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You're Listening to Pokemon Champions Podcast, your one stop shop for Pokemon TCG and Pokemon VGC News. Listen to hosts DozerZigashi and Zac the Intern take a look at the latest in #PlayPokemon with Dozer breaking down the Video Game Championships and Zac looking at the Trading Card Game.

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You're Listening to Pokemon Champions Podcast, your one stop shop for Pokemon TCG and Pokemon VGC News. Listen to hosts DozerZigashi and Zac the Intern take a look at the latest in #PlayPokemon with Dozer breaking down the Video Game Championships and Zac looking at the Trading Card Game.

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Episodes

São Paulo (TCG Top 8) and Taichung (VGC Top 8)

4/27/2022
A couple weeks ago we had a double regional weekend, and we're here with the results from those! And for some reason Mikey is still asking the questions "Who is the Mew VMAX of VGC?" Also there's several references to an episode that isn't out yet, so enjoy our chaos. Champions Socials YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Mikey Twitter: https://twitter.com/PKMNcrossroads Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0 The PokeCasters Network Website: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PokeCasters

Duration:02:01:17

Liverpool Regionals (TCG & VGC Top 8)

4/25/2022
Looking at the Top 8 of Liverpool Regionals as Mikey asks the all important question: Is Zacian the Mew of VGC? Champions Socials YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Mikey Twitter: https://twitter.com/PKMNcrossroads Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0 The PokeCasters Network Website: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PokeCasters

Duration:01:22:38

Salt Lake City (VGC & TCG Top 8)

3/28/2022
We apologize for some of the audio quality with pops in this episode. I tried my best without murdering the audio - Dozer This week we have the Salt Lake City results for TCG and VGC. We look at what impact Mew/Genesect had on the TCG Meta and we peek at the restrited duos that cracked the top 8 of the VGC. Champions Socials YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Mikey Twitter: https://twitter.com/PKMNcrossroads Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0 The PokeCasters Network Website: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PokeCasters

Duration:02:18:22

At a Crossroads: Update & Brisbane Regionals Results (TCG & VGC Top 16)

3/17/2022
It's been a long time since we've pushed out an episode. And now is the time where we will begin anew. There's a new face among the team in Mikey, a TCG Judge with a plethora of knowledge on the game. He joins our host Dozer instead of Zac who has decided to quit Pokémon for the foreseeable future. With a new co-host a new era has dawned for the Champions Podcast. A new Champions duo has formed. And they're here to bring you the results from the latest results for the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the Video Game Championships. Champions Socials YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Mikey Twitter: https://twitter.com/PKMNcrossroads Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0 The PokeCasters Network Website: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PokeCasters

Duration:02:24:34

Players Cup IV Power Rankings (TCG & VGC)

7/21/2021
Episode got delayed a few days due to technical issues, but...you know how it goes. We're back from a long hiatus because it's POWER RANKINGS time. Per usual, Zac and Dozer sit down to give their opinions on the opinions of people more qualified to talk about what they're talking about. Champions Socials YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Zac Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zac_the_intern Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0 The PokeCasters Network Website: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PokeCasters

Duration:01:28:04

State of the Meta Report: March 2021 (TCG & VGC)

3/28/2021
NOTE: This episode was recorded before Players Cup results were out. Zac and Dozer sit down to chat about how the Metas have been going. Not much has changed on the TCG Side of things, with the same decks we've been talking about for almost a year now doing well. While over on the VGC Side of things, the restricted Meta is playing out just about as well as everyone expected. While there isn't much excitement, there are still some cool things worth discussing. Champions Socials YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Zac Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zac_the_intern Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0 The PokeCasters Network Website: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PokeCasters

Duration:00:53:50

The Pokémon Direct Was a Thing

3/2/2021
So the Pokemon Direct was a thing that happened, and we're getting Gen 4 remakes. But are they the remakes you expected? Also, what would this have in store for the future of competitive play, especially with Pokemon Arceus on the horizon? All this and more on this week's episode. Champions Socials YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Zac Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zac_the_intern Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0 The PokeCasters Network Website: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PokeCasters

Duration:00:47:28

The Big Series 8 Discussion (feat. JollyByNature)

2/12/2021
Dozer and Zac are joined by friend of the show and renewed Pokémon Podcaster JollyByNature of Blast Burn Radio, a show that is returning later this spring, to talk about the Series 8 Metagame and how things are shaping up with what restricted mons are really good, which ones are okay but outclassed, and which ones are honestly just really bad. Jolly Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jollybynature Jolly Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbrjolly?lang=en Blast Burn Radio Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlastBurnRadio Champions Socials Website: https://pkmonchampions.com YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Zac Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zac_the_intern Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0 The PokeCasters Network Website: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PokeCasters

Duration:01:34:36

The Small Series 8 Discussion

2/3/2021
Zac and Dozer sit down to talk about the new Series 8 Rules in a really unscripted casual discussion. Overall there's a bit of mixed feelings about using only a single restricted Pokémon, but they have seemingly resigned themselves to their fate. There is excitement over how the meta may develop, while also some apprehension as to what playing in this will be like. Champions Socials Website: https://pkmonchampions.com YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Zac Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zac_the_intern Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0 The PokeCasters Network Website: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PokeCasters

Duration:00:44:21

Players Cup II Global Finals Results (TCG & VGC Top 8)

1/15/2021
Register for the GGtoor Chill TCG Cup with code "DozerFIVE" to save $5 off of your registration fee. Check it out here: https://www.ggtoor.com/pokemon3.html Zac and Dozer FINALLY have our Players Cup II coverage! Yes this event happened last year...but here we are. Champions Socials YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Zac Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zac_the_intern Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0

Duration:01:07:03

Dreams Made of Meteor Beams (feat. Don Czech)

12/20/2020
Zac and Dozer sit down with Don Czech who made it to the Top 16 of Players Cup II to talk about his run through the tournament. Find out about the power of Nihilego from someone who piloted it to the top of one of the biggest VGC events of the year! Don's Matches Round 1: https://youtu.be/d6X5gjulQes Round 2: https://youtu.be/TOvv4fZV3uw Round 3: https://youtu.be/XjafP8oD0HI Round 4: https://youtu.be/0WTZkVZnp7k Round 5: https://youtu.be/930q6XNn7f0 Round 8: https://youtu.be/dSbgGhM5Xpk Round 9: https://youtu.be/cXkw-cuWn6o Don's Socials Twitter: https://twitter.com/drczechVGC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCue0ictzffCp_RpzpzczoRw Champions Socials YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Zac Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zac_the_intern Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0

Duration:00:50:20

Player's Cup II Regional Qualifiers (VGC & TCG)

12/12/2020
Sign up for the Chill TCG Series #2 with code "DozerFIVE" to get $5 off your entry fee! Sign up at www.ggtoor.com/pokemon2.html We've got most of our 16 Regional Qualifiers for TCG and VGC and so we're finally going to breaking down the teams and decks that carried the players to the Global Finals that are currently ongoing. Don't forget to sign up for our tournament taking place on December 27th! Do so by heading over to www.pkmonchampions.com/tournament or watch the vod from the November Monthly at www.pkmonchampions.com/monthlyVOD Champions Socials YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Zac Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zac_the_intern Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0

Duration:01:27:27

Players Cup II Power Rankings (VGC & TCG)

12/7/2020
Sign up for the Chill TCG Series #2 with code "DozerFIVE" to get $5 off your entry fee! Sign up at www.ggtoor.com/pokemon2.html it's a double upload week, and a double recording day for Dozer and Zac. They take a look at the Players Cup II Power Rankings that came out a few days ago, and compare them to how the current meta is shaping up and give their own take on the relevant rankings. Don't forget to sign up for our tournament taking place on December 27th! Do so by heading over to www.pkmonchampions.com/tournament or watch the vod from the November Monthly at www.pkmonchampions.com/monthlyVOD Champions Socials YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Zac Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zac_the_intern Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0

Duration:00:43:45

Hexa-Cup (VGC Top 8), Chill TCG Series #1 (TCG Top 8), TCG News, Kadabra is Free & More

12/4/2020
Sign up for the Chill TCG Series #2 with code "DozerFIVE" to get $5 off your entry fee! Sign up at www.ggtoor.com/pokemon2.html We've got a lot of Grassroots events that we still haven't covered, and we won't cover all of them unfortunately. Too much to do and not enough time, so here we are presenting a couple of grassroots events before the Players Cup II finale begins to appear on our doorstep. Additionally there's some TCG News, Kadabra is a free mon and more on this week's show! Don't forget to sign up for our tournament taking place on December 27th! Do so by heading over to www.pkmonchampions.com/tournament or watch the vod from the November Monthly at www.pkmonchampions.com/monthlyVOD Champions Socials YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Zac Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zac_the_intern Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0

Duration:01:12:04

Chrollo, Hegster, and Sunday Open (TCG Top 8); Champions Monthly (VGC Top 4)

11/26/2020
So we've got a plethora of big Pokemon TCG Events for you to look at, and just in time for another big online TCG Event this weekend! Register at https://play.limitlesstcg.com/tournament/5fab6da4a234a47f87b6b2fa/details/ and use referral code "Dozer" to let them know we sent you! Also we have the Top Cut from our Own Monthly that took place over the last weekend. Monthly VGC Vod: https://www.pkmonchampions.com/monthlyVOD Champions Socials YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Zac Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zac_the_intern Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0

Duration:01:12:44

Players Cup II Top 16 Breakdown (TCG & VGC)

11/13/2020
With the first round of Players Cup II Underway, our two hosts sit down and talk about what information they have available. Instead of breaking down teams and decks, the focus is more on the general looking meta trends in each region where data is available. Afterwards, there's news discussion with a bunch of new Pokémon Trading Card Game information including Rusted Sword and Rusted shield. Finally, our hosts give their take on the Pokémon GO and Pokémon Home transfer and how it's kinda not great. Don't Forget to register at our upcoming tournament: https://www.pkmonchampions.com/tournament Champions Socials YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Zac Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zac_the_intern Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0

Duration:01:16:44

What if the TCG Had Side Decks? VGC Restricted Speculation, and SWSH Beta Leaks.

11/5/2020
This is a big one, even with an entire topic getting cut out of it. But Dozer and Zac to sit down and ask themselves what the Pokemon Trading Card Game would look like if side decking was allowed. Would it be a problem? Or would it help balance gameplay? Additionally, Dozer looks at some of what he saw from the Battles of Legends event and talks about how that could show what a Gen 8 Restricted Format could look like for the Video Game Championships. Finally they look at some of the information they have from the Sword and Shield Beta Leaks that came out a couple weeks ago. Champions Monthly Tournament Signup: https://battlefy.com/misoras-vgc-tournaments/1st-monthly-champions-podcast-vgc-tournament/5f9cb6b2a261b945b6c50e44/info?infoTab=details Dozer's Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/DozerZigashi Champions Socials YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Zac Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zac_the_intern Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0

Duration:01:01:31

Crown Tundra Thoughts & TCG Expanded Bans

10/31/2020
Dozer and Zac sit down to give their opinions on the Crown Tundra's core content and talk about how they relatively enjoyed it. Additionally, there's a big discussion surrounding the recent TCG Expanded Bans, and Zac is not happy about them. But Dozer sees things a little bit differently. Champions Socials YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Zac Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zac_the_intern Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0

Duration:01:06:38

Japan Champions League Yokohama & r/VGC Circuit Finale (Top 8)

10/16/2020
It's been a while since we've had proper event results to bring you, but it's also been a while since these events happened. Dozer and Zac go over the top 8 decks from Japan's Champions League Yokohama for the Trading Card Game and the r/VGC Circuit Finale for the Video Game Championships! Champions Socials YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Zac Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zac_the_intern Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0

Duration:01:14:26

A Sneak Peek into some of the Pokémon Returning in Crown Tundra

10/9/2020
Dozer and Zac sit down to do an overview of every single assumed Pokémon to be returning in Crown Tundra DLC and how those Pokémon could impact the VGC Series 7 Metagame. Included in this list are Landorus-Therian, Metagross, and some surprising picks like even Dragonite. Champions Socials YouTube: https://pkmonchampions.page.link/youtube Champions Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkmonChampions Discord: https://discord.gg/PgSjrM7 Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkmonchampions/ Dozer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DozerZigashi Zac Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zac_the_intern Intro & Outro Theme: Mt. Lanakila Remix (Summit) by AlmightyArceus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfoXRBLol0

Duration:01:31:44