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Mellow Magikarp
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Приєднався 14 лис 2012
Competitive Pokémon Trading Card Game focused channel. Home of the Lake of Rage podcast. Videos will focus on gameplay, deck lists, metagaming and how to optimize and improve your gameplay!
Fabien Pujol Takes on the Japanese Champions League!
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1:15 How did you enter the tournament?
6:00 What was playing in Japan like?
48:00 How did you prepare?
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1:15 How did you enter the tournament?
6:00 What was playing in Japan like?
48:00 How did you prepare?
Fabien: x.com/FabienPujol_TCG
Twitter: Mellow_Magikarp
Podcast: LakeOfRagepod
Discord: discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ
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Code: Mellow5 for 5% off
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The Story of the Greatest Counter Deck Ever Made
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0:00 Introduction 6:00 History as a player 18:30 What keeps you playing Pokémon? 28:00 Deck innovations 46:00 The Truth Twitter: Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: LakeOfRagepod Discord: discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/mellowmagikarp.bsky.social Sponsor: www.tabletopvillage.com/ Code: Mellow5 for 5% off Sponsor: tcevolutions.co...
Is Prismatic Evolution Really Worth the Hype for Collectors?
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0:00 Introductions 1:30 Is Prismatic Evolutions worth the hype 11:00 Distribution issues 44:00 Is the mini-set hype cycle good for stores? Twitter: Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: LakeOfRagepod Discord: discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/mellowmagikarp.bsky.social Sponsor: www.tabletopvillage.com/ Code: Mellow5 for 5% off Spons...
Iron Thorns Dragapult ex guide with top 8 finisher Mads Jensen
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Link to giveaway: x.com/LakeOfRagepod/status/1864320657510813884 0:00 Introductions 2:30 Rapid Strike questions 6:00 How did you create the deck? 9:00 Decklist 27:00 Match-ups Mads: x.com/GalarianV Twitter: Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: LakeOfRagepod Discord: discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/mellowmagikarp.bsky.social Spons...
Klawf Terapagos guide with creator & top 32 finisher Richard Yannow
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0:00 Introduction 2:30 Rapid Strike Questions 8:00 Creating the did 20:00 Decklist 29:00 Match-ups Twitter: Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: LakeOfRagepod Discord: discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/mellowmagikarp.bsky.social Sponsor: www.tabletopvillage.com/ Code: Mellow5 for 5% off Sponsor: tcevolutions.com/ Code: lake10 Merch...
Regidrago SECRETS From LAIC Champion Miloslav Posledni
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0:00 Introductions 2:30 Rapid Strike questions 5:00 Decklist 28:00 When to VSTAR 30:00 Match-ups Miloslav: x.com/ThraeTFT Twitter: Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: LakeOfRagepod Discord: discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/mellowmagikarp.bsky.social Sponsor: www.tabletopvillage.com/ Code: Mellow5 for 5% off Sponsor: tcevolutions....
Cobi Kawasaki & Steven Varesko Reveal Their Top Picks for Sacramento regionals
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Cobi: x.com/SimplyKoiye Steven: x.com/VareskoTCG 0:00 Introductions 3:00 LAIC results 23:00 New Surging Sparks decks 32:00 Which decks change Twitter: Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: LakeOfRagepod Discord: discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/mellowmagikarp.bsky.social Sponsor: www.tabletopvillage.com/ Code: Mellow5 for 5% off Sp...
Luke Kirkham explains his Gouging Fire decklist & match-ups!
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0:00 Introductions 2:00 Rapid Strike questions 4:00 History as a player 12:00 Match-ups 50:00 Does it survive Surging Sparks Luke: x.com/lukekirkham Twitter: Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: LakeOfRagepod Discord: discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/mellowmagikarp.bsky.social Sponsor: www.tabletopvillage.com/ Code: Mellow5 for 5%...
Do you need money to make Pokemon TCG Pocket fun?
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0:00 Introductions 1:00 First thoughts 20:00 Battling and long term Justin: x.com/mrdarthbean Twitter: Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: LakeOfRagepod Discord: discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/mellowmagikarp.bsky.social Sponsor: www.tabletopvillage.com/ Code: Mellow5 for 5% off Sponsor: tcevolutions.com/ Code: lake10 Merch: www...
Latin America International Championship meta discussion | Pokemon TCG
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0:00 Introductions 7:00 Top 5 most played decks 23:00 Deck techs Sebastian: x.com/Bas_Lashmet Patricia: x.com/Pato_gw Twitter: Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: LakeOfRagepod Discord: discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/mellowmagikarp.bsky.social Sponsor: www.tabletopvillage.com/ Code: Mellow5 for 5% off Sponsor: tcevolutions.com/...
Palkia Dusknoir EXPERT Strategies with Top 4 Finisher Kyle Lesniewicz
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0:00 Introductions 3:00 Rapid Strike questions 9:00 Why Palkia Dusknoir 20:00 Match-ups Kyle: x.com/renfieldplays Twitter: Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: LakeOfRagepod Discord: discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/mellowmagikarp.bsky.social Sponsor: www.tabletopvillage.com/ Code: Mellow5 for 5% off Sponsor: tcevolutions.com/ Cod...
Ban Dusknoir? The history of bans in the Pokemon TCG
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Featuring @WhimsicottTCG 0:00 Introductions 3:00 Slowking & Sneasel 16:00 Sableye 25:00 Lysandre's Trump Card 35:00 Bellelba & Brycen-man 42:00 Mismagius 48:00 Why aren't all broken cards banned? Kyle: x.com/Whimsicast Twitter: Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: LakeOfRagepod Discord: discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp Sponsor: www.tabletopvillage.com/ Cod...
Best(and worst) decks for Louisville ft. @Alloutblitzle & regional champ Max Johnson
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0:00 Introductions 3:00 Top 5 played decks 11:45 Terapagos time? 19:00 Charizard ex 22:00 Lugia 25:00 Snorlax Max: x.com/The_Dr_Max_J Blitzle: x.com/Alloutblitzle Twitter: Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: LakeOfRagepod Discord: discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp Sponsor: www.tabletopvillage.com/ Code: Mellow5 for 5% off Sponsor: tcevolutions.com/ Code: l...
Breaking down best decks from Dortmund regionals with Worlds competitor Josh Frink!
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0:00 Introductions 4:00 Rapid Strike questions 7:00 Dortmund results top 8 Josh: x.com/Dreamjew Twitter: Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: LakeOfRagepod Discord: discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp Sponsor: www.tabletopvillage.com/ Code: Mellow5 for 5% off Sponsor: tcevolutions.com/ Code: lake10 Merch: www.doomed-gaming.com/ Code: Lake for 10% off Sleeves:...
Is Terapagos ex the play? Stellar Crown & Dortmund preview w/ @ZapdosTCG
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0:00 Introductions 7:00 Terrapagos ex 16:00 Briar 18:00 Raging Bolt ex 23:00 Dragapult ex 30:00 Miraidon ex 33:00 Top 5 decks ZapdosTCG: x.com/zapdostcg Twitter: Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: LakeOfRagepod Discord: discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp Sponsor: www.tabletopvillage.com/ Code: Mellow5 for 5% off Sponsor: tcevolutions.com/ Code: lake10 Merc...
The best decks in the game! Baltimore regional meta discussion
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The best decks in the game! Baltimore regional meta discussion
Want info on the next Pokemon TCG set? Use this! ft @JustInBasil
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Want info on the next Pokemon TCG set? Use this! ft @JustInBasil
Regidrago master Raz Wolpe shares his Top 4 Worlds list & thoughts!
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Regidrago master Raz Wolpe shares his Top 4 Worlds list & thoughts!
HUGE controversy at the Pokemon World Championship
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HUGE controversy at the Pokemon World Championship
Worlds Meta Preview ft. 7 competitors from around the world!
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Worlds Meta Preview ft. 7 competitors from around the world!
Unveiling the Worlds Meta: Henry Brand's Updated Best Decks
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Unveiling the Worlds Meta: Henry Brand's Updated Best Decks
4 Unique Paths to the 4 Worlds Invites: Pokemon TCG Player Stories
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4 Unique Paths to the 4 Worlds Invites: Pokemon TCG Player Stories
Former pro Sam Chen shares how to make Worlds in 2025
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Former pro Sam Chen shares how to make Worlds in 2025
If Pokemon does this, regionals will get better!
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If Pokemon does this, regionals will get better!
2025 Pokemon World Championships: predictions and dreams!
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2025 Pokemon World Championships: predictions and dreams!
Regidrago with Jacob Eye: Top 16 NAIC finisher Reveals Strategies
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Regidrago with Jacob Eye: Top 16 NAIC finisher Reveals Strategies
NAIC Meta Discussion ft. Ian Robb, Michael Chen, Christian Fontenot & Emma Hagen
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NAIC Meta Discussion ft. Ian Robb, Michael Chen, Christian Fontenot & Emma Hagen
Unveiling Top Decks for NAIC - Pokemon Meta Update! ft. @OmniPoke
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Unveiling Top Decks for NAIC - Pokemon Meta Update! ft. @OmniPoke
Twilight Masquerade Set Review with Regional Champion Tim Franklin
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Twilight Masquerade Set Review with Regional Champion Tim Franklin
What’s your thoughts on the single prize klink klank? It has emergency evolution ability meaning it can be played straight away. It also hits for weakness and gets poison knock with mochi. Takes a DTE but discards after attack. It’s an easier way of hitting that 310 number and taking a double prize
The judge has to sign a physical slip and get a signature from both players in the case of a double loss so I guess that’s why there’s pens
I have several other western friends who played in the event, idk if I’d call them tpci players though because we all live and play in Japan
Yeah I was definitely thinking people who are actively living outside of Japan when I asked the question, cool to see y'all playing over there though!
Glad to see you cover TPC events! From Fabien's sharing, TPC events in Japan are run quite well. It's not always the the same in the other non-Japan TPC territories. Players are less likely to scoop when losing & might even intentionally play to a double loss, judges sometimes need to call a 2nd or 3rd judge to resolve judge calls and sometimes we only know when events are held less than 2 weeks before they happen. Would be cool to see you cover other lesser-known regions like TPC outside Japan, especially with our difficulty in getting elected to get points /implications of promo cards for Great Balls, Ultra Balls, Premier Ball & Master Ball events!
Super interesting to hear that it's so different outside of Japan. We've chatted with Kash about Singapore before and I'm hoping to get someone from a Chinese tournament at some point 🤞
Nice video! You should get Alberto conti on here. Would be interested to here his transition from yugioh to pokemon
On my list for sure!
If we’re gonna start playing best of one, 30min, with no ties, we need chess clocks. There will definitely be people, who know that they can’t win, slow play to force a double game loss. Even if the game is decided on prizes, after 30min, it’s a lot harder for people to manipulate time with a best of 3, 50min.
I dont understand, how does KOing the sobble in that case endanger me?
This is probably one of the newest comments for an 9 month episode. I am like Dan that I listen mostly instead of watching you tube videos, because I am at work. That being said I am probably one of the oldest Pokemon player at 54! This is primarily because my son starting playing competitively just under a year ago. So one day maybe you will see the first father and son win the same regional together. Good content as always!
Glad you're playing with your son! I'm sure he enjoys it so much having you there with him
Always enjoy your content keep it up!
people are comparing this to the pandemic and that's such a terrible take. This is real genuine hype of people pouring in all there money into these new sets coming out into Pokemon. This isn't fake lol. This will probably be the new base going forward so that only means Pokemon will have to print even more or this will continue to happen with things being sold out months in advanced lol.
It's definitely something we'll keep seeing, as we mentioned at the end the trainer's Pokemon almost certainly make those sets sought after as well
Amazing episode, as always. I’m sure it’s a combination of reasons so suffice to say your interviews are the ones I listen to most consistently, and are the ones I am most likely to listen to in their entirety. Side note: I don’t mind the lack of rapid strike questions. I sometimes skip that section to get to the meat of the podcast.
Appreciate it 💜
I feel like if Pokémon had a MAPP, it would help a lot of this and stop the distros from being as evil as they are.
What's a MAPP?
@MellowMagikarp Maximum (or Minimum in some instances) Advertised Price Policy. Basically, they could enforce a pricing window around MSRP and prevent sales from authorized stores/distro/etc outside of their approved range of value, regardless of whatever the Market (3rd party) value is.
@@st00ben Oh that would be great to have
Regarding increase of LGS leagues and casual play currently I don't see any efforts from Play Pokemon to do that. Here in EU we still have countries (baltic ones Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia examples) which are not on Play Pokemon list and our LGS can't initiate Leagues despite that they have all other TCG official support except Pokemon. Currently all processes and ways to get into the list of supported countries seams hopeless.
Price It is controllable , price should never be above pokemon center pricing
Why doesn't pokemon regulate that all companies under there umbrella iof vendors not above msrp?
No clue, I wish they did
As long as I can buy 4 Budew from somewhere I’ll be happy
There's going to be a plentiful Budew supply for all
Always amazing questions! 🎉
Appreciate the kind words!
As a Yu-Gi-Oh player trying to get into Pokémon this was super helpful thank you! Also I'm curious what camera you're using for this as it looks really good!
Glad it was helpful and I was just using my phone 😂
Mellow !!!! Thanks !!! As always i listen to every ep! Toast lmao
Love this interview. New to PTCG and went monkey brain and instant bought Dragapult and iron Thorn when I saw this deck. It’s nice to hear what’s the player think when play the deck and the experience.👍
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Mellow for this series of podcasts with players who did well with a deck. Helps so much.
Glad you like them! I'm trying to do something different than other podcasts
Wow love the 60 seconds rapid fire. Sorry this gets a lot. Ima comment all vid 😅
Comments are always welcome! Appreciate it and glad you enjoyed it
I love this deck. Mads you kilt it !!! Shout out to you. And Karp. Keep doing ya thang bro. Appreciate both y’all
Was amazing to be on the podcast never thought that day would come🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thank you once again for having me on Mellow🙏🙏
Thanks for joining us!
I'm pleased to comment and say I was so impressed with your build! It's sooooo smooth I've never liked pult till this build lol....
I loved the Dragonite theme deck. Probably my favorite deck ever. I remember Richard donking me in an online lol
Dragonite deck was quite fun, having Air Mail felt like you were cheating lol
Klawf donk stonks 🦀🦀🦀
Yooo finally put a face to the name. Ryannow lol. 💪
I liked the custom "modified theme" format which was constructed but using only cards that were in any theme deck lists. There were a few limitless tournaments in the pandemic era of that format, and it was really cool and fairly high power (AOR vileplume for example was in a theme deck)
I never joined one but they always looked super interesting for sure
Deck sucks
0/10 rage bait
Go first + Klefki
My honest opinion is; if they'd printed Dusknoir to read: "If you use this ability, place Dusknoir and all attached cards into the lost zone" It would be less oppressive than it is currently, the issue is that you get control decks draw through and use night stretcher to put it back into their hand and use the same combo the next turn, and all they need is a duskull on their bench already. Not to mention the ability to manipulate prize trades without even needing to end their turn. It's very rough. Cards like Arven and Irida make it incredibly consistent by turns 2 or 3, because of the extremely strong draw engines in the standard format. Last but not least, if you're playing a rogue deck, you can't even have fun against it. Manaphy has already been a pretty highly played card to protect your weak single prize benches from Greninja, but that doesn't even do anything against Dusknoir. It only really feels like it has the effect of increasing the gap between already S tier decks and everything else, which you would think, should be the opposite of the goal.
Do i need a playmat? Do i announce my moves outloud?
You do not need a playmat, if is recommended to announce cards you play outloud and you must announce attacks out loud
Thanks! This vid helped a lot 👍
Great episode as per usual! Some great insight as well!
Much appreciated! 💜
such good insight about a deck we usually think is so linear. the discussion about when Kyurem is relevant was so helpful. Great ep
Thanks!
Too bad Miraidon has killed Regidrago
Drago may take a hit in the short term but I'll be shocked if it doesn't stay on top in the long term
Lot's of good info in this!
Glad you liked it!
46:10 I'll never understand people complaining about "having" to go to locals. It's the people that actually don't like playing the game that are making it worse imo. If you don't enjoy playing the game and can't manage to win a cup, maybe just don't play. Not saying there's anything wrong with not being able to win a local but if your gonna complain about having to play and think your good enough to go to worlds maybe just play for fun
So ive been playing a ton of Ceruledge in limitless tourneys. It has felt really good and is my new fav deck fo sho...can confirm the pikachu mu sucks but cologne helps. If you are going 2nd briar + ninja & palkia can help you swing back.
You bringing it to Sacramento 👀👀
@@MellowMagikarp I wish. Not making sac but ill make it to NAIC and Atlanta.
No archaludon mentioned
When we talked before they were both unimpressed to the point of not mentioning it, doesn't mean it's not good of course. Sample size of 2
Yooo Steven is my lugia brotha 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Lugia players gotta stick together 💪
@ facts im playing lugia till the wheels fall off 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Agree with Steven about the grass weakness on hydra. Its definitely underrated though i feel.
Everything (else) about the card is just too good not to possibly be good
@MellowMagikarp I've been playing with it alot. With noctowl, with lost zone, with pidgeot and dusk line. Peep the last pumpkaamy tour. I used my dusk list. Only went 2-2 but the potential idea is there. But also evan Campbell won it. That list is cool too. I'm using something similar to that now and it feels good also. If some top players give it a shot and refine the lists, who knows.
I wanted to start out by saying I like these discussions. Now if anyone who isn't 10 or 12 years old knows that Pokemon is in a "diverse deck" rut right now so all these discussions are pretty pointless. The last 5 tournaments won including Latin America have all been the same regi or Terapagos Or Dragapult or Bolt deck. This Sac Town tournament is not gonna be any different. It's not the players fault, it's Pokemon's fault for having the game in this state like they did when MEW VMAX was out and about.
Yeah I always say this
Lol you literally listed 4 decks across 5 tournaments. The meta is more diverse than it has been in years.
The last 5 regionals were won by one of these 4 decks!!!! Riot!!!
@@chadweasly2261 Look up LIMITLESS TCG if you count the tournaments that most Americans play and not the special events it's literally Terapagos,RegiDrago and 1 Gaurdi and then the World's champions was Iron Thorns but he LOST to Regi then got DQ'd for the "rolling dice" hand movement. You tell me what new decks are WINNING a tournament that wasn't winning in the last year November 20, 2023. I'm saying the standard format is stale bro.
@@quicksilver3263 Thank you bro. I know other people are gonna argue with me about it but they don't play in these Regionals and League cups🤣. It's the same decks over and over again that are winning then some falloff then come back to winning like Drago but that is not a new card. Pokemon just needs to do better with their game otherwise they gonna print themselves into a nasty corner in like 5-7 years where it's boring to play the TCG and new players aren't gonna want to buy the cards
Deck list ?
Here it is! limitlesstcg.com/decks/list/13174
Hi! What does post rotation mean? :)
In spring time they "rotate" out a block of cards from the standard format to decrease the size of the card pool
Been a Gouging Fire fan since it was first revealed so it's great to hear from the master himself!
Time to put more reps into it!
This list got me my first points at a regional - so much fun!
Congratulations!
Great episode! I really wanna play gouging fire and this was the final Push I needed, great list and congrats to Luke as well 🎉
He’s so right about the bench space issue. 😂 lol I always bench too many. Glad he did this podcast today.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love Gouging Fire. Can't wait to try out the decklist
Hope you enjoy it!
Yerco's Joinville list had Thorton
Thank you! I knew something did but couldn't find it