Uncommon Energy | A Pokémon TCG Podcast

China Just Held the Largest Pokemon TCG Tournament EVER | Uncommon Energy Episode 130 Oct 30, 2024

Pokemon TCG Pocket is here, there was a MASSIVE event over in China this weekend, and Gdansk regionals is happening this weekend!

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Is Pokemon Actually Going to Change the Tournament Structure | Uncommon Energy Episode 129 Oct 23, 2024

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This Tournament Structure is Way Worse Than We Thought It Would Be | Uncommon Energy Episode 128 Oct 16, 2024

Louisville Regionals was this past weekend, and the new tournament structure showed one of it's weak points.

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What Cards Do We Like Best in Each Deck? | Uncommon Energy Episode 127 Oct 09, 2024

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So It Turns Out Terapagos Is Actually Really Good? | Uncommon Energy Episode 126 Oct 02, 2024

Dortmund and Joinville Regionals were both this past weekend, and there is plenty for us to talk about! Despite its lack of success in Japan, Terapagos has emerged as a real contender in our current format. But ultimatley it was Lugia VSTAR being the deck to make it to the finals of each of these events. Thanks to Dragon Shield for being an official sponsor of the Uncommon Energy Podcast! They make the best sleeves, accessories, and gaming products in the entire industry. Get 5% off your order by using code "UEPOD" online at: https://dragonshield.com/?ref=uncommonenergy

So Raging Bolt Won a 5000 Player Tournament in Japan | Uncommon Energy Episode 125 Sep 25, 2024

The Champions League Tokyo was the past weekend which was the first major event to feature cards from Stellar Crown. Despite all the hype behind Terapagos ex and Area Zero Underdepths, this format featured tons of familiar archetypes. Get our takes on the results and how they effect the Dortmund Regional Championships this weekend in this weeks episode of the Uncommon Energy Podcast!

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Baltimore Showed Us What's Wrong With The New Tournament Structure | Uncommon Energy Episode 124 Sep 18, 2024

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The 1st Regionals of the Season is This Weekend | Uncommon Energy Episode 123 Sep 11, 2024

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This One Card is About to Change the Game | Uncommon Energy Episode 122 Sep 04, 2024

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The Most Controversial World Championships Ever | Uncommon Energy Episode 121 Aug 28, 2024

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We Tier-listed The Pokemon TCG Worlds Meta | Uncommon Energy Episode 120 Aug 12, 2024

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Can Azul Beat His Last Worlds Finish? | Uncommon Energy Episode 119 Aug 07, 2024

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Did This Player LEAK The Worlds Meta?? | Uncommon Energy Episode 118 Jul 31, 2024

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Azul Went to His First League Cup in 5 Years | Uncommon Energy Episode 117 Jul 24, 2024

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The New Pokemon Season is Here! | Uncommon Energy Episode 116 Jul 10, 2024

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Pokemon is Making it HARDER To Qualify for Worlds | Uncommon Energy Episode 115 Jul 03, 2024

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Competitive Pokemon TCG Is About To Change Forever | Uncommon Energy Episode 114 Jun 26, 2024

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The Best Deck For Worlds Has Already Been Discovered | Uncommon Energy Episode 113 Jun 20, 2024

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Was This DQ Justified at NAIC? | Uncommon Energy Episode 112 Jun 12, 2024

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NAIC Is This Weekend...So What Deck Will Win It All? | Uncommon Energy Episode 111 Jun 05, 2024

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Is This Deck Going to Take Over NAIC? | Uncommon Energy Episode 110 May 29, 2024

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Could Japan's New Tournament Format Change Pokemon Events Forever? | Uncommon Energy Episode 109 May 22, 2024

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How Azul won his 7th Regional Championships | Uncommon Energy Episode 108 May 15, 2024

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How Did THESE Decks Win Tournaments This Weekend? | Uncommon Energy Episode 107 May 08, 2024

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Should it be HARDER to Qualify for Worlds? | Uncommon Energy Episode 106 May 01, 2024

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This Could be a HUGE Problem for NAIC | Uncommon Energy Episode 105 Apr 24, 2024

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He Proved That All You Have To Do To Win Is Trust Tord | Uncommon Energy Episode 104 Apr 17, 2024

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Azul Played His Most HATED Deck to EUIC | Uncommon Energy Podcast Episode 103 Apr 10, 2024

EUIC was this past weekend, and Azul played a deck that he has disliked a LOT in the past...and it actually worked out great for him! Support us on Patreon and gain access to a 30 minute bonus podcast episode every week: https://www.patreon.com/UncommonEnergyPodcast Thanks to Dragon Shield for being an official sponsor of the Uncommon Energy Podcast! They make the best sleeves, accessories, and gaming products in the entire industry. Get 5% off your order by using code "UEPOD" online at: https://dragonshield.com/?ref=uncommonenergy

Which Deck Will Win the Largest Pokemon Event EVER? | Uncommon Energy Episode 102 Apr 02, 2024

Join us as we predict the 2024 EUIC Metagame and discuss all things rotation!

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It's Rotation Time...and the Next Set Is Almost Here! | Uncommon Energy Episode 101 Mar 20, 2024

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This One Website Has Changed the Pokemon TCG Forever | Uncommon Energy Episode 100 Mar 13, 2024

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Tord is just doing whatever he wants at this point... | Uncommon Energy Episode 99 Mar 06, 2024

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Pokemon is Making a New TCG Mobile Game | Uncommon Energy Episode 98 Feb 28, 2024

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How Did Chip Perfectly Predict This Tournament?? | Uncommon Energy Episode 97 Feb 21, 2024

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This Was the Biggest Surprise At Regionals This Weekend | Uncommon Energy Episode 96 Feb 14, 2024

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Could This Deck Take Over the Pokemon TCG? | Uncommon Energy Episode 95 Feb 07, 2024

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We're already tired of Paldean Fates | Uncommon Energy Episode 94 Jan 31, 2024

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Will Azul FINALLY Admit Giratina VSTAR is the Best Deck? | Uncommon Energy Episode 93 Jan 24, 2024

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Regionals will BREAK RECORDS This Weekend! | Uncommon Energy Episode 92 Jan 17, 2024

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Rotation Announcement, Crazy New Cards, and Azul's 4th Top 8 in a Row! | Uncommon Energy Episode 91 Jan 12, 2024

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Is This Deck Unstoppable Right Now? | Uncommon Energy Episode 90 Jan 03, 2024

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WILD Results and Reveals from the Japan Champions League! | Uncommon Energy Episode 89 Dec 27, 2023

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So Azul Won His 6th Regional Championships! | Uncommon Energy Episode 88 Dec 20, 2023

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Pokemon Is Trying to Stop THIS From Happening | Uncommon Energy Episode 87 Dec 13, 2023

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This Pokemon TCG Rule is WAY TOO Out of Date! | Uncommon Energy Episode 86 Dec 06, 2023

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Snorlax Stall Actually WON A Regionals! | Uncommon Energy Episode 85 Nov 29, 2023

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LAIC Was WILD! Tord DQ'd and Iron Hands ex WINS! | Uncommon Energy Episode 84 Nov 23, 2023

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DanTDM Shares His Competitive Pokémon TCG History AND a New Project... | Uncommon Energy Episode 83 Nov 08, 2023

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He Proved Us Wrong (Miraidon ex CAN Win!) | Uncommon Energy Episode 82 Nov 01, 2023

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Our Paradox Rift Set Review & Predictions | Uncommon Energy Episode 81 Oct 24, 2023

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He Won His 1st Ever Regional Championship! | Uncommon Energy Episode 80 Oct 18, 2023

This past weekend was the Sacramento Regional Championships. There were tons of unique stories in top 8. 2 unknown players made it to the finals, there were some surprising Arceus VSTAR decks that were unexpected, and Azul finished in the Top 8 of the tournament!

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This Card KEEPS WINNING Pokemon Tournaments! | Uncommon Energy Episode 79 Oct 11, 2023

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Could Open Decklist Be Coming to Pokemon TCG Tournaments?? | Uncommon Energy Episode 78 Oct 03, 2023

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So Charizard ex is Actually Good?? | Uncommon Energy Episode 77 Sep 26, 2023

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Is "151" The Least Impactful Set Ever? | Uncommon Energy Episode 76 Sep 20, 2023

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Has Pokemon Gone Too Far This Time?? | Uncommon Energy Episode 75 Sep 13, 2023

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The New Pokemon Season is HERE! | Uncommon Energy Episode 74 Sep 06, 2023

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Playing Pokémon Cards Can Now Pay Your Bills! | Uncommon Energy Episode 73 Aug 30, 2023

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So Azul got Top 4 at the World Championships | Uncommon Energy Episode 72 Aug 23, 2023

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Our Pokemon World Championship Predictions | Uncommon Energy Worlds Special Aug 08, 2023

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How To Qualify for the Pokemon World Championships (2024) | Uncommon Energy Episode 71 Aug 01, 2023

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Pokemon CANCELED This Event at the World Championships | Uncommon Energy Episode 70 Jul 26, 2023

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No More Best of 3, Nothing to do Worlds, and Your Favorite Bird is Back | Uncommon Energy Episode 69 Jul 18, 2023

Should Pokemon get rid of the "best of 3" structure? Is there anything to do at worlds with all the features selling out? Is this the reprint we've all be waiting for? All this and much more on this week's episode of Uncommon Energy!

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Should This Change Next Pokemon Season? | Uncommon Energy Episode 68 Jul 11, 2023

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Did A Player Cheat At The Largest Tournament Ever? | Uncommon Energy Episode 67 Jul 04, 2023

The North American International Championships were full of surprises! Tons of unique decks, great players, and even a bit of controversy. In this weeks episode, Azul & Chip give their thoughts on all of the happenings from the largest Pokemon TCG event of the year!

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This Will be a HUGE Problem at NAIC This Weekend | Uncommon Energy Episode 66 Jun 27, 2023

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This Card Completely Broke Pokemon TCG Live | Uncommon Energy Episode 65 Jun 20, 2023

Pokemon TCG had its fair share of problems this past week. If it wasn't so sad, it would almost be funny! With Paldea Evolved becoming legal this weekend, Chip and Azul also assess the current metagame, and try to determine what decks are best positioned for success.

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Pokemon FINALLY Made a Statement... | Uncommon Energy Episode 64 Jun 13, 2023

Pokemon released a statement addressing controversies that took place in the community recently. Also the final Regional Championships of the season wrapped up this weekend, so there are plenty of results to look at. Mew VMAX also won the Japan Championships, with Gardevoir getting 2nd place. Plenty to discuss on this weeks episode of Uncommon Energy!

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A Sad Day for the Pokemon TCG Community | Uncommon Energy Episode 63 Jun 07, 2023

PTCGO is gone forever, and PTCG Live is still in shambles. The final Pokemon regional championship of the season is coming up this weekend, and there were 3 events this past weekend which could effect the metagame! Chip and Azul share their thoughts and opinions on everything in this weeks episode of Uncommon Energy! Support us on Patreon and gain access to a 30 minute bonus episode every week: https://www.patreon.com/UncommonEnergyPodcast Thanks to Dragon Shield for being an official sponsor of the Uncommon Energy Podcast! They make the best sleeves, accessories, and gaming products in the entire industry. Check out their wide variety of products at your local retailers and game stores, as well as online at: https://www.dragonshield.com/ Follow the Uncommon Energy Podcast Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6dPGfwVW7b-fx9_6-m3tSQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe to the Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqf5JvUH2e1cFHqpa11ZYFA Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncommon_energy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncommonenergypodcast Follow Azul: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AzulGG/?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Azul_GG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@azulgg_ptcg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blue.gg Follow Chip: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChipRichey/?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChipRichey

Its a Fusion World and We're Just Living In It | Uncommon Energy Episode 62 May 30, 2023

Fusion Mew has come out of nowhere and won 3 major tournaments in a row, with a victory in Lima Peru this past weekend. What does this mean for this weekends slew of Pokemon TCG tournaments? Chip & Azul give their thoughts and insight into how to best prepare for this upcoming metagame. Be sure to get on the waitlist for our Patreon, so you get notified when it goes live: patreon.com/UncommonEnergyPodcast?utm_source=waitlist Thanks to Dragon Shield for being an official sponsor of the Uncommon Energy Podcast! They make the best sleeves, accessories, and gaming products in the entire industry. Check out their wide variety of products at your local retailers and game stores, as well as online at: https://www.dragonshield.com/

Fusion Mew WINS, NAIC Sells Out, And Another Cheating DQ | Uncommon Energy Episode 61 May 24, 2023

Coming off a double regionals weekend, there's always bound to be plenty to discuss on the Uncommon Energy Podcast! Outside of tournament results, there were more cheating allegations, registration selling out seemingly instantly for the North American International Championships, and so unexpected tournament results. We discuss all that and more on this weeks episode!

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The Most Blatant Cheating in Pokemon TCG History | Uncommon Energy Episode 60 May 16, 2023

This past weekend in Bogota Columbia at a Special Event, possibly the most blatant recorded example of cheating in Pokemon TCG history took place. Chip & Azul breakdown exactly what happened, and what they hope will happen moving forward. There are also plenty of tournaments to recap and look forward to in the ever evolving and changing Pokemon TCG metagame!

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Giratina VSTAR Wins, Lost Box Comes Back, and Gardevoir ex FLOPS! | Uncommon Energy Episode 59 May 09, 2023

On this week's episode, we have plenty of tournament results to discuss! Not only will we chat about the tournaments in our current format, but also look ahead to our potential future with Paldea Evolved, as Japan just had a 2700 player event with those cards legal! We also spend time this week discussing some of the new pokemon products to have been released recently, and how they may help more players get involved with the Pokemon TCG!

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It Feels Like ANYTHING Can Win in This Format! | Uncommon Energy Episode 58 May 02, 2023

This week on the Uncommon Energy Podcast, Azul and Chip look at new cards from the upcoming Pokemon 151 set. With the new Charizard ex, Blastoise ex, and Venusaur ex being revealed, there is plenty to be excited about. Also on this weeks episode, discussion about the general Pokemon card market, and the impact it has on the player base. And finally we look into the upcoming Portland and Sao Paulo Regional Championships this weekend, and discuss what we believe the top decks to be!

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Pokemon is Closing Down Some Local Leagues | Uncommon Energy Episode 57 Apr 25, 2023

On this weeks episode of Uncommon Energy Azul & Chip discuss the potential closing of certain Pokémon Leagues across the country. We also provide some tips and tricks on how to best prepare for local events such as League Cups and League Challenges. All this and more in this weeks episode! Thanks to Dragon Shield for being an official sponsor of the Uncommon Energy Podcast! They make the best sleeves, accessories, and gaming products in the entire industry. Check out their wide variety of products at your local retailers and game stores, as well as online at: https://www.dragonshield.com/

An Anti-Meta Deck Won the Largest Internationals of All Time! | Uncommon Energy Episode 56 Apr 18, 2023

The new format is in full swing as the European International Championships concluded this past weekend. Azul & Chip go over the results, and give their thoughts on the best finishing decks from the tournament. They also discuss other interesting decks that preformed well at the event. Also apparently thousands of Secret Rare cards from Fusion Strike were stolen directly from the printing facilities, and were recovered by the Pokemon Company International. All that and more on this weeks episode of Uncommon Energy! Thanks to Dragon Shield for being an official sponsor of the Uncommon Energy Podcast! They make the best sleeves, accessories, and gaming products in the entire industry. Check out their wide variety of products at your local retailers and game stores, as well as online at: https://www.dragonshield.com/

FINALLY a New Format...And Lugia is Still the Best Deck... | Uncommon Energy Episode 55 Apr 11, 2023

EUIC is THIS weekend, so Azul & Chip give their thoughts on the upcoming metagame and format. There are also a few events to recap the results of, and a TON of new cards to react to! Don't miss this weeks episode of Uncommon Energy!

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Rotation is HERE...But We're Stuck Playing it On PTCG Live | Uncommon Energy Episode 54 Apr 05, 2023

With the Silver Tempest/Crown Zenith Format finally coming to a close, Chip & Azul reflect and look back on how bad (or good?) the format actually was. There were also a ton of updates around Play! Pokemon this past week, including the return of League Cup tournaments! To close out the episode, we look at the results of some early Scarlet & Violet Online events.

The Biggest Thing to Ever Happen in the Pokemon TCG? | Uncommon Energy Episode 53 Mar 29, 2023

There has been a ton of discourse in the Pokemon community this week about a player who was disqualified from Charlotte Regionals, Makani Tran. The 2 tweets from Makani have been seen over 1.5 million times, and this has begun to gain national attention. Chip & Azul address the situation, while also covering other news and happenings from this past weekend.

Is THIS What the Pokemon TCG Needed? | Uncommon Energy Episode 52 Mar 21, 2023

Utrecht Results, Charlotte regionals meta forecast, and TONS of new cards, plenty to pack into this weeks podcast episode! Chip & Azul provide their thoughts on the latest from the Pokemon TCG metagame and news.

Pokemon Player DQ'd for Marked Sleeves | Uncommon Energy Episode 51 Mar 15, 2023

Vancouver & Natal Regionals were this past weekend, and Lugia VSTAR absolutely DOMINATED...to no ones surprise. A player was also disqualified from the tournament in Vancouver, so Chip and Azul give their thoughts based on the available information on the incident. We wrap up by looking forward to the Utrecht special event this weekend.

Should This Be Banned in the Pokemon TCG? | Uncommon Energy Episode 50 Mar 07, 2023

This is our 50th episode, and 1 year anniversary of the podcast! Thanks to everyone who has supported us so far on the journey, we this is only the beginning. There has been quite the discussion in the community this week about prize searching, de-clumping, and time between actions, so Azul & Chip share their thoughts on this topic. We also go over the results of Perth Regionals, and look ahead to Vancouver and Natal regionals this weekend!

Pokemon Worlds Dates Confirmed & The 1st Major Event w Scarlet & Violet | Uncommon Energy Episode 49 Feb 28, 2023

Chip and Azul are back home from the Knoxville TN Regional Championships this past weekend. This event was won by Andrew Hedrick, who has now won back to back regional championships! During the Pokemon Presents event premiering on Pokemon Day, the dates for the World Championships were finally confirmed. There was also the announcement of the Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic. And finally, Chip & Azul will look into the results from the 3000 player Champions League Event in Japan this past weekend, with Scarlet & Violet cards legal for play!

So Azul Won ANOTHER International Championship | Uncommon Energy Episode 48 Feb 22, 2023

The boys are back home from Australia, and the trip down under was well worth it! Azul is coming home OCIC Champion and Chip had a great experience casting. This week we breakdown all the results and happenings from the event, and also look forward to the pair of regional championships this coming weekend! Enjoy!

Pokemon Made it WAY Easier to Get to Worlds! | Uncommon Energy Podcast Episode 47 Feb 14, 2023

Pokemon decreased the Championship Point threshold for players to qualify for the World Championships in Yokohama Japan. Pokemon is also moving away from TCGO and TCG Live's full release appears to be on the horizon. And of course this week's episode is being recorded from Melbourne Australia, as Chip and Azul prepare for the Oceania International Championships!

Should Tord Have Been Punished for this Mistake? | Uncommon Energy Episode 46 Feb 07, 2023

Following the largest regional championships of all time in Orlando, Chip & Azul react to the winning decks and the meta game. We also discuss Tord Reklev's blunder, and how his mistake went unnoticed until the tournament concluded. And finally, we will cover many new cards that have recently been revealed, and show real promise for competitive play!

The Largest Regionals Ever...AGAIN? | Uncommon Energy Episode 45 Jan 31, 2023

With Orlando Regionals about to become the largest regionals of all time, Chip & Azul want to make sure Uncommon Energy Listeners are prepared with everything they need to know about the current Pokémon TCG metagame! The new Crown Zenith expansion is legal for play this weekend. Although it doesn't seem like the set will have too much of an impact, we give our thoughts on what the best cards will be for tournament play!

So We Were Wrong About This Deck... | Uncommon Energy Episode 44 Jan 24, 2023

Last week, Chip & Azul said there was 1 deck that they weren't a big fan of going into Liverpool Regionals... Well it turns out 2 players were able to bring it to a top 8 (or better) finish! This week's topics include OCIC Registration, Liverpool regionals, and our early Crown Zenith impressions!

A New Era of the Pokemon TCG Is HERE! | Uncommon Energy Episode 43 Jan 17, 2023

Cards from our upcoming Scarlet & Violet base set have officially been revealed in Japan! Introducing tons of new ex cards, trainers, and more, this set is exciting but leave something to be desired at the same time. Liverpool regionals is also this weekend, so Chip & Azul give their thoughts on the current Pokemon TCG metagame, and predict what the outcome of this event may be.

This Rogue Deck FINALLY Won a Regionals! | Uncommon Energy Episode 42 Jan 10, 2023

Fresh off of San Diego regionals, Chip & Azul react to the results from this west coast regional event. While Lugia VSTAR remained the most popular deck, only 1 player was able to bring it to a Top 8 finish. Ultimately it was Gibson Archer-Tang who was able to win the event with Vikavolt V!

The First Regionals of 2023 is This Weekend! | Uncommon Energy Episode 41 Jan 03, 2023

With San Diego regionals on the horizon, Chip and Azul catch up on the meta, breakdown some new cards, and talk about the potential changes that could be coming to the worlds invite structure! Enjoy this weeks episode of Uncommon Energy!

Uncommon Energy Year In Review - Episode 40.5 Dec 28, 2022

2022 was just the start for the Uncommon Energy! In this short episode (due to some technical difficulties) Azul and Chip recap their favorite moments from the podcast so far, and also their highlights of the past Pokemon season. Thanks for listening and supporting us during 2022, we hope you continue to follow our journey through 2023 and beyond!

Lugia VSTAR is Back On Top! | Uncommon Energy Episode 40 Dec 20, 2022

After a regionals weekend of counters dominating the meta, it was just a matter of time before Lugia VSTAR rose to the top once more! And Connor Finton was able to win the largest Pokemon Regionals of all time with his Lugia/Archeops deck. This week, Chip & Azul discuss Chip's first regional event as a player in years, Azul's 9th place finish, and the ever evolving Pokemon TCG meta!

LAIC Finalist Admitted to CHEATING at the Tournament | Uncommon Energy Episode 39 Dec 12, 2022

LAIC Finalist Lucas Calza has admitted to cheating on the way to his 2nd place finish at the event. This week the first Scarlet and Violet cards have also been revealed, and our rotation date has finally been set! With Arlington Regionals also on the horizon, there is so much to cover on this weeks episode of Uncommon Energy!

The CRAZIEST Decks Won Regional Championships This Weekend... | Uncommon Energy Episode 38 Dec 06, 2022

There were 3 regional championships this weekend, and the results are certainly surprising! Chip and Azul breakdown and react to all of the wild things happening in the world of the Pokemon TCG on this weeks episode of Uncommon Energy!

So Tord Won His 4th International Championship | Uncommon Energy Episode 37 Nov 30, 2022

This weekend, Tord Reklev did something that may never be replicated, he won his 4th International Championship. Lugia VSTAR absolutely dominated LAIC, and with 3 Regional Championships around the world this weekend, the Pokemon community is scrambling to react. We react to this past weekend and look ahead to the future on this weeks episode of Uncommon Energy!

This 1st International Championship of the Season is HERE! | Uncommon Energy Episode 36 Nov 22, 2022

The boys are both headed to Sao Paulo Brazil this weekend for the first International Championship of the 2023 season! Players will come from all over the world to compete in this new Silver Tempest format! There is also new PTCG Live news, and the online tournament meta to discuss!

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Is this New Pokemon TCG Set...meh? | Uncommon Energy Episode 35 Nov 15, 2022

Pokemon's newest set Silver Tempest is here, and one thing is certain...Lugia VSTAR is very good! But outside of the obvious powerhouse that is Lugia, what else does this set hold? Azul and Chip discuss this, and many other Pokemon TCG topics on this week's episode of Uncommon Energy!

Is it FINALLY Time for This Deck?? | Uncommon Energy Episode 34 Nov 08, 2022

The final Lost Origin format tournament is this weekend in Warsaw Poland, so Chip & Azul give their thoughts on the expected meta for this event! With Silver Tempest coming later this week, there is plenty to be excited about in the Pokemon TCG World!

Will Lugia VSTAR Be Unstoppable? | Uncommon Energy Episode 33 Nov 01, 2022

There's been a lot of talk in the Pokemon TCG world about the potential that Lugia VSTAR has. Energy Acceleration, high HP, high damage output, tons of tech attacking options, whats not to love? This week, Azul and Chip give their early thoughts about this dominant new card, and also speak more on the current meta, as well as TCG Live!

The WORST Thing you can do as a Pokemon TCG Player | Uncommon Energy Episode 32 Oct 25, 2022

Azul and Chip are back with a new episode of Uncommon Energy! We discuss the WORST thing you can do as a Pokemon TCG Player, the results of Lille Regionals, and a TCG Live update!

This Deck DOMINATED Pokemon Regionals | Uncommon Energy Podcast Episode 31 Oct 18, 2022

Fresh off of Salt Lake City Regionals, Azul and Chip are back with a new episode this week! Azul was one of 4 players to make top cut with Regi's at the tournament, and a surprise deck ended up winning the event in the end. The meta is still constantly changing and evolving, and they boys give their insight in to what might happen at Lille Regionals this weekend!

Top Players HATE This Format | Uncommon Energy Episode 30 Oct 11, 2022

This week on the podcast, Azul & Chip cover new cards, players disdain for the current meta, and of course the upcoming Salt Lake City Regional Championships metagame!

Peoria Regionals Went...Really Good? | Uncommon Energy Episode 29 Oct 05, 2022

Peoria Regionals this past weekend was an absolute success! The event was well received by the community, the new set had a massive impact on the meta, and the format still feels open and fun to explore! Chip and Azul share their thoughts and more on this weeks episode of Uncommon Energy!

Lost Origin Changes EVERYTHING! | Uncommon Energy 28 Sep 27, 2022

The new Pokémon set, Lost Origin is undoubtedly having a huge impact on the Pokémon TCG meta game. Chip and Azul share their thoughts on this powerful new set ahead of the Peoria Regional Championships this weekend. There was also a ton of community issues of the past week online, so the boys also take time to breakdown the Pokémon Tournament Guidelines around Gameplay Errors and Cheating.

Baltimore Regionals was a mess... | Uncommon Energy Episode 27 Sep 20, 2022

This past weekend, there were a ton of Pokemon tournaments taking place! Chip and Azul were both at Baltimore Regionals, where Chip was a caster and Azul finished in the Top 16. There was a lot to talk about in regards to this event! Plenty of drama surrounding mistakes on stream, cheating allegations, issues with how the event was run, and players not receiving everything that was promised to them upon registration.

The 2023 Pokémon Season is HERE! | Uncommon Energy Episode 26 Sep 13, 2022

The new season of Pokemon TCG is about to get underway! With regionals this weekend in North America and Brazil, and also the Bilbao Special Event, Azul and Chip give their current thoughts on the current meta. There's also some PTCG Live news to discuss, and our early impressions of Lost Origin!

Will ex Cards Save the Pokemon TCG? | Uncommon Energy Episode 25 Sep 06, 2022

This week, Chip and Azul discuss their thoughts on the recent announcement that ex Pokemon will be returning to the Pokemon TCG next year! With ex Pokemon come more comeback mechanics as well. There's also the first regional championships of the new season, just 2 weeks away!

Worlds is Over, the New Season is HERE! | Uncommon Energy Episode 24 Aug 30, 2022

After a week off of the podcast, Azul and Chip have a ton to catch up on! The World Championships is over, and there is so much to discuss about the successful decks. Azul was also able to finish in the Top 32! The new season schedule has partially been announced, and the first Regional Championship is just a few weeks away!

The Pokemon World Championships are THIS WEEKEND! | Uncommon Energy Episode 23 Aug 16, 2022

It's finally here! This weekend is the Pokemon World Championships. In this episode of Uncommon Energy, Azul and Chip go over the Worlds Schedule and format, and also answer viewer questions! Plenty to talk about just a few days before the most important tournament of the whole season...don't miss it!

2022 Pokemon World Championships Meta Discussion | Uncommon Energy Episode 22 Aug 09, 2022

The World Championships is just around the corner, so this week Chip and Azul are giving their thoughts on the current Pokemon TCG metagame and what deck they think will succeed at Worlds. There's also some other news to talk about, a PTCG Live update! Don't miss this weeks episode!

This Will be the HARDEST Worlds EVER | Uncommon Energy Episode 21 Aug 02, 2022

There was a lot that happened in the Pokemon world this week! Chip and Azul breakdown the World Championships schedule and format, look at some new cards, and give their thoughts on teams in the competitive Pokemon TCG!

Cubing is the MOST Fun Way to Play the Pokemon TCG! ft. Joe Bernard | Uncommon Energy Episode 20 Jul 26, 2022

This week, Chip and Azul are joined by Joe from Omnipoke to discuss Pokemon Cubing! One of our favorite ways to enjoy the Pokemon TCG, cubing is an experience that is always unique. Whether you are wondering exactly what a Pokemon Cube is, or if you already have a cube of your own, there will be plenty for everyone to enjoy in this weeks episode of Uncommon Energy!

The Pokemon World Championships Are Just 1 Month Away! | Uncommon Energy Episode 19 Jul 19, 2022

With worlds right around the corner, Chip and Azul wanted to recap some of their favorite worlds experiences. For many players, this will be their 1st ever World Championships, and for many fans this will be the 1st World they have ever spectated! Chip and Azul also give their thoughts on how to best prepare as a competitor!

Is GLC the Future of Pokemon? ft. Andrew Mahone | Uncommon Energy Episode 18 Jul 12, 2022

This week, the Uncommon Energy boys are joined for our first ever guest on the podcast...Andrew Mahone! Andrew is the well known host of Tricky Gym, and he joins us this week to look at the current meta, some new cards, and also to give us a little insight into his Gym Leader Challenge format! And for the first time, a guest will take on Guess that Flavor Text! Join us, for an exciting episode of the Uncommon Energy Podcast!

There are Too Many GREAT New Cards! | Uncommon Energy Episode 17 Jul 05, 2022

In this weeks episode, Azul and Chip look at the best new cards to come from the Pokemon GO set, the most recent meta developments, and also take a look at the new cards revealed from Lost Abyss. There is a ton to breakdown in this episode, you wont want to miss our thoughts on these sweet new cards! This week's Guess that Flavor Text is surely one you will not want to miss either!

So Azul Won the Biggest Pokemon Tournament of the Year | Uncommon Energy Episode 16 Jun 29, 2022

NAIC was this weekend, and Chip and Azul both had successful showings (maybe one more than the other)! Chip was a caster for the event, and got to be a part of the finals match...in which Azul was crowned CHAMPION! In this episode, Chip & Azul go through Azuls tournament run, talk about the NAIC meta overall, discuss some of the drama that took place at the event, and also look ahead to the Pokemon GO TCG set! Oh, and of course we have guess that flavor text!

The BIGGEST Pokemon Tournament of the Year is THIS WEEKEND!!! | Uncommon Energy Podcast Episode 15 Jun 21, 2022

Milwaukee Regionals was a BLAST and there were some surprising decks at the top of the event. In this weeks episode of Uncommon Energy, Chip and Azul breakdown this past weekends meta, and discuss how it will impact the North American International Championships this weekend!

Milwaukee Regionals and NAIC are BACK-TO-BACK Weekends! | Uncommon Energy Episode 14 Jun 14, 2022

Melbourne Regionals this past weekend was very surprise with all 8 decks in Top 8 being Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR Variants! In this weeks episode, Chip and Azul breakdown the Melbourne results, and discuss how they could impact the Milwaukee Regional Championships this weekend! Also NAIC is only 1 additional week away, so this will be a very busy time for competitive Pokemon TCG players!

Is Palkia VSTAR Going to DOMINATE The 1st Regionals?? | Uncommon Energy Episode 13 Jun 08, 2022

The 1st Regional Championships in the Astral Radiance format is THIS WEEKEND in Melbourne Australia. In this episode, Chip and Azul look ahead to this event and predict how the meta will shape up between the established archetypes, and the new cards from the most recent set.

Could Astral Radiance be the end of Arceus? | Uncommon Energy Episode 12 May 31, 2022

There was a lot going on in the Pokemon world this weekend! Philip Schulz won the Bremen Regional Championships with Arceus VSTAR, and Parker Lish defeated legend Tord Reklev in Vancouver! There was also the 1st large Astral Radiance format event at Full Grip Games. Chip and Azul break down the various metas, and look ahead to the new format!

Azul is FINALLY Done With Mew VMAX | Uncommon Energy Episode 11 May 25, 2022

There is a lot to talk about in this weeks episode of Uncommon Energy! There were 3 major tournaments this weekend, won by 3 different decks. There are also 2 regionals this coming weekend, AND the new set Astral Radiance is already available for play online! Join Chip and Azul as they breakdown these different topics.

Is the Pokemon TCG Boring Right Now? | Uncommon Energy Episode 10 May 17, 2022

There have been a lot of tournaments in the current standard format, and some players are beginning to feel burnt out. Has this format reached its limit? Is the current meta game solved? All Chip and Azul know, is they can't wait for Astral Radiance's release in just a few weeks!

Arceus VSTAR is TAKING OVER THE META | Uncommon Energy Episode 9 May 11, 2022

There were 3 major tournaments this weekend and while they were all 3 won by different decks, Arceus VSTAR has proven to be the dominant card of the format! Chip & Azul discuss these results, and their opinions on everything else that happened over the weekend!

The Largest Regional Championships EVER Could be This Weekend | Uncommon Energy Episode 8 May 03, 2022

There's a lot happening in the Pokemon world this coming weekend! Indianapolis and Joinville have Regional Championships, and there is a Special Event in Bilbao. Chip and Azul will both be in Indianapolis, which could turn out to be the largest Pokemon TCG Regionals ever! In this episode, the boys breakdown the expected meta for these events, and what decks they expect to succeed!

No One Could Have Predicted this at EUIC... | Uncommon Energy Episode 7 Apr 26, 2022

EUIC just ended over the weekend and the results were very surprising... Chip and Azul talk about what made top cut, what were the coolest decks from the tournament and go over where the meta will go from here with Indiana Regionals coming up in a few weeks.

Everything EUIC...and Why Azul Isn't Going Anymore | Uncommon Energy Episode 6 Apr 19, 2022

EUIC is this coming weekend, and Azul is no longer going! In this episode, Chip and Azul breakdown the expected meta for EUIC, talk about why Azul is no longer attending, and also answer viewer questions about the tournament!

Is The Pokemon Trading Card Game Live a Failed Project? | Uncommon Energy Episode 5 Apr 12, 2022

There has been a lot of discussion the last few weeks in the Pokemon TCG community about PTCG Live. This new game was supposed to be a breath of fresh air for PTCG Players, and would eventually replace PTCGO. Chip and Azul break everything down, and give their thoughts on this topic!

Azul Caught a Cheater On Stream | Uncommon Energy Episode 4 Apr 05, 2022

A lot of crazy stuff has been happening in the Pokémon TCG community this past week! First off, and update to the EUIC registration fiasco that occurred last week. Pokémon did something to try and make amends! Azul caught a cheater live on stream in Brazil this past weekend! There were also some very interesting decks in Top 8 of the tournament, and there's a ton of $1k tournament popping up across the country.

Pokemon's Tournament Registration Process is BAD | Uncommon Energy Episode 3 Mar 29, 2022

There's a lot to unpack in this weeks episode. Robin Schulz wins the Liverpool Regional Championships, EUIC registration went live and it was abysmal. Many players missed out on getting to register in the 45 minute window that happened unannounced. There's also ANOTHER Regional Championship this weekend!

A Player was Disqualified from Salt Lake City Regionals... | Uncommon Energy Episode 2 Mar 22, 2022

A lot went down in Salt Lake City this weekend! Chip and Azul breakdown the meta, discuss the top decks, and even give their thoughts on a player who was disqualified from the event!

Pokemon Regional Championships Are BACK! | Uncommon Energy Episode 1 Mar 15, 2022

In the first episode of the Uncommon Energy Podcast, TrainerChip and AzulGG analyze the results of the Brisbane Regional Championships. They also look ahead to Salt Lake City Regionals, and predict how the meta will play out.

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