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Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast

Special Conditions is a Podcast dedicated to the Pokémon Trading Card Game that brings over 30 years of combined TCG experience to the game table! Hosts Adam Tuttle and Justin Keller bring unique perspectives on collecting, competing, and the current card market in a family friendly environment.

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196. This Meta Shouldn’t Be This Open… But It Is

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2025/11/21

Episode 196 – Special Conditions (Pokémon TCG)In This Meta Shouldn’t Be This Open… But It Is, Adam, Justin, and Lane dive into how strangely wide-open the Pokémon TCG feels right now—on both the tabletop and Pokémon TCG Live. Lane talks about grinding the ladder while waiting for Phantasmal Flames legality, hunting for underpriced singles, and falling in love with one-prize decks again. Adam shares stories from vending at New England Cardhouse, getting showered in DeliBirds, and chasing graded

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195. TCG Live is actually… fun again?

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2025/11/14

Episode 195 – Special Conditions (Pokémon TCG)Card of the Day: Uxie 43/146 (Legends Awakened) Main Topics: TCG Live is actually… fun again? In this episode, Adam and Justin catch up after a short hiatus to talk about their TCG Live ladder challenge, the current regional meta and online events, and why Mega Absol Box might secretly be the deck to beat. They also dive back into Diamond & Pearl era history with Uxie from Legends Awakened, crack a couple of Journey Together packs on air, and react to

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194. The Card Show Playbook: Fair Prices, Fair...

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2025/10/31

Episode 194 – Special Conditions (Pokémon TCG) Hosts: Adam Tuttle, Justin Keller, and Lane (Good Morning Johto)We get real about the current card show scene—what collectors actually want, what turns people off, and how vendors can raise the bar. From transparent pricing and fair trade values to kid-friendly engagement and better vibes, this one’s part rant, part playbook. Card of the Day: Umbreon ex (Prismatic Evolutions) – SAR Main Topics: 00:08:45 – Pricing tools & reality checks (TCGplayer,

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193. Mega Evolution Madness

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2025/09/30

Special Conditions Podcast Ep. 193 – MEGA EVOLUTION MADNESSIn this week’s episode of Special Conditions, Adam and Justin dive deep into all things Pokémon TCG — from nostalgic throwbacks to the latest Mega cards hitting the scene. We kick things off with a look at Mega Audino EX from Fates Collide, comparing the old-school Mega Evolution mechanic to the new flashy versions. From there, we explore the brand-new Mega Pokémon set — analyzing artwork, mechanics, and whether these cards will shake up

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192. Slabs, Stories, and Farewell: Honoring The...

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2025/09/12

This week on Special Conditions, we step away from the usual gameplay and collecting chatter to honor a community staple—The Grading Authority (TGA). After years of serving the hobby, TGA is officially closing its doors, and with it comes the end of an era in card grading. Adam shares his heartfelt thoughts on what TGA meant to him personally and professionally, from the shows he attended with them to the friendships he made along the way.It’s not just about slabs and grades—it’s about the people,

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191. Delibird Dreams & Mega Symphonia Screams

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2025/08/17

Delibird Dreams & Mega Symphonia Screams | Special Conditions 191In this episode of Special Conditions, Adam and Justin cover a packed week in the Pokémon TCG. We dig into the new Play! Pokémon app — what works, what’s missing, and how it could evolve. We also explore Pokémon TCG Pocket, the latest Play! Series 7 packs, and the incredible Mega Symphonia set, which might feature some of the best artwork we’ve seen yet. Justin shares his experience performing with the 501st at a Weird Al concert,

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190. Vendor Rules Are Made to be Broken!

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2025/08/12

This week on Special Conditions, Adam, Justin, and special guest Lane from Good Morning Johto dive deep into the highs, lows, and downright strange moments from Collect-A-Con Cleveland. From overpriced cards and Wi-Fi woes to epic deals and Final Fantasy box flips, we cover it all — both from the customer and vendor sides. We also talk about variety at shows, the rising popularity of One Piece cards, and those elusive cards that make our collector hearts race. Plus: TGA raw grading fun, Mega Pokémon

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00:58:24

189. New 2026 TCG Rule Changes + Black & White Set Hype!

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2025/06/30

Welcome to Episode 189 of Special Conditions, the Pokémon TCG podcast where competing and collecting collide! 🎴In this episode, Justin and Lane from Good Morning Johto break down the 2026 Pokémon TCG rule changes, including the controversial shift from “+3 turns” to “+1 turn” and what that means for tournament timing and gameplay. We also dive deep into the upcoming Black & White mega set — covering the incredible reprint cards, massive 800+ card set list, and the return of horizontal line

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00:44:53

188. Rogue Decks & Rage Quits

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2025/06/20

Special Conditions Podcast Ep. 188 | Rogue Decks & Rage Quits: Top NAIC 2025 Meta Moments! This week on Special Conditions, Adam and Justin take you through the wild ride that was NAIC 2025—from espresso-fueled rants to the rise of rogue decks and the fall of favorites! ☕🔥We dig deep into the meta breakdown, surprising top 32 finishes, and share our personal reactions to Isaiah Bradner's Gardevoir win, the unexpected success of Toedscruel Ogrepon, and why Dragapult variants were everywhere

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187. Distributors, Scalpers, and GameStop—Oh My! The...

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2025/06/14

Distributors, Scalpers, and GameStop—Oh My! The TCG Crisis Explained | Special Conditions Ep. 187In this explosive episode of Special Conditions, we're diving deep into the Pokémon Trading Card Game’s most heated topic: the TCG distribution crisis. From pre-release chaos to allocation shortages and GameStop lines during tornado warnings, we break it all down with guest Lane from Good Morning Johto (@GMJohto on X.com)We’re pulling back the curtain on:* Why Pokémon TCG allocations are broken* The

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01:30:24

186. How to Win More in Pokémon TCG!

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2025/04/28

Welcome to Special Conditions Podcast Episode 186! 🛡️✨ Today, Adam and Justin sit down with Ray from Collectible Tags for an incredible deep dive into the competitive Pokémon TCG scene!We break down:🛡️ Dragapult ex deck strategy — how to master Itchy Pollen and when to break Trainer Lock🛠️ Pokémon TCG deck building tips — why you should master the top meta decks before going rogue🏆 Mindset and preparation for competitive Pokémon TCG tournaments🎯 How Collectible Tags is growing their local

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01:36:44

185. Unveiling the Secrets of Pokémon Card Grading...

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2025/03/18

In episode 185 of Special Conditions, hosts Adam Tuttle and Justin Keller welcome Garrett, the head grader at The Grading Authority (TGA). The show covers various aspects of Pokemon card grading, including the key components of grading, the nuances collectors should be aware of, and the process TGA follows to ensure accurate and consistent grades. The episode also touches on recent market trends, tips for collectors, and Garrett's personal experiences with memorable card submissions. Listeners will

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00:41:52

184. Special Conditions Wins EUIC!

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2025/03/04

In this exciting episode of *Special Conditions*, Adam and Justin celebrate a major victory — *Special Conditions* won the European International Championship (EUIC)! They break down Ryuki Okada’s winning Brute Bonnet deck, the powerful combos with Sneasler, Bidoof, and Cloth, and how the poison-heavy strategy led to a championship win. Along the way, they share stories about opening Shrouded Fables packs, pulling incredible cards like Iron Leaves, and playing "Guess That Grade" with

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01:10:53

183. From Pokemon Center Lotteries to Surprise...

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2025/02/25

Special Conditions Podcast Publish Date - 2/25/25In this week's episode, Adam and Justin dive into the Mirida Regionals to break down the first tournament results with Prismatic Evolutions now legal for Standard play. Justin has a surprise opening and some mail for his personal collection (PC). We also share our thoughts on the new line system on PokémonCenter.com, discuss the exciting new cards from Prize Pack Series 6, and remind everyone about the online codes for the illustration contest

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182. Is Pokémon Scalping RUINING the Hobby? |...

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2025/02/13

In this episode of the Special Conditions Podcast, hosts Adam Tuttle and Justin Keller delve into the challenges of finding Pokémon cards anywhere. People are camping overnight! Surprise mail call brings Justin more cards than he knows what to do with. Also some never before seen cards! Pokémon Center is giving away the 2025 Pokémon Illustration Content cards with purchases with the special code. They discuss the artistic journey of Pokémon card artist Atsushi Furusawa, and break down the

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181. Prismatic Evolutions: The Hype and Hunt

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2025/02/05

Special Conditions Podcast 181 In this episode of Special Conditions, Adam and Justin delve into the state of the Pokémon TCG community amidst the chaotic launch of Prismatic Evolutions. They discuss their personal goals, the challenges of finding this highly coveted set, and how GameStop and Pokémon Company International are handling the situation. The duo also shares their experiences with in-person play, including Adam's adventure with GLC at the local Pokémon league. Tune in for a blend of

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180. Unwrapping Goals for 2025

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2025/01/12

Special Conditions Ep. 180: Unwrapping Goals for 2025 Recording Date - 01/08/25 Publish Date - 01/12/25 On this week's episode Adam and Justin return to the podcast with holiday updates! Justin opens some of Japan's latest high class set Terastal Festival while Delibird delivers some mail! Goals are set between the two of them and now to succeed in making these a reality for the new year! No need to worry about Prismatic Evolutions as we will discuss the set next week a little more in depth. Maybe

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179. Umbreon EX-treme Hype! Better than Evolving Skies?

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2024/12/07

Special Conditions Podcast Recording Date - 12/04/24 Publish Date - 12/06/24 The new Eevee set is here, featuring incredible alt art cards of all your favorite Eeveelutions and some truly insane pulls, including Umbreon EX! We break down the must-have cards, the confirmed god packs, and what this set means for collectors. Plus, we cover TCG Pocket’s premium December offerings, McDonald’s Year of the Dragon promos, new Play Pokémon promos, and the winning decks from Stuttgart and Sacramento

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178. Immersive Pikachu!

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2024/11/12

Special Conditions Podcast Recording Date - 11/05/24 Publish Date - 11/11/24 In this week's episode Justin and Adam are BACK to talk about TCG pocket! With help from Luis (Host of the Purified Podcast) they take a deep dive into the new world of competitive and collecting Pokemon cards DIGITALLY! Enjoy the new of a new Moonbreon alt art from the newest eeveelutions based set named Prismatic Evolutions which is going to break most of us Eevee fans wallets. The discussion continues onto the Gym

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01:15:38

Did we VPN to New Zealand? Ft. Lane GMJ

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2024/10/02

Special Conditions Podcast Recording Date - 9/29/24 Publish Date - 10/2/24 We have a special guest, Lane from Good Morning Johto! He’s in the house to discuss the dark underbelly of the card market. We get the inside scoop from the front lines of a local game shop (LGS) about pricing cards and what’s hot on the market right now. We speculate on the next group of cards to go to the moon. Adam’s been busy hunting down all the League Cups and Challenges in his area and reports back on the

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