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Konichiwagwanalaykum generals. In this episode we “interview” Louisville finalist Austin Charles, which ends up just being a yap fest (as expected). How do you feel about Blaziken’s place in this metagame and its pros/cons versus the other Pult variants? Let us know down below! Merch: https://jenniebot.store/en-cad/collections/jenniebot-x-shift-gear-podcast Austin’s Links: amcharles0 Official: TikTok, Instagram, X, Twitch linktr.ee Find us: Aneil: https://x.com/TCG_Aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

Wagwan generals! Welcome back to another video. In this one, the fellas break down the couple regionals that happened this past weekend. We're seeing a drop in Dragapult play rates, why do you think that is? Let us know down below : Find us: Aneil: https://x.com/TCG_Aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Timestamps : 00:00 Intro 15:36 Regional Results

Wagwan generals! An exciting one for y'all today as we have on friend of the show and Baltimore Regional finalist Ben Dobberstein on the show. In this episode, Ben talks through his entire thought process behind Hydrapple, his decision to play it, his run, and his matchup knowledge. Ben has a guide coming out at the end of this week, we'll link it here when it's done! How do you feel about Apples? Let us know down below : Ben's links : https://x.com/benDstraw_ptcg Find us: Aneil: https://x.com/TCG_Aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Timestamps : 00:00 Intro 08:15 Q/A with Ben 53:41 Baltimore Results

Wagwan generals welcome back. Thank you for sticking with us in this busy time! This week we're back talking about the plays for the first regional of the season. Bored of this format like us? Let us know down below - Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Season Review Article: https://www.ciarantcg.com/blog-1/2025-26-season-review Timestamps : 00:00 Intro 08:55 Tier List

Well would you look who's back... The boys finally make a return to the mic to break down the entirety of the 2026 San Francisco World Championships. What worked and what didn't work well? We have lots of thoughts... Thank you for sticking with us and let us know how you enjoyed this worlds down below! Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Season Review Article: https://www.ciarantcg.com/blog-1/2025-26-season-review Timestamps : 00:00 Intro & Yapperinos 31:19 Worlds 2026 Results 1:07:40 Worlds 2027 - SINGAPORE!

Wagwan generals! Been a minute, hope everyone's good. In this episode, we go over the state of the game - Where we're at and where it's headed. Since we've been gone so long we also go over all of the "new" news about the 2027 season, pretend to be excited please. How are you feeling about the game? Let us know below : Sign up for Ciaran's camp! https://www.ciarantcg.com/worlds Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Season Review Article: https://www.ciarantcg.com/blog-1/2025-26-season-review

Welcome back y'all to a very special epi. This week is the 25/26 Shifties, where we finally reveal the winners of the awards chosen by you in our fan voting. Who got snubbed? Let us know down below : All graphics are thanks to the incredible work done by Paulo. Check him out here (commissions open!) linktr.ee/paulotothepeak Sign up for Ciaran's camp! https://www.ciarantcg.com/worlds Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Timestamps : 00:00 Intro 01:34 60 of the Year 07:15 Card of the Year 09:51 Rogue Deck of the Year 12:24 Deck of the Year 15:14 Stream Play of the Year 19:19 Rookie of the Year 21:34 Breakout Player of the Year 24:44 Best/Worst Tournament Location 27:24 Yapper of the Year 33:38 Wasteman of the Year 36:30 Fan of the Year 38:06 2025/26 MVP 42:50 Outro

Sup y'all, welcome to the second ever emergency Shift Gear episode. In this episode, we brought in our NBA correspondent to help us break down the news of the huge Kawhi Leonard trade back to the Raptors. How do teams going all in on superstars compare to Pokèmon board states? All that and more on this (filler) episode of the Shift Gear. SHIFTIES NEXT WEEK!!!! Vote here : https://forms.gle/MCcfyq6AaYcnxhLT9 Sign up for Ciaran's camp! https://www.ciarantcg.com/worlds Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Timestamps : 00:00 Intro & Trade Reaction 30:33 How does this relate to Pokèmon? 39:27 World Cup Discussion 52:16 Dadton's Evacuation 53:55 Early Shifties Results

Welcome back fellas. Last week we asked you to send in all your questions and this week we answer ALL (yes, ALL) your questions. What did we get right or wrong? Let us know down below : Vote for the Shifties: https://forms.gle/MCcfyq6AaYcnxhLT9 Sign up for Ciaran's camp! https://www.ciarantcg.com/worlds Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

Welcome back folks. TONS of content this week with all the reveals, news, and the biggest tournament of the year. What should we add to the Shifties this year? Let us know down below: Sign up for Ciaran's camp! https://www.ciarantcg.com/worlds Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 11:51 NAIC 2027 26:32 News 36:54 NAIC 2026 1:12:05 Worlds Points Discussions/Jank

Wagwan generals, welcome back to arguably the most important epi of the year. Not only are the New York Knicks potentially about to burn down New York, but we also have the biggest event of the year on the horizon this weekend. In this episode, we'll break down all our thoughts about NAIC and what decks fit where, what do you think is the play for the weekend? Let us know down below : Sign up for Ciaran's camp! https://www.ciarantcg.com/worlds Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Timestamps : 00:00 Not Pokemon 06:34 Shilling 07:03 Pokemon 17:45 Tier List

Welcome back fellas. This week we break down the Indianapolis regionals, won by a control variant of Alakazam which really took the field by surprise. We also break down the new 30th anniversary cards whilst debating their historical relevance. Any misses or cards you think should have been reprinted? Let us know down below : Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Timestamps : 00:00 Intro 03:40 30th Anniversary Reprint Reactions 24:10 Indianapolis Results

Dragapult won again!!! The fellas recap a slightly predictable weekend from Melbourne. Lots of discussion in this episode, very little of it about Pokèmon. What should Aneil play this weekend? Let us know down below : Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Timestamps : 00:00 Intro 04:39 Pack Opening(?) 12:30 Melbourne Results 35:56 Tangent & Iceman Review 46:37 Back to Pokemon

Wagwan generals, welcome back to another week. This week there is cause for widespread celebration in acknowledging the fact that neither of this weekend’s events were won by Dragapult ex. How y’all feeling, sick of Pult yet? Let us know down below : Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

Wagwan generals. Welcome back to another epi. This week the fellas discuss the state of Dragapult and it's stanglehold on the current game as we know it. Is this healthy? Other topics include OKC Thunder to Dragapult analogies, Aneil finding his 11 year old HGSS save files, and recaps of Japan's expanded Champions League. All that and more on this nonsense filled episode :) Let us know down below how you're feeling about this Dragapult thing 🔽 Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Timestamps : 00:00 Intro 00:50 Discussing Dragapults Dominance (DDD?) 20:01 LA Regionals Results 33:11 Expanded Results (Surprisingly super interesting?) 46:59 New Reveals