Uncommon Energy | A Pokémon TCG Podcast
By Uncommon Energy Podcast
Hosted by AzulGG and Chip Richey, the Uncommon Energy Podcast is a show all about the world of the competitive Pokémon Trading Card Game! Azul is a 2 time International Champion and a 5 time Regional Champion. Chip is a commentator for the official Pokémon TCG livestreams, and a former worlds competitor. Join us for weekly episodes covering the meta, news, and so much more!
Uncommon Energy | A Pokémon TCG PodcastApr 09, 2025
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01:46:43
Would We Ever Play Other Card Games? | E161 Bonus Episode
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Jun 09, 202541:17
We Tierlisted the North American International Championships | Uncommon Energy Episode 161
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Jun 09, 202501:52:32
Was Removing Fairy Types From the Pokemon TCG A Mistake? | E160 Bonus Episode
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Jun 04, 202532:36
Destined Rivals is Here...But We Barely Even Noticed | Uncommon Energy Episode 160
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Jun 04, 202501:19:53
Which Season Do We Wish We Could Relive | E159 Bonus Episode
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May 28, 202531:46
A Players Sleeve Got Them DQ'd At Portland Regionals | Uncommon Energy Episode 159
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May 28, 202501:48:50
What is the Most Impactful TCG Set Ever? | E158 Bonus Episode
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May 21, 202543:41
Can ANYTHING Stop Gardevoir ex From Winning | Uncommon Energy Episode 158
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May 21, 202501:46:51
Rule Sharking In The Pokemon TCG | E157 Bonus Episode
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May 14, 202541:11
Will NAIC Be Ruined Without This Card? | Uncommon Energy Episode 157
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May 14, 202501:28:12
What is The Most Underplayed Deck In Standard? | E156 Bonus Episode
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May 07, 202526:33
Azul's Most HATED Deck Won A Regionals | Uncommon Energy Episode 156
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May 07, 202501:50:03
Our Thoughts on Cheaters in the Pokemon TCG | E155 Bonus Episode
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Apr 30, 202533:48
Can Anything Stop Gardevoir ex Right Now? | Uncommon Energy Episode 155
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Apr 30, 202502:01:28
What is the Most Dominant Pokemon TCG Deck Ever? | E154 Bonus Episode
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Apr 23, 202545:14
The World Champion Played WHAT This Weekend? | Uncommon Energy Episode 154
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Apr 23, 202502:01:01
What is the Biggest Mistake We Ever Made In a Pokemon Tournament | E153 Bonus Episode
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Apr 16, 202535:42
Is This The Most Impressive Season in Pokemon History | Uncommon Energy Episode 153
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Apr 16, 202501:58:33
How Many Hours Does It Take To Master The Pokemon TCG | E152 Bonus Episode
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Apr 09, 202542:42
Pokemon Atlanta Regional Championships Meta Predictions | Uncommon Energy Episode 152
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Apr 09, 202501:46:43
What is the best "Noob" Deck Post Rotation | E151 Bonus Episode
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Apr 02, 202540:56
Japan Is Playing In a Format We Will Never Get | Uncommon Energy Episode 151
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Apr 02, 202501:32:28
Early Tips For Atlanta Regionals | E150 Bonus Episode
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Mar 26, 202535:30
This Is The Best Thing To Ever Happen To Pokemon TCG Live | Uncommon Energy Episode 150
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Mar 26, 202501:36:25
The Most Memorable Matches We Have Ever Played | E149 Bonus Episode
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Mar 19, 202544:06
Pokemon's Big Announcement, Regionals Forecast, and New Set In Japan | Uncommon Energy Episode 149
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Mar 19, 202501:36:56
Are Mixed Rarity Decks Optimal? | E148 Bonus Episode
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Mar 13, 202527:21
The New Season Rewards Are...Underwhelming? | Uncommon Energy Episode 148
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Mar 13, 202501:41:49
Azul Actually Answered a Rotation Question | E147 Bonus Episode
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Mar 05, 202533:35
Mega Pokemon are BACK in The Pokemon TCG | Uncommon Energy Episode 147
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Mar 05, 202501:28:22
Azul Finally Admits His TCG "Playstyle" | E146 Bonus Episode
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Feb 26, 202532:02
EUIC Proved That There Is Still a BIG Problem With Pokemon Tournaments | Uncommon Energy Episode 146
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Feb 26, 202501:40:09
We Tier-listed the European International Championships | Uncommon Energy Episode 145
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Feb 19, 202501:51:07
What Are Our Favorite Pokemon Ever? | E145 Bonus Episode
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Feb 19, 202533:34
How Important Is a Test Group to Pokemon TCG Success? | E144 Bonus Episode
Feb 14, 202548:16
Azul Won His 8th Regional Championships & Qualified For Worlds | Uncommon Energy Episode 144
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Feb 14, 202501:46:15
Azul is Finally Competing In a Regional Championships Again! | Uncommon Energy Episode 143
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Feb 05, 202501:15:45
What Makes a Good Pokemon TCG Judge? | E143 Bonus Episode
Feb 05, 202532:45
From Arceus League, to 2x Regional Champion! | Uncommon Energy Episode 142
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Jan 29, 202501:41:43
How Do The Casters Pick Which Matches Are Streamed | E142 Bonus Episode
Jan 29, 202533:41
This Deck DOMINATED 2 Regionals Out of Nowhere | Uncommon Energy Episode 141
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Jan 22, 202501:43:41
What Were Our Pre-Pokemon Hobbies? | E141 Bonus Episode
Jan 22, 202545:24
There's Been No Tournaments In a Month...So We Tier-Listed The Format! | Uncommon Energy Episode 140
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Jan 15, 202501:46:13
Do We Think Expanded Should Return? | E140 Bonus Episode
Jan 15, 202542:50
A Big Change Could Be Coming To Pokemon TCG Tournaments | Uncommon Energy Episode 139
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Jan 08, 202501:15:15
Whats Better for Retro? Historically Accurate or Modern Twist | E139 Bonus Episode
Jan 08, 202537:26
We Figured Out Azuls Path To Worlds | E138 Bonus Episode
Jan 01, 202538:15
Our 2025 Pokemon TCG Wishlist | Uncommon Energy Episode 138
2025 is here! Today we're discussing our hopes for this next year in Pokemon TCG, the results from the Osaka Champions League tournament, and a ton of really powerful new cards.
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Jan 01, 202502:15:11
Our Favorite Card Arts Of All Time | E137 Bonus Episode
Dec 18, 202441:21
This Weekend...Budew Finally Takes Over | Uncommon Energy Episode 137
A new Pocket set, Toronto Regionals recap, and a look ahead to the Osaka Champions League this weekend!
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Dec 18, 202401:46:37