Melbourne Regionals managed to do well with Turbo Palkia, but is the deck still a good choice for Milwaukee?
Exploring Dialga VSTAR and the Mew Turbo Engine
There’s a ton of potential with the turbo Mew engine in Astral Radiance, and Dialga VSTAR is just one of the new decks to emerge!
Taking Extra Turns is Still Broken! Turbo Dialga VSTAR
Who would’ve thought – taking extra turns in Pokemon TCG is still busted! Stephane’s trying out the latest build of Dialga VSTAR!
We’ve Never Seen a Meta Like This! Pokemon TCG Standard Power Rankings
After the first Astral Radiance regional, we now have an official metagame, and it’s an absolutely historic meta that we may never see again!
Who Needs VSTARs? Zoroark / Wormadam with TrainerChip
Palkia VSTAR may be the hot new thing from Astral Radiance, but Chip is forgoing the VSTARs entirely for a new Zoroark / Wormadan list!
REGIGIGAS… More than a Meme? Pokemon TCG Standard
Everyone’s favorite slowboi, Regigigas, may seem like a meme, but the latest version from Astral Radiance could be the real deal!