The Savage Poké Pod | A Pokémon Podcast

Delta Reign is here, but the rollout is a complete mess! In Episode 42 of The Savage Poké Pod, we break down what’s going wrong with the Pokémon Center and distributor shipping, show off our favorite our favorite Poliwag, Poliwhirl, and Poliwrath cards, and check in on how the 30th Anniversary celebration is shaping up.Later in the episode, we tackle an intense listener comment about the hidden risks of box breaks and mystery rips. Are high-stakes pulls teaching young collectors resilience, or are we exposing them to unhealthy gambling habits?Finally, stick around for an explosive Take Purge on Winds and Waves and Gen 10! With the longest gap between generations in Pokémon history, will the next era trigger the biggest TCG boom we’ve ever seen—or is the hobby headed for a massive lull? Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & Weekly Catch-up02:25 - Top Poliwag, Poliwhirl & Poliwrath Cards08:44 - Pickups of the Week11:48 - Delta Reign Rollout Disaster (Distro & Pokémon Center Delays)20:45 - Missing Mega Evolutions: What’s Left Before the Era Ends?33:58 - 30th Anniversary Celebration Check-In43:22 - Deep Dive Debate: Are Pokémon Pack Openings & Breaks Teaching Kids to Gamble?01:25:37 - TAKE PURGE: Why Winds & Waves Will Ignite the Biggest Pokémon Boom Ever01:44:00 - Listener Comments & Mailbag-----------------------------------------📲 CONNECT WITH US:The Savage Poké Pod :- Follow the Pod on - IG - https://www.instagram.com/thesavagepokepod - TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesavagepokepod- Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3IMYlbKOAmjAf31S9xzccH- Listen on  Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-savage-pok%C3%A9-pod-a-pok%C3%A9mon-podcast/id1870158837Savs Savage Rips :- Join the Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1197221799415513268/1197221800829005856- Check out the site: SavsSavageRips.com- Catch the "Rip N Ship" Live on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savs.savage.ripsSavs.savva.rips- Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savssavagerips Kota Collects :- YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow9NB19uCQWdGLd0EPOGVw- TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@kotacollects?...- Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kotacollectstcg/- TCGPlayer : https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/all/product?seller=9397ea43&view=grid&page=1- eBay : https://www.ebay.com/usr/kotascollectiblestcg-------------------------------------------

🔥 Episode 41 is LIVE! Kota and Savs are back on the mic breaking down the absolute biggest news shaking up the Pokémon TCG world this week, plus killer pickups, community shoutouts, and a deep dive into the high-end slab market.Hit that subscribe button, drop your thoughts in the comments, and let’s dive into the pack-ripping chaos! 👇0:00 – Intro & The Hype3:12 – Favorite Growlithe & Arcanine Cards (The ultimate fire-type debate!)8:12 – Pickups of the Week (What did we just add to the personal collection?)13:48 – McDonald's Promo Madness18:47 – 🚨 NEW Trademarks Filed! Breaking down "Magma Heartbeat," "Lightning Impact," and "Aurora Ripples"36:24 – High-End Slabs Market Talk (Are prices holding up? What's moving right now?)1:03:46 – Community Comments (We answer your hottest takes and questions!)-----------------------------------------📲 CONNECT WITH US:The Savage Poké Pod :- Follow the Pod on - IG - https://www.instagram.com/thesavagepokepod - TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesavagepokepod- Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3IMYlbKOAmjAf31S9xzccH- Listen on  Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-savage-pok%C3%A9-pod-a-pok%C3%A9mon-podcast/id1870158837Savs Savage Rips :- Join the Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1197221799415513268/1197221800829005856- Check out the site: SavsSavageRips.com- Catch the "Rip N Ship" Live on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savs.savage.ripsSavs.savva.rips- Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savssavagerips Kota Collects :- YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow9NB19uCQWdGLd0EPOGVw- TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@kotacollects?...- Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kotacollectstcg/- TCGPlayer : https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/all/product?seller=9397ea43&view=grid&page=1- eBay : https://www.ebay.com/usr/kotascollectiblestcg-------------------------------------------

Welcome to Episode 40 of The Savage Poké Pod! This week, we're diving into some of the biggest Pokémon TCG news, market updates, and wild hobby headlines! First, we break down our favorite nostalgia picks with classic Mankey and Primeape cards before diving into our Pickups of the Week. Then, we look overseas at massive Chinese exclusive releases, including Gem Pack Vol 7 featuring an exclusive Misty’s Psyduck and brand-new Black Bolt & White Flare promos (N’s Plan and Hilda)! We also cover the huge Pokémon TCG Pocket announcement—the new "Dual Fusion" set introducing dual-type Pokémon to the mobile game! In wild news: Millions of dollars worth of graded Pokémon cards were stolen from a PSA FedEx shipment! We discuss what happened, the implications for the card market, and how collectors are affected.Next, we break down the newly announced February expansion set, "Flowing Fists," featuring Mega Lucario Z ex! We throwback to the XY Era’s Furious Fists to look at historic set values, top chase cards, and expectations for the new set.Finally, Sav shares insights from vending over the weekend and answers a listener comment from Dillon, who is prepping to vend his very first card show with his son this November!🔥 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a review if you enjoyed the show!===========================================⏰ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Favorite Mankey & Primeape Cards04:24 - Pickups of the Week10:40 - Gem Pack Vol 7 Reveal: Exclusive Misty's Psyduck (Simplified Chinese)16:29 - Black Bolt & White Flare Exclusives (N’s Plan & Hilda)18:57 - Pokémon TCG Pocket: "Dual Fusion" Set & Dual-Type Pokémon22:50 - Millions Stolen in PSA FedEx Truck Heist!37:59 - "Flowing Fists" Set Reveal (Mega Lucario Z ex) & XY Furious Fists Market Throwback57:16 - Weekend Vending Experience & First-Time Vender Advice for Dillon!1:15:50 - Listener Comments===========================================📲 CONNECT WITH US:The Savage Poké Pod :- Follow the Pod on - IG - https://www.instagram.com/thesavagepokepod - TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesavagepokepod- Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3IMYlbKOAmjAf31S9xzccH- Listen on  Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-savage-pok%C3%A9-pod-a-pok%C3%A9mon-podcast/id1870158837Savs Savage Rips :- Join the Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1197221799415513268/1197221800829005856- Check out the site: SavsSavageRips.com- Catch the "Rip N Ship" Live on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savs.savage.rips- Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savssavagerips Kota Collects :- YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow9NB19uCQWdGLd0EPOGVw- TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@kotacollects?...- Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kotacollectstcg/- TCGPlayer : https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/all/product?seller=9397ea43&view=grid&page=1- eBay : https://www.ebay.com/usr/kotascollectiblestcg#pokemon #pokemoncards #pokemontcg #pokemoncommunity #megaevolution #megalucario #psyduck #blackboltwhiteflare #psacard

Episode 39 of The Savage Poké Pod is HERE! 💣This week, we dive deep into the crazy state of the Pokémon TCG market—vintage and mid-era cards are going parabolic! We also look at the new Beats x Pokémon collaboration, debate whether other TCGs would even be popular without the Pokémon boom, check in on expectations for the 30th Anniversary, and rewind to the Sword & Shield era with Champion's Path and Shining Fates.🔥 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and drop a COMMENT below with your thoughts on the market right now!---------------------------------------------------⏳ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro1:53 - Favorite Psyduck7:42 - Pickups of the Week10:17 - Beats x Pokémon Collab16:08 - Market Deep Dive: Vintage & Mid-Era Cards Going Parabolic31:10 - What was the catalyst that caused the resent Pokemon boom50:00 - Would Other TCGs Be Hot Without the Pokémon Boom?1:02:00 - 30th Anniversary Celebration Check-In1:05:54 - SWSH Rewind - Champion's Path & Shining Fates1:15:55 - Listener Comments & Q&A---------------------------------------------------💬 QUESTION OF THE DAY:Do you think vintage Pokémon cards are in a bubble, or is this price jump here to stay? Let us know in the comments!-----------------------------------------📲 CONNECT WITH US:The Savage Poké Pod :- Follow the Pod on - IG - https://www.instagram.com/thesavagepokepod- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesavagepokepod- Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3IMYlbKOAmjAf31S9xzccH- Listen on  Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-savage-pok%C3%A9-pod-a-pok%C3%A9mon-podcast/id1870158837Savs Savage Rips :- Join the Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1197221799415513268/1197221800829005856- Check out the site: SavsSavageRips.com- Catch the "Rip N Ship" Live on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savs.savage.rips- Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savssavagerips Kota Collects :- YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow9NB19uCQWdGLd0EPOGVw- TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@kotacollects?...- Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kotacollectstcg/- TCGPlayer : https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/all/product?seller=9397ea43&view=grid&page=1- eBay : https://www.ebay.com/usr/kotascollectiblestcg-------------------------------------------#Pokemon #PokemonCards #PokemonTCG #SavagePokePod #PokemonCollecting #VintagePokemon #SwordAndShield

Welcome to Episode 38 of The Savage Poké Pod! 🎙️⚡ In this episode, we tackle some of the wilder stories hitting the TCG world—from Pokémon cards making history on the International Space Station to the brand-new 30th-anniversary Santa Cruz skateboard collab! We also take a massive deep dive into where the market stands one year into the Mega Evolutions era. Are singles insanely underpriced right now? We analyze Mega MURs, SIRs, and run a full price check on 30th Anniversary singles!🐱 What’s your favorite Meowth or Persian card of all time? Drop your pick in the comments below!📌 TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro03:44 - Favorite Meowth / Persian Cards06:52 - Pickups of the Week10:40 - Official Pokémon Cards Sent to Space!12:59 - Santa Cruz x Pokémon 30th Anniversary Skateboard Collab17:11 - 1 Year Into Mega Evolutions: Are Singles Insanely Affordable?26:49 - Tangent of the Day!29:47 - Mega Era Mega Ultimate Rares (MURs) Market Analysis36:48 - Mega Era Special Illustration Rares (SIRs) Breakdown01:20:10 - 30th Anniversary Singles Price Check01:26:15 - Savage Comments & Outro---🔔 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!If you enjoyed the episode, smash the like button, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for weekly Pokémon TCG market breakdowns, set analysis, and hobby news!---📲 CONNECT WITH US:The Savage Poké Pod :- Follow the Pod on - IG - https://www.instagram.com/thesavagepokepod - TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesavagepokepod- Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3IMYlbKOAmjAf31S9xzccH- Listen on  Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-savage-pok%C3%A9-pod-a-pok%C3%A9mon-podcast/id1870158837Savs Savage Rips :- Join the Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1197221799415513268/1197221800829005856- Check out the site: SavsSavageRips.com- Catch the "Rip N Ship" Live on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savs.savage.rips- Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savssavagerips Kota Collects :- YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow9NB19uCQWdGLd0EPOGVw- TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@kotacollects?...- Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kotacollectstcg/- TCGPlayer : https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/all/product?seller=9397ea43&view=grid&page=1- eBay : https://www.ebay.com/usr/kotascollectiblestcg#Pokemon #PokemonTCG #TheSavagePokePod #MegaEvolutions #SantaCruzPokemon #PokemonCards #Pokemon30thAnniversary #TCGMarket #PokemonCollector #pokemoncards