Welcome to Special Conditions Podcast Episode 186! 🛡️✨ Today, Adam and Justin sit down with Ray from Collectible Tags for an incredible deep dive into the competitive Pokémon TCG scene! We break down: 🛡️ Dragapult ex deck strategy — how to master Itchy Pollen and when to break Trainer Lock 🛠️ Pokémon TCG deck building tips — why you should master the top meta decks before going rogue 🏆 Mindset and preparation for competitive Pokémon TCG tournaments 🎯 How Collectible Tags is growing their local Pokémon TCG scene with awesome events!🎮 Ray’s esports background and his approach to winning more consistently. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to competitive play, this episode is packed with Pokémon TCG podcast insights you won't want to miss. Learn how to level up your game and build better decks today! 🔵 Subscribe for Pokémon TCG news, strategy, and deck building content! 02:25 – Guest Introduction: Ray from Collectible Tags | Pokémon TCG Background 04:42 – Pokémon TCG Tournament Talk: How to Win More Cups and Challenges 08:32 – How to Organize and Run Successful Pokémon TCG Tournaments 15:39 – Competitive Pokémon TCG Tips: How to Improve Your Gameplay Fast 34:29 – Dragapult Deck Strategy and Advanced Meta Discussion 43:11 – How to Master Tournament Play: Smart Strategies and Big Wins 44:01 – Top 4 Misplays to Avoid in Competitive Pokémon TCG 47:57 – The Panda Global eSports Drama Explained (Nintendo vs. Smash Bros.) 54:42 – Deck Building Discussion: Choosing the Right Deck for Pokémon TCG 01:08:09 – Preparing for Pokémon TCG Regionals and International Championships 01:25:09 – Final Thoughts: How to Succeed in Competitive Pokémon TCG + Shoutouts Use code FULLHEAL at https://tgacards.com/ for 10% off your order! SpecialConditions@PokemonProfessor.com  Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639 https://linktr.ee/PokemonProfessorNetwork  Music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons ▾ FOLLOW GAMECHOPS ▾ http://instagram.com/GameChops http://twitter.com/GameChops http://soundcloud.com/GameChops http://facebook.com/GameChops http://youtube.com/GameChops http://www.gamechops.com Intro Music Trapped In A Pokéball Dj CUTMAN and Belthesar GameChops - Ultraball http://gamechops.com/ultraball/  http://soundcloud.com/DjCUTMAN http://soundcloud.com/belthesar Break Music He Walk - Furret / Accumula Town Remix  Dj Cutman http://soundcloud.com/djcutman  http://twitter.com/videogamedj  http://youtube.com/djcutman Outro Music Kanto Trainer Battle Mykah GameChops - Ultraball http://gamechops.com/ultraball/  https://soundcloud.com/mykah Hosts Adam Tuttle Justin Keller Executive Producer Trainer Mystic - Michael Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2024Pokémon Professor and Special Conditions are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo #PokemonTCG #PokemonTCGPodcast #DragapultDeck #PokemonDeckBuilding #CollectibleTags #PokemonCompetitiveTCG #PlayPokemon #PokemonPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices