The Shift Gear Podcast

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  Fully Evaluating the Worlds 2026 Experience 04.09.2026 1ч 24мин

  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: @AneilTCGCiaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Season Review Article: https://www.ciarantcg.com/blog-1/2025-26-season-reviewTimestamps :00:00 Intro & Yapperinos 31:19 Worlds 2026 Results1:07:40 Worlds 2027 - SINGAPORE!
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  We're Back! Discussing the State of the Game 04.08.2026 52мин

  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
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  The 2025/2026 Pokèmon TCG Awards Show - 3rd Annual Shifties 10.07.2026 45мин

  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/paulotothepeakSign up for Ciaran's camp! https://www.ciarantcg.com/worldsScoop 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 Intro01:34 60 of the Year07:15 Card of the Year09:51 Rogue Deck of the Year 12:24 Deck of the Year15:14 Stream Play of the Year19:19 Rookie of the Year21:34 Breakout Player of the Year24:44 Best/Worst Tournament Location27:24 Yapper of the Year33:38 Wasteman of the Year36:30 Fan of the Year38:06 2025/26 MVP 42:50 Outro
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  NBA x Pokèmon roundup - Kawhi Leonard is a Toronto Raptor (Again) 01.07.2026 1ч 7мин

  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/MCcfyq6AaYcnxhLT9Sign up for Ciaran's camp! https://www.ciarantcg.com/worldsScoop 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 Reaction30:33 How does this relate to Pokèmon?39:27 World Cup Discussion 52:16 Dadton's Evacuation 53:55 Early Shifties Results
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  We Answered ALL your Questions… AMA 24.06.2026 2ч 11мин

  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/
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  NAIC 2026 Was a Doozy (RIP Bourbon Street) 16.06.2026 1ч 30мин

  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/worldsScoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARFind us:Aneil: @AneilTCGCiaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Timestamps00:00 Intro11:51 NAIC 202726:32 News36:54 NAIC 20261:12:05 Worlds Points Discussions/Jank
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  What's the Play for NAIC? 08.06.2026 45мин

  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 Pokemon06:34 Shilling 07:03 Pokemon17:45 Tier List
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  Alakazam is IN CONTROL! 03.06.2026 53мин

  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 Intro03:40 30th Anniversary Reprint Reactions24:10 Indianapolis Results
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  I think I've seen this film before 26.05.2026 56мин

  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
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  This is not hell (Dragapult didn’t win) 20.05.2026 45мин

  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/
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  Is this hell? 13.05.2026 59мин

  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 Intro00:50 Discussing Dragapults Dominance (DDD?)20:01 LA Regionals Results33:11 Expanded Results (Surprisingly super interesting?)46:59 New Reveals
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  LA Regionals Tier List! 06.05.2026 1ч 5мин

  Wagwan generals! Slow week in the game so the fellas revisited the tier list and updated the picks for LA. Lots of filler and banter in this epi, enjoy! Let us know your thoughts on consolidated debt down below ⬇️Timestamps:00:00 Intro/Nonsense11:35 Tier List48:52 Reverse Shoutout Pokémon54:00 Am I in the Wrong (bare federal)
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  This Format is Weird... 30.04.2026 55мин

  Wagwan generals. This week the boys are back to break down one of the strangest formats we can remember. With Prague regionals in the books, we got our first taste of this new format with real results to back it up. How are you feeling about our new reality and where this game is at right now? 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/ Eesho (Vintage Clothes): https://www.eesho.co/?utm_source=affi...
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  Prague Regionals Tier List! 22.04.2026 56мин

  Wagwan generals. Welcome back to another epi - In this one, the fellas break down an extremely dramatic week in the game of Pokèmon as well as give their top picks for Prague Regionals this upcoming weekend. How do you feel about the statement from TPCi and all of the ensuing fallout? Let us know down below : Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" Timestamps : 00:00 Shiftgear Banter7:12 Drama!27:51 Live Updates!30:00 Tier List
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  The Ultimate Pokèmon TCG 2026 Rotated Cards Tier LIst (funeral) 15.04.2026 54мин

  Wagwan generals. Welcome back to another episode. This week the fellas go through every notable card (Even Jacq) we lose to the 2026 Pokèmon TCG rotation. Do you agree with our rankings? 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/ Eesho (Vintage Clothes): https://www.eesho.co/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=ciaran Timestamps : 00:00 Intro 05:20 Tierlist
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  Fully Breaking Down the Most Dramatic Weekend in Pokémon History (ft. the official rulebook) 08.04.2026 1ч 13мин

  Wagwan generals, this week we have a doozy. We witnessed one of the most dramatic weekends in Pokèmon history, not a single headset was safe. To make matters more entertaining, Ciaran also made finals at the other regionals of the weekend. All that and more in this (long) episode. What are your thoughts on the situation? 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/Eesho (Vintage Clothes): https://www.eesho.co/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=ciaranTimestamps : 00:00 Intro 05:20 Aneil's Recap08:48 Ciaran's Recap 21:35 DRAMA56:11 Rulebook Updates
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  A Sevillian Festival! How to Play Festival Lead, with 2026 Seville SPE Finalist Ethan Wilde 01.04.2026 1ч 11мин

  Wagwan generals. This week, the boys are graced by the presence of the man who took FESTIVAL LEAD to it's highest heights, Ethan Wilde. In this episode, the fellas recap the new formats Champions League results, as well as learn how Ethan took Festival Lead to a finals appearance in Seville. Ethan's Links : https://x.com/emothannhttps://metafy.gg/@emothann/guidesScoop 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/ Eesho (Vintage Clothes): https://www.eesho.co/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=ciaran Aneil’s Grimmsnarl Guide : https://metafy.gg/guides/view/an-ultimate-guide-to-marnies-grimmsnarl-sl-LfIBPZpeIB3 Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Banter10:57 Champions League Breakdown 29:54 Festival Lead Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlgnW_T-iE9DdsUY6UNCtQ/join
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  Mega Box Takes Houston! Our Assessment of Today’s Meta (Audio Fixed) 25.03.2026 1ч 1мин

  Welcome back generals. This week the boys recap the Houston Regional Championships to assess this meta and how it may continue to adapt as we try and narrow down our plays for this format. On top of that, the fellas talk and talk and talk about things non-pokemon. Are you going to miss this meta as much as us after it rotates? 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/ Eesho (Vintage Clothes): https://www.eesho.co/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=ciaranAneil’s Grimmsnarl Guide : https://metafy.gg/guides/view/an-ultimate-guide-to-marnies-grimmsnarl-sl-LfIBPZpeIB3
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  It’s Zoroark’s World and We’re Just Living in it… 18.03.2026 1ч

  Wagwan generals, this week the fellas break down Curitiba regionals and talk about the new meta with Ascended Heroes after our first major event. Is Zoroark public enemy number 1? Let us know your thoughts down below : Wagwan generals welcome back to another episode of Shift Gear. In this one, we ran out of content so we broke down the top 16 from Fukuoka as well as had a look at some new cards in what no doubt will go down as one of the worst episodes of our podcast ever. Included for free is a background pack opening, sipping of a Harvey’s 7-Up, and 4 minutes of hockey talk no one asked for. What are your takeaways from the results in Japan? 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/Eesho (Vintage Clothes): https://www.eesho.co/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=ciaranTimestamps: 00:00 Random Nonsense08:00 Pokemon Offseason15:30 Pokepad Drama28:52 Curitiba Results
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  Welcome to Spikemuth - Lessons From Aneil's Top Cut in Seattle 04.03.2026 1ч 10мин

  Wagwan generals. This week, Aneil decided to take a week off from being the content guy. In this video, the boys break down that magical run, bring some Pokèmon day news, and pull a pokèpad all live on air. Following the garbage episode that was last week, this one is an instant classic. Let us know the best name you've ever heard down below : Aneil's Video : https://youtu.be/8zyME7F4qyo Aneil's Guide : Available Thursday Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlgnW_T-iE9DdsUY6UNCtQ/join