The Shift Gear Podcast

This week, the boys recap a crazy week of Pokemon at The World Championships. Ciaran had a Top 32 run with Gholdengo ex, but the rest of the tournament results are reviewed in addition to how crazy the production value of Worlds was this year!Scoop some new EndGame Omegas! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

This week, the boys spill the tea on their picks for the best worlds plays. Whether you're planning on competing at the World Championships or just looking to get a head start on CP for 2026 at Cups/Challenges, we've used all our testing to create this in-depth tier list of what gives you the best chance to win. Let us know what you think down below!Speakers Series: https://trainersguild.gg/sign-up/p/2025-worlds-speaker-serieshttps://metafy.gg/@trainersguildgg/eventsScoop some new EndGame Omegas! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlgnW_T-iE9DdsUY6UNCtQ/join

Join the boys this week as they take a peek into the early days of the new sets’ metagame. Is Gholdengo the S-tier powerhouse we think it is? Let us know down below!Check out the NRG charity event!twitch.tv/nrgstoreSpeakers Series: https://trainersguild.gg/sign-up/p/2025-worlds-speaker-seriesScoop some new EndGame Omegas! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

This week, the fellas break down the latest set (or 2) into a tier list on how impactful these cards will be in our metagame. Do you think any of these cards will have massive impacts on the Worlds meta? Let us know down below!Scoop some new EndGame Omegas! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

This week the fellas sit down and recap the first year of the top X system. What were the pros and cons? They contrast what they learned to provide some advice for going forward in relation to both worlds and non worlds invite chasers. Would you still play if TPCi removed cash prizing? Let us know down below!Scoop some new EndGame Omegas! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

You asked... You voted... The Shifties are finally here! Join us as we crown 15 different award winners across 14 different categories, based on your votes! We had over 1400 votes entered and we couldn't thank the community enough, we appreciate all the interest in this!We wanted to give a MASSIVE shoutout to @paulotothepeak on twitter and instagram. He created all of our graphics for us completely free and out of the goodness of his heart. He has done an incredible job with our graphic design and we couldn't recommend him more. It would be the biggest favour to us if you could check him out at this link here and share with anyone with graphic design needs (he's awesome, for real.). https://linktr.ee/paulotothepeakTimestamps: 00:00 Intro01:50 Yapper of the Year09:54 Rookie of the Year13:21 Deck of the Year19:17 Card of the Year22:47 Stream Moment of the Year26:58 Griefer of the Year33:05 Historical Excellence Award35:31 Rogue Deck of the Year39:08 Breakout Player of the Year44:52 60 of the Year48:35 MVP57:25 Locations1:05:03 Podcast of the Year1:06:18 Fan of the Year1:07:48 Wasteman of the YearScoop some new EndGame Omegas! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Join our discord : https://discord.gg/W79xkwzU

This week the episode is broken up into 2 parts. In part 1, the boys recap their runs at NAIC with Cynthia's Garchomp ex & Grimmsnarl, as well as discuss the top 125 system and our final thoughts on it now that the season is over. In part 2, we're joined by Piper to talk about her run at NAIC, as well as quiz her on Toronto slang. A fun one this week for sure!FILL OUT THE SHIFT GEAR AWARDS NOMINATION FORM HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IbUP44j7Xp4_Dei2DaWoJZGZcTZl-rJnh1ns9Tc8SPo/edit?ts=6852cb3cSign up here for my Cynthia's Garchomp class!https://metafy.gg/events/mastering-dot-dot-dot-cynthias-garchomp-qJ14Jebnm3g09:02 - Cynthia's Garchomp Class Info 10:00 - Aneil's run with Garchomp 24:08 - Ciaran's run with Grimmsnarl30:20 - NAIC recap41:22 - Worlds Structure Reflection 1:00:52 - Piper Joins the Pod1:04:25 - Toronto Slang Quiz1:08:29 - Decklist & Run breakdown Scoop some new EndGame Genesis! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Piper: https://x.com/piperlepineJoin our discord! https://discord.gg/snbtfbrk

This week, we forecast the pinnacle event of the year. NAIC is only a few days away and we have some bold predictions that may be surprising! Do you agree with our predictions? Let us know down below : Scoop some new EndGame Genesis! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Join our discord! https://discord.gg/snbtfbrkJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlgnW_T-iE9DdsUY6UNCtQ/join

This week, the fellas walk through all the early Destined Rivals tournament results. Are any of the new archetypes worth testing, and can they be a real threat at NAIC? Let us know down below how your testing is going!Ciaran's Grimmsnarl Class: https://metafy.gg/events/grimmsnarl-slash-froslass-class-for-naic-JoMHZKexwoqScoop some new EndGame Genesis! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Watch The Master's Cup: https://www.twitch.tv/limitless_tcgJoin our discord! https://discord.gg/8d9kZHWj

This week the boys recap an action-packed weekend at Portland Regionals and look forward to the Destined Rivals meta. Are City League tier list predictions correct? Scoop some new EndGame Genesis! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Join our discord! https://discord.gg/8d9kZHWj

Walk with us as we interview Kamil Colatosti, a top 8 Dragapult player at Utrecht regionals! We navigate through everything Dragapult as he navigated through a field of Pult hate on his run. Who’s your mid-season GOAT? Let us know below:Sign Up for Ciaran's Summer Camp: https://trainersguild.gg/sign-up/p/2025-elite-summer-campScoop some EndGames! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Kamil: https://x.com/kamiltcg?s=21&t=lLK29thFUGfzy1pK1XgRiQAneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Join our discord! https://discord.gg/T9sJXwX6Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlgnW_T-iE9DdsUY6UNCtQ/join

Walk with us through every card in the Destined Rivals set that is coming to prereleases this weekend!Scoop some EndGames! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Join our discord! https://discord.gg/T9sJXwX6

This week, we're joined by the Milwaukee Regional CHAMPION to talk all things Raging Bolt. What's the play moving forward?

 This week the fellas sit down with Mo Ideis to talk all things under the sun. What’s the meta shaping around next, and is there a secret play for Milwaukee we think is criminally underrated? 

It's gettin' itchy! Is it time to ban Budew amidst all of Dragapult ex's dominance? Members always get shift gear a few hours early, join here if you're wanna support the channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlgnW_T-iE9DdsUY6UNCtQ/joinScoop some new Red EndGames! Code "SHIFTGEAR" or follow this link to support the mandem and get 10% off : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARGet a Shift Gear bucket hat here : https://kcustoms.ca/ Find us: Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneil Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Join our discord! https://discord.gg/PBNBkMKf