Limitless TCG Podcast
By Connor Hayward
Limitless TCG PodcastOct 23, 2020
As Easy as ADP-Z
Lots to talk about this week! Lots of tournaments have been taking place over on play.limitlesstcg.com, with all sorts of interesting decks doing well. Robin has also started his Player's Cup grind, and is honing in on the optimal ADP-Z list. This revalation also leads to a discussion about why ADP is so popular, and if it is actually that good.
Highlight game from Limitless Weekly Tournament 3: Tablemon vs Matubayashi Ryusei
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Limitless Events Return!
We had hinted at it for long enough, and Robin has decided it is time to announce his latest project: play.limitlesstcg.com. With loads of features for players and organisers, check out the new weekly series to try it out! He is joined by Connor, and they break down their plans for the new website, the Player's Cup format so far, and more!
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The Return of the Player's Cup
After a slightly longer break than intended, Robin and Connor are back! With news that the in-person season is still extended, they discuss the announcement of Player's Cup 2, and the changes made to the structure. Or try to, while getting a little sidetracked...
Post POG, Player's Cup and ADP!
After a week off for Robin to recover, there is a lot to catch up on. With a quick recap of the unofficial World's event, POG, the end of the Player's Cup, Robin and Connor cover lots of tournament results. And with a week or so of playing the post rotation format, they discuss their early thoughts and what decks seem strong so far. And to top it all off, a chat about alternate ban lists for unofficial events, with Robin giving his take on banning ADP.
Darkness Ablaze First Thoughts!
And it is out! With the newest set now live on PTCGO, Connor and Robin chat about how they have found it. With the POG Championships just aroudn the corner, is Eternatus living up to the hype, how many decks could be viable, and are there any old decks still sticking around?
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Predicting Pre-rotation Plays!
With the new set just around the corner, and two formats in quick succession, Connor and Robin have a chat about the pre-rotation Darkness Ablaze format. Covering all the top contenders and where they might end up in the meta, tune in to find out what their picks are for the Pokemon Online Global Championships are!
If you want more information on the Pokemon Online Global Championships, you can find details here:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pokemontcg-online-global-2020-championship#/
And check out the article about "What is a Good Format?" by Stephane Ivanoff:
Dabbling with Darkness Ablaze
With the announcement of the English set list, and the Rebel Clash format winding down, Robin and Connor take a quick look through the cards from Darkness Ablaze. Covering all the top cards and where we think they will end up in the format, and one possible surprise contender for the POG Championships.
If you want more information about the POG tournament, check out: https://igg.me/at/pog2020
Debating Dragapult
Both Connor and Robin took Dragapult to the Player's Cup, and with week 1 going very differently for both of them, they discuss some of the decisions about the deck, and their thoughts on the tournament so far
Pondering Player's Cup Picks
The Player's Cup is just around the corner, and Connor and Robin are still not sure what to play. This week, they discuss the pros and cons of the top decks, match up spreads, techs, and their personal experiences with each. And have a moment where they realize they might get a whole week to prepare for a game...
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A Game of Mr Mime Chicken
Robin returns to the show this week, and brings with him multi-time IC champion Stephane Ivanoff! Stephane takes us through the decisions behind his PokeX invitational winning Dragapult deck, and breaks down his run. On top of that, there is interesting news about the next season of competitive Pokemon, and a chat about the play for the Player's Cup.
Player's Cup Wrap Up
With Robin taking the week off, Connor is joined by Philip Schulz as they discuss the rapidly approaching deadline for qualifiying to the Player's Cup. They cover their experiences, what they have been playing, and start looking towards the knock out stages in a few weeks.
And we have a winner!
With the finals of the Limitless TCG Invitationals over, Robin and Connor are joined by champion Kevin Krueger! Learn all about Kevin's thoughts on the deck and its matchups, and how everyone feels about the format.